2019 VAUXHALL VIVA brakes

16In briefStarting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 144, 3 172.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 127.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 26,
seats 3 33, and seat belts
3 37.
● 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.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 105.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way
in towards the steering column.
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:
● 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.

Instruments and controls79Valet mode
Some functions of the Driver
Information Centre and the Info
Display can be limited for some
drivers.
Activation or deactivation of valet
mode can be set in the menu
Settings in the vehicle personalisation
menu.
Vehicle personalisation 3 81.
For more information see
Infotainment manual.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning chime.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages in Driver
Information Centre
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off11Brakes worn12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated

102Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 102
Control of the vehicle ...............102
Steering ................................... 103
Starting and operating ...............103
New vehicle running-in ............103
Ignition switch positions ...........103
Retained power off ..................104
Starting the engine ..................105
Overrun cut-off ........................ 105
Stop-start system ....................105
Parking .................................... 107
Engine exhaust .......................... 108
Catalytic converter ...................108
Manual transmission ..................109
Brakes ........................................ 110
Antilock brake system .............110
Parking brake .......................... 111
Brake assist ............................. 111
Hill start assist ......................... 111
Ride control systems .................112
Traction Control system ..........112
Electronic Stability Control ......113
City mode ................................ 113Driver assistance systems .........115
Cruise control .......................... 115
Speed limiter ........................... 116
Parking assist .......................... 117
Lane departure warning ..........119
Fuel ............................................ 120
Fuel for petrol engines .............120
Refuelling ................................ 121Driving 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 3 105.
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.

110Driving and operatingBrakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when the brake pedal
is depressed firmly. Considerably
more force is needed for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek the assistance of a workshop before
continuing the journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 69.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
After starting-off the system performs
a self-test which may be audible.
Control indicator u 3 70.
Adaptive brake light
During full braking, all three brake
lights flash for the duration of ABS
control.Fault9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.

Driving and operating111Parking brake
Manual parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 69.
Brake assist
If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline, the brakes
remain on for a further 2 seconds. The brakes release automatically as soon
as the vehicle begins to accelerate or the 2 seconds holding time is over.
The hill start assist is only active when
the engine is running.

124Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................124
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 124
Vehicle storage ........................125
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....125
Vehicle checks ........................... 126
Performing work ......................126
Bonnet ..................................... 126
Engine oil ................................. 127
Engine coolant ......................... 128
Washer fluid ............................ 129
Brakes ..................................... 129
Brake fluid ............................... 129
Vehicle battery ......................... 129
Wiper blade replacement ........131
Bulb replacement .......................132
Halogen headlights ..................132
Front fog lights ......................... 134
Front turn lights .......................134
Tail lights ................................. 135
Side turn lights ......................... 136
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 136
Number plate light ...................137Interior lights ............................ 137
Instrument panel illumination ...137
Electrical system ........................138
Fuses ....................................... 138
Engine compartment fuse box . 139
Instrument panel fuse box .......141
Vehicle tools .............................. 142
Tools ........................................ 142
Wheels and tyres .......................143
Winter tyres ............................. 143
Tyre designations ....................143
Tyre pressure .......................... 144
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 145
Tread depth ............................. 148
Changing tyre and wheel size . 148 Wheel covers ........................... 148
Tyre chains .............................. 149
Tyre repair kit .......................... 149
Wheel changing .......................152
Spare wheel ............................ 153
Jump starting ............................. 157
Towing ....................................... 158
Towing the vehicle ...................158
Appearance care .......................159
Exterior care ............................ 159
Interior care ............................. 161General 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.

Vehicle care129the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 163.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 163.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.

Customer information179Depending on technical equipment
level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system 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
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
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 (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used when necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work 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 is read out,
documents the technical condition of
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 uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings can be stored in the vehicle and
changed or reset 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