2021 Vauxhall New Vivaro Display Warning Messages Guide
The 2021 Vauxhall New Vivaro has a full display warning messages guide that helps drivers stay up to date on the state of their car and any problems that might happen while they’re driving. This guide is meant to give drivers clear and concise information about the different warning signs that may show up on the car’s screen, so they can quickly find and fix any problems that come up to keep the car running safely and efficiently. The display warning messages guide covers a wide range of possible problems, from low fuel alerts to tire pressure alerts. This helps drivers stay informed and take action to keep their cars safe and running well.
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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.
Cluster electric vehicle
Vehicle and service messages are popped up in the Driver Information Centre if required. Scroll messages by using the above-mentioned controls or buttons.
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 3 169.
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 3 117. 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 3 169.
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
- outside temperature
- date
- Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment Manual
- indication of a rearview camera
- indication of a panoramic view system
- navigation, see the description in the Infotainment Manual
- vehicle and system messages
- settings for vehicle personalization
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. Flow 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
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 high-voltage 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 3 128.
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.
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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.
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.
FAQs
The guide is designed to inform drivers about various warning messages displayed on the dashboard of the 2021 Vauxhall New Vivaro.
Drivers can typically find the warning messages guide through the infotainment system menu.
Warning messages may include alerts about low tire pressure, engine malfunctions, or issues with the vehicle’s safety systems.
Drivers should consult the warning messages guide to determine the severity of the issue and whether immediate action, such as stopping the vehicle, is necessary.
Some warning messages may be dismissed after the issue is resolved, while others may require professional attention.
Engine-related warning messages may include alerts about low oil pressure, overheating, or emissions system malfunctions.
The guide provides explanations for each warning message along with recommended actions for resolving the issue.
Yes, drivers may receive alerts about malfunctioning airbags, seatbelt reminders, or traction control system issues.
Yes, the guide typically includes information about tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warnings and how to address them.
Drivers should check the vehicle’s battery and charging system.
Yes, drivers may receive alerts about transmission fluid temperature, gear selection issues, or transmission malfunctions.
The guide often categorizes warning messages based on their urgency, indicating whether immediate action is required or if the issue can be addressed later.
Yes, the guide may offer instructions on how to reset certain warning messages after the underlying issue has been resolved.
While customization options may vary, drivers may have the ability to adjust the display settings for certain warning messages through the vehicle’s settings menu.
Drivers should familiarize themselves with the warning messages guide and consult it whenever a new or unfamiliar warning message appears on the dashboard.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: Vauxhall New Vivaro 2021 User Manual | Auto User Guide
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