VAUXHALL VIVARO 2016 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: VAUXHALL, Model Year: 2016, Model line: VIVARO, Model: VAUXHALL VIVARO 2016Pages: 209, PDF Size: 4.86 MB
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Instruments and controls89Tachograph
& illuminates when there is a fault
3 93.
Door open y illuminates red.
Illuminates when a door is not fully
closed.
A corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 89.Information displays
Driver Information Centre
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
● outside temperature 3 76
● clock 3 76
● odometer 3 79
● trip odometer 3 79
● service display 3 80
● vehicle messages 3 90
● trip computer 3 91
Info-display
The central display in the
Infotainment system displays the time and Infotainment system information.
For further information, refer to the
Infotainment system manual.
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90Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) and may be
accompanied by illumination of
control indicator F or C in the
instrument cluster.
Information messages
Information messages regarding, e.g.
engine starting conditions, stop-start
system, parking brake application,
central locking, steering wheel lock
etc. provide the current status of
certain vehicle functions and
instructions for use.
Fault messages Fault messages regarding, e.g. fuel
filter, airbags, exhaust emissions etc.
are displayed together with control
indicator F. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop as soon as possible.
To remove fault messages, e.g.
" CHECK INJECTION ", from the
display, press button on end of wiper
lever. After a few seconds themessage may disappear
automatically and F remains
illuminated. The fault will then be
stored in the on board system.
Warning messages
Warning messages regarding, e.g.
engine, battery or brake system
failure, are displayed together with
control indicator C and may be
accompanied by a warning chime.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Warning messages, e.g. " BATTERY
CHARGING FAULT " disappear from
the display automatically when the
cause of the fault has been remedied.
Fuel economy messages
Fuel economy messages provide tips to improve fuel efficiency. Journeys
can be saved in the system memory,
enabling you to compare
performances.
Refer to Infotainment system manual
for further information.
Fuel economy rating 3 91.Warning chimes
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) when a warning chime
is sounded.
When starting the engine or whilst driving:
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 48.
● During operation of the turn and lane-change signals 3 97.
● During illumination of certain control indicators.
● If the parking assist detects an object 3 134.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 131,
3 134.
● If a door or the bonnet is not properly closed when vehicle
exceeds a certain speed.
● If there is a fault in the brake system 3 85.
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Instruments and controls91● If the vehicle battery is notcharging 3 84.
● If engine lubrication is interrupted
3 87.
● If AdBlue needs to be refilled or a
fault is present 3 121.
● If the electronic key is outside of the detection range.
Electronic key system 3 22,
Power button 3 114.
When the vehicle is parked and/or
the driver's door is opened:
● If the key has been left in the ignition.
● If the electronic key has been left
in the card reader.
Electronic key system 3 22,
Power button 3 114.
● If the vehicle is in an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 117.
● If the exterior lights are on.Engine oil level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, a message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 89 for 30 seconds after the engine
is started.
Check oil level 3 145.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 button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
● odometer 3 79
● fuel used
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● range
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92Instruments and controls● trip odometer
● average speed
● distance before service 3 80
● clock 3 76, outside temperature
3 76
● cruise control and speed limiter stored speed 3 131
● fuel economy rating
● tyre pressures 3 164
● Adblue percentage remaining 3 121
● fault and information messages
Fuel used Displays the amount of fuel
consumed since the last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time by pressing and holding the
button.
Average consumption The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 0.25 miles.Average consumption is displayed,
taking into consideration the distance
travelled and the fuel used since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Instantaneous consumption
The value is displayed after reaching
a speed of 20 mph.
Range The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 0.25 miles.
The range is calculated from the
current contents of the fuel tank and
the average consumption since the
last reset.
The range will not display if control
indicator Y is illuminated in the
instrument cluster 3 88.
Trip odometer
Displays the distance driven since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.Trip odometer 3 79.
Average speed The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 0.25 miles.
The average speed since the last
reset is displayed.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Interruptions in the journey with the
ignition off are not included in the
calculations.
Reset trip computer information
To reset the trip computer, select one of its functions then press and hold
the button on the end of the wiper
lever.
The following trip computer
information will be reset:
● fuel used
● average consumption
● trip odometer
● average speed
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Instruments and controls93The trip computer will reset
automatically when the maximum
value of any of the parameters is
exceeded.
Fuel economy rating (ecoScoring)
If equipped, a rating of 0 to 100 is
shown in the Info-Display to help evaluate fuel efficiency, based on
your driving style.
Higher ratings indicate better fuel
economy.
Tips to improve fuel economy are also given in the Info-Display. Journeys
can be saved in the system memory,
enabling you to compare
performances. Refer to Infotainment
system manual for further
information.
Vehicle messages 3 90.
Journey record
When the engine is switched off, a record of the last journey is shown in
the Info-Display.The following information is
displayed:
● average fuel consumption
● total fuel consumption
● trip odometer
● fuel saved in miles
Unit of measurement To change the unit of measurement
for the duration of a journey:
With ignition off, simultaneously press
the power button 3 114 and press
and hold button on end of wiper lever; the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 89 flashes for approx. 10 seconds
until the new unit is displayed.
Release button on end of wiper lever.
When the engine is switched off, the
trip computer automatically returns to the original unit of measurement.
Interruption of power supply
If the power supply has been
interrupted or if the vehicle battery
voltage has dropped too low, the
values stored in the trip computer will be lost.Tachograph
The tachograph is operated as
described in the operating
instructions supplied. Observe
regulations regarding use.
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94Instruments and controlsNotice
When a tachograph is fitted, the total distance travelled may be shown
only on the tachograph and not in the
odometer within the instrument
display.
Odometer 3 79.
Control indicator & 3 89 illuminates in
the instrument cluster in the event of a fault. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
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Lighting95LightingExterior lighting............................ 95
Light switch ................................ 95
Automatic light control ...............95
High beam ................................. 96
Headlight flash ........................... 96
Headlight range adjustment ......96
Headlights when driving abroad ...................................... 96
Daytime running lights ...............97
Adaptive forward lighting ...........97
Hazard warning flashers ............97
Turn and lane-change signals ...97
Front fog lights ........................... 98
Rear fog lights ........................... 98
Reversing lights .........................98
Misted light covers .....................98
Interior lighting ............................. 98
Instrument panel illumination control ....................................... 98
Interior lights .............................. 99
Load compartment lighting ........99
Glove box lighting ......................99
Lighting features ........................100
Entry lighting ............................ 100
Exit lighting .............................. 100Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer switch:
7:off8:sidelights9P:headlights
High beam control indicator P 3 88.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 88.
Automatic light controlAUTO:automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is activated and the engine is running, the system switches
between daytime running lights and headlights depending on the external lighting conditions.
For reasons of safety, it is advisable
to have the automatic light control
function activated.
Automatic headlight activation During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
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96LightingDaytime running lights 3 97.
High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch back to low beam, push
lever again or pull.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
Adapt headlight range to the vehicle
load to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn thumb wheel ? to required
position:
0:No load4:Loaded up to permissible
maximum weightHeadlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Adjustment
Open the bonnet 3 144 and identify
the marking (shown in the illustration)
beside each of the headlights.
For each headlight:
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by a 1
/4 turn towards the
] symbol to
lower the beams or towards the <
symbol to raise the beams.
Ensure the headlight beams are
returned to their or VAUXHALL VIVARO 2016 Owners Manual Lighting97Using a screwdriver, turn the screw
by a 1
/4 turn towards the
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lower the beams or towards the <
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Lighting97Using a screwdriver, turn the screw
by a 1
/4 turn towards the
] symbol to
lower the beams or towards the <
symbol to raise the beams.
Ensure the headlight beams are
returned to their original positions
when required.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight. They are switched on automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
If required, the daytime running lights
can be deactivated via the
Infotainment system. For further
information, refer to Infotainment
system manual.
Automatic light control 3 95.Adaptive forward lighting
Cornering light
With the low beam switched on,
depending on the steering angle, vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, the front fog light will also switch on, to illuminate the
corner of the road on the respective
side.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on
automatically. Switch off by pressing
the ¨ button.
Turn and lane-change signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its original position and the turn
signal is deactivated. This will not
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98Lightinghappen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing
lanes, move lever part way to first
stop and then release.
If the lever is moved past the first stop, the turn signal is switched on
constantly. Switch the turn signal off
manually by moving the lever to its
original position.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position >.
Front fog lights will only operate when
the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
Rear fog lights
Turn inner switch to position r.
Rear fog light comes on together with front fog lights and will only operate
when the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
Reversing lights The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light covers may mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help, switch on the headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
● instrument panel illumination
● info-display
● illuminated switches and operation elements.
Turn thumb wheel b until the desired
brightness is obtained.