2017.5 VAUXHALL VIVA battery

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.

Vehicle care1693. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
one minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle The towing eye is stowed with thevehicle tools 3 153.
1. Disengage cap by using the
screwdriver and remove the cap.

194IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 135
Adjustable air vents ...................103
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........70
Airbag deactivation ................44, 70
Airbag label................................... 39 Airbag system .............................. 39
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 104
Air conditioning system ................ 98
Air intake .................................... 104
Air vents...................................... 103
Antilock brake system ................ 117
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......72
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Appearance care ........................170
Ashtrays ....................................... 63
Autostop ..................................... 109
B Battery discharge protection ........96
Battery voltage ............................. 83
Belts.............................................. 37
Bonnet ....................................... 137
Bonnet open ................................. 74
Brake and clutch fluid .................175
Brake and clutch system .............71
Brake assist ............................... 118
Brake fluid .................................. 140Brakes ............................... 117, 140
Breakdown.................................. 169
Bulb replacement ....................... 143
C Capacities .................................. 186
Catalytic converter .....................113
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............52
Centre high-mounted brake light 147
Changing tyre and wheel size ...159
Charging system .......................... 71
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 47
Child restraints.............................. 45
Child restraint systems ................45
Cigarette lighter ........................... 63
City mode ................................... 121
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems ...............97
Clock ............................................ 61
Code ............................................. 81
Collision damage repair ..............190
Control indicators.......................... 67
Control of the vehicle .................106
Controls ........................................ 59
Coolant and antifreeze ...............175
Cornering lights ............................ 92
Cruise control ...................... 74, 122

197SSafety belts ................................... 37
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 35 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................70
Seat belts ..................................... 37
Seat heating ................................. 36
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 115
Service ....................................... 105
Service display ............................ 66
Service information ....................174
Service vehicle soon .................... 71
Side airbag system ......................43
Sidelights ...................................... 91
Side turn signal lights ................147
Software acknowledgement .......190
Spare wheel ............................... 166
Speed limiter......................... 74, 123
Speedometer ............................... 63
Starting and operating ................107
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............108, 114
Steering ...................................... 107
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 59
Steering wheel controls ...............59
Stop-start system........................ 109
Storage ......................................... 51
Storage compartments .................51
Sunroof ........................................ 31Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 64
Tail lights ................................... 146
Three-point seat belt .................... 38 Tools .......................................... 153
Top-tether fastening eyes ............50
Towing ........................................ 169
Towing the vehicle .....................169
Traction Control system ............. 119
Traction Control system off........... 73
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................114
Tread depth ............................... 159
Trip odometer .............................. 64
Turn and lane-change signals .....93
Turn signal ................................... 69
Tyre chains ................................ 160
Tyre designations ......................154
Tyre pressure ............................ 155
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 73, 156
Tyre pressures ........................... 187
Tyre repair kit ............................. 160
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 72, 125
Upholstery .................................. 172
Using this manual ..........................3V
Valet mode ................................... 80
Vehicle battery ........................... 140
Vehicle checks............................ 137
Vehicle data ................................ 179
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 192
Vehicle dimensions .................... 185
Vehicle Identification Number ....177
Vehicle jack ................................ 153
Vehicle messages .......................81
Vehicle personalisation ...............84
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 136
Vehicle tools ............................... 153
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 184
Ventilation ..................................... 97
W
Warning chimes ........................... 83
Warning lights ............................... 63
Warning triangle .......................... 55
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 140
Wheel changing .........................163
Wheel covers ............................. 160
Wheels and tyres .......................154
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29