check engine VAUXHALL VIVARO C 2020 Owner's Manual

18In briefType B
Turn the gear selector.
R:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralA:automatic modeM:manual mode
Automatic transmission 3 164.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 237 and
condition 3 271
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 213
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 38,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wetStarting the engine
Ignition switch
● turn key to position 1
● move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
● manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal
automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal

38Keys, doors and windowsdeactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
If the battery has been reconnected,
wait for 10 minutes to restart the
engine.
Locking the vehicle without
activation of the anti-theft alarm
Lock the vehicle by inserting andturning the integrated key of the
remote control or the electronic key
system in the lock cylinder of the
driver's door.
Malfunction of the remote control
Unlock the vehicle by inserting and
turning the integrated key of the
remote control or the electronic key
system in the lock cylinder of the
driver's door.
Open the driver's door.
The horn of the anti-theft alarm will
sound.
Switch on ignition.
The horn will stop sounding and the status LED extinguishes.Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch.
Notice
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference
with the key. Do not have it placed
near the key when starting the
vehicle.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. Always lock the vehicle after
leaving it 3 24.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 36.
Emergency operation of electronic
key 3 153.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Side blind spot alert 3 194.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
pushing the mirror button C to the
left or right.
Adjust the respective mirror with the
four-way control.

92Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 93
Steering wheel adjustment ........93
Steering wheel controls .............93
Horn ........................................... 94
Steering column controls ...........94
Windscreen wiper and washer ..94
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 96
Outside temperature ..................96
Clock ......................................... 97
Power outlets ............................. 97
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ......................................... 100
Instrument cluster ....................100
Speedometer ........................... 104
Odometer ................................ 105
Trip odometer .......................... 105
Tachometer ............................. 106
Fuel gauge .............................. 106
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine oil level monitor ...........108
Service display ........................ 108
Control indicators ....................109Turn lights................................ 109
Seat belt reminder ...................109
Airbag and belt tensioners .......110
Airbag deactivation ..................110
Charging system .....................110
Malfunction indicator light ........110
Service vehicle soon ...............111
Stop engine ............................. 111
System check .......................... 111
Brake system ........................... 111
Parking brake .......................... 111
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...111
Gear shifting ............................ 112
Lane departure warning ..........112
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........112
Engine coolant temperature ....112
Preheating ............................... 112
Exhaust filter ............................ 112
AdBlue ..................................... 113
Deflation detection system ......113
Engine oil pressure ..................113
Low fuel ................................... 113
Autostop .................................. 114
Exterior light ............................ 114
Low beam ................................ 114
High beam ............................... 114
High beam assist .....................114
LED headlights ........................ 114
Front fog lights ......................... 114Rear fog light........................... 114
Rain sensor ............................. 114
Cruise control .......................... 114
Adaptive cruise control ............114
Vehicle detected ahead ...........114
Side blind spot alert .................115
Active emergency braking .......115
Speed limiter ........................... 115
Door open ................................ 115
Displays ..................................... 115
Driver Information Centre ........115
Info Display .............................. 119
Head-up display ......................120
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................122
Vehicle personalisation ..............123
Telematics services ...................127
Vauxhall Connect ....................127

104Instruments and controlsOverview1Turn lights 3 109aSeat belt reminder 3 109dAirbag and belt tensioners
3 110eAirbag deactivation 3 110SCharging system 3 110WMalfunction indicator light
3 110CService vehicle soon
3 111
LED headlights 3 114STOPStop engine 3 111XSystem check 3 111hParking brake 3 111iAntilock brake system
(ABS) 3 111,Gear shifting 3 112QLane departure warning
3 112JElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system 3 112zPreheating 3 112+Exhaust filter 3 112BAdBlue 3 113qTyre deflation detection
system 3 113TEngine oil pressure 3 113r 2Low fuel 3 113V 2Engine coolant temperature
high 3 112ñAutostop 3 1141Exterior light 3 114DLow beam 3 114AHigh beam 3 114BHigh beam assist 3 114GFront fog lights 3 114HRear fog light 3 114yRain sensor 3 114V ,Vehicle detected ahead
3 114,Side blind spot alert 3 115vCruise control 3 114QAdaptive cruise control
3 1145Speed limiter 3 115mActive emergency braking
3 188ODoor open 3 115
Speedometer

Instruments and controls107Midlevel and uplevel instrument
cluster
If the control indicator 2 illuminates
yellow, refuel the tank immediately.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Baselevel cluster
A scale consisting of white segments
shows the engine coolant
temperature.
If the engine coolant temperature is
too high, the control indicator V
illuminates red.
Switch off engine immediately.
Midlevel and uplevel instrument
cluster70 °C:engine operating
temperature not yet
reached90 °C:normal operating
temperaturered zone:temperature too high
Control indicator 2 illuminates if
coolant temperature is too high.
Switch off engine immediately.

108Instruments and controlsEngine oil level monitorThe state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for a few seconds following
the service information after switching
on the ignition.
A proper state of engine oil level is
confirmed.
If engine oil level is low, T flashes
and warning message is indicated in
the Driver Information Centre.
Depending on the version, D
flashes in the Driver Information
Centre. Confirm engine oil level by
using the oil dipstick and top up
engine oil respectively.
Engine oil 3 213.
A fault of measurement is indicated
by E or a message in the Driver
Information Centre together with
T . Check engine oil level manually
by using the dipstick.
Service display
The service system informs when to
change the engine oil and filter or a
vehicle service is required. Based ondriving conditions, the interval at
which an engine oil and filter change
is required can vary considerably.
Service information 3 259.
A required service due is displayed in the Driver Information Centre forseveral seconds after switching on
the ignition.
If no service is required for the next
1800 miles or more no service
information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next
1800 miles, A illuminates temporary
as reminder. Simultaneously, the
remaining distance or time duration is
indicated for several seconds.
Depending on the version, the
distance travelled since the due date
is indicated in the Driver Information
Centre.
If service is required in less than
600 miles, A flashes and then
illuminates permanently. Remaining distance or time duration is indicated
for several seconds. Simultaneously,
the remaining distance or time
duration is indicated for several
seconds. Depending on the version,the distance travelled since the due
date is indicated in the Driver
Information Centre.
Overdued service is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre which indicates the overdued
distance. A flashes and then
illuminates permanently until service
is executed. Additionally, the control
indicator C or SERVICE
illuminates.
Reset of service interval
After each service, the service
indicator must be reset to ensure
proper functionality. It is
recommended to seek the assistance of a workshop.
If service is executed by yourself,
operate as following:
● switch off ignition
● press and hold F, G
or CHECK
● switch on ignition, the distance indication begins a countdown
● when the display indicates =0,
release the button and

Instruments and controls111Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
C or SERVICE 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.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
STOP illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.Illuminates together with other controlindicators, accompanied by a warning
chime and a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check
W illuminates yellow.
Illuminates together with STOP.
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
h illuminates red.
The brake fluid level is too low.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Parking brake
h illuminates red.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 169.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
i illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If i does not extinguish after a few
seconds, or if it illuminates while
driving, there is a fault in the ABS. The brake system remains operational butwithout ABS regulation.
If i illuminates together with h, a
fault with the electronic brake force distribution has been detected.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Antilock brake system 3 168.

112Instruments and controlsGear shifting, with the number of a higher gear
is indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
On some vehicles with manual
transmission, the system suggests to
shift into neutral position, when the
activation of the stop-start system is
recommended.
Lane departure warning
Q flashes green.
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Lane departure warning 3 200.
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
J illuminates or flashes yellow.Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 170.
Selective ride control 3 171.
Engine coolant temperature
V or 2 illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 214.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
z illuminates yellow.
Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the
engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
Exhaust filter
+ or C illuminates yellow,
accompanied by a message in the
Driver Information Centre and a
chime.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning.
Continue driving until the control
indicator extinguishes.

Instruments and controls113Illuminates temporarilyStart of saturation of the exhaust filter.
Start cleaning process as soon as
possible by driving at a vehicle speed of at least 40 mph.
Illuminates constantly Indication of a low additive level. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Exhaust filter 3 160.
AdBlue B flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates yellow The remaining driving range is
between 60 miles and 1500 miles.
Flashes yellow
The remaining driving range is
between 0 miles and 60 miles.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue
soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 161.Deflation detection system
q illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss in one or more
wheels. Stop immediately and check
tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Deflation detection system 3 238.
Engine oil pressure
T illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and / or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Select neutral gear.
2. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
3. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will
still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop.
Low fuel r or 2 illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 204.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 218.

Driving and operating157With touchscreen
The stop-start system can be
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 123.
If the system is deactivated during an
Autostop, the engine restarts
immediately.
AutostopVehicles with manual transmission
An Autostop can be activated at a
standstill or at speed below 12 mph.
Activate an Autostop as follows: ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the selector lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
The engine will be switched off while the ignition stays on.Vehicles with automatic transmissionIf the vehicle is at a standstill with
depressed brake pedal or gear
selector in N, Autostop is activated
automatically.
In case of vehicles with automatic
transmission of type B, an Autostop
can also be activated at a speed below 12 mph.The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
Indication
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator ñ.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The sliding doors are closed
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The ambient temperature is between 0 °C and 35 °C.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the exhaust filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Notice
The Autostop may be inhibited for
several hours after a battery
replacement or reconnection.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop.
Climate control 3 140.
Immediately after higher speed
driving an Autostop may be inhibited.