engine VAUXHALL VIVA 2018.5 Owner's Guide
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Instruments and controls759Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop  3 136.
Low fuel
Y  illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Refuelling  3 129.
Catalytic converter  3 113.
Immobiliser
d  flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Immobiliser  3 26.
Reduced engine power
#  illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light8  illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on  3 92.
High beam
C  illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or during headlight flash  3 92.
Fog light >  illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on  3 94.Rear fog light
r  illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on  3 94.
Cruise control
m  illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control  3 122.
Speed limiter
L  illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when Speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated
alongside  L symbol.
Speed limiter  3 123.
Bonnet open /  illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the bonnet is open.
Stop-start system  3 109. 
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78Instruments and controlsFuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank level and current consumption.
The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and control indicator  Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.
When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning code appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, control indicator  Y
flashes in the fuel gauge  3 75.
Fuel range, LPG version
Display of the approximate total fuel
range for both fuel tanks (LPG and
petrol).
Average vehicle speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press  SET/CLR for a few
seconds while viewing this page.
Instantaneous fuel economy
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
On vehicles with LPG engines:
Instantaneous consumption is
indicated for the currently selected mode, LPG or petrol. 
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Instruments and controls79Average fuel economy
Display of average consumption. Themeasurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press  SET/CLR for a few
seconds while viewing this page.
On vehicles with LPG engines:
Average consumption is indicated for
the currently selected mode, LPG or
petrol.
Timer
Indicates driving time since last reset.
To stop or start timer press
SET/CLR .
To reset press and hold  SET/CLR for
a few seconds.
Vehicle information
Possible pages are: ● unit
● remaining engine oil life indication
● tyre pressure
● tyre loading
Unit
Press  SET/CLR  while page is
displayed. Select metric (unit 1) or
imperial (unit 2) by turning the
adjuster wheel. Press  SET/CLR to set
the unit of measurement. 
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80Instruments and controlsRemaining oil life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in percentage means the current remaining oil life
and indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter  3 67.
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressures of all wheels are
displayed on this page during driving 3  154.
Tyre learn
This display allows for matching new
tire and wheel by the tyre pressure
monitoring system sensors  3 154. 
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Instruments and controls83Vehicle messages in Driver
Information Centre
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off11Brakes worn12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheatedNo.Vehicle message15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn light failure26Left rear turn light failure27Right front turn light failure28Right rear turn light failure35Replace battery in radio remote
control36ESC InitialisingNo.Vehicle message49Lane departure warning unavailable52Change timing belt56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle59Open, then close driver window60Open, then close front
passenger window61Open, then close left rear
window62Open, then close right rear
window65Theft attempted66Service anti-theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering75Service air conditioning 
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84Instruments and controlsNo.Vehicle message77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission / trans‐
mission malfunction
Manual transmission auto‐
mated  3 11582Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon90Service brake assist95Service airbag145Check washer fluid level151Press clutch to start174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist offVehicle messages on
Colour Info Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour Info Display. Some messages only pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
If several warnings appear at the
same time, only one warning chime
will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo Display.● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If unintended lane change occurs.
● If a fault in the automatic locking system is detected.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, the warning code 174 will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe drive, e.g. 
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Instruments and controls85seat heating, heated windscreen
and heated rear window or other
main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning code will disappear after
the engine has been started twice
consecutively without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings  3 21.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings Graphic Info Display
Press  MENU , when ignition is on and
infotainment system is activated.
Turn the  MENU button to scroll
through the menu list. Press  MENU to
select the respective menu. To close a menu or to go back to previous
page, press  BACK.
Select  Settings , scroll through the list
and select  Vehicle Settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Vehicle Settings ● Park Assist / Collision Detection
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist.
● Comfort Settings
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rear Auto Wipe in Reverse :
Activates or deactivates 
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Instruments and controls89breakdown, a flat tyre and empty fuel
tank, press  Z to establish a
connection to an advisor.
Emergency services
In the case of an emergency situation,
press  [ and talk to an advisor. The
advisor then contacts emergency or
assistance service providers and
directs them to your vehicle.
In the case of an accident with
activation of airbags or belt
tensioners, an automatic emergency
call is established. The advisor is
immediately connected to your
vehicle to see whether help is
needed.
Wi-Fi hotspot
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle
provides internet connectivity with a
maximum speed of 4G/LTE.
Notice
The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not
available for all markets.
Notice
Some mobile devices connect to Wi- Fi hotspots automatically and use
mobile data capacity in thebackground, even if they are not in use. This includes automatic
updates, downloads, as well as
programme or app synchronisation
traffic. The data volume purchased
via OnStar might be consumed
rapidly. Turn off automatic
synchronisations in the settings of
your device.
Up to seven devices may be
connected.
To connect a mobile device with the
Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Press  j and then select Wi-Fi
settings on the Info Display. The
settings displayed include the Wi-
Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password and connection type.
2. Start a Wi-Fi network search on your mobile device.
3. Select your vehicle hotspot (SSID) when listed.
4. When prompted, enter the password on your mobile device.
Notice
To change the SSID or password,
press  Z and talk to an advisor or log
in to your account.To switch off the Wi-Fi hotspot
functionality, press  Z to call an
advisor.
Smartphone app
With the My Vauxhall smartphone
app, some vehicle functions can be
operated remotely.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
● Check fuel level, engine oil life and tyre pressure (only with tyre
pressure monitoring system).
● Send navigation destination to the vehicle, if equipped with a
built-in navigation system.
● Locate vehicle on a map.
● Manage Wi-Fi settings.
To operate these functions, download the app from App Store ®
 or
Google Play™ Store. 
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90Instruments and controlsRemote control
If desired, use any phone to call an
advisor, who can remotely operate
specific vehicle functions. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Provide information on the vehicle location.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
Stolen vehicle assistance
If the vehicle is stolen, report the theft to the authorities and request OnStar
stolen vehicle assistance. Use any
phone to call an advisor. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
OnStar can provide support in
locating and recovering the vehicle.Theft alert
When the anti-theft alarm system is
triggered, a notification is sent to
OnStar. You are then informed about
this event by text message or email.Restart prevention
By sending remote signals, OnStar
can prevent the vehicle from
restarting once it has been turned off.
On-demand diagnostics
At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays a vehicle message, press  Z to
contact an advisor and ask to
complete a real-time diagnostic check
to directly determine the issue.
Depending on the results, the advisor
will provide further support.
Diagnostic report
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.
Notice
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
engine, transmission, airbags, ABS,
and other major systems. It also
provides information on possiblemaintenance items and tyre pressure (only with tyre pressure monitoring
system).
To look at the information in greater
detail, select the link within the email
and log in to your account.
Destination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press  Z to call an advisor and
describe the destination or point of
interest.
The advisor can look up any address
or point of interest and directly send
the destination to the built-in
navigation system.
OnStar settings
OnStar PIN
To have full access to all OnStar
services, a four-digit PIN is required. The PIN has to be personalised when first talking to an advisor.
To change the PIN, press  Z to call an
advisor. 
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98Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems...............98
Heating and ventilation system . 98 Air conditioning system .............99
Electronic climate control system .................................... 101
Air vents ..................................... 104
Adjustable air vents .................104
Fixed air vents ......................... 105
Maintenance .............................. 105
Air intake ................................. 105
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 105
Service .................................... 105Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
4:air recirculationÜ:heated rear window
Heated rear window  Ü 3  30.
Heated exterior mirrors  Ü 3  27.
Heated seats  ß 3  36.
Heated steering wheel  * 3  59.
Temperature
Adjust the temperature by turning the
temperature control.red:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M:to head area via adjustable air
ventsL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot well, with a small amount of air being directed to
windscreen and front door
windowsJ:to windscreen and foot well,
with a small amount of air being
directed to front door windowsV:to windscreen and front door
windows