2014.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA instrument panel

6IntroductionIntroductionGeneral information.......................6
Theft-deterrent feature ...................7
Control elements overview ............8
Usage .......................................... 14General information
The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.
The radio can easily be used by
registering a large number of FM, AM
and DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio stations with the 1...6 preset
buttons.
You can connect external data
storage devices, e.g. iPod, USB
devices, or other auxiliary devices to
the Infotainment system as further
audio sources; either via cable or via
Bluetooth.
Using the controls and menus of the Infotainment system, you can operate
approved smartphone applications.
In addition, the Infotainment system is equipped with a phone application
that allows for comfortable and safe
use of your mobile phone in the
vehicle.Optionally, the Infotainment system
can be operated using the instrument panel controls, the controls on thesteering wheel or the speech
recognition function.
The well-thought-out design of the
control elements and the clear
displays enable you to control the
system easily and intuitively.
Notice
This manual describes all options
and features available for the
various Infotainment systems.
Certain descriptions, including those for display and menu functions, may
not apply to your vehicle due to
model variant, country
specifications, special equipment or
accessories.
Important information on operation and traffic safety9 Warning
The Infotainment system must be
used so that the vehicle can be
driven safely at all times. If in

14Introduction
or close call list ...................... 63or activate/deactivate mute ...14
or deactivate speech
recognition ............................ 56Usage
Control elements
The Infotainment system is operated
via function buttons, a multifunction
knob and menus that are shown on
the display.
Inputs are made optionally via: ■ the central control unit on the instrument panel 3 8
■ controls on the steering wheel 3 8
■ the speech recognition system 3 56.
Notice
Only the most direct ways for menu operation are described in the
subsequent chapters. In some
cases, there may be other options.
Switching the Infotainment
system on or off Press the X knob briefly. After
switching on, the last selected
Infotainment source becomes active.Automatic switch-off
If the Infotainment system is switched
on using the X knob while the ignition
is switched off, it switches off again
automatically after 10 minutes.
Setting the volume Turn the X knob. The current setting
is shown in a pop-up at the bottom of
the screen.
When the Infotainment system is
switched on, the last selected volume
is set, provided that volume is lower
than the maximum start-up volume.
The following can be set separately: ■ the maximum start-up volume 3 20
■ the volume of the traffic announcements 3 20
■ the volume of the navigation messages 3 39.
Auto volume
When auto volume is activated
3 20, the volume is adapted
automatically to compensate for the
road and wind noise as you drive.

Basic operation17
Press the multifunction knob
(Navi 950 / Navi 650: press the outer
ring) to display the second Home
Page with further applications.
Using the multifunction knob, you
may then access the different
applications.
Notice
Most of the applications or
application menus may also be
directly accessed via the buttons on
the instrument panel.
BACK button
Press the BACK button to:
■ Exit a menu or screen. ■ Return from a submenu to the next
higher menu level.
■ Delete the last character in a character sequence.
Press and hold the BACK button for
a few seconds to delete the entire
entry.
Examples of menu operation Selecting a screen element
Turn the multifunction knob to move
the cursor (= coloured background) to the desired option.
Press the multifunction knob to select
the marked icon, screen button or
menu item.
Notice
In subsequent chapters the
operating steps for selecting and
activating a screen button or menu
item will be described as "...select
the...screen button..." or "...select
the...menu item...".Scrolling lists
If there are more menu items
available in a list than presentable on the screen, a scroll bar is displayed.
Turn the multifunction button
clockwise to scroll downwards and
anticlockwise to scroll upwards.
Notice
In subsequent chapters the
operating steps for scrolling a list will
be described as "...scroll to...menu
item...".

Basic operation23
Scroll to the position on the home
page where you wish the icon to be
located. Press the multifunction knob
to confirm.
The icon is moved to the new location.
The icon that was located in that
position before is now displayed in the position of the moved icon.Home page defaults
To reset the Home Page to its factory
defaults, select Restore Home Page
Defaults .
Display Off
To turn the display off, select Display
Off .
To turn the display back on, press any
button on the instrument panel
(except the m knob).

34External devicesPlaying audioStarting playbackIf not connected, connect the device
3 32.
Press the ; button and then select
the USB , AUX or Bluetooth icon.
Example: USB main menu
Function buttons The media files on the USB and
Bluetooth devices may be operated
using the buttons on the instrument
panel.
Skipping to previous or next track
Press the t or v buttons once or
several times to skip to the previous
or next track.
Fast forwarding or rewinding
Press and hold the t or v buttons
to fast forward or rewind the current
track.
Pausing playback
Press the r button to pause
playback.
Audio menus To display the respective audio
menu, press the multifunction knob.
Notice
Not all menu items are available in
all audio menus.
Shuffle function
Press the multifunction knob to
display the USB or Bluetooth menu.
To play the tracks on the respective
device in random order, activate the
Shuffle menu item.
To return to the normal playing order,
deactivate the Shuffle menu item.
Browsing
(only available in USB menus)
To search for a track within the
structure, select one of the menu
items, e.g. Folders, Play Lists or
Albums .

Speech recognition59
least 20 locations. For other POIs,
say the name of a category, e.g.
"Restaurants", "Shopping centres", or
"Hospitals".
Direct commands are easier
understood by the system, e.g. "Call
01234567".
If you say "Phone", the system
understands that a phone call is
requested and responds with
respective questions until enough
details are gathered. If the phone
number has been saved with a name
and a place, the direct command
should include both, for example "Call David Smith at work"Selecting list items
When a list is displayed, a voice
prompt asks to confirm or select an
item from that list. A list item may be
manually selected, or by speaking the
line number of the item.
The list on a speech recognition
screen functions the same as a list on
other screens. Manually scrolling the
list on a screen during a speech
recognition session suspends the current speech recognition event andplays a prompt like "Make your
selection from the list using the
manual controls, or press the back
button on the faceplate to try again".
If no manual selection is made within
15 seconds, the speech recognition session terminates, you are prompted with a message, and the former
screen is redisplayed.The "Back" command
To return to the previous dialogue
step, alternatively: say " Back", or
press the BACK button on the
instrument panel.The "Help" command
After saying " Help", the help prompt
for the current dialogue step is read aloud.
To interrupt the help prompt, press
the w button again. A beep is heard.
You may say a command.Voice pass-thru application
Activating the voice pass-thru speech recognition
Press and hold the w button on the
right side of the steering wheel until a speech recognition session is started.
Find further information on the
operation in the user guide of your
smartphone.
Adjusting the volume of voice
prompts
Press the w or ─ buttons on the right
side of the steering wheel.
Deactivating the voice pass-thru
speech recognition
Press the n button on the right side
of the steering wheel. The speech recognition session is ended.

84Introduction
or activate/deactivate mute...84
or deactivate speech
recognition .......................... 109Usage
Control elements
The Infotainment system is operated
via function buttons, multifunctional
knobs and menus that are shown on
the display.
Inputs are made optionally via: ■ the central control unit in the instrument panel 3 78
■ controls on the steering wheel 3 78
■ the speech recognition system 3 109
Switching the Infotainment
system on or off
Press the X knob briefly. After
switching on, the last selected
Infotainment source is active.
Automatic switch-off
If the Infotainment system has been
switched on using the X knob when
the ignition was switched off, it will switch off again automatically after
30 minutes.Setting the volume
Turn the X knob. The current setting
is shown on the display.
When the Infotainment system is
switched on, the last selected volume is set, provided that volume is lower
than the maximum start-up volume.
The following can be set separately: ■ the maximum start-up volume 3 91
■ the volume of the traffic announcements 3 91
Speed compensated volume
When speed compensated volume is
activated 3 91 the volume is
adapted automatically to make up for
the road and wind noise as you drive.
Mute
Press the PHONE button (if Phone
portal is available: press for a few
seconds) to mute the audio sources.
To cancel mute again: turn the X
knob or press the PHONE button
again (if Phone portal is available:
press for a few seconds).