2018 VAUXHALL VIVARO Warning lights

Instruments and controls89Warning 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 buzzer will sound for
ten 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 3 150.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 3 100.

Instruments and controls99Caution
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 3 165.
Fuel economy mode
ECO illuminates green when ECO
mode is engaged to reduce fuel
consumption.
ECO mode, driving economically
3 128.
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 3 158.
Catalytic converter 3 138.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 171.
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 3 134.Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the headlights are
on.
8 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the sidelights are
on.
Lighting 3 106.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 107.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 109.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 110.

102Instruments and controlsWarning chimesOnly one warning chime will sound at a time.
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre when a warning chime is
sounded.
When starting the engine or whilst driving:
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 53.
● If the parking assist detects an object 3 153.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 150,
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 96.
● If the vehicle battery is not charging 3 96.● If engine lubrication is interrupted
3 98.
● If AdBlue needs to be refilled or a
fault is present 3 139.
● If the electronic key is outside of the detection range.
Electronic key system 3 22.
Power button 3 130.
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 22.
Power button 3 130.
● If the vehicle is in an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 134.
● If the exterior lights are on 3 106.Engine oil level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, a message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 100
for 30 seconds after the engine is
started.
Check oil level 3 165.

106LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 106
Light switch .............................. 106
Automatic light control .............107
High beam ............................... 107
Headlight flash ......................... 107
Headlight range adjustment ....107
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 108
Daytime running lights .............108
Adaptive forward lighting .........108
Hazard warning flashers ..........109
Turn and lane-change signals . 109
Front fog lights ......................... 109
Rear fog lights ......................... 110
Reversing lights .......................110
Misted light covers ...................110
Interior lighting ........................... 110
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 110
Interior lights ............................ 110
Load compartment lighting ......112
Reading lights .......................... 112
Glove box lighting ....................112
Lighting features ........................112
Entry lighting ............................ 112Exit lighting.............................. 112
Battery discharge protection ....113Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer switch:
7:off8:sidelights9P:headlights
High beam control indicator P 3 99.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 99.
Notice
If the headlights have been switched
on manually, a warning chime will
sound when the engine is switched

Lighting109Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on automatically. Switch off by pressing
¨ .
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the lever.
Constant flashing is activated when
the lever is moved beyond the
resistance point. It is deactivated
when the steering wheel is moved in
the opposite direction or lever is
manually moved back to its neutral
position.
Activate temporary flashing by
holding the lever just before the
resistance point. Turn signal lights will
flash until lever is released.
To activate three flashes, tap the
lever 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.

182Vehicle careNo.Circuit1Battery backup (with electronic
key system)2Adaptations3Adaptations4Vehicle battery (with electronic
key system)5Additional heating and ventila‐
tion / Air conditioning system6Supplementary heating and
ventilation system7Electric exterior mirrors / Addi‐
tional adaptations8Heated exterior mirrors9Radio / Multimedia / Electric
exterior mirrors / Diagnostic
socket10Multimedia / Trailer hitch11Courtesy lights / Battery
discharge protectionNo.Circuit12Right-hand high beam / Left-
hand low beam / Sidelights /
Right-hand daytime running
light13Hazard warning flashers / Turn
and lane-change signals14Central locking15Left-hand high beam / Right-
hand low beam / Tail lights /
Left-hand daytime running light16Front fog lights / Rear fog lights /
Number plate lighting17Alarm / Horn / Lighting / Wiper18Instrument cluster19Heating and ventilation system20Rear window wiper / Wind‐
screen washer pump / Horn21General battery22Reversing lights23Brake switchNo.Circuit24Fuel injection / Starter25Airbag / Steering column lock26Passenger power window27Power steering28Brake lights29Battery backup (with electronic
key system)30Service display31Cigarette lighter / Power outlet32Heating and ventilation system33Brake lights / ABS / Immobiliser34Interior lighting / Air conditioning35Starting with electronic key
system36Rear window wiper37Warning chimes38Load compartment power outlet39Driver power window

Vehicle care197Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied. Child locks 3 30.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Notice
Depending on version, it may be
necessary to switch on the engine to
permit operation of brake lights.
Move the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
Switch on hazard warning flashers
3 109.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 115 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace cap.
Towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located under the rear bumper, on the left vehicle
side.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.

225Charging system .......................... 96
Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Cleaning the vehicle ...................198
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............114
Clock ............................................ 86
Coat hooks ................................... 73
Coin holder ................................... 71
Collision damage repair ..............222
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................129
Controls ........................................ 83
Controls in steering wheel ............83
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant ....................................... 167
Coolant and antifreeze ...............202
Coolant heater ............................ 120
Cooling (A/C) .............................. 115
Cornering light ............................ 108
Cruise control ....................100, 150
Cupholders .................................. 73
Curtain airbag system .................. 62D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ........107, 108
Declaration of conformity ............218
DEF ............................................ 139
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................139
Diesel fuel ................................... 158
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 171
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......171
Diesel particle filter ....................138
Directional tyres ..................184, 193
Distance to service .......................91
Document tray .............................. 73
Door locks..................................... 24
Door open .................................. 100
Door panel storage .......................74
Doors ............................................ 31
Double cab ................................... 74
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........138
Driver assistance systems ..........150
Driver Information Centre ...........100
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 160
Driving economically................... 128
Driving hints ........................ 128, 129
Driving style indicator ...................91E
ECO mode .................................. 128
ecoScoring.................................. 103
Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical accessories ...................86
Electrical system......................... 179
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic data recording ..............41
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Program 97,
148, 161
Electronic Stability Program off ...97
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......164
Engine air filter............................ 166
Engine air flow indicator .............166
Engine coolant ........................... 167
Engine coolant temperature ........97
Engine data ............................... 207
Engine Drag Torque Control ......148
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Engine identification ...................205
Engine oil ...........165, 202, 206, 216
Engine oil additives ....................202
Engine oil level .......................... 102
Engine oil pressure ......................98
Engine oil viscosity grades .........202
Enhanced Traction function 147, 148
Entry lighting .............................. 112
Event data recorders ..................222
Exhaust gases ....................138, 196