2014.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA change time

120LightingReading lights
Operated with s and t buttons in
front and rear courtesy lights.
Sunvisor lights
Illuminate when the cover is opened.
Lighting features
Centre console lighting
Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when the low beam
is switched on.
Entry lighting Welcome lighting
The exterior lights, instrument panel
light and interior lights are switched
on for a short time by pressing the
unlocking button c on the radio
remote control twice. This function
works only in the dark and facilitates
locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 133.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 109.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 21.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
■ All switches
■ Driver Information Centre
Exit lighting
The following lights illuminate if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
■ Interior lights
■ Instrument panel light (only when it
is dark)
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. Both lights will be activated
again if the driver's door is opened.
The puddle light illuminates when the relevant door is opened.
The exterior lights illuminate the
surrounding area for an adjustable time after leaving the vehicle.

Lighting121
Switching on
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after 2 minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration
of this function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 109.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 21.
Battery discharge
protection
Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

164Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................164
Vehicle checks ........................... 165
Bulb replacement .......................172
Electrical system ........................182
Vehicle tools .............................. 188
Wheels and tyres .......................189
Jump starting ............................. 200
Towing ....................................... 202
Appearance care .......................204General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear or set selector lever to P . Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.