2020 Vauxhall Vivaro Life Display Setting | Screen Messages Guide

There is an easy-to-use display setting on the 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro Life that lets drivers quickly switch between different features and settings. The screen shows important messages and alerts that keep drivers up to date on the state of the vehicle and any problems that might be happening. The display setting gives you a lot of ways to improve your driving experience, from changing the music settings to getting to the navigation controls. Drivers can stay linked and in charge while they’re on the road thanks to its easy-to-use interface and clear screen messages.

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Displays

Driver Information Centre

The Driver Information Centre is located in the instrument cluster.
Driver Information Centre indicates:

• overall and trip odometer
• digital speed indication
• trip/fuel information menu
• gear shift indication
• service information
•  vehicle and warning messages
• driver assistance messages
• pop-up messages

Selecting menus and functions
There are several ways to toggle between the respective menus and functions:
Press button.
Move the thumb wheel upwards or downwards on the steering wheel.

Base-level instrument cluster
Press.

Midlevel instrument cluster
Press SET 000.

Uplevel instrument cluster

Press 000.
Vehicle and service messages are popped up in the Driver Information Centre if required. Scroll messages by using the above-mentioned controls or buttons. Vehicle messages 3 122.

Trip/fuel information menu, base-level display
Different pages with combined information can be selected.
Select the required page:
Trip pages:
Trip odometer
The recorded distance since the reset. To reset, press F for a few seconds. Average fuel consumption Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any time and starts with a default value. To reset, press F for a few seconds.

Average speed
Display of average speed. The measurement can be reset at any time. To reset, press F for a few seconds. Information pages:

Fuel range
The range is calculated from the current fuel level and current consumption. The display shows average values.
After refueling, the range is updated automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level is low, a message appears on the display and the control indicator 2 in the fuel gauge illuminates 3 113.
Instantaneous fuel consumption Display of the instantaneous consumption.

Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous speed. Stop and Start time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in Autostop during a journey. It resets to zero every time the ignition is switched on. Compass Displays the geographic direction of driving. AdBlue range Press F repeatedly until the AdBlue menu is shown. Indicates an estimate of the AdBlue level. A message indicates whether the level is sufficient or low. AdBlue 3 161.

Trip/fuel information menu, midlevel display
Different pages with combined information can be selected.
Select the required page:
Trip pages:
Trip odometer
The recorded distance since the reset. To reset, press SET 000 for a few seconds. Average fuel consumption Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any time and starts with a default value. To reset, press SET 000 for a few seconds.

Average speed
Display of average speed. The measurement can be reset at any time.
To reset, press SET 000 for a few seconds. Information pages:

Fuel range
The range is calculated from the current fuel level and current consumption. The display shows average values.
After refueling, the range is updated automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level is low, a message appears on the display and the control indicator 2 in the fuel gauge illuminates 3 113. Instantaneous fuel consumption Display of the instantaneous consumption. Digital speed Digital display of the instantaneous speed. Stop and Start time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in Autostop during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is switched on. Compass Displays the geographic direction of driving.

AdBlue range
Press SET 000 repeatedly until the AdBlue menu is shown. Indicates an estimate of the AdBlue level. A message indicates whether the level is sufficient or low. AdBlue 3 161. AdBlue range Press CHECK repeatedly until the AdBlue menu is shown. AdBlue range Indicates an estimate of the AdBlue level. A message indicates whether the level is sufficient or low.

Trip/fuel information menu, uplevel display
Different pages with combined information can be selected.
Select the required page:
Trip pages:
Trip odometer
The recorded distance since the reset.
To reset, press 000 for a few seconds.
Average fuel consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any time and starts with a default value. To reset, press 000 for a few seconds.

Average speed
Display of average speed. The measurement can be reset at any time.
To reset, press 000 for a few seconds. Information pages:

Fuel range
The range is calculated from the current fuel level and current consumption. The display shows average values.
After refueling, the range is updated automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level is low, a message appears on the display and the control indicator 2 in the fuel gauge illuminates 3 113. Instantaneous fuel consumption Display of the instantaneous consumption.

Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous speed. Stop and Start time counter A time counter adds up the time spent in Autostop during a journey. It resets to zero every time the ignition is switched on. Compass Displays the geographic direction of driving.

AdBlue range
Press 000 repeatedly until the AdBlue menu is shown. Indicates an estimate of the AdBlue level. A message indicates whether the level is sufficient or low. AdBlue 3 161.

Info Display
The Info Display is located in the instrument panel near the instrument cluster. The Info Display can indicate:

• time 3 97
• outside temperature 3 96
• date 3 97
• Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment Manual
• indication of rear view camera 3 199
• indication of panoramic view system 3 196
• navigation, see the description in the Infotainment Manual
• vehicle and system messages 3 122
• settings for vehicle personalization 3 123

Radio (Infotainment system)
Press ) to switch on the display.
Press MENU to select the main menu page.
Press fYZg to select a menu page.
Press OK to confirm a selection.
Press 1 to exit a menu without changing a setting.

Multimedia / Multimedia Navi
Selecting menus and settings There are three options to operate the display:

• via buttons next to the display
• by touching the touchscreen with the finger
• via speech recognition

Button and touch operation
Press ) to switch on the display. Press: to select system settings (units, language, time, and date). Press _ to select vehicle settings or driving functions. Touch the required menu display icon or a function with the finger.
Confirm a required function or selection by touching. Touch 3 or & on the display to exit a menu without changing a setting. For further information, see the Infotainment Manual. For speech recognition Description see Infotainment Manual. Vehicle personalisation 3 123.

Head-up display
The head-up display displays driver information concerning the instrument cluster onto a foldable projection plane on the driver’s side.
The information appears as an image projected from a lens in the instrument panel onto the projection plane directly ahead in the driver’s view. The image appears focused out toward the front of the vehicle.
Head-up display shows:

• vehicle speed
• speed limits detected by the speed sign recognition
• set the speed of the speed limiter
• set the speed of the cruise control
• forward collision alert
• navigation information.

Switching on
Press § to switch on the head-up display.

Adjust the position of the head-up display image
Press 7 or 8 to center the image. It can only be adjusted up and down, not side to side.

Warning
If the head-up display image is too bright or too high in your field of view, it may obstruct your view when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the head-up display image dim and placed low in your field of view.

Adjust brightness
The head-up display image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. Brightness can also be adjusted manually as needed:
Press § to brighten the display. Press $ to dim the display. The image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of sunlight.

Switching off
Press $ and hold to turn the head-up display off.

Language
Preferred language can be set in vehicle personalization menu 3 123.

Units
Units can be changed in vehicle personalization menu 3 123.

Care of head-up display
Clean the screen of the head-up display with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it.

System limitations
The head-up display may not operate properly when:

• The lens in the instrument panel is covered by objects or not clean.
• Display brightness is too dim or bright.
• The image is not adjusted to the proper height.
• The driver wears polarized sunglasses.

If the head-up image is not correct for other reasons, contact a workshop.

Vehicle messages

Messages are indicated in the Driver Information Centre, in some cases together with a warning chime.
Press to confirm a message.

Vehicle and service messages
The vehicle messages are displayed as text. Follow the instructions given in the messages.

Messages in the Info Display
Some important messages may appear additionally in the Info Display. Some messages only pop up for a few seconds.

Warning chimes
If several warnings appear at the same time, only one warning chime will sound.

When starting the engine or whilst driving

• If a seat belt is not fastened.
• If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed.
• If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied.
• If a programmed speed or speed limit is exceeded.
• If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
• If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
• If the parking assist detects an object.
• If an unintended lane change occurs.
• If the exhaust filter has reached the maximum filling level.

When the vehicle is parked and /or the driver’s door is opened

• With exterior lights on.

During an Autostop

• If the driver’s door is opened.
• If any condition for a restart of the engine is not fulfilled.

Vehicle personalisation

The vehicle’s behavior can be personalized by changing the settings in the Info Display.
Depending on vehicle equipment and country-specific regulations some of the functions described below may not be available. Some functions are only displayed or active when the engine is running.

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Radio (Infotainment system)
Press MENU to open the menu page. Use the arrow buttons to operate the display: Select Personalisation-configuration I OK.
Unit settings
Select Display configuration I OK.
Select choice of units I OK.
Select desired settings I OK.
Language settings
Select Display configuration I OK.
Select choice of language I OK.
Select the desired language I am OK.
Vehicle settings
Select Define vehicle parameters I OK.
In the corresponding submenus, the following settings can be changed:

• Lamps
  Follow Me Home headlamps: Activates or deactivates the function and adjusts its duration. Welcome lighting: Activates or deactivates the function and adjusts its duration. Directional headlights: Activates or deactivates the function.
• Comfort
  Ambient lighting: Adjusts the brightness of the ambient lighting.
  Rear wiper in reverse gear: Activates or deactivates automatic switching on of the rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
• Vehicle
  Unlocking boot only: Activation /deactivation.
  Plip action: Driver / all doors.
• Security
  Fatigue Detection system: Activates or deactivates the driver’s drowsiness system.
• Driving assistance
  Speed recommendation: Activates or deactivates the function.

Multimedia
Press: to open the settings menu.

Unit settings
Select System Configuration. Change units for Distance fuel consumption and Temperature.
Language settings Select Language.

Change language by touching the respective entry.
Driving function
Press _. Select the Driving function.

In the corresponding submenus, the following settings can be changed:

• Parking sensors: Activates or deactivates the parking assist sensors.
• Blind spot sensors: Activates or deactivates side blind spot alert.
• Under-inflation initialization: Initialises the tire under-inflation detection system.
• Diagnostic: Shows alert messages of the diagnostic system.

Memorising preset speeds
This feature enables you to define and memorize up to six-speed settings for cruise control and speed limiters. By default, a few speeds are already memorized.

• Press _.
• Select Adjusting speeds.
• Select Cruise control or Speed limiter.
• Select the speed setting to be changed.
• Type the new speed value via the keypad and confirm with A /OK.
• Confirm with A / OK once more to exit the menu.

Vehicle settings
Press _. Select Vehicle settings.
In the corresponding submenus, the following settings can be changed:

• Parking
  Prevention of door mirror folding: Activates or deactivates the automatic folding of the exterior mirrors.
  Rear wiper in reverse: Activates or deactivates automatic switching on of the rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
• Headlights
  Guide-me-home lighting: Activates or deactivates the function and adjusts its duration. Welcome lighting: Activates or deactivates the function and adjusts its duration.
  Directional headlamps: Activates or deactivates the cornering lights.
• Comfort
  Mood lighting: Adjusts the brightness of the ambient lighting.
• Safety
  Speed reading/recommendation: Activates or deactivates the speed limit information by traffic sign recognition.
  Active safety brake: Activates or deactivates active emergency braking, the alert distance for risk of collision can be selected. Mirror adaptation in reverse: Adjust the exterior mirrors if the reverse gear is engaged to facilitate pavement visibility. Driver’s attention warning: Activates or deactivates the driver’s drowsiness system.

Multimedia Navi
Press: to open the settings menu.

Unit settings
Select System settings in the options menu. Change units for Distance fuel consumption and Temperature. Confirm with A / OK.

Language settings Select Languages.
Change language by touching the respective entry. Confirm with A / OK.

Driving functions
Press _. Select Driving functions. In the corresponding submenus, the following settings can be changed:

• Automatic headlamp dipping: Activates or deactivates high beam assist.
• Lane departure warning system: Activates or deactivates lane departure warning.
• Stop and start: Activates or deactivates stop-start system
• Cruise control active: Activates or deactivates adaptive cruise control.
• Parking sensors: Activates or deactivates the parking assist sensors.
• Blind spot sensors: Activates or deactivates side blind spot alert.
• Traction control: Activates or deactivates the Traction Control system.
• Under-inflation initialization: Initialises the tire under-inflation detection system.
• Diagnostic: Shows alert messages of the diagnostic system.

Memorising preset speeds
This feature enables you to define and memorize up to six-speed settings for cruise control and speed limiters. By default, a few speeds are already memorized.

• Press _.
• Select Adjusting speeds.
• Select Cruise control or Speed limiter.
• Select the speed setting to be changed.
• Type the new speed value via the keypad and confirm with A /OK.
• Confirm with A / OK once more to exit the menu.

Vehicle settings
Press _. Select Vehicle settings.
In the corresponding submenus, the following settings can be changed:

• Parking
  Rear wiper in reverse: Activates or deactivates automatic switching on of the rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
  Blocking of door mirror folding: Activates or deactivates the automatic folding of the exterior mirrors.
• Headlights
  Guide-me-home lighting: Activates or deactivates the function and adjusts its duration. Welcome lighting: Activates or deactivates the function and adjusts its duration.
  Directional headlamps: Activates or deactivates the cornering lights.
• Vehicle access
  Hands-free auto locking: Activates or deactivates the function.
• Comfort
  Mood lighting: Adjusts the brightness of the ambient lighting.
• Safety
  Traffic Signs Recognition: Activates or deactivates the speed limit information by traffic sign recognition.
  Active safety brake: Activates or deactivates active emergency braking, the alert distance for risk of collision can be selected. Mirror adaptation in reverse: Adjust the exterior mirrors if the reverse gear is engaged to facilitate pavement visibility. Driver’s attention warning: Activates or deactivates the driver’s drowsiness system.

Telematics services

Vauxhall Connect
Vauxhall Connect is a new way to stay connected and secure on the road.
Features available with Vauxhall Connect are:

• emergency call function
• breakdown call function

When the vehicle is equipped with Vauxhall Connect, these features are automatically activated. Terms and Conditions apply.
Vauxhall Connect is operated by the buttons in the overhead console.

Emergency call function
Vehicles featuring the emergency call function are equipped with a red SOS button in the overhead console.
The emergency call function will establish a connection to the nearest public safety answering point (PSAP). A minimum set of data including vehicle and location information will be sent to the PSAP.

Notice
Establishing an emergency call may not be possible in areas without sufficient network availability or due to hardware damage during an accident.

Automatic crash notification
In case of an accident with airbag deployment, an automatic emergency call is established and an automatic crash notification will be transmitted to the next public safety answering point.

Emergency assistance
In case of an emergency, you can also manually place an emergency call by pressing the red SOS button for more than two seconds. The LED flashes to confirm that a connection to the nearest PSAP is being established. The LED illumates steadily as long as the call is active.
Pressing the SOS button immediately a second time will terminate the call. The LED switches off.

Status LED
Illuminates green for three seconds when the ignition is switched on: the system works properly.
Illuminates red: fault in the system. Contact a workshop. Flashes red: The backup battery needs replacement.

Breakdown call function
Pressing . for more than two seconds connects you to a roadside assistance service provider.
For information about coverage and scope of services of roadside assistance, please refer to the Service and warranty booklet.

FAQs

Useful Links

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