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Vauxhall Viva (2016 year). Manual - part 8

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Driving and operating

The lane departure warning system is

Fault

Fuel

activated by pressing ). The

The lane departure warning system

illuminated LED in the button

may not operate properly when:

Fuel for petrol engines

indicates that the system is switched

on. When control indicator ) in the

● The windscreen is not clean.

Only use unleaded fuel that complies

with European standard EN 228 or

instrument cluster illuminates green,

● There are adverse environmental

E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.

the system is ready to operate.

conditions e.g. heavy rain, snow,

The system is only operable at

direct sunlight or shadows.

The engine is capable of running with

fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol

vehicle speeds above 35 mph and if

The system can not operate when no

(e.g., named E10).

lane markings are available.

lane marking is detected.

Use fuel with the recommended

When the system recognises an

octane rating. The engine-specific

unintended lane change, control

requirements are given in the engine

indicator ) changes to yellow and

data overview 3 177. A country-

flashes. Simultaneously a chime

specific label at the fuel filler flap can

sound is activated.

supersede the requirement.

Caution

Do not use fuel or fuel additives

that contain metallic compounds

such as manganese-based

additives. This may cause engine

Deactivation

damage.

The system is deactivated by

pressing ), the LED in the button

extinguishes.

At speeds below 35 mph the system

is inoperable.

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The boiling point depends on the

Pressing LPG switches between

Caution

pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient

petrol and liquid gas operation as

pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure

soon as the required parameters

Use of fuel that does not comply to

propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).

(coolant temperature, gas

EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or

temperature and minimum engine

equivalent can lead to deposits or

Caution

speed) have been reached. The

engine damage.

requirements are usually fulfilled after

The system works at an ambient

approx. 60 seconds (depending on

temperature of approx. -8 °C to

exterior temperature) and the first firm

Caution

100 °C.

press on the accelerator. The LED

status shows the current operating

Use of fuel with too low an octane

Full function of the LPG system can

mode.

rating could lead to uncontrolled

combustion and engine damage.

only be guaranteed with liquid gas

LED off

:

petrol operation

which complies with the minimum

LED

:

checking conditions for

requirements of DIN EN 589.

flashes

fuel transition to liquid

Fuel for liquid gas operation

gas operation.

Liquid gas is known as LPG

Fuel selector

Illuminates if conditions

(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under

are fulfilled.

its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole

LED illu-

:

liquid gas operation

Liquéfié). LPG is also known as

minates

Autogas.

LED

:

liquid gas tank is empty

LPG consists mainly of propane and

flashes

or failure in liquid gas

butane. The octane rating is between

five

system. A message is

105 and 115, depending on the

times

displayed in the Driver

butane proportion. LPG is stored

and

Information Centre.

liquid at around five to ten bar

extin-

pressure.

guishes

If the fuel tank is empty, the engine

will not start.

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Driving and operating

The selected fuel mode is stored and

Due to extreme temperatures in

9 Warning

reactivated at the next ignition cycle if

combination with the gas

conditions allow.

composition, it may take slightly

If you smell gas in the vehicle or in

longer before the system switches

As soon as the liquid gas tanks are

the immediate vicinity, switch to

from petrol to gas mode.

empty, petrol operation is

petrol mode immediately. No

automatically engaged until the

In extreme situations, the system may

smoking. No naked flames or

ignition is switched off.

also switch back to petrol mode if the

ignition sources.

minimum requirements are not

When switching automatically

fulfilled. If conditions allow, it might be

between petrol or gas operation, a

If the gas odour persists, do not start

possible to manually switch back to

brief delay of engine tractive power

the engine. Have the cause of the

liquid gas operation.

may be noticeable.

fault remedied by a workshop.

Seek the assistance of a workshop in

Every six months, run the petrol tank

When using underground car parks,

the event of all other faults.

down until control indicator Y

follow the instructions of the operator

illuminates, then refuel. This helps

and local laws.

maintain fuel quality and system

Caution

Notice

function for petrol operation.

In the event of an accident, switch off

Repairs and adjustments may only

Fill the tank completely at regular

the ignition and lights.

be made by trained specialists in

intervals to prevent corrosion in the

order to maintain the safety and

tank.

warranty on the LPG system.

Faults and remedies

Liquid gas is given a particular odour

If gas mode is not possible, check the

(odorised) so that any leaks can be

following:

detected easily.

● Is there enough liquid gas

present?

● Is there enough petrol present for

starting?

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2. Pull up the fuel filler flap release

Refuelling

9 Danger

lever located on the floor, right

front side of driver's seat.

Fuel is flammable and explosive.

The fuel filler flap is located at right

No smoking. No naked flames or

rear side of the vehicle.

sparks.

If you can smell fuel in your

vehicle, have the cause of this

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Caution

In case of misfuelling, do not

switch on ignition.

9 Danger

1. Stop the engine.

Before refuelling, switch off

ignition and any external heaters

3. Turn the fuel filler cap

with combustion chambers.

counterclockwise slowly. If a

hissing sound is heard, wait for it

Follow the operating and safety

to stop before completely

instructions of the filling station

unscrewing the cap.

when refuelling.

4. Remove the cap. The cap is

tethered to the vehicle.

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5. After refuelling, replace cap. Turn

it clockwise until you hear several

clicks.

6. Push the fuel filler flap closed until

it latches.

Notice

If, in cold weather, the fuel filler door

does not open, tap the door lightly.

Then try to open it again.

Caution

Wipe off any overflowing fuel

Unscrew protective cap from the filler

Screw the required adapter hand-

immediately.

neck.

tight onto the filler neck.

ACME Adapter: Screw the nut of the

Liquid gas refuelling

filling nozzle onto the adapter. Press

locking lever on filler nozzle down.

Follow the operating and safety

DISH filler neck: Place the filler nozzle

instructions of the filling station when

into the adapter. Press locking lever

refuelling.

on filler nozzle down.

The filling valve for the liquid gas is

Bayonet filler neck: Place filler nozzle

behind the fuel filler cap.

on the adapter and turn clockwise or

anticlockwise through one quarter

turn. Pull locking lever of filler nozzle

fully.

EURO filler neck: Press the filler

Protective cap is magnetic. Place it on

nozzle onto the adapter until it

fuel filler door while refuelling.

engages.

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Press the button at the liquid gas

The multivalve on the liquid gas tank

supply point. The filling system stops

automatically limits the fill quantity. If

or begins to run slowly when 80% of

a larger quantity is added, we

the tank volume is reached

recommend not exposing the vehicle

(maximum fill level).

to the sun until the excess amount

has been used up.

Release button on filling system and

the filling process stops. Release the

Filling adapter

locking lever and remove the filler

As filling systems are not

nozzle. A small quantity of liquid gas

standardised, different adapters are

may escape.

required which are available from

Remove adapter and stow securely in

Vauxhall Distributors and from

vehicle.

Vauxhall Authorised Repairers.

Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,

Fit protective cap to prevent the

Norway, Spain, United Kingdom

penetration of foreign bodies into the

filler opening and the system.

9 Warning

Due to the system design, an

escape of liquid gas after

releasing the locking lever is

unavoidable. Avoid inhaling.

9 Warning

ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany,

The liquid gas tank should only be

Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland

filled to 80% capacity, for safety

EURO adapter: Spain

reasons.

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Driving and operating

The figures are provided only for the

Fuel consumption - CO₂-

purpose of comparison between

Emissions

different vehicle variants and must

The fuel consumption (combined) of

not be taken as a guarantee for the

the model Vauxhall Viva is within a

actual fuel consumption of a

range of 61.4 to 68.9 mpg.

particular vehicle. Additional

equipment may result in slightly

The CO₂ emission (combined) is

higher results than the stated

within a range of 106 to 94 g/km.

consumption and CO₂ figures.

For the values specific for your

Furthermore, fuel consumption is

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

dependent on personal driving style

Conformity provided with your vehicle

as well as road and traffic conditions.

or other national registration

DISH adapter: Austria, Bosnia-

documents.

Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,

Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

General information

France, Greece, Hungary, Italy,

The official fuel consumption and

Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia,

specific CO₂ emission figures quoted

Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia,

Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden,

relate to the EU base model with

Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine

standard equipment.

Fuel consumption data and CO₂

Fuel filler cap

emission data are determined

Only use genuine fuel filler caps.

according to regulation R (EC)

No. 715/2007 (in the latest applicable

version), taking into consideration the

vehicle weight in running order, as

specified by the regulation.

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Vehicle checks

9 Danger

Performing work

The ignition system uses

extremely high voltage. Do not

touch.

Bonnet

Opening

Push the safety catch upwards and

open the bonnet.

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

Secure the bonnet support.

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If the bonnet is opened during an

Check with the vehicle on a level

When the engine oil level has

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

surface. The engine must be at

dropped to the MIN mark, top up

automatically for safety reasons.

operating temperature and switched

engine oil.

off for at least five minutes.

Closing

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

Before closing the bonnet, press the

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

support into the holder.

out and read the engine oil level.

Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall

Caution

into the latch from a low height

(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is

It is the owner's responsibility to

engaged.

maintain the proper level of an

appropriate quality oil in the

Caution

engine.

Do not press the bonnet into the

Insert dipstick to the stop on the

latch, to avoid dents.

handle and make half a turn.

We recommend the use of the same

grade of engine oil that was used at

Engine oil

last change.

Check the engine oil level manually

The engine oil level must not exceed

on a regular basis to prevent damage

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

to the engine.

Ensure that the correct specification

Caution

of oil is used. Recommended fluids

and lubricants 3 170.

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out.

The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.

Capacities 3 181.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

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the coolant concentration checked

Engine coolant

and have the cause of the coolant

The coolant provides freeze

loss remedied by a workshop.

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

northern countries with very low

temperatures the factory filled coolant

Washer fluid

provides frost protection down to

approx. -37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

Coolant level

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

filling line mark. Top up if the level is

Caution

low.

Too low a coolant level can cause

9 Warning

engine damage.

Fill with clean water mixed with a

Allow the engine to cool before

suitable quantity of approved

opening the cap. Carefully open

windscreen washer fluid which

the cap, relieving the pressure

contains antifreeze.

slowly.

Caution

To top up use a 1:1 mixture of

released coolant concentrate mixed

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

with clean tap water. If no coolant

antifreeze concentration provides

concentrate is available, use clean

protection at low temperatures or

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

a sudden drop in temperature.

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Vehicle care

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

Batteries do not belong in household

soon as possible.

waste. They must be disposed of at

Once new brake linings are installed,

an appropriate recycling collection

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

point.

the first few journeys.

Laying up the vehicle for more than

four weeks can lead to vehicle battery

Brake fluid

The brake fluid level must be between

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the MIN and MAX marks.

the negative terminal of the vehicle

9 Warning

If fluid level is below MIN seek the

battery.

assistance of a workshop.

Ensure the ignition is switched off

Brake fluid is poisonous and

Brake and clutch fluid 3 170.

before connecting or disconnecting

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

the vehicle battery.

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

The anti-theft alarm siren must be

Vehicle battery

deactivated as follows: Switch the

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

ignition on then off, disconnect the

free provided that the driving profile

vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.

allows sufficient charging of the

Battery discharge protection 3 93.

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of

unnecessary electrical consumers.

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Replacing the vehicle battery

We recommend that you have the

Warning label

vehicle battery replaced by a

Notice

workshop.

Any deviation from the instructions

Stop-start system 3 106.

given in this section may lead to

temporary deactivation of the stop-

Charging the vehicle battery

start system.

When the vehicle battery is being

9 Warning

replaced, please ensure that there

are no open ventilation holes in the

On vehicles with stop-start

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

system, ensure that the charging

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

potential does not exceed 14.6

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

volts when using a battery

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

charger. Otherwise the battery

negative terminal must be opened.

might be damaged.

Meaning of symbols:

In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive

● No sparks, naked flames or

Glass Mat) battery, make sure to

Jump starting 3 163.

smoking.

have the battery replaced with

● Always shield eyes. Explosive

another AGM battery.

gases can cause blindness or

We recommend the use of an original

injury.

Vauxhall battery.

● Keep the vehicle battery out of

Notice

the reach of children.

Using an AGM vehicle battery

● The vehicle battery contains

different from the original Vauxhall

sulfuric acid which could cause

vehicle battery may result in a lower

blindness or serious burn

performance.

injuries.

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Vehicle care

● See the Owner's manual for

Wiper blade on the rear window

Bulb replacement

further information.

● Explosive gas may be present in

Switch off the ignition and switch off

the vicinity of the battery.

the relevant switch or close the doors.

Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do

Wiper blade replacement

not touch the bulb glass with bare

hands.

Use only the same bulb type for

replacement.

Replace headlight bulbs from within

the engine compartment.

Bulb check

Lift wiper arm. Push the wiper blade,

After a bulb replacement switch on

slightly angled to the wiper arm

the ignition, operate and check the

downwards until it disengages.

lights.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Lift the wiper arm. Press release lever

and detach the wiper blade.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

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Halogen headlights

Low beam and high beam

2. Remove fuse box cover (left side

4. Remove protective cover.

of the vehicle only).

1. On left vehicle side: rotate and pull

out the filling pipe of the

windscreen washer fluid

container.

5. Press spring clip and disengage.

3. Press both clips together and

detach plug connector from bulb.

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3. Detach bulb from the bulb holder

and replace it.

4. Insert the bulb socket into the

reflector and turn clockwise.

Sidelight/daytime running light

with LEDs

Sidelights and daytime running lights

are designed as LEDs and cannot be

changed. Consult a workshop in case

of a defective LED.

6. Remove bulb from reflector

2. Rotate the bulb holder

Fog lights

housing.

anticlockwise and remove.

7. When fitting a new bulb, engage

the lugs in the recesses on the

reflector.

8. Engage the spring clip.

9. Place headlight protective cover

in position and close.

10. Ensure the protective cover is

placed correctly to prevent water

leak and heavy condensations.

Sidelight/Daytime running light

1. Remove fuse box cover (left side

1. Tilt the wheel and remove the two

of the vehicle only).

push nuts on the outside of the

wheel liner.

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