2018 VAUXHALL VIVA brake

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.

170Vehicle 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 88 km/h. 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 factoryusing 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.

Service and maintenance177Brake and clutch fluidOver time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.

196IndexAAccessories 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 ................25
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 ................................... 48
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 ..............191
Control indicators.......................... 67
Control of the vehicle .................106
Controls ........................................ 59
Coolant and antifreeze ...............175
Cornering lights ............................ 92
Cruise control ...................... 74, 122

197Cupholders .................................. 51
Curtain airbag system .................. 43
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights .................92
Declaration of conformity ............188
Door open .................................... 75
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........122
Driver Information Centre .............75
Driving hints ................................ 106
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 149
Electronic climate control system 100
Electronic driving programmes ..116
Electronic Stability Control.......... 120
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............72
Electronic Stability Control off....... 72
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......136
Engine compartment fuse box ...150
Engine coolant ........................... 139
Engine coolant temperature ........73
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 66
Engine data ............................... 183
Engine exhaust .......................... 113
Engine identification ...................179Engine oil ................... 138, 175, 180
Engine oil pressure ......................73
Event data recorders ..................194
Exit lighting .................................. 95
Exterior care .............................. 170
Exterior light ................................. 74
Exterior lighting ......................12, 91
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 116
First aid ......................................... 56
First aid kit ................................... 56
Fixed air vents ........................... 104
Fog light ....................................... 74
Fog lights ................................... 145
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................42
Front doors ................................... 23
Front fog lights ............................. 93
Front seats.................................... 34
Front turn signal lights ...............145
Fuel............................................. 127
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 134
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......128
Fuel for petrol engines ...............127
Fuel gauge ................................... 64 Fuel selector ................................ 65
Fuses ......................................... 149G
Gauges ......................................... 63
Gear shifting ................................. 72
Glovebox ..................................... 51
H
Halogen headlights ....................143
Hand brake ......................... 117, 118
Hazard warning flashers ..............92
Headlight flash ............................. 91
Headlight range adjustment ........92
Headlights..................................... 91
Headlights when driving abroad ..92
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 33
Heated mirrors ............................. 27
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................59
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system ...97
High beam ............................. 74, 91
Hill start assist ........................... 118
Horn ....................................... 13, 60
I
Identification plate .....................179
Ignition switch positions .............107
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 74
Indicators ...................................... 63
Info display ................................... 80
Information displays...................... 75

198Instrument 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
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 ....................................... 74
M Malfunction indicator light ............71
Manual adjustment ......................27Manual 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, 180
OnStar .......................................... 86
Operate pedal ............................... 71
Outside temperature ....................61
Overrun cut-off ........................... 109
P Parking ................................ 18, 112
Parking assist ............................ 125
Parking brake ............................ 118
Parking lights ............................... 94
Performance .............................. 184
Performing work ........................137
Pollen filter ................................. 104Power outlets ............................... 63
Power steering.............................. 72
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 163
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 194
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 191
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, 180
Reduced engine power ................74
Refuelling ................................... 130 Registered trademarks ...............193
Retained power off .....................108
Reversing lights ........................... 94
Ride control systems ..................119
Roof .............................................. 31
Roof load ...................................... 57
Roof rack ..................................... 56
S Safety belts ................................... 37
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 35
Seat belt ........................................ 8