2023 Vauxhall Combo E Display Messages | Setting Guide
The 2023 Vauxhall Combo E has a high-tech display system with a variety of easy-to-understand texts and settings. This makes driving smooth. From navigational directions to diagnostics for the car, the display gets important information across quickly. The Combo E’s display messages make things clear and easy to understand, whether they’re walking you through complicated settings or warning you about possible problems. The user-friendly layout makes it easy to find your way around the settings, so drivers can easily make them work the way they want. The 2023 Vauxhall Combo E has a complex display system that keeps drivers aware and in charge throughout their trip.
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Displays
Driver Information Centre
Depending on the version, the Driver Information Centre may vary.
In addition to warning lights, gauges, and indicators, the following information is available:
- overall and trip odometer
- digital speed indication
- trip/autonomy information menu
- gear shift indication
- service information
- vehicle and warning messages
- driver assistance systems
- pop-up messages
Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the indicator lever.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a page.
Press SET / CLR to select, confirm, or reset a function. Vehicle and service messages are popped up in the Driver Information Centre if required. Scroll messages by turning the adjuster wheel. Confirm messages by pressing SET / CLR.
Depending on the version, some menus such as service information or AdBlue level range can be selected via the CHECK button.
Press CHECK to switch between the respective menus.
Vehicle messages.
Trip/autonomy information menu Midlevel
Uplevel
Digital
Different pages with combined information can be selected. Turn the adjuster wheel to select a page. Information page:
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 or r in the fuel gauge illuminates 3 97. Instantaneous Fuel Consumption Display of the instantaneous consumption.
Electric autonomy
The electric autonomy is calculated from the current charging status of the high-voltage battery and current consumption. The display shows average values.
After recharging, the range is updated automatically after a brief delay.
High voltage battery gauge 3 97.
Autostop time counter
A time counter calculates the time spent in Autostop during a journey. It resets to zero every time the ignition is switched on. Trip 1 / Trip 2 page:
Average speed
Display of average speed. The measurement can be reset at any time.
Average fuel consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any time and starts with a default value.
Average consumption of electric energy
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any time and starts with a default value.
Distance Travelled
Displays the current distance for the respective trip since the reset. The values of the respective trip page can be reset by pressing SET / CLR for a few seconds. The compass page Displays the geographic direction of driving.
Personalized view
Personalized views can be selected by turning the adjuster wheel.
The personalized views can be adjusted in the settings menu in the Info Display.
Choose the content, e.g. the navigation map or current trip information, and confirm the settings.
Info Display
The Info Displays can indicate:
- time
- outside temperature
- date
- Infotainment system, see the description in the Infotainment System section
- indication of a rearview camera
- indication of a panoramic view system
- indication of parking assistance instructions
- navigation, see the description in the Infotainment system section
- vehicle and system messages
- settings for vehicle personalization
Radio (Infotainment system)
Press ) to switch on the display.
Touch: to select system settings (units, language, time, and date).
Touch _ to select vehicle settings or driving functions.
Confirm a required function or selection by touching.
Touch 3 on the display to return to the previous page.
Multimedia / Multimedia Navi Pro
The illustrations show different variants of the infotainment system.
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 System section. For speech recognition Description see Infotainment system section. Flow
Notice
On vehicles equipped with the Multimedia infotainment system, this menu can only be used via the MyVauxhall App.
This menu displays the current energy flow within the electric system.
- Press m.
- Select Flow.
Different colors show the energy flow.
- green: electric engine operating
- blue: regenerating energy
Average consumption
Notice
On vehicles equipped with the Multimedia infotainment system, this menu can only be used via the MyVauxhall App.
This menu displays the average power consumption during the current trip.
- green: electric energy consumed
- blue: electric energy generated from the braking and deceleration phases of the vehicle used to recharge the battery
The current trip is subdivided into time steps. For each time step, the average consumption is displayed. The time steps can be modified.
- Press m.
- Select Statistics.
- Press + and – to modify the time steps.
Vehicle personalization 3 107.
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 e to switch on the head-up display.
Adjust the position of the head-up display image
Press ä or å to centre 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 e to brighten the display. Press æ to dim the display.
The image can temporarily illuminate depending on the angle and position of sunlight.
Switching off
Press æ and hold to turn the head-up display off.
Language
Preferred language can be set in the vehicle personalization menu.
Units
Units can be changed in the vehicle personalization menu.
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.
Rearview display
The rear view display is located at the position of the interior mirror.
It provides the following views:
- standard rear view
- close rear view
- passenger side view
Switching on
Press m and confirm the message with p.
Selecting a view
Select the standard rearview or passenger-side view by pressing the p on the bottom side.
Close rear view is automatically activated when the reverse gear is engaged.
Switching off
Press m.
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Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver Information Centre, in some cases together with a warning chime.
Press SET / CLR 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 Colour Info Display
Some important messages may appear additionally in the
Info Display. Some messages only pop up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
The warning chime regarding not fastened seat belts has priority over any other warning chime.
Whenever a warning chime sounds, pay attention to the messages displayed and the warning lights in the Driver Information Centre.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding not fastened seat belts has priority over any other warning chime.
- 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 cruise control deactivates automatically.
- 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.
If several warnings appear at the same time, only one warning chime will sound.
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.
Some functions are only displayed or active when the engine is running.
Radio (Infotainment system)
Touch _ to display the vehicle personalization menu.
Multimedia
Touch _ to display the vehicle personalization menu.
Multimedia Navi Pro
Touch _ to display the vehicle personalization menu.
Telematics services
Emergency call
Notice
To be available and operational, the system requires functioning vehicle electrics, mobile service, and GPS or GLONASS satellite link. Depending on the equipment, a backup battery is used.
Notice
The service is only available for markets where it is legally required. Furthermore, it depends on the availability of the emergency centers and the infrastructure in the country.
Status LED in the overhead console
Illuminates green and red and extinguishes after a short time, 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. Contact a workshop.
Emergency call
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.
In case of an emergency, press the red SOS button in the overhead console for more than two seconds. The LED flashes green to confirm that a connection to the nearest PSAP is being established. The LED illuminates steadily as long as the call is active.
Pressing the SOS button immediately a second time will terminate the call. The LED switches off.
Automatic crash notification
In case of an accident with airbag deployment and without damage to needed hardware, an automatic emergency call is established and an automatic crash notification will be transmitted to the next PSAP.
Vauxhall Connect
Vauxhall Connect comprises multiple connected services accessible via the app, online, or within the vehicle.
Notice
The full functionality of Vauxhall Connect is subject to registration and proper activation.
Connected services may include live navigation such as online traffic information and vehicle status and information such as maintenance alerts.
Services accessible within the vehicle also include emergency calls and breakdown calls. These functions are automatically activated. Terms and conditions apply. Emergency call 3 108.
Breakdown call
Pressing the. button in the overhead console for more than two seconds connects to a roadside assistance service provider.
For information about coverage and scope of services of the roadside assistance, please refer to the information provided by the Vauxhall Retailer with the order form.
Privacy settings
Privacy settings of Vauxhall Connect can be configured. This will impact the set of data being sent, e.g., in case a breakdown call is
triggered. The emergency call function will not be impacted.
Depending on the version, the privacy settings can be changed by simultaneously pressing them. and SOS in the overhead console or via the system settings menu in the Info Display.
FAQs
The main display messages include alerts for maintenance, system errors, and safety reminders.
When fuel levels are low, the display will prompt a message indicating the remaining range and advise refuelling.
The display will present a warning if the engine temperature exceeds safe levels, prompting immediate action.
The display will show a message signalling low tyre pressure, specifying which tyre requires attention.
If the engine oil is low or requires replacement, a message will appear on the display advising you to check or change the oil.
The display will notify the driver of any braking system malfunctions, urging immediate inspection.
If there are electrical system faults, the display will show a message prompting the driver to seek assistance.
The display will warn about airbag system malfunctions, emphasizing the importance of immediate attention.
The display will alert about traction control system issues, suggesting immediate examination.
If there are battery or charging system faults, the display will show a message recommending a system check.
The display will warn about transmission system malfunctions, urging prompt attention.
If there are exhaust system faults, the display will prompt a message advising inspection.
The display will notify about steering system malfunctions, emphasizing the need for immediate attention.
In the case of general system errors or faults, the display will show a message indicating the issue for further investigation.
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