2015.75 VAUXHALL VIVA oil level

Vauxhall Viva Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231169) - 2016 -
CRC - 5/7/15
In Brief 15
Transmission
Manual gearbox
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and engage
the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then
repeat gear selection.
Manual gearbox
0Manual
Gearbox 0145.
Starting the Engine
Check before starting off
.
Tyre pressure and condition0
Tyre Pressure 0179.
. Engine oil level and fluid levels
0Engine Oil 0162.
. All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
. Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts
0Convex
Mirrors 026, Seat Position 033,
Three-Point Seat belt 036.
. Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
.
Turn key to position 1.
. Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering
wheel lock.
. Operate clutch and brake.
. Automatic transmission in P
or N.
. Do not operate accelerator
pedal.
. Turn key to position 3 and
release Starting the engine.
0
Starting the Engine 0140.

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68 Instruments and Controls
Control indicators in the centreEngine Coolant
Temperature Gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
Left area: Engine operating
temperature not yet reached
Central area: Normal operating
temperature
Right area: Temperature too high
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service Display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.

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Instruments and Controls 73
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
C
illuminates red.
This light tells you that the engine
coolant has overheated.
If you have been operating your
vehicle under normal driving
conditions, you should pull off the
road, stop your vehicle and let the
engine idle for a few minutes.
If the light does not go out, you
should switch the engine off and
consult a workshop as soon as
possible. We recommend that you
consult your authorised workshop.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System Light
7
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop
immediately and check tyre
pressure. Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g.
spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds
the control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
0
Tyre Pressure
0179.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
:
illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels. If the engine oil pressure warning
light comes on while driving, Pull off
the road, stop the engine and check
the oil level.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
{Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is
needed to brake and steer.
Autostop the brake servo unit will
still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop
0Engine
Oil 0162.

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Instruments and Controls 81
56 Pressure imbalance–front
57 Pressure imbalance –rear
58 Winter tyre detected
59 Open, then close driver window
60 Open, then close passenger
window
61 Open, then close left rear
window
62 Open, then close right rear
window
63 Open, then close midgate
window
64 Open, then close endgate
window (placeholder only)
65 Theft attempted
66 Service theft alarm
67 Service steering column lock
68 Service power steering, Drive
with care
70 Service levelling system
75 Service AC system
76 Service side detection system 77 Service lane departure warning /
Service front camera
78 Service pedestrian protection
79 Engine oil low
–add oil
81 Service transmission
82 Change engine oil soon
84 Engine power is reduced
89 Service vehicle soon
91 No remote detected
92 No remote detected, Press brake
to restart
93 Press button again to turn engine
Off / Electric vehicles
94 Shift to park
95 Service airbag
96 Power sliding door unavailable
98 Power tailgate unavailable /
Power tailgate switch is Off
99 Pedestrian protection system
disabled
120 Reduce speed for hill decent
control 145 Washer fluid low
–add fluid
151 Press clutch to start
173 All wheel drive Off
174 Low battery
258 Park assist Off
Warning Buzzers
Only one warning chime will sound
at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
. If seat belt is not fastened.
. If a door or the tailgate is not
fully closed when starting-off.
. If a certain speed is exceeded
with parking brake applied.
. If a programmed speed is
exceeded.

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126 Infotainment System
.Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert.
Get assistance in severe weather or
other crisis and evacuation routes.
OnStar SMS
When the Short Message Service
(SMS) is received by the vehicle,
the pop-up screen with the message
is displayed.
OnStar Welcome
When the user joins and operates
the OnStar service for the first time,
the pop-up screen “Get OnStar
started now. Please, press the
blue button ”is displayed.
OnStar Mobile App Download the
OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to
select Apple
®, Android™, and
BlackBerry®devices to check
vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tyre
pressure; to start the vehicle (if
equipped) or unlock it; or to connect
to an OnStar Advisor.
OnStar Service
Hans-free Calling
Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to make a call, end a call,
and answer an incoming call.
Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to give OnStar Hands-Free
Calling voice commands.
Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Direction voice commands for
automated directions.
OnStar
Press the
Q(OnStar) button to be
connected to a specially trained
OnStar Advisor who can verify
account information and answer
questions about the system.
Emergency
With Automatic Crash Response,
the built-in system can automatically
connect to help in a crash even if
you cannot ask for it.
Press the
](Emergency) button to
connect to an Emergency Advisor. GPS technology is used to identify
the vehicle location and can provide
critical information to emergency
personnel. The Advisor is also
trained to offer critical assistance in
emergency situations.
1.
P(Power) button with
VOLUME dial
. Turn the dial to adjust the
volume.
. Press the button to turn mute
function on/off.
7. BACK button Cancel the input item or return
to the previous screen/menu.
8. MENU button with TUNE dial
. Turn the dial to move the
desired item.
. Press the button to display the
menu screen provided by the
current item or current mode.
10. - (Preset) buttons
. Press any of these buttons to
select the channel linked to that
button.

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160 Vehicle Care
General Information
Accessories and
Modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other
products - even if they have a
regulatory or otherwise granted
approval.
Do not make any modifications to
the electrical system, e.g. changes
of electronic control units (chip
tuning).
Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle,
the mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle Storage
Storage for a long period
of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for
several months :
.Wash and wax the vehicle.
. Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
. Clean and preserve the rubber
seals.
. Fill up fuel tank completely.
. Change the engine oil.
. Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
. Check the coolant antifreeze
and corrosion protection.
. Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
. Park the vehicle in a dry, well
ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the
vehicle from rolling.
. Do not apply the parking brake. .
Open the bonnet, close all doors
and lock the vehicle.
. Disconnect the clamp from the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back
into operation :
.Connect the clamp to the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
. Check tyre pressure.
. Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
. Check the engine oil level.
. Check the coolant level.
. Fit the number plate if
necessary.

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162 Vehicle Care
Push the safety catch and open the
bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be
restarted automatically for safety
reasons.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder. Lower the
bonnet and allow it to fall into the
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.
Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent
damage to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of oil is used. Recommended fluids
and lubricants
0Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0200. Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
insert it to the stop on the handle,
pull out and read the engine oil
level.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.

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Vehicle Care 163
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not
exceed theMAXmark on the
dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities
0Capacities and
Specifications 0209.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine Coolant
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.
In northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled
coolant provides frost protection
down to approx. -37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark.
{Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly.
Have the coolant concentration