2014 VAUXHALL VIVARO Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls63Outside 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 information
display 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 information
display and/or the Driver Information
Centre.
Information 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 function by pressingthe button repeatedly on the end of
the wiper lever. When the time
flashes (after approx. 2 seconds),
press and hold the button:
■ Hours flash,
■ Press button repeatedly to change hours,
■ Press and hold button to set hours,
■ Minutes flash,
■ Press button repeatedly to change minutes,
■ Press and hold button to set minutes.

64Instruments and controlsPower outlets
12 V power outlets are located in theinstrument 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.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging devices or batteries.
Caution
Do not damage the outlet by using unsuitable plugs.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
instrument panel.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.

Instruments and controls65AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
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 if the vehicle briefly
exceeds the set limit.
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 and displays the distance
travelled since the last reset.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold the button
on the end of the wiper lever for a few

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seconds with the ignition on. The
display will flash and the value will
reset to zero.
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 red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
The illumination of bars corresponds
to fuel level.
When the tank is full, all bars are
illuminated, except the low fuel
warning bar (furthest to the left of the fuel gauge), which remains hollow.
When the low fuel warning bar
illuminates in the fuel gauge (i.e.
changes from hollow to solid), control
indicator Y also illuminates in lower
part of instrument cluster 3 68; fuel
level is very low: refuel immediately
3 110.
Never run the tank dry. Diesel fuel
system, bleeding 3 123.
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.

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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.

68Instruments and controlsTransmission display
The mode or selected gear of the
manual transmission automated is shown in the Driver Information
Centre.
R=Reverse gearN=NeutralA=Automatic modekg=Laden modeV=Winter modeT=Apply foot brakeW=Transmission electronicsManual transmission automated
3 97.
Control indicators The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.
Depending on the equipment the
position of the control indicators may
vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red=danger, important
reminderyellow=warning, information, faultgreen=confirmation of activationblue=confirmation of activation

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Control indicators in the instrument cluster

70Instruments and controlsTurn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on. When
towing a trailer, the pitch of the
audible warning changes.
Bulb replacement 3 124.
Fuses 3 128.
Turn signals 3 81.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates in red.
If the seat belt is not fastened, X will
flash when vehicle speed exceeds
approx. 10 mph. An audible warning
also sounds for approx. 90 seconds.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.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates briefly. 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, airbag system 3 39,
3 42.
Airbag deactivation W illuminates yellow when the
ignition is switched on and remains
illuminated when the front passenger
airbag has been deactivated.
If control indicator W is illuminated in
conjunction with v or A, seek the
assistance of a workshop.