Vauxhall Viva Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231169) - 2016 -
CRC - 5/7/15
166 Vehicle Care
Charging the vehicle battery
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On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging
potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
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No sparks, naked flames or
smoking.
. Always shield eyes. Explosive
gases can cause blindness or
injury.
. Keep the vehicle battery out of
reach of children.
. The vehicle battery contains
sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
. See the Owner's Manual for
further information.
. Explosive gas may be present in
the vicinity of the vehicle battery.Wiper Blade Replacement
Wiper blades on the
windscreen
Lift wiper arm. Press release lever
and detach wiper blade.
Attach the wiper blade slightly
angled to the wiper arm and push
until it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Vauxhall Viva Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231169) - 2016 -
CRC - 5/7/15
196 Vehicle Care
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently.
Use separate leathers for painted
and glass surfaces : Remnants of
wax on the windows will impair
vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray
on painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlamp and other lamp covers
are made of plastic.
Do not use any abrasive or caustic
agents, do not use an ice scraper,
and do not clean them dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will
dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the
paint has become dull or if solid
deposits have become attached
to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms
a protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.Plastic body parts must not be
treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Windows and windscreen
wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window
cleaner and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window,
make sure the heating element
inside is not damaged.
For mechanical removal of ice, use
a sharp-edged ice scraper. Press
the scraper firmly against the glass
so that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or
abrasive agents, fuels, aggressive
media (e.g. paint cleaner, acetone
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be
treated with the same agents as
the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage
with a touch-up pen before rust
forms. Have more extensive
damage or rust areas repaired by a
workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle
underbody have a PVC
undercoating while other critical
areas have a durable protective wax
coating.
After the underbody is washed,
check the underbody and have it
waxed if necessary.
