2016.5 VAUXHALL VIVA bonnet

In brief111Power windows .....................28
Central locking system ..........21
2 Exterior mirrors .....................26
3 Cruise control .....................119
Speed limiter ...................... 121
Heated steering wheel ..........57
4 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ......90
Exit lighting ........................... 93
Parking lights ........................ 91
5 Side air vents ...................... 100
6 Instruments .......................... 61
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 73
8 Steering wheel controls .......57
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 58
10 Centre air vents .................. 100
11 Hazard warning flashers ......89
12 Info-Display ........................... 7813Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
14 Infotainment system
15 Glovebox .............................. 49
16 Climate control system .......... 94
17 AUX input, USB input
18 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 110
Selector lever, manual
transmission automated ......111
19 Seat heating .......................... 34
20 Parking brake ......................115
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............104
22 Horn ..................................... 58
Driver airbag ........................ 40
23 Bonnet release lever ..........133
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..57
25 Fuse box ............................ 147
26 Traction Control system .....116
City mode ............................ 118
Stop-start system ................106
Fuel selector ......................... 63
Lane departure warning .....123Electronic Stability Control . 117
27 Light switch .......................... 88
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 89
Front fog light ........................ 90
Rear fog light ........................ 90
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ..................91

Keys, doors and windows25Vehicle security
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the central locking
system.
It monitors: ● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● ignition
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults.
Deactivation Unlocking the vehicle by pressing c
deactivates anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can only
be deactivated by pressing c on the
radio remote control or by switching
on the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 79.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 21, 3 25.
Control indicator d 3 72.

56Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 57
Steering wheel adjustment ........57
Steering wheel controls .............57
Heated steering wheel ...............57
Horn ........................................... 58
Windscreen wiper/washer .........58
Rear window wiper/washer .......59
Outside temperature ..................59
Clock ......................................... 59
Power outlets ............................. 61
Cigarette lighter ......................... 61
Ashtrays .................................... 61
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 61
Instrument cluster ......................61
Speedometer ............................. 61
Odometer .................................. 62
Trip odometer ............................ 62
Tachometer ............................... 62
Fuel gauge ................................ 62
Fuel selector .............................. 63
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 64
Service display .......................... 64Control indicators ......................65
Turn signal ................................. 67
Seat belt reminder .....................68
Airbag and belt tensioners .........68
Airbag deactivation ....................68
Charging system .......................69
Malfunction indicator light ..........69
Service vehicle soon .................69
Brake and clutch system ...........69
Operate pedal ............................ 69
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....70
Gear shifting .............................. 70
Power steering .......................... 70
Lane departure warning ............70
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........70
Electronic Stability Control off ...70
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........70
Traction Control system off .......71
Engine coolant temperature ......71
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 71
Engine oil pressure ....................71
Low fuel ..................................... 72
Immobiliser ................................ 72
Reduced engine power .............72
Exterior light .............................. 72
High beam ................................. 72
Fog light ..................................... 72
Rear fog light ............................. 72Cruise control............................ 72
Speed limiter ............................. 72
Bonnet open .............................. 72
Door open .................................. 73
Information displays .....................73
Driver Information Centre ..........73
Info display ................................ 78
Vehicle messages ........................79
Warning chimes .........................81
Battery voltage .......................... 81
Vehicle personalisation ................82
OnStar ......................................... 84

Instruments and controls67Control indicators in the overheadconsole
Overview
OTurn signal 3 67XSeat belt reminder 3 68vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 68VAirbag deactivation 3 68pCharging system 3 69ZMalfunction indicator light
3 69gService vehicle soon 3 69RBrake and clutch system
3 69-Operate pedal 3 69uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 70[Upshift 3 70cPower steering 3 70)Lane departure warning 3 70rUltrasonic parking assist
3 70aElectronic Stability Control off
3 70bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 70kTraction Control system off
3 71WEngine coolant temperature
3 71wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 71IEngine oil pressure 3 71YLow fuel 3 72dImmobiliser 3 72#Reduced engine power 3 728Exterior light 3 72CHigh beam 3 72>Fog light 3 72rRear fog light 3 72mCruise control 3 72LSpeed limiter 3 72/Bonnet open 3 72NDoor open 3 73
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.

72Instruments and controls9Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 134.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Refuelling 3 127.
Catalytic converter 3 110.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power # illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 88.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 88.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 90.Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 90.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 119.
Speed limiter
L illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when Speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated alongside L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 121.
Bonnet open
/ illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the bonnet is open.
Stop-start system 3 106.

Driving and operating107Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing Ï. The
deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button extinguishes.
Autostop
Vehicles with manual transmission
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever in neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.Vehicles with manual transmission
automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill with the brake pedal depressed, Autostop is
activated automatically.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
The stop-start system will be disabled
on inclines of 15% or more.
Indication
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed-up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.

108Driving and operating● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
"Climate control" chapter for further
information 3 97.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 104.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features, e.g., the rear window
heating, are disabled or switched into a power saving mode. The fan speed
of the climate control system is
reduced to save power.Restart of the engine by the driverVehicles with manual transmission
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
pedal first, control indicator -
illuminates or is shown as a symbol in
the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 69.Vehicles with manual transmission
automated
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine.
Restart of the engine by the stop-
start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is opened.
● The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.
● The charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop during restart might be noticeable.

Vehicle care131Vehicle careGeneral Information...................131
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 131
Vehicle storage ........................132
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....132
Vehicle checks ........................... 133
Performing work ......................133
Bonnet ..................................... 133
Engine oil ................................. 134
Engine coolant ......................... 135
Washer fluid ............................ 135
Brakes ..................................... 136
Brake fluid ............................... 136
Vehicle battery ......................... 136
Wiper blade replacement ........138
Bulb replacement .......................138
Halogen headlights ..................139
Fog lights ................................. 140
Front turn signal lights .............141
Tail lights ................................. 141
Side turn signal lights ..............142
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 143
Number plate light ...................143Interior lights ............................ 144
Instrument panel illumination ...144
Electrical system ........................144
Fuses ....................................... 144
Engine compartment fuse box . 146
Instrument panel fuse box .......147
Vehicle tools .............................. 149
Tools ........................................ 149
Wheels and tyres .......................150
Winter tyres ............................. 150
Tyre designations ....................150
Tyre pressure .......................... 150
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 151
Tread depth ............................. 155
Changing tyre and wheel size . 155 Wheel covers ........................... 155
Tyre chains .............................. 156
Tyre repair kit .......................... 156
Wheel changing .......................159
Spare wheel ............................ 161
Jump starting ............................. 163
Towing ....................................... 165
Towing the vehicle ...................165
Appearance care .......................166
Exterior care ............................ 166
Interior care ............................. 168General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
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.