2019 VAUXHALL VIVA manual transmission

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.

Driving and operating109Caution
Fuel grades other than those listedon pages 3 120, 3 169 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.
Caution
It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever.
Upshift indication 3 70.
Stop-start system 3 105.

184Interior mirrors.............................. 27
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 157
K Key, memorised settings ..............20
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lane departure warning .......70, 119
Light switch .................................. 88
Load compartment ................23, 51
Load compartment cover .............53
Loading information .....................56
Low fuel ....................................... 72
M Malfunction indicator light ............69
Manual adjustment ......................26
Manual anti-dazzle ......................27
Manual transmission .................. 109
Manual windows ..........................28
Memorised settings ......................20
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors ......................................... 26
Misted light covers .......................91N
New vehicle running-in ..............103
Number plate light .....................137
O Object detection systems ...........117
Odometer ..................................... 63
Oil, engine .......................... 163, 167
OnStar .......................................... 84
Operate pedal ............................... 69
Outside temperature ....................60
Overrun cut-off ........................... 105
P Parking ................................ 17, 107
Parking assist ...................... 70, 117
Parking brake ............................ 111
Parking lights ............................... 91
Performing work ........................126
Power outlets ............................... 62
Power steering.............................. 70
Power windows ............................ 28
Puncture ..................................... 153
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 181
Radio remote control ...................19
REACH ....................................... 176
Reading lights .............................. 92
Rear doors ................................... 23Rear floor storage cover ..............54
Rear fog light .................72, 90, 135
Rear window wiper and washer ..60
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 163, 167
Reduced engine power ................72
Refuelling ................................... 121 Registered trademarks ...............177
Retained power off .....................104
Reversing lights ........................... 91
Ride control systems ..................112
Roof .............................................. 30
Roof load ...................................... 56
Roof rack ..................................... 55
S Safety belts ................................... 36
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................68
Seat belts ..................................... 36
Seat heating ................................. 35
Seat position ................................ 33
Service ....................................... 101 Service display ............................ 64
Service information ....................162
Service vehicle soon .................... 69
Side airbag system ......................42
Sidelights ...................................... 88
Side turn lights ........................... 136

185Software acknowledgement.......176
Spare wheel ............................... 153
Speed limiter......................... 72, 116
Speedometer ............................... 62
Starting and operating ................103
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................105
Steering ...................................... 103
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 58
Steering wheel controls ...............58
Stop-start system........................ 105
Storage ......................................... 50
Storage compartments .................50
Sunroof ........................................ 30
Sun visors .................................... 30
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 63
Tail lights ................................... 135
Three-point seat belt .................... 37
Tools .......................................... 142
Towing ........................................ 158
Towing the vehicle .....................158
Traction Control system ............. 112
Traction Control system off........... 71
Transmission ............................... 15
Tread depth ............................... 148
Trip odometer .............................. 63
Turn lights .............................. 67, 90Tyre chains ................................ 149
Tyre designations ......................143
Tyre pressure ............................ 144
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 71, 145
Tyre pressures ........................... 172
Tyre repair kit ............................. 149
U
Upholstery .................................. 161
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................... 78
Vehicle battery ........................... 129
Vehicle checks............................ 126
Vehicle data ........................ 167, 170
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 178
Vehicle dimensions .................... 171
Vehicle Identification Number ....165
Vehicle jack ................................ 142
Vehicle messages .......................79
Vehicle personalisation ...............81
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 125
Vehicle tools ............................... 142
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ..................................... 94W
Warning chimes ........................... 81
Warning lights ............................... 62
Warning triangle .......................... 54
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 129
Wheel changing .........................152
Wheel covers ............................. 148
Wheels and tyres .......................143
Windows ....................................... 28
Windscreen................................... 28
Windscreen wiper and washer ....59
Winter tyres ............................... 143
Wiper blade replacement ..........131