2014.5 VAUXHALL VIVARO Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls71Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 71
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 76
Information displays .....................86
Vehicle messages ........................ 87
Trip computer ............................... 88
Tachograph .................................. 90Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 120.

72Instruments and controlsHorn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls The Infotainment system can be also
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiper7=offK=interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensor1=slow2=fast
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position P.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval:
short
interval=turn adjuster wheel
upwardslong
interval=turn adjuster wheel
downwards
Automatic wiping with rain sensor
Wiper lever in position P.
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.

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Automatic wiping will need to be
reselected whenever the ignition has
been switched off.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:low
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
upwardshigh
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
downwards
The rain sensor is located on the
windscreen. Keep the sensor free
from dust, dirt and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.
short
pull=wiper swipes oncelong pull=wiper swipes for a few
strokesRear window wiper/washer
Turn lever:
7=offe=wiper operationf=washer fluid is sprayed onto the
rear window
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear is engaged.

74Instruments and controlsOutside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C, the °C flashes in the Driver
Information Centre as a warning for
icy road conditions. This will continue
to flash until temperatures rise above 3 °C.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Depending on vehicle, the current
time may appear in the central
information display and/or the Driver
Information Centre.
Info-display:
Hours and minutes can be adjusted
by pressing the appropriate buttons
by the display or with the Infotainment
system controls.
For further information, refer to the Infotainment system manual.
Driver Information Centre:
Display the clock setting function by
pressing the button repeatedly on the end of the wiper lever.

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Press and hold the button for approx.
5 seconds:
■ Hours flash
■ Press button repeatedly to change hours
■ Wait for approx. 5 seconds to set hours
■ Minutes flash
■ Press button repeatedly to change minutes
■ Wait for approx. 5 seconds to set minutes.
Driver Information Centre 3 86.Power outlets
12 V power outlets are located on the
instrument panel and in the rear of the vehicle.
Connecting electrical accessories while the engine is off will discharge
the vehicle battery. Do not exceed the
maximum power consumption of
120 Watts. Do not connect any
current-delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.Caution
Do not connect any current- delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the sockets by
using unsuitable plugs.
Cigarette lighter

76Instruments and controls
The cigarette lighter is located on the
instrument panel.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Ashtrays can be placed in the
cupholders at both ends of the
instrument panel, centrally in the
lower instrument panel and in the rear
seat area.
Cupholders 3 65.Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Maximum speed may be restricted by
a speed regulator. As a visible
indication of this, a warning label is
located on the instrument panel.
A warning buzzer will sound for
10 seconds every 40 seconds if the vehicle briefly exceeds the set limit.

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Notice
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep
inclines) the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Odometer
Displays the recorded distance.
Trip odometer The trip odometer appears below the
odometer in the Driver Information
Centre and displays the distance
travelled since the last reset.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button on
end of wiper lever for a few seconds
with the ignition on. The display will
flash and the value will reset to zero.
Driver Information Centre 3 86.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the yellow
warning zone, the maximum
permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator Y also illuminates in
instrument cluster 3 79 when fuel
level is very low: refuel immediately
3 127.
Never run the tank dry.

78Instruments and controls
Diesel fuel system, bleeding 3 138.
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.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel economy gaugeThe fuel economy gauge provides an
instantaneous calculation of fuel
efficiency based on current driving style.
The gauge uses colours to indicate current fuel efficiency:Green=best fuel economy is
being achievedYellow=driving style too
aggressiveOrange=least efficient fuel
economy
The fuel economy gauge is enabled
by default. It can be disabled via the
Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment system manual for
further information.
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.
The distance before service display
can also be shown by pressing button on end of wiper lever for approx.
5 seconds.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1000 miles or 1 month, a message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the distance reaches 0 miles or
the service date is due, control
indicator F illuminates in the
instrument cluster and the Driver
Information Centre respectively, and
a corresponding message 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 displaymust be reset:
Select the distance before service
display in the Driver Information
Centre, then press and hold button on end of wiper lever for approx.
10 seconds.
Trip computer 3 88.