2018.5 VAUXHALL VIVA light

168Vehicle care
2. Screw in the towing eye as far asit will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
General
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
The vehicle must be towed facing
forward, not faster than 55 mph. In all
other cases and when the
transmission is defective, the front
axle must be raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and engage in the front
bumper.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a workshop.
Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences. Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

Vehicle care169If using a car wash, comply with the
car wash manufacturer's instructions.
The windscreen wiper and rear
window wiper must be switched off.
Remove antenna and external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light 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 painted parts of 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.
Unpainted 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 from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
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.
SunroofNever 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.

170Vehicle careClean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify 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.
Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light- coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.

Customer information191● Faults and defects in importantsystem components (e.g. lights,
brakes),
● System reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggeringof an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems),
● Information on events damaging the vehicle.
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services, the operating
data saved can be read together with the vehicle identification number andused if necessary. Staff working for
the service net-work (e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.
breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. Services
include repair services, maintenance
processes, warranty cases and
quality assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which has been read
out documents the technical conditionof the vehicle or individual
components and assists with fault
diagnosis, compliance with warranty
obligations and quality improvement.
This data, in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also needs operating data
from vehicles for product recalls.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs.
Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings can be stored in the vehicle and
changed at any time.Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Seat and steering wheel position settings,
● Chassis and air conditioning settings,
● Custom settings such as interior lighting.
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system,
● Address book data for use with an integrated hands-free system
or an integrated navigation
system,
● Input destinations,
● Data on the use of online services.
This data for comfort and
infotainment functions can be stored
locally in the vehicle or be kept on a

194IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 133
Adjustable air vents ...................104
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........71
Airbag deactivation ................44, 71
Airbag label................................... 39 Airbag system .............................. 39
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 105
Air conditioning system ................ 99
Air intake .................................... 105
Air vents...................................... 104
Antilock brake system ................ 117
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......73
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Appearance care ........................168
Ashtrays ....................................... 63
Autostop ..................................... 109
B Battery discharge protection ........97
Battery voltage ............................. 84
Belts.............................................. 37
Bonnet ....................................... 135
Bonnet open ................................. 75
Brake and clutch fluid .................173
Brake and clutch system .............72
Brake assist ............................... 118
Brake fluid .................................. 138Brakes ............................... 117, 138
Breakdown.................................. 167
Bulb replacement ....................... 141
C Capacities .................................. 183
Catalytic converter .....................113
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............52
Centre high-mounted brake light 145
Changing tyre and wheel size ...157
Charging system .......................... 72
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 48
Child restraints.............................. 45
Child restraint systems ................45
Cigarette lighter ........................... 63
City mode ................................... 121
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems ...............98
Clock ............................................ 61
Code ............................................. 82
Control indicators.......................... 68
Control of the vehicle .................106
Controls ........................................ 59
Coolant and antifreeze ...............173
Cornering lights ............................ 93
Cruise control ...................... 75, 122

195Cupholders .................................. 51
Curtain airbag system .................. 44
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights .................93
Declaration of conformity ............185
Door open .................................... 76
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........122
Driver Information Centre .............76
Driving hints ................................ 106
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 147
Electronic climate control system 101
Electronic driving programmes ..116
Electronic Stability Control.......... 120
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............73
Electronic Stability Control off....... 73
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......134
Engine compartment fuse box ...148
Engine coolant ........................... 137
Engine coolant temperature ........74
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 66
Engine data ............................... 180
Engine exhaust .......................... 113
Engine identification ...................176Engine oil ................... 136, 173, 177
Engine oil pressure ......................74
Event data recorders ..................190
Exit lighting .................................. 96
Exterior care .............................. 168
Exterior light ................................. 75
Exterior lighting ......................12, 92
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 116
First aid ......................................... 56
First aid kit ................................... 56
Fixed air vents ........................... 105
Fog light ....................................... 75
Fog lights ................................... 143
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................42
Front doors ................................... 23
Front fog lights ............................. 94
Front seats.................................... 34
Front turn lights .......................... 143
Fuel............................................. 127
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......129
Fuel for petrol engines ...............127
Fuel gauge ................................... 64 Fuel selector ................................ 65
Fuses ......................................... 147G
Gauges ......................................... 63
Gear shifting ................................. 73
Glovebox ..................................... 51
H Halogen headlights ....................141
Hand brake ......................... 117, 118
Hazard warning flashers ..............93
Headlight flash ............................. 92
Headlight range adjustment ........93
Headlights..................................... 92 Headlights when driving abroad ..93
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 33
Heated mirrors ............................. 27
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................59
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system ...98
High beam ............................. 75, 92
Hill start assist ........................... 118
Horn ....................................... 13, 60
I
Identification plate .....................176
Ignition switch positions .............107
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 75
Indicators ...................................... 63
Info Display ................................... 81
Information displays...................... 76

196Instrument cluster ........................63
Instrument panel fuse box .........150
Instrument panel illumination .....146
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 95
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 170
Interior lighting .............................. 95
Interior lights ........................ 96, 146
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 166
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......73, 126
Light switch .................................. 92
Load compartment ................24, 52
Load compartment cover .............54
Loading information .....................57
Low fuel ....................................... 75
LPG ...................................... 65, 129M
Malfunction indicator light ............72
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 .......................95
N New vehicle running-in ..............107
Number plate light .....................146
O Object detection systems ...........125
Odometer ..................................... 64
Oil, engine .......................... 173, 177
OnStar .......................................... 87
Operate pedal ............................... 72
Outside temperature ....................61
Overrun cut-off ........................... 109
P Parking ................................ 18, 112
Parking assist ............................ 125
Parking brake ............................ 118
Parking lights ............................... 95Performance .............................. 181
Performing work ........................135
Power outlets ............................... 63
Power steering.............................. 73
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 161
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 193
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 188
Reading lights .............................. 96
Rear doors ................................... 24
Rear floor storage cover ..............55
Rear fog light ......................... 75, 94
Rear window wiper and washer ..61
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 173, 177
Reduced engine power ................75
Refuelling ................................... 129 Registered trademarks ...............189
Retained power off .....................108
Reversing lights ........................... 95
Ride control systems ..................119
Roof .............................................. 31
Roof load ...................................... 57
Roof rack ..................................... 56

197SSafety belts ................................... 37
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 35 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................71
Seat belts ..................................... 37
Seat heating ................................. 36
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 115
Service ....................................... 105
Service display ............................ 67
Service information ....................172
Service vehicle soon .................... 72
Side airbag system ......................43
Sidelights ...................................... 92
Side turn lights ........................... 145
Software acknowledgement .......188
Spare wheel ............................... 164
Speed limiter......................... 75, 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 ................................... 144
Three-point seat belt .................... 38
Tools .......................................... 151
Towing ........................................ 167
Towing the vehicle .....................167
Traction Control system ............. 119
Traction Control system off........... 74
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................114
Tread depth ............................... 157
Trip odometer .............................. 64
Turn lights .............................. 70, 94
Tyre chains ................................ 158
Tyre designations ......................152
Tyre pressure ............................ 153
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 74, 154
Tyre pressures ........................... 184
Tyre repair kit ............................. 158
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 73, 125
Upholstery .................................. 170
Using this manual ..........................3V
Valet mode ................................... 81
Vehicle battery ........................... 138
Vehicle checks............................ 135
Vehicle data ................................ 177
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 190
Vehicle dimensions .................... 182
Vehicle Identification Number ....175
Vehicle jack ................................ 151
Vehicle messages .......................82
Vehicle personalisation ...............85
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 134
Vehicle tools ............................... 151
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 181
Ventilation ..................................... 98
W
Warning chimes ........................... 84
Warning lights ............................... 63
Warning triangle .......................... 55
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 138
Wheel changing .........................161
Wheel covers ............................. 158
Wheels and tyres .......................152
Windows ....................................... 28
Windscreen................................... 28