warning light VAUXHALL VIVARO 2018.5 User Guide
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82Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 83
Steering wheel adjustment ........83
Steering wheel controls .............83
Horn ........................................... 83
Steering column controls ...........83
Windscreen wiper and washer ..84
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 85
Outside temperature ..................85
Clock ......................................... 86
Power outlets ............................. 87
Cigarette lighter ......................... 88
Ashtrays .................................... 88
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 89
Instrument cluster ......................89
Speedometer ............................. 89
Odometer .................................. 90
Trip odometer ............................ 90
Tachometer ............................... 90
Fuel gauge ................................ 90
Fuel economy gauge .................91
Service display .......................... 92
Control indicators ......................92Turn lights.................................. 95
Seat belt reminder .....................96
Airbag and belt tensioners .........96
Airbag deactivation ....................96
Charging system .......................97
Malfunction indicator light ..........97
Service vehicle soon .................97
Stop engine ............................... 97
Brake system ............................. 97
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....98
Upshift ....................................... 98
Electronic Stability Program ......98
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 98
Engine coolant temperature ......98
Preheating ................................. 99
AdBlue ....................................... 99
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 99
Engine oil pressure ....................99
Fuel economy mode ................100
Low fuel ................................... 100
Stop-start system ....................100
Exterior light ............................ 100
High beam ............................... 100
Fog light ................................... 101
Rear fog light ........................... 101
Cruise control .......................... 101
Speed limiter ........................... 101Tachograph............................. 101
Door open ................................ 101
Displays ..................................... 101
Driver Information Centre ........101
Info Display .............................. 102
Vehicle messages ......................102
Warning chimes .......................103
Engine oil level ........................ 104
Trip computer ............................. 104
Tachograph ................................ 106 
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Instruments and controls89Cupholders 3 73.Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Speed limiter Maximum speed may be restricted by
a speed limiter. As a visible indication
of this, a warning label is located on
the instrument panel.
A warning chime will sound for
10 seconds every 40 seconds if the
vehicle briefly exceeds the set limit.
Notice
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep
inclines), the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Speed limiter  3 153.
Cruise control  3 151. 
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Instruments and controls95Control indicators in the roof
console
Overview
OTurn lights  3 95XSeat belt reminder  3 96vAirbag and belt tensioners
3  96Ó ONAirbag activation  3 96* OFFAirbag deactivation  3 96pCharging system  3 97ZMalfunction indicator light
3  97jService vehicle soon  3 97CStop engine  3 97RBrake system  3 97uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3  98kjUpshift, downshift  3 98RElectronic Stability Program
3  98ØElectronic Stability Program
off  3 98WEngine coolant temperature
3  98!Preheating  3 99YAdBlue  3 99wTyre pressure monitoring
system  3 99IEngine oil pressure  3 99ECOFuel economy mode  3 100YLow fuel  3 100DAutostop (Stop-start system)
3  100\Autostop inhibited (Stop-
start system)  3 1009Exterior light  3 1008Exterior light  3 100CHigh beam  3 100>Fog light  3 101øRear fog light  3 101mCruise control  3 101USpeed limiter  3 101&Tachograph  3 101yDoor open  3 101
Turn lights
O  flashes green.
Flashes if a turn light or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn lights are on.
Bulb replacement  3 174.
Fuses  3 180. 
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96Instruments and controlsTurn lights 3 111.
Seat belt reminder
X  illuminates or flashes red.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control
indicator  X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 10 mph. A warning chime also sounds for up to
two minutes.
If the seat belt is fastened, the
indicator light extinguishes.
Notice
Heavy objects on the front seats
may cause control indicator  X to
illuminate. Remove the object from
the seat or fasten the seat belt.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Three-point seat belts  3 54.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v  illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
If it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
belt tensioner or the airbag system.
The airbags and belt tensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of  v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt tensioners  3 53.
Airbag system  3 58.
Airbag deactivation Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated  3 62.
If both control indicators  ÓON and
* OFF are illuminated
simultaneously, there is a system
failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore no person is
permitted to occupy the front
passenger seat. Contact a workshop
immediately.
If illuminated in conjunction with  v or
j , seek the assistance of a
workshop.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag system  3 58.
Belt tensioners  3 53.
Airbag deactivation  3 62. 
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Instruments and controls97Charging system
p  illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator  p illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator  C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.
Vehicle battery is not charging.
Engine cooling may be interrupted.
Power to the brake servo unit may be
cut. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z  illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon j  illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre  3 101. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.Stop engine
C  illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates together with other control indicators (e.g.,  p, I  and  R),
accompanied by a warning chime and a corresponding message in the
Driver Information Centre  3 101:
stop engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
R  illuminates red.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied  3 147 and extinguishes
when the parking brake is released.
Illuminates when the parking brake is released if the brake fluid level is too
low  3 169.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop. 
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100Instruments and controlsIlluminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator  I illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator  C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.Caution
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 (or move 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  3 166.
Fuel economy mode
ECO  illuminates green when ECO
mode is engaged to reduce fuel
consumption.
ECO mode, driving economically
3  129.
Low fuel Y  illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
low (range of approx. 30 miles). Refuel immediately  3 159.
Catalytic converter  3 139.
Diesel fuel system bleeding  3 172.
Stop-start system D  illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
\  illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Stop-start system  3 135.
Exterior light
9  illuminates green.
Illuminated when the headlights are
on.
8  illuminates green.
Illuminated when the sidelights are
on.
Lighting  3 108.
High beam
P  illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash  3 109. 
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Instruments and controls103automatically and j 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 manual for
further information.
Fuel economy rating  3 104.Warning chimes
If several warnings appear at thesame time, only one warning chime
will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving:
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened  3 53.
● If the parking assist detects an object  3 154.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit  3 151,
3  153.
● If a door or the bonnet is not properly closed when vehicle
exceeds a certain speed.
● During activation and deactivation of alarm monitoring
of vehicle inclination  3 36.
● If there is a fault in the brake system  3 97.
● If the vehicle battery is not charging  3 97.● If engine lubrication is interrupted
3  99.
● If AdBlue needs to be refilled or a
fault is present  3 140.
● If the electronic key is outside of the detection range.
Electronic key system  3 21.
Power button  3 131.
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 21.
Power button  3 131.
● If the vehicle is in an Autostop. Stop-start system  3 135.
● If the exterior lights are on 3 108. 
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108LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 108
Light switch .............................. 108
Automatic light control .............109
High beam ............................... 109
Headlight flash ......................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ....109
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 110
Daytime running lights .............110
Cornering lights .......................110
Hazard warning flashers ..........111
Turn lights ................................ 111
Front fog lights ......................... 111
Rear fog lights ......................... 112
Reversing lights .......................112
Misted light covers ...................112
Interior lighting ........................... 112
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 112
Interior lights ............................ 112
Load compartment lighting ......114
Reading lights .......................... 114
Glove box lighting ....................114
Lighting features ........................114
Entry lighting ............................ 114Exit lighting.............................. 114
Battery discharge protection ....115Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer switch:
7:off8:sidelights9P:headlights
High beam control indicator  P
3  100.
Low beam control indicator  9 3  100.
Notice
If the headlights have been switched
on manually, a warning chime will
sound when the engine is switched 
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Lighting111Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on automatically. Switch off by pressing
¨ .
Turn lightsstalk up:right turn lightstalk down:left turn light
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the stalk.
Constant flashing is activated when
the stalk is being moved beyond the
resistance point. It is deactivated
when the steering wheel is moved in
the opposite direction or stalk is
manually moved back to its neutral
position.
Activate temporary flashing by
holding the stalk just before the
resistance point. Turn lights will flash
until stalk is being released.
To activate three flashes, tap the stalk
briefly without passing the resistance
point.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position  >
.
Control indicator  > illuminates in the
instrument cluster.
Front fog lights will only operate when
the ignition and headlights are
switched on. 
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132Driving and operatingIf the electronic key is not inside the
vehicle, a corresponding message appears in the Driver Information
Centre  3 101.
Notice
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment during driving, as
this is outside of the detection zone
(indicated by a warning chime at low
speed  3 103 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre  3 102).
Notice
In the event the electronic key is kept in the front passenger compartment
and a message appears in the Driver
Information Centre (possibly
accompanied by a warning chime)
indicating that it is out of reception
range, we recommend inserting the
electronic key in the card reader.
Some functions, e.g. Infotainment
system, are available for use as soon
as you enter the vehicle.Accessory power mode
Press  START/STOP  without
operating clutch or brake pedal to
enable further electrical functions to
be operated.
These functions switch off
automatically after a delay.
Engine start
Operate clutch and brake pedal and press  START/STOP . Release button
after starting procedure begins.
If a gear is engaged, the engine can
be started only by operating the clutch pedal and pressing the
START/STOP  button.
In some cases, it may be necessary
to move the steering wheel slightly
while pressing  START/STOP to
release the steering wheel lock. A
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre  3 101.
At very low outside temperatures (e.g. below -10 °C) keep the clutch pedal
depressed while pressing
START/STOP  until the engine starts.If one of the starting conditions is not
applied, a corresponding message appears in the Driver Information
Centre  3 101.
Vehicle messages  3 102.
Engine stop
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
With the vehicle stationary, press
START/STOP  to stop the engine. The
steering wheel lock is engaged when
the driver's door is opened and the
vehicle is locked.
If the electronic key is not detected, a corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre  3 101.
In this event, press  START/STOP for
2 seconds to stop the engine.
Central locking system  3 24.
Retained power off Press  START/STOP  for more than
2 seconds. The engine is stopped
while some functions, e.g.
Infotainment system, are available for
use for approx. 10 minutes.