2014.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA Owner's Manual

In brief15
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 84.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 32.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press button V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Cooling n on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 122.

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal then press the release button on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 142.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 139.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 189,
3 224.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 166.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 28, 3 36,
3 45.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

In brief17
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 133.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ set the lever in neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake. Pull switch m for approx. one
second.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and
remove it. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is felt
to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is
in the P position.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set the
selector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.

18In brief
■Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 27.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close the windows.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switchedoff 3 165.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 164.

Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 25
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Exterior mirrors ............................ 28
Interior mirrors ............................. 29
Windows ...................................... 30
Roof ............................................. 33Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 204.
The code number of the key adapter
for the locking wheel bolts is specified
on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement key adapter.
Wheel changing 3 195.
Lock cylinders Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical,
remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this data is required in
order to perform certain operations.

20Keys, doors and windowsRadio remote control
Used to operate:■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Power windows
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 5 metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded
■ Battery voltage too low
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require re-
synchronisation
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources
Unlocking 3 21.
Basic settings
Some settings can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 109.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range is reduced.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section

Keys, doors and windows21
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when the ignition is switched on.
Memorised settings Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised by the key:
■ Lighting
■ Infotainment system (only CD 400)
■ Central locking system
■ Comfort settingsThe saved settings are automatically used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 133.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 109.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.Unlocking
Press button c.
Two settings are selectable: ■ To unlock only the driver's door and
the fuel filler flap, press button c
once. To unlock all doors and the
load compartment, press button c
twice,
or
■ press button c once to unlock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap.

22Keys, doors and windows
The setting can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 109.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press button e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system will not work.
Unlocking and opening the
tailgate
Press button c when the ignition is off
to unlock all doors. The tailgate is
released and is unlocked and opened
by pushing the touchpad switch under
the tailgate moulding.
Central locking button
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
Press central locking button: the
doors are locked or unlocked. If the
doors are locked, the LED in the
button illuminates.
After locking with the radio remote
control, the LED in the button
illuminates for approx. 2 minutes.