2018.5 VAUXHALL VIVA towing

54Storageor caught under the seat cushion,
then push the front part of the seat
cushion firmly down until it latches.Caution
When returning rear seat backrest
to the upright position, place the
rear seat belt and buckles
between the rear seat backrest
and one cushion. Make sure the
rear seat belt and buckles do not
get pinched under the rear seat
cushion.
Ensure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat
backrest and are arranged in their proper position.
To remove the rear seat cushion,
push the hinges in direction of arrow.
Load compartment cover Do not place heavy objects on thecover.Removing
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
Stowing
When the load compartment is fully
loaded, stow the load compartment
cover on the rear seats or remove
from vehicle.
Fitting
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining straps to tailgate.

Driving and operating113Engine exhaust9Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 127, 3 180 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
Manual transmission
To engage reverse, depress the
clutch pedal and engage the reverse
gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.

Vehicle care133Vehicle careGeneral Information...................133
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 133
Vehicle storage ........................134
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....134
Vehicle checks ........................... 135
Performing work ......................135
Bonnet ..................................... 135
Engine oil ................................. 136
Engine coolant ......................... 137
Washer fluid ............................ 138
Brakes ..................................... 138
Brake fluid ............................... 138
Vehicle battery ......................... 138
Wiper blade replacement ........140
Bulb replacement .......................141
Halogen headlights ..................141
Fog lights ................................. 143
Front turn lights .......................143
Tail lights ................................. 144
Side turn lights ......................... 145
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 145
Number plate light ...................146Interior lights ............................ 146
Instrument panel illumination ...146
Electrical system ........................147
Fuses ....................................... 147
Engine compartment fuse box . 148
Instrument panel fuse box .......150
Vehicle tools .............................. 151
Tools ........................................ 151
Wheels and tyres .......................152
Winter tyres ............................. 152
Tyre designations ....................152
Tyre pressure .......................... 153
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 154
Tread depth ............................. 157
Changing tyre and wheel size . 157 Wheel covers ........................... 158
Tyre chains .............................. 158
Tyre repair kit .......................... 158
Wheel changing .......................161
Spare wheel ............................ 164
Jump starting ............................. 166
Towing ....................................... 167
Towing the vehicle ...................167
Appearance care .......................168
Exterior care ............................ 168
Interior care ............................. 170General 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.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Vauxhall. Furthermore,
such changes may affect driver
assistance systems, fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle. They may also invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.

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Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Spare wheel Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel.
The spare wheel can be classified as
a temporary spare wheel depending
on the size compared to the other
mounted wheels and country
regulations. In this case a permissible maximum speed applies, even
though no label at the spare wheel
indicates this.
The spare wheel has a steel rim.
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
The spare wheel is located in the load
compartment beneath the floor
covering. It is secured in the recess
with a wing bolt.
The spare wheel well is not designed for all permitted tyre sizes. If a wheel
wider than the spare must be stowed
in the spare wheel well after changing
wheels, the floor cover can be placed on the projecting wheel.
Temporary spare wheelCaution
The use of the temporary spare
wheel could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full size tyre in the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 158.
Storing a damaged wheel in the
load compartment using a strap
Use the strap placed in the tool box.
Vehicle tools 3 151.

Vehicle care1673. 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 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 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 3 151.
1. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint
damage. Disengage cap by using
the screwdriver and remove the
cap.

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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.

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