2014.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA Owner's Manual

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Three-point seat beltTop-TetherWhen a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also those supplied with the child restraint system.
Always comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the
use of child restraint systems is
forbidden on certain seats.9 Warning
If using a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat, the
airbag system for the front
passenger seat must be
deactivated; if not, the triggering of the front airbag poses a risk of fatal
injury to the child.
This is especially the case if
rearfacing child restraint systems are used on the front passenger
seat.
Airbag deactivation 3 53,
Airbag label 3 48.
Selecting the right system
The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This makes sure that the child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the event
of an accident.
Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems.
Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.

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When the child restraint system is notin use, secure the seat with a seat beltor remove it from the vehicle.
Notice
Do not stick anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.

Seats, restraints57Child restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1U 2U3Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1U2U3Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1U2U 3Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXU 2U3Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXU 2U31=If the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost
position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest
inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.2=Only if outboard seats are in position 1 or 2, 3 41.3=Only if outboard seats are flush with the centre seat (position 2, 3 41).U=Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X=No child restraint system permitted in this weight and age class.

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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger
seatOn rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seatGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsEISO/R1XIL 1XGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsEISO/R1XIL 1XDISO/R2XIL1XCISO/R3XIL1XGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsDISO/R2XIL 1XCISO/R3XIL1XBISO/F2XIL1
, IUF 1, 2XB1ISO/F2XXI1
L, IUF 1, 2XAISO/F3XIL1
, IUF 1, 2XGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXIL 1XGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXIL 1X

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IL=Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories.The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.IUF=Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.X=No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.1=Only if outboard seats are in position 1 or 2, 3 41.2=Only for Vauxhall child restraint system: If the seat is secured as recommended 3 54, the outboard seats must be
in position 2 3 41.
ISOFIX size class and seat device
A – ISO/F3=Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B – ISO/F2=Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B1 – ISO/F2X=Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.C – ISO/R3=Rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kg.D – ISO/R2=Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.E – ISO/R1=Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.

60Seats, restraintsISOFIX child restraint
systems
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle
ISOFIX child restraint system
positions are marked in the table by
IL.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by a label on the backrest.
Top-tether fastening eyes
Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol : for a child
seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap
must run between the two guide rods
of the head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.

Storage61StorageStorage compartments................61
Load compartment .......................73
Roof rack system .........................79
Loading information .....................79Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
The glovebox features a pen holder,
a coin holder and a key adapter for the locking wheel bolts.
Inside the glovebox there is a
compartment for the Owner's Manual.
Pull the lug to open the compartment.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
A cupholder is located in the centre
console.

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Detachable cupholderA cupholder can be attached either to the upper or lower guide rails in the
front console.
Fold the frame out of initial position
before using.
Notice
If the cupholder is installed in the
lower guide rail and the detachable
armrest in the upper guide rail, make sure that the frame is folded back
into the initial position before moving
one of the parts. Otherwise the
armrest and the cupholder might be
damaged while moving them one
above the other.
Armrest 3 39.
Installing cupholder
Press the buttons at the front and the
rear and insert the guide pins into the upper or lower guide rails. The front
button has to be pressed firmly.
Release the buttons and move the
cupholder until it engages audibly.
Notice
Install the cupholder in the direction
as shown in the illustration.
Otherwise the cupholder may not
engage properly.
Moving cupholder
Press the front button slightly and
move the cupholder to the desired
position. Release the button and
move the cupholder until it engages audibly.
Removing cupholder
Press the buttons at the front and the
rear and remove the cupholder. The
front button has to be pressed firmly.