Vauxhall Vivaro (2016 year). Manual

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Storage

hinder the freedom of movement

luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel

Loading information

of the driver. Do not place any

tank 90% full).

unsecured objects in the interior.

●

Heavy objects in the load

Optional equipment and

compartment should be evenly

● Do not drive with an open load

accessories increase the kerb

distributed and placed as far

compartment. In addition, the

weight.

forward as possible. If objects

number plate is only

●

Driving with a roof load increases

can be stacked, the heavier

distinguishable and illuminated

the sensitivity of the vehicle to

objects should be placed at the

correctly if the doors are closed.

cross-winds and has a

bottom.

detrimental effect on vehicle

9 Warning

handling due to the vehicle's

●

Secure objects with lashing

straps attached to lashing eyes

higher centre of gravity.

Always make sure that the load in

Distribute the load evenly and

3 71.

the vehicle is securely stowed.

secure it properly with retaining

●

Secure loose objects in load

Otherwise objects can be thrown

straps. Adjust the tyre pressure

compartment to prevent sliding.

around inside the vehicle and

and vehicle speed according to

●

When transporting objects in the

cause personal injury or damage

the load conditions. Check and

load compartment, the backrests

to the load or car.

retighten the straps frequently.

of the rear seats must not be

Do not drive faster than 75 mph.

angled forward.

● The payload is the difference

between the permitted gross

The permissible roof load is

●

Do not allow the load to protrude

vehicle weight (see identification

200 kg for H1 Roof height

above the upper edge of the

plate 3 185) and the EC kerb

variants and 150 kg for H2 Roof

backrests.

weight.

height variants (excludes

●

Do not place any objects on the

Platform cab conversions). The

To calculate the payload, enter

instrument panel.

roof load is the combined weight

the data for your vehicle in the

●

The load must not obstruct the

of the roof rack and the load.

Weights table at the front of this

operation of the pedals, parking

manual.

brake and gear selector, or

The EC kerb weight includes

weights for the driver (68 kg),

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Instruments and controls

Seat belt reminder

Information displays

Instruments and

Airbag and belt tensioners

Driver Information Centre

controls

Airbag deactivation

Vehicle messages

Charging system

Warning chimes

Malfunction indicator light

Engine oil level

Service vehicle soon

Controls

Stop engine

Trip computer

Steering wheel adjustment

Brake system

Tachograph

Steering wheel controls

Antilock brake system (ABS)

Horn

Upshift

Steering column controls

Electronic Stability Program

Windscreen wiper/washer

Electronic Stability Program

Rear window wiper/washer

off

Outside temperature

Engine coolant temperature

Clock

Preheating

Power outlets

AdBlue

Cigarette lighter

Tyre pressure monitoring

Ashtrays

system

Warning lights, gauges and indi-

Engine oil pressure

cators

Fuel economy mode

Instrument cluster

Low fuel

Speedometer

Autostop

Odometer

Exterior light

Trip odometer

High beam

Tachometer

Fog light

Fuel gauge

Rear fog light

Fuel economy gauge

Cruise control

Service display

Tachograph

Control indicators

Door open

Turn signal

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Instruments and controls

Controls

Steering wheel controls

Horn

Steering wheel adjustment

The cruise control and speed limiter

Press j.

can be operated via the controls on

The horn will sound regardless of

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,

the steering wheel.

ignition switch position.

then engage lever and ensure it is

Cruise control and speed limiter

fully locked.

3 133.

Steering column controls

Do not adjust steering wheel unless

The Infotainment system and a

vehicle is stationary and steering

connected mobile phone can be

wheel lock has been released.

operated via the controls on the

steering column.

Further information is available in the

Infotainment manual.

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Instruments and controls

Adjustable wiper interval

Automatic wiping will need to be

Windscreen wiper/washer

reselected whenever the ignition has

Windscreen wiper

been switched off.

Adjustable sensitivity of the rain

sensor

Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

sensitivity:

low sensitivity

: turn adjuster

wheel upwards

high sensitivity

: turn adjuster

wheel downwards

The rain sensor is located on the

windscreen. Keep the sensor free

Wiper lever in position AUTO or P.

from dust, dirt and ice.

Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

off

desired wipe interval:

Windscreen washer

AUTO or K : interval wiping or

short interval

: turn adjuster

automatic wiping with

wheel upwards

rain sensor

long interval

: turn adjuster

slow

wheel downwards

fast

Automatic wiping with rain sensor

Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.

Wiper lever in position AUTO or P.

Switch off in car washes.

The rain sensor detects the amount of

water on the windscreen and

automatically regulates the frequency

of the windscreen wiper.

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Instruments and controls

Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

The rear window wiper comes on

9 Warning

onto the windscreen.

automatically when the windscreen

wiper is switched on and reverse gear

short pull : wiper swipes once

The road surface may already be

is engaged.

long pull

: wiper swipes for a few

icy even though the display

strokes

indicates a few degrees above 0

Outside temperature

°C.

Rear window wiper/washer

Clock

Depending on vehicle, the current

time may appear in the central

information display and/or the Driver

Information Centre (DIC).

Info-display:

A drop in temperature is indicated

immediately and a rise in temperature

Turn lever:

after a time delay.

7 : off

If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C,

e : wiper operation

the °C flashes in the Driver

f : washer fluid is sprayed onto the

Information Centre (DIC) as a

rear window

warning for icy road conditions. This

will continue to flash until

temperatures rise above 3 °C.

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Instruments and controls

Hours and minutes can be adjusted

● wait for approx. 5 seconds to set

Depending on vehicle, additional

by pressing the appropriate buttons

hours

outlets may be located at the outer

by the display or with the Infotainment

edge of the bench seat.

● minutes flash

system controls.

Connecting electrical accessories

● press button repeatedly to

For further information, refer to the

while the engine is off will discharge

change minutes

Infotainment system manual.

the vehicle battery. Do not exceed the

● wait for approx. 5 seconds to set

maximum power consumption of

DIC:

minutes

120 Watts. Do not connect any

Driver Information Centre (DIC)

current-delivering accessories, e.g.

3 90.

electrical charging devices or

batteries.

Power outlets

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.

Display the clock setting function by

electrical charging devices or

pressing the button repeatedly on the

batteries.

end of the wiper lever.

Do not damage the outlets by

Press and hold the button for approx.

using unsuitable plugs.

5 seconds:

12 V power outlets are located on the

● hours flash

instrument panel and in the rear of the

● press button repeatedly to

vehicle. Fold the cover upwards.

change hours

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Instruments and controls

Cigarette lighter

Portable ashtray

Warning 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

Ashtray container for mobile use in

The cigarette lighter is located on the

the vehicle. To use, open cover.

instrument panel.

Ashtrays can be placed in the

Press in cigarette lighter. It switches

cupholders at both ends of the

off automatically once the element is

instrument panel, centrally in the

glowing. Pull out lighter.

lower instrument panel, and

depending on version, in the door

Ashtrays

pockets or in the rear seat area.

Cupholders 3 67.

Caution

Indicates vehicle speed.

To be used only for ash and not for

combustible rubbish.

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Instruments and controls

Speed limiter

Odometer

Tachometer

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

10 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 3 136, cruise control

Displays the recorded distance.

Displays the engine speed.

speed limiter 3 133.

Drive in a low engine speed range for

Trip odometer

each gear as much as possible.

The trip odometer appears below the

Caution

odometer in the Driver Information

Centre (DIC) and displays the

If the needle is in the yellow

distance travelled since the last reset.

warning zone, the maximum

To reset, with the trip odometer

permitted engine speed is

displayed, press and hold button on

exceeded. Engine at risk.

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 (DIC)

3 90.

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Instruments and controls

Because of the fuel remaining in the

The gauge uses colours to indicate

Fuel gauge

tank, the top-up quantity may be less

current fuel efficiency:

than the specified tank capacity.

Green

: best fuel economy is being

achieved

Fuel economy gauge

Yellow

: driving style too

aggressive

Orange : 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.

Displays fuel level in the tank.

Service display

Control indicator Y also illuminates in

instrument cluster 3 82 when fuel

When the ignition is switched on, the

level is low (range of approx.

remaining distance before the next

30 miles): refuel immediately 3 141.

The fuel economy gauge provides an

service is due may be shown briefly in

instantaneous calculation of fuel

the Driver Information Centre (DIC).

Never run the tank dry.

efficiency based on current driving

Based on driving conditions, the

Diesel fuel system, bleeding 3 152.

style.

interval at which a service will be

Notice

indicated can vary considerably.

To ensure the fuel level is displayed

The distance before service display

correctly, the ignition must be

can also be shown by pressing button

switched off before refuelling. Avoid

on end of wiper lever for approx.

minor fuel top-ups (e.g. less than

5 seconds.

5 litres) to ensure accurate readings.

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Instruments and controls

When the remaining distance before

Control indicators

the next service is less than

The control indicators described are

1000 miles or 1 month, a message

not present in all vehicles. The

appears in the DIC.

description applies to all instrument

When the distance reaches 0 miles or

versions.

the service date is due, control

Depending on the equipment the

indicator F illuminates in the

position of the control indicators may

instrument cluster and the DIC

vary.

respectively, and a corresponding

message appears in the DIC.

When the ignition is switched on,

most control indicators will illuminate

The vehicle needs a service. Seek the

briefly as a functionality test.

assistance of a workshop.

The control indicator colours mean:

Resetting the service display

red

: danger, important reminder

After a service, the service display

yellow : warning, information, fault

must be reset:

green

: confirmation of activation

blue

: confirmation of activation

Select the distance before service

white

: confirmation of activation

display in the DIC, then press and

hold button on end of wiper lever for

approx. 10 seconds.

Trip computer 3 93.

Driver Information Centre (DIC)

3 90.

Service information 3 181.

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Instruments and controls

Control indicators in the roof

Service vehicle soon 3 86

Autostop inhibited 3 89

console

Stop engine 3 86

Exterior light 3 89

Brake system 3 86

Exterior light 3 89

Antilock brake system (ABS)

High beam 3 89

3 87

Fog light 3 90

Upshift, downshift 3 87

Rear fog light 3 90

Electronic Stability Program

Cruise control 3 90

3 87

Cruise control speed limiter

Electronic Stability Program

3 90

off 3 87

Tachograph 3 90

Engine coolant temperature

Overview

3 87

Door open 3 90

O Turn signal 3 84

Preheating 3 88

AdBlue 3 88

Turn signal

X Seat belt reminder 3 85

O flashes green.

v Airbag and belt tensioners

Tyre pressure monitoring

system 3 88

Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard

3 85

warning flashers are activated.

ÓON Airbag activation 3 85

Engine oil pressure 3 88

Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal

ECO

Fuel economy mode 3 89

light or associated fuse.

*OFF Airbag deactivation 3 85

An audible warning can be heard

p Charging system 3 86

Low fuel 3 89

when the turn signals are on.

Autostop 3 89

Z Malfunction indicator light

Bulb replacement 3 154.

3 86

Fuses 3 159.

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Instruments and controls

Turn signals 3 99.

*OFF illuminates yellow.

Airbag and belt tensioners

The front passenger airbag is

v illuminates yellow.

Seat belt reminder

deactivated 3 57.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

X illuminates or flashes red.

switched on.

If both control indicators ÓON and

*OFF are illuminated

If the seat belt is unfastened, control

If it does not illuminate or illuminates

simultaneously, there is a system

indicator X will flash when vehicle

whilst driving, there is a fault in the

failure. The status of the system is not

speed exceeds approx. 10 mph. A

belt tensioner or the airbag system.

discernible, therefore no person is

warning chime also sounds for up to

The airbags and belt tensioners may

permitted to occupy the front

2 minutes.

fail to trigger in the event of an

passenger seat. Contact a workshop

accident.

If the seat belt is fastened, the

immediately.

indicator light extinguishes.

Deployment of the belt tensioners or

If illuminated in conjunction with v or

airbags is indicated by continuous

Notice

F, seek the assistance of a workshop.

illumination of v.

Heavy objects on the front seats

may cause control indicator X to

9 Danger

illuminate. Remove the object from

9 Warning

the seat or fasten the seat belt.

Risk of fatal injury for a child using

Have the cause of the fault

a child restraint system together

remedied immediately by a

9 Warning

with activated front passenger

workshop.

airbag.

Fasten seat belt before each trip.

Belt tensioners, airbag system 3 49,

Risk of fatal injury for an adult

In the event of an accident, people

person with deactivated front

3 53.

not wearing seat belts endanger

passenger airbag.

their fellow occupants and

themselves.

Airbag deactivation

Airbag system 3 53, belt tensioners

ÓON illuminates yellow.

3 49, airbag deactivation 3 57.

Three-point seat belts 3 50.

The front passenger airbag is

activated.

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Instruments and controls

Charging system

Illuminates when the engine is

Stop engine

running

p illuminates red.

C illuminates red.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

Fault in the emission control system.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.

The permitted emission limits may be

switched on.

exceeded. Seek the assistance of a

Illuminates together with other control

Illuminates when the engine is

workshop immediately.

indicators (e.g., p, I and R),

running

accompanied by a warning chime and

Flashes when the engine is

If control indicator p illuminates

a corresponding message in the

running

when the engine is running (together

Driver Information Centre (DIC)

with control indicator C and a

Fault that could lead to catalytic

3 90: stop engine immediately and

warning chime): Stop, switch off

converter damage. Ease up on the

seek the assistance of a workshop.

engine.

accelerator until the flashing stops.

Seek the immediate assistance of a

Vehicle battery is not charging.

Brake system

workshop.

Engine cooling may be interrupted.

R illuminates red.

Power to the brake servo unit may be

Illuminates after the ignition is

cut. Seek the assistance of a

Service vehicle soon

switched on if the parking brake is

workshop.

F illuminates yellow.

applied 3 129 and extinguishes

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

when the parking brake is released.

Malfunction indicator light

switched on.

Illuminates when the parking brake is

Z illuminates or flashes yellow.

May illuminate together with other

released if the brake fluid level is too

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

control indicators and a

low 3 150.

switched on.

corresponding message in the Driver

Information Centre (DIC) 3 90.

9 Warning

Seek the assistance of a workshop

immediately.

Stop. Do not continue your

journey. Consult a workshop.

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Instruments and controls

If R illuminates together with control

If control indicators u, F, R and C

Illuminates while driving

indicator C and a warning chime,

illuminate, there is a fault in the

The system is not available. A

there is a fault in the braking system.

braking system. A corresponding

corresponding message also

A corresponding message also

message appears in the DIC. Seek

appears in the Driver Information

the assistance of a workshop

Centre (DIC) 3 90.

Centre (DIC) 3 90. Seek the

immediately.

assistance of a workshop

ESP®^Plus 3 131, Traction Control

Antilock brake system (ABS) 3 129.

immediately.

system 3 130.

Brake system 3 128.

Upshift

Electronic Stability Program

k or j illuminates.

Antilock brake system

off

It is recommended to shift gear when

(ABS)

Ø illuminates green.

illuminated to improve fuel economy.

u illuminates yellow.

If ESP®^Plus has been deactivated with

Illuminates briefly after the ignition is

Ø on the instrument panel, control

Electronic Stability Program

switched on. The system is ready for

indicator Ø illuminates and a

R flashes or illuminates yellow.

operation when u extinguishes.

corresponding message appears in

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

the Driver Information Centre (DIC)

If control indicator u does not go out

switched on.

3 90.

after a few seconds, or if it illuminates

while driving, there is a fault in the

ESP®^Plus 3 131, Traction Control

Flashing during driving

ABS. Control indicator F may also

system 3 130.

illuminate in the instrument cluster

The system is actively engaged.

together a corresponding message in

Engine output may be reduced and

Engine coolant temperature

the Driver Information Centre (DIC)

the vehicle may be braked

3 90. The brake system remains

automatically to a small degree.

W illuminates blue or red.

operational but without ABS

Illuminates red briefly when the

regulation.

ignition is switched on, then turns

blue.

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Instruments and controls

Illuminates red when the engine is

Illuminates together with control

the Driver Information Centre (DIC)

running

indicator F to indicate a system

when a puncture or severely under-

failure or as a warning that engine

inflated tyre is detected.

Stop, switch off engine.

starting may not be possible after a

certain distance. Seek the assistance

Flashes

Caution

of a workshop immediately.

Fault in system. After a delay the

A corresponding message appears in

control indicator illuminates

Coolant temperature too high.

the Driver Information Centre (DIC)

continuously. Consult a workshop.

3 90.

Check coolant level 3 148.

Control indicator w illuminates

Adblue percentage remaining can

together with A 3 86 and a

If there is sufficient coolant, consult a

also be checked by pressing button

corresponding message appears in

workshop.

repeatedly on end of wiper lever. Trip

the DIC when a tyre without a

The control indicator must be blue

computer 3 93.

pressure sensor is mounted (e.g.

before continuing driving.

spare wheel).

AdBlue 3 123.

Tyre pressure monitoring system

Preheating

(TPMS) 3 166.

Tyre pressure monitoring

! illuminates yellow.

system

Preheating is activated. Only

Engine oil pressure

w illuminates or flashes yellow.

activates when outside temperature

I illuminates red.

is low.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.

AdBlue

Illuminates

Y illuminates yellow.

Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately

AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue as

and check tyre pressure.

soon as possible, to avoid prevention

Control indicator w illuminates

of engine starts.

together with C 3 86 and a

corresponding message appears in

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Instruments and controls

Illuminates when the engine is

Catalytic converter 3 123.

9 Warning

running

Bleeding the diesel fuel system

3 152.

If control indicator I illuminates

When the engine is off,

when the engine is running (together

considerably more force is needed

with control indicator C and a

to brake and steer.

Autostop

warning chime): Stop, switch off

Do not remove key until vehicle is

D illuminates when engine is in an

engine.

stationary, otherwise the steering

Autostop.

wheel lock could engage

\ illuminates when an Autostop is

Caution

unexpectedly.

inhibited when certain conditions are

not fulfilled.

Engine lubrication may be

Check oil level before seeking

interrupted. This may result in

assistance of a workshop 3 147.

Stop-start system 3 119.

damage to the engine and/or

locking of the drive wheels.

Fuel economy mode

Exterior light

1. Depress clutch.

ECO illuminates green when ECO

9 illuminates green.

mode is engaged to reduce fuel

Illuminated when the headlights are

2. Select neutral gear (or move

consumption.

on.

selector lever to N).

ECO mode, driving economically

8 illuminates green.

3. Move out of the flow of traffic as

3 114.

quickly as possible without

Illuminated when the sidelights are

impeding other vehicles.

on.

4. Switch off ignition.

Low fuel

Lighting 3 96.

Y illuminates yellow.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

High beam

switched on.

P illuminates blue.

Illuminates when level in fuel tank is

Illuminated when high beam is on and

low (range of approx. 30 miles); refuel

during headlight flash 3 97.

immediately 3 141.

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