VAUXHALL VIVA 2015.75 Owner's Manual

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Deactivation
PressCITY: LED in the button
extinguishes.
Each time the engine is started, City
mode is deactivated.
Overload
If the steering in City mode is
heavily loaded, e.g. in long parking
manoeuvres or heavy city traffic, the
system is deactivated for overheat
protection. Steering operates in
normal mode until City mode
activates automatically.Fault
In the event of a fault in the system,milluminates and a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle messages
0Vehicle
Messages 080.
Object Detection
Systems
Parking Assist (Rear
parking assist)
{Warning
It is the driver who bears full
responsibility for the parking
manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding
area while reversing and using
the rear parking assist system.

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The rear parking assist makes
parking easier by measuring the
distance between the vehicle and
rear obstacles. It informs and warns
the driver by giving acoustic signals
and display indication.
The system has three ultrasonic
parking sensors in the rear bumper.
Note:The attached parts in the
detection area cause system
malfunction.
Activation
When reverse gear is engaged, the
system is activated automatically.
An obstacle is indicated by audio.
The interval between the audios
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets
closer to the obstacle. When the
distance is less than 40 cm, the
audio sounds continue.
{Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
external noise sources may cause
the system to fail to detect
obstacles. Special attention has
to be paid to low obstacles which
can damage the lower part of the
bumper.
Deactivation
The system automatically switches
off when reverse gear is
disengaged.
The system might not detect the
obstacle when the vehicle is driven
above a 6 mph.
Fault
In the event of a fault in the system,Xilluminates.
Additionally if the system does not
work due to temporary conditions
like snow covered sensors,
X
illuminates.
Caution
Performance of the system can
be reduced when sensors are
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.
Performance of the parking assist
system can be reduced due to
heavy loading.
Special conditions apply if there
are taller vehicles involved in the
parking scene (e.g. off-road
vehicles, MPVs, vans, campers,
trailers and trucks). Object
identification and correct distance
indication in the upper part of
these vehicles cannot be
guaranteed.
Objects with a very small
reflection cross section, like
objects of narrow size or soft
materials, may not be detected by
the system.
Parking assist will not detect
objects out of the detection range.

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Driver Assistance
Systems
{Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation.
Cruise Control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds of approx. 15 to
106 mph. Deviations from the stored
speeds may occur when driving
uphill or downhill.
For safety reasons, the cruise
control cannot be activated until the
foot brake has been operated once.Activating in first gear is not
possible.
Do not use the cruise control if it is
not advisable to maintain a constant
speed.
Control indicator
5
0Control
Indicators 066.
Switching on
Press5; control indicator5in
instrument cluster illuminates white.
Activation
Accelerate to the desired speed and
turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the
current speed is stored and
maintained. Control indicator
5in
instrument cluster illuminates green.
Accelerator pedal can be released.
Vehicle speed can be increased by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the previously stored
speed is resumed.
Cruise control remains activated
while changing gear.
Increase speed
With cruise control active, hold
thumb wheel turned to RES/+or
briefly turn to RES/+repeatedly:
speed increases continuously or in
small increments.
Alternatively accelerate to the
desired speed and store by turning
to SET/-.

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Reduce speed
With cruise control active, hold
thumb wheel turned toSET/-or
briefly turn to SET/-repeatedly:
speed decreases continuously or in
small increments.
Deactivation
Press*; control indicator5in
instrument cluster illuminates white.
Cruise control is deactivated. Last
used set speed is stored in memory
for later speed resume.
Automatic deactivation:
. Vehicle speed is below approx.
15 mph. .
The brake pedal is depressed.
. The clutch pedal is depressed
for a few seconds.
. The selector lever is in neutral.
. Engine speed is in a very low
range.
. The Traction Control system or
Electronic Stability Control is
operating.
Resume stored speed
Turn thumb wheel to RES/+at a
speed above 15 mph. The stored
speed will be obtained.
Switching off
Press5, control indicator5in
instrument cluster extinguishes. The
stored speed is deleted.
Pressing
sto activate the speed
limiter or switching off the ignition
also switches off cruise control and
deletes the stored speed.
Speed Limiter
The speed limiter prevents the
vehicle exceeding a preset
maximum speed.
The maximum speed can be set at
a speed above 18 mph.
The driver can only accelerate up to
the preset speed. Deviations from
the limited speed may occur when
driving downhill.
The preset speed limit is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre
(DIC) when the system is active.
Activation

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Presss. If cruise control has been
activated before, it is switched off
when speed limiter is activated and
control indicator
5extinguishes.
Set speed limit
With speed limiter active, hold
thumb wheel turned to RES/+or
briefly turn to RES/+repeatedly until
the desired maximum speed is
displayed in the DIC.
Alternatively, accelerate to the
desired speed and briefly turn
thumb wheel to SET/-: the current
speed is stored as maximum speed.
Speed limit is displayed in the DIC.
Change speed limit
With speed limiter active, turn thumb
wheel to RES/+to increase or SET/-
to decrease the desired maximum
speed.
Exceeding the speed limit
In the event of an emergency, it is
possible to exceed the speed limit
by depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly beyond the point of
resistance. The limited speed will
flash in the DIC and a chime sounds
during this period.
Release the accelerator pedal and
the speed limiter function is
reactivated once a speed lower than
the limit speed is obtained.
Deactivation
Press*: speed limiter is
deactivated and the vehicle can be
driven without speed limit.
The limited speed will be stored and
is indicated in brackets in the DIC.
Additionally, a corresponding
message appears.
Resume limit speed
Turn thumb wheel to RES/+. The
stored speed limit will be obtained.
Switching off
Presss, the speed limit indication
extinguishes in the DIC. The stored
speed is deleted.
By pressing
5to activate cruise
control, speed limiter is also
deactivated and the stored speed is
deleted.
By switching off the ignition, speed
limiter is also deactivated, but the
speed limit will be stored for next
speed limiter activation.
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
The lane departure warning system
observes the lane markings
between which the vehicle is
driving, via a front camera. The
system detects lane changes and
warns the driver in the event of an
unintended lane change by visual
and acoustic signals.
Criteria for the detection of an
unintended lane change are :
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.no brake pedal operation
. no active accelerator operation
or speeding-up
. no active steering
If the driver is active, no warning will
be issued.
Activation
The lane departure warning system
is activated by pressing the
@. The
illuminated LED in the button
indicates that the system is
switched on. When the control indicator
@in the instrument cluster
illuminates green, the system is
ready to operate.
The system is only operable at
vehicle speeds above 35 mph and if
lane markings are available.
When the system recognises an
unintended lane change, the control
indicator
@changes to yellow and
flashes. Simultaneously a chime
sound is activated.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by
pressing
@; the LED in the button
extinguishes.
At speeds below 35 mph the system
is inoperable.
Fault
The lane departure warning system
may not operate properly when :
. The windscreen is not clean.
. There are adverse
environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy rain, snow, direct sunlight
or shadows.
The system cannot operate when no
lane marking is detected.

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Fuel
Fuel (for Petrol Engines)
Only use unleaded fuel that
complies with European standard
EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or
equivalent.
Your engine is capable of running
with E10 fuel that fulfils these
standards. E10 fuel contains up to
10% bioethanol.
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating
0Engine Data0207.
Use of fuel with too low an octane
rating can reduce engine power and
torque and slightly increases fuel
consumption.
Caution
Do not use fuel or fuel additives
that contain metallic compounds
such as manganese-based
additives. This may cause engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply
to EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or
equivalent can lead to deposits or
engine damage and loss of
warranty.
Caution
Use of fuel with too low an octane
rating could lead to uncontrolled
combustion and engine damage.
Filling the Tank
{Danger
Before refuelling, switch off
engine and any external heaters
with combustion chambers.
Switch off any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.

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{Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
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.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Pull up on fuel filler doorrelease lever located on the
floor, right front side of
driver's seat.
3. Turn the fuel filler cap anticlockwise slowly. If a
hissing sound is heard, wait for
it to stop before completely
unscrewing the cap. The fuel
filler door is in the right
rear quarter panel.4. Remove the cap. The cap istethered to the vehicle.
5. After refuelling, replace cap. Turn it clockwise until you hear
several clicks.
6. Push the fuel filler door closed until it latches.
Note: 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
immediately.

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Fuel Consumption -
CO2-Emissions
The fuel consumption (combined) of
the model Opel Karl is within a
range of to 52 to 58 mpg.
The CO
2emission (combined) is
within a range of 104 to 99 g/km.
For the values specific for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate
of Conformity provided with your
vehicle or other national registration
documents.
General information
The official fuel consumption and
specific CO2emission figures
quoted relate to the EU base model
with standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO
2
emission data are determined
according to regulation R (EC) No.
715/2007 (in the version
respectively applicable), taking into
consideration the vehicle weight in
running order, as specified by the
regulation. The figures are provided only for the
purpose of comparison between
different vehicle variants and must
not be taken as a guarantee for the
actual fuel consumption of a
particular vehicle. Additional
equipment may result in slightly
higher results than the stated
consumption and CO
2figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic
conditions.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
End-of-Life Vehicle Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 166
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Headlamps and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Front Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . 169
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Side Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . 171 Centre High-Mounted Brake
lamp (CHMBL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Number Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 172
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Instrument Panel Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Electrical System
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Vehicle Tools
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Wheels and Tyres
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Winter Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tyre Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tyre Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Tyre Pressure MonitorSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Tread Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Wheel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Tyre Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Tyre Repair Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Tyre Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Compact Spare Tyre . . . . . . . . . 191
Jump Starting
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197