2017.5 VAUXHALL VIVA parking brake

164Vehicle careMake the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear or reverse gear.
● Never change more than one wheel at once.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free.
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.●Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel nuts and thread with
a clean cloth before mounting the wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Steel wheels:
Pull off the wheel cover.
Alloy wheels with bolt caps
Disengage wheel bolt caps with a
screwdriver and remove. To
protect the wheel, place a soft
cloth between the screwdriver
and the alloy wheel.
Alloy wheels with centre cap
Insert extractor in the open slot of
the centre cap and remove the
cap from the wheel. Vehicle tools 3 153.
2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring
that it locates securely and looseneach wheel bolt by half a turn.
The wheels might be protected by
locking wheel bolts. To loosen
these specific bolts, first attach
the adapter for the locking wheel
bolts onto the head of the bolt
before installing the wheel
wrench. The adapter is located in
the glovebox.

168Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
.
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

196Instrument cluster ........................63
Instrument panel fuse box .........152
Instrument panel illumination .....148
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 94
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 172
Interior lighting .............................. 94
Interior lights ........................ 95, 148
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....50
J
Jump starting ............................. 168
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......72, 126
Light switch .................................. 91
Load compartment ................24, 52
Load compartment cover .............54
Loading information .....................57
Low fuel ....................................... 74M
Malfunction indicator light ............71
Manual adjustment ......................27
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 116
Manual transmission .................. 113
Manual transmission automated 114
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors ......................................... 27
Misted light covers .......................94
N
New vehicle running-in ..............107
Number plate light .....................148
O Object detection systems ...........125
Odometer ..................................... 64
Oil, engine .......................... 175, 179
OnStar .......................................... 86
Operate pedal ............................... 71
Outside temperature ....................61
Overrun cut-off ........................... 109
P Parking ................................ 18, 112
Parking assist ............................ 125
Parking brake ............................ 118
Parking lights ............................... 94Performance .............................. 183
Performing work ........................137
Pollen filter ................................. 104
Power outlets ............................... 63
Power steering.............................. 72
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 163
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 193
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights .............................. 95
Rear doors ................................... 24
Rear floor storage cover ..............55
Rear fog light ......................... 74, 93
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 61
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 175, 179
Reduced engine power ................74
Refuelling ................................... 130
Registered trademarks ...............192
Retained power off .....................108
Reversing lights ........................... 94
Ride control systems ..................119
Roof .............................................. 31
Roof load ...................................... 57
Roof rack ..................................... 56