2018 VAUXHALL VIVA manual transmission

In brief111Central locking system ..........21
Power windows .....................29
2 Exterior mirrors .....................27
3 Cruise control .....................122
Speed limiter ...................... 123
Heated steering wheel ..........59
4 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ......93
Exit lighting ........................... 95
Parking lights ........................ 94
5 Side air vents ...................... 103
6 Instruments .......................... 63
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 75
8 Steering wheel controls .......59
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 60
10 Centre air vents .................. 103
11 Hazard warning flashers ......92
12 Info-Display ........................... 8013Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
14 Infotainment system
15 Glovebox .............................. 51
16 Climate control system .......... 97
17 AUX input, USB input
18 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 113
Selector lever, manual
transmission automated ......114
19 Seat heating .......................... 36
20 Parking brake ......................118
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............107
22 Horn ..................................... 60
Driver airbag ........................ 42
23 Bonnet release lever ..........137
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..59
25 Fuse box ............................ 152
26 Traction Control system .....119
City mode ............................ 121
Stop-start system ................109
Fuel selector ......................... 65
Lane departure warning .....126Electronic Stability Control . 120
27 Light switch .......................... 91
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 92
Front fog light ........................ 93
Rear fog light ........................ 93
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ..................94

In brief15Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 30.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 27.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Electronic climate control system: Press V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Climate control system 3 97.Transmission
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.
Manual transmission 3 113.

16In briefManual transmission automatedR:reverse, engage only when
vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift in manual mode]:downshift in manual mode
Manual transmission automated
3 114.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 155,
3 187.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 138.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 27, 3 34,
3 38.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.

In brief17Starting the engine 3 108.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission: ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal again.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated:
If the vehicle is at a standstill with the
brake pedal depressed, Autostop is
activated automatically, indicated by
the needle at the AUTOSTOP position in the tachometer.
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine.
Stop-start system 3 109.

18In briefParking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before removing the ignition key. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the key
can only be removed from the
ignition switch when the parking
brake is applied.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 25.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 137.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying-up the
vehicle for a long period of time
3 136.

Instruments and controls83No.Vehicle message77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission / trans‐
mission malfunction
Manual transmission auto‐
mated 3 11582Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon90Service brake assist95Service airbag145Check washer fluid level151Press clutch to start174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist offVehicle messages on
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo-Display.● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If unintended lane change occurs.
● If a fault in the automatic locking system is detected.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, the warning code 174 will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe drive, e.g.

106Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 106
Control of the vehicle ...............106
Steering ................................... 107
Starting and operating ...............107
New vehicle running-in ............107
Ignition switch positions ...........107
Retained power off ..................108
Starting the engine ..................108
Overrun cut-off ........................ 109
Stop-start system ....................109
Parking .................................... 112
Engine exhaust .......................... 113
Catalytic converter ...................113
Manual transmission ..................113
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 114
Transmission display ...............114
Starting the engine ..................114
Selector lever .......................... 115
Manual mode ........................... 116
Electronic driving programmes 116
Fault ........................................ 116Brakes........................................ 117
Antilock brake system .............117
Parking brake .......................... 118
Brake assist ............................. 118
Hill start assist ......................... 118
Ride control systems .................119
Traction Control system ..........119
Electronic Stability Control ......120
City mode ................................ 121
Driver assistance systems .........122
Cruise control .......................... 122
Speed limiter ........................... 123
Parking assist .......................... 125
Lane departure warning ..........126
Fuel ............................................ 127
Fuel for petrol engines .............127
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....128
Refuelling ................................ 130
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 134Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 109.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.

108Driving and operating0:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:accessory power mode: Steering wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure beginsSteering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
Retained power off The following electronic systems areoperable until the driver's door is
opened or at the latest for ten minutes
after the ignition is switched off:
● power windows
● power outlets
● power sunroof
Power to the Infotainment system will continue to operate for 30 minutes or
until the key is removed from the
ignition switch, regardless of whether
any door is opened.Starting the engine
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure
operates the starter after a brief
delay, until the engine is running. See
"Automatic Starter Control".