VAUXHALL VIVA 2015.75 Repair Manual

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Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering Wheel Controls
The Infotainment system, the cruise
control and a connected mobile
phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in
the Infotainment system manual.
Cruise control
0Cruise
Control 0152.
Heated Steering Wheel
Activate heating by pressingA.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.

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The grip areas of the steering wheel
are heated quicker and to a higher
temperature than the other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0141.
Horn
Pressa.
Windscreen Wiper/
Washer
Windscreen wiper
2 : Continuous wipe, fast speed. off.
1 : Continuous wipe, slow speed.
3:Intermittent operation.
O : System off.
For a single wipe when the
Windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the Windscreen is
frozen. Switch off in car washes.

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Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the Windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer
Press the rocker switch to activate
the rear window wiper:
Upper position: Short interval
Lower position: Long interval
Middle position: Off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the Windscreen is
frozen. Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the Windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse
gear is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation
0Vehicle
Personalisation 082.

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Outside Temperature
The outside temperature is shown in
the infotainment display.
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
0
Driver Information Centre
(DIC)075.
Clock
Time and date are shown in the
infotainment display.
Personalisation
0
Personalisation 0115.
Power Sockets
A 12 Volt power socket is located in
the centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power socket is
deactivated. Additionally the power
socket is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.

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Do not connect any
current-delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0141.
Warning Lights,
Gauges, and
Indicators
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Mileometer
The bottom line displays the
recorded distance in miles.
Trip Odometer
The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.
To reset, press SET/CLRon the
indicator lever for a few seconds
0
Driver Information Centre
(DIC) 075.

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Rev Counter
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range
for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded.
Engine at risk.
Fuel Gauge
Displays the fuel level.
Control indicator.illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be
less than the specified tank
capacity.
Never run the tank dry.

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Control Indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.
Depending on the equipment the
position of the control indicators
may vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will
illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.The control indicator colours mean:
Red: Danger, important reminder
Yellow: Warning, information, fault
Green: Confirmation of activation
Blue: Confirmation of activation
White: Confirmation of activation

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Control indicators in the instrument cluster

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Control indicators in the centreEngine Coolant
Temperature Gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
Left area: Engine operating
temperature not yet reached
Central area: Normal operating
temperature
Right area: Temperature too high
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service Display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.

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The menu and function can be
selected via the buttons on the
indicator lever.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration:
PressMENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life.
The system must be reset every
time the engine oil is changed to
allow proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop. Press
SET/CLR to reset. The
ignition must be switched on, with
the engine not running.
When the system has calculated
that engine oil life has been
diminished, Change Engine Oil
Soon or a warning code appears in
the Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre
0Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 075.
Service information
0Service
Information 0198.
Indicator
G
illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
An indicator or the hazard warning
lights are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of an
indicator light or associated fuse,
failure of indicator light on trailer. Bulb replacement
0Bulb
Replacement 0167.
Fuses
0Fuses 0173.
Indicators
0Indicator Signals 086.
Seat Belt Reminders
Seat belt reminder on front
seats
>illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt
0
Three-Point Seat belt 036.
Seat belt status on rear seats
>in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.