oil level VAUXHALL VIVARO 2014 Owner's Manual

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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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.

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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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.

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.

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

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.

116Vehicle care
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate, if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system generates
extremely high voltages. Do not
touch.
The caps for topping up the engine oil, the coolant, the washer fluid and the
oil dipstick handle are yellow for ease
of identification.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.

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Pull the safety catch and open the
bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch. Check that the bonnet
is engaged.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of oil is used. Recommended fluids
and lubricants 3 147.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 10 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant. The
illustrations show checking and
replenishing the engine oil in the
petrol and diesel engines
respectively.

118Vehicle care
On F9Q engines, the dipstick is
mounted on the oil filler cap which
must be rotated anticlockwise to
open.
For M9R engines, rotate cap
anticlockwise, remove the dipstick,
wipe it clean and re-insert it as far as
it will go.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the "add oil" mark A, top
up engine oil.Caution
Do not allow the engine oil level to drop below the minimum level!
We recommend the use of the same
type of engine oil that was used at the
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed the maximum mark B on the dipstick.Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
To prevent spillage when
replenishing the engine oil on F9Q
engines, use the funnel stored in the
front of the engine compartment.
To release the funnel, raise the plastic catch on the funnel and lift upwards.