engine oil VAUXHALL VIVARO 2014 Owner's Manual
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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 96.
Manual transmission automatedN=neutralo=drive+=higher gear-=lower gearA/M =switch between automatic
and manual modeR=reverse gear
Manual transmission automated
3 97.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 132,
3 163.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 117.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 28, 3 33,
3 40.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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Instruments and controls67
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Engine oil level monitor The engine oil level monitor is correct
only if the vehicle is parked on a level
surface with a cold engine.
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, the message OIL is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre for 30 seconds after the
ignition is switched on. Check and top
up engine oil 3 117.
If the engine oil level is correct when
the ignition is switched on, the
message OIL LEVEL CORRECT
appears briefly in the Driver
Information Centre.
If the engine oil is above the minimum
level, press the trip computer button
on the end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. The message OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with
squares that correspond to the oil
level.As the oil level diminishes, the
squares in the oil level display are
replaced with dashes:▢▢▢▢▢▢=Maximum level▢▢▢- - -=Intermediate level- - - - - -=Minimum level.
To exit the oil level monitor display,
press the trip computer button.
Trip computer 3 76.
Service display
When the ignition is switched on, the remaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly in the Driver Information Centre. Based
on driving conditions, the interval at
which a service will be indicated can
vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1800 miles or 2 months, SERVICE
IN appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the distance reaches 0 miles or
the service date is due, control
indicator A and F illuminate in the
instrument cluster and the Driver
Information Centre respectively, and
the corresponding message
SERVICE DUE appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service display After a service, the service display
must be reset. If available, select the
distance before service display in the
Driver Information Centre, then press and hold the button on the end of the
wiper lever for approx. 10 seconds
until the distance before service is
displayed continuously. Trip
computer 3 76.
Driver Information Centre 3 74.
Service information 3 146.
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Instruments and controls73Engine oil pressureI illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 117.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
too low; refuel immediately 3 110
Catalytic converter 3 96.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 123.
Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 79.
High beam
P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 80.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 81.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 82.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter
U illuminates yellow.
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74Instruments and controls
U illuminates yellow when the
system is on.
Cruise control, Speed limiter 3 104.Information displays
Driver Information Centre
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
■ Odometer, trip odometer 3 65
■ Fuel gauge 3 66
■ Engine oil level monitor 3 67
■ Service display 3 67
■ Transmission display 3 68
■ Vehicle messages 3 75
■ Trip computer 3 76
Triple-Info-Display
Displays time, outside temperature
and Infotainment system information.
■ Outside temperature 3 63
■ Clock 3 63
For further information, refer to the
Infotainment system manual.
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Instruments and controls75Vehicle messages
Messages are shown in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with illumination of control indicator
A or C in the instrument cluster.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Will be displayed in combination with
control indicator A. Drive with
caution and seek the assistance of a
workshop.
To remove fault message, press the
button on the end of the wiper lever.
After a few seconds the message
may disappear automatically and A
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These appear with control indicator
C . Stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATINGWarning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving: ■ During operation of the turn and lane-change signals.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high.
■ In vehicles with manual transmission automated; when a
door is open while neutral is not
selected. A corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit.
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76Instruments and controls
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened: ■ When the key has been left in the ignition.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated; neutral is
not selected or the foot brake has
not been depressed.
Engine oil level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, the message OIL is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for 30 seconds after the
ignition is switched on. Check oil level 3 117.
The oil level message will only be reset if the ignition has been switched
off for more than 2 minutes.
To gain a more accurate indication of the oil level, press the button on the
end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. Engine oil level monitor
3 67.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing the button repeatedly on the end of
the wiper lever:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Range
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94Driving and operatingStarting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys and after new
disc brake pads have been fitted.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often.
Diesel particle filter 3 95.Ignition switch positionsSt=Ignition offA=Steering wheel lock released,
ignition offM=Ignition on. Diesel engines:
preheatingD=StartingStarting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake; transmission
automatically shifts to N.
Do not accelerate.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position M for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes from the
Driver Information Centre.
Turn key to position D and release.
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Driving and operating101Brakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when you depress the
brake pedal firmly. You need to use
considerably more force for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek
the assistance of a workshop before
continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has
been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
If control indicator R illuminates in
the instrument cluster while driving and the message BRAKING FAULT
appears in the Driver Information
Centre there is a fault in the braking
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Control indicator R 3 71.
Vehicle messages 3 75.
Antilock brake system Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.
ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency
to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
Control indicator u 3 72.
Fault If control indicator u does not go out
a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the ABS.
Control indicator A may alsoilluminate in the instrument cluster
together with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre. The brake
system remains operational but
without ABS regulation.9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is shown in the
Driver Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 75.
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110Driving and operatingCaution
Use of fuel that does not comply toEN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or
equivalent can lead to deposits or
engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Caution
Use of fuel with too low an octane
rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage.
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590.
In countries outside the European
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a
sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Refuelling
9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off engine
and any external heaters with
combustion chambers (identified
by sticker on fuel filler flap). Switch off any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Notice
To ensure the fuel level is displayed
correctly, the ignition must be
switched off before refuelling. Avoid
minor fuel top-ups (e.g. less than
5 litres) to ensure accurate readings.
The fuel tank filler neck with bayonet
cap is located on the left hand side of
the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked.
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Vehicle care115Vehicle careGeneral Information...................115
Vehicle checks ........................... 116
Bulb replacement .......................124
Electrical system ........................128
Vehicle tools .............................. 131
Wheels and tyres .......................131
Towing ....................................... 141
Appearance care .......................143General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of Genuine Parts and Accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).
Vehicle storage Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in a dry, well ventilated
place. Engage first or reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.
■ Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.