2014 VAUXHALL VIVARO check engine light

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 96.
Manual transmission automatedN=neutralo=drive+=higher gear-=lower gearA/M =switch between automatic
and manual modeR=reverse gear
Manual transmission automated
3 97.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 132,
3 163.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 117.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 28, 3 33,
3 40.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

Keys, doors and windows27
Press and hold button e; an audible
signal will sound as confirmation.
The status will remain until the doors
are unlocked.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm sounds via a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals
are stipulated by legislation.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected
or its power supply is interrupted, the
alarm siren will be triggered. First
deactivate the anti-theft alarm system if the vehicle battery must be
disconnected.
To silence the alarm siren (if
triggered) and therefore deactivate
the anti-theft alarm system, reconnect vehicle battery and unlock vehicle
with remote control button c (or
switch on the ignition).
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 and
also if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the engine is turned off.
If the engine cannot be started, switch off the ignition and remove key, wait
approx. 2 seconds and then repeat
the start attempt. If start attempt is
unsuccessful, attempt to start the
engine using the spare key and seek
the assistance of a workshop.Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 20,
3 26.

Instruments and controls73Engine oil pressureI illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
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, set 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 3 117.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
too low; refuel immediately 3 110
Catalytic converter 3 96.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 123.
Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 79.
High beam
P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 80.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 81.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 82.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter
U illuminates yellow.

Instruments and controls75Vehicle messages
Messages are shown in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with illumination of control indicator
A or C in the instrument cluster.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Will be displayed in combination with
control indicator A. Drive with
caution and seek the assistance of a
workshop.
To remove fault message, press the
button on the end of the wiper lever.
After a few seconds the message
may disappear automatically and A
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These appear with control indicator
C . Stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATINGWarning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving: ■ During operation of the turn and lane-change signals.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high.
■ In vehicles with manual transmission automated; when a
door is open while neutral is not
selected. A corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit.

76Instruments and controls
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened: ■ When the key has been left in the ignition.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated; neutral is
not selected or the foot brake has
not been depressed.
Engine oil level
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 oil level 3 117.
The oil level message will only be reset if the ignition has been switched
off for more than 2 minutes.
To gain a more accurate indication of the oil level, press the button on the
end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. Engine oil level monitor
3 67.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 the button repeatedly on the end of
the wiper lever:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Range

169
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 62
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 147, 152
Refuelling ................................... 110
Remote control ............................. 18
Reversing light ........................... 126
Reversing lights ........................... 82
Roof rack ..................................... 58
S Safety belts ................................... 39
Safety net .................................... 57
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................70
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat heating ................................. 35
Seat position ................................ 33
Second row seats ........................36
Selector lever ............................... 97
Service ................................. 92, 146
Service display ............................ 67
Service information ....................146
Service vehicle soon .................... 71
Side airbag system ......................46
Sidelights ...................................... 79
Side turn signal lights ................126
Sliding door .................................. 24
Spare wheel ............................... 138
Speedometer ............................... 65Starting and operating ..................94
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ................94, 97
Steering ........................................ 93
Steering column controls .............61
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 60
Steering wheel controls ...............60
Stop engine ................................. 71
Storage ......................................... 55
Storage compartments .................55
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph .................................. 78
Tachometer ................................. 66
Tailgate ......................................... 25
Tail lights ................................... 125
Technical data ............................ 154
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 131
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 112
Towing ................................ 112, 141
Towing another vehicle .............142
Towing a trailer ........................... 113
Towing equipment .....................113
Towing eye ................................. 141
Towing the vehicle .....................141
Traction Control system ............. 102Trailer coupling ........................... 112
Trailer towing ............................. 113
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .............68, 97
Tread depth ............................... 132
Trip computer .............................. 76
Triple-Info-Display .......................74
Turn and lane-change signals .....81
Turn signal ................................... 70
Tyre chains ................................ 133
Tyre changing ............................. 136
Tyre designations ......................131
Tyre pressure ............................ 132
Tyre pressures ........................... 163
Tyre repair kit ............................. 133
Tyres .......................................... 131
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 133
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 108
Upholstery .................................. 144
Upshift .......................................... 72
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Vehicle battery ........................... 121
Vehicle checks............................ 116
Vehicle data ................................ 152
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 164