climate control VAUXHALL VIVA 2018.5 User Guide

104Climate controlPress A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling might inhibit
Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 109.
Air recirculation mode 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling, the
air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper.
Maximum cooling Briefly open the windows so that hotair can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Switch on Air recirculation system 4.
● Set temperature control to coldest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to M.
● Open all vents.
Air vents
Adjustable air vents
At least one air vent must be open
while the cooling is on.
Direct the flow of air by tilting the slats.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.

Climate control105Fixed air ventsAdditional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance check
Notice
Refrigerant R-134a contains
fluorinated greenhouse gases.

110Driving and operatingDeactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing Ï. The
deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button extinguishes.
Autostop
Vehicles with manual transmission
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever in neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.Vehicles with manual transmission
automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill with the brake pedal depressed, Autostop is
activated automatically.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
The stop-start system will be disabled
on inclines of 12% or more.
Indication
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed-up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.

Driving and operating111● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
"Climate control" chapter for further information 3 101.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 107.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features, e.g., the rear window
heating, are disabled or switched into
a power saving mode. The fan speed of the climate control system is
reduced to save power.Restart of the engine by the driverVehicles with manual transmission
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
pedal first, control indicator -
illuminates or is shown as a symbol in the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 72.Vehicles with manual transmission
automated
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine.
Restart of the engine by the stop-
start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is opened.
● The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.
● The charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during restart might be noticeable.

194IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 133
Adjustable air vents ...................104
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........71
Airbag deactivation ................44, 71
Airbag label................................... 39 Airbag system .............................. 39
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 105
Air conditioning system ................ 99
Air intake .................................... 105
Air vents...................................... 104
Antilock brake system ................ 117
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......73
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Appearance care ........................168
Ashtrays ....................................... 63
Autostop ..................................... 109
B Battery discharge protection ........97
Battery voltage ............................. 84
Belts.............................................. 37
Bonnet ....................................... 135
Bonnet open ................................. 75
Brake and clutch fluid .................173
Brake and clutch system .............72
Brake assist ............................... 118
Brake fluid .................................. 138Brakes ............................... 117, 138
Breakdown.................................. 167
Bulb replacement ....................... 141
C Capacities .................................. 183
Catalytic converter .....................113
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............52
Centre high-mounted brake light 145
Changing tyre and wheel size ...157
Charging system .......................... 72
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 48
Child restraints.............................. 45
Child restraint systems ................45
Cigarette lighter ........................... 63
City mode ................................... 121
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems ...............98
Clock ............................................ 61
Code ............................................. 82
Control indicators.......................... 68
Control of the vehicle .................106
Controls ........................................ 59
Coolant and antifreeze ...............173
Cornering lights ............................ 93
Cruise control ...................... 75, 122

195Cupholders .................................. 51
Curtain airbag system .................. 44
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights .................93
Declaration of conformity ............185
Door open .................................... 76
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........122
Driver Information Centre .............76
Driving hints ................................ 106
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 147
Electronic climate control system 101
Electronic driving programmes ..116
Electronic Stability Control.......... 120
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............73
Electronic Stability Control off....... 73
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......134
Engine compartment fuse box ...148
Engine coolant ........................... 137
Engine coolant temperature ........74
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 66
Engine data ............................... 180
Engine exhaust .......................... 113
Engine identification ...................176Engine oil ................... 136, 173, 177
Engine oil pressure ......................74
Event data recorders ..................190
Exit lighting .................................. 96
Exterior care .............................. 168
Exterior light ................................. 75
Exterior lighting ......................12, 92
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 116
First aid ......................................... 56
First aid kit ................................... 56
Fixed air vents ........................... 105
Fog light ....................................... 75
Fog lights ................................... 143
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................42
Front doors ................................... 23
Front fog lights ............................. 94
Front seats.................................... 34
Front turn lights .......................... 143
Fuel............................................. 127
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......129
Fuel for petrol engines ...............127
Fuel gauge ................................... 64 Fuel selector ................................ 65
Fuses ......................................... 147G
Gauges ......................................... 63
Gear shifting ................................. 73
Glovebox ..................................... 51
H Halogen headlights ....................141
Hand brake ......................... 117, 118
Hazard warning flashers ..............93
Headlight flash ............................. 92
Headlight range adjustment ........93
Headlights..................................... 92 Headlights when driving abroad ..93
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 33
Heated mirrors ............................. 27
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................59
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system ...98
High beam ............................. 75, 92
Hill start assist ........................... 118
Horn ....................................... 13, 60
I
Identification plate .....................176
Ignition switch positions .............107
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 75
Indicators ...................................... 63
Info Display ................................... 81
Information displays...................... 76