2014.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA oil change

90Instruments and controls
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel selector
Pressing button LPG switches
between petrol and liquid gas
operation. The LED 1 status shows
the current operating mode.
1 off=petrol operation1 illumi‐
nates=liquid gas operation1 flashes=no switching is
possible, one type
of fuel is emptyAs soon as the liquid gas tanks are
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 153.
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area=engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area=normal operating
temperatureright area=temperature too highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.

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In the Uplevel-Display the remaining
oil life duration is displayed in the
Vehicle Information Menu .
In the Midlevel-Display the remaining
engine oil life duration is displayed by
the control indicator I. The ignition
must be switched on, with the engine not running.
The menu and function can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration:
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life .
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to allow proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Press the SET/CLR button to reset.
The ignition must be switched on, with the engine not running.
When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has been diminished,
Change Engine Oil Soon or a warning
code appears in the Driver
Information Centre. Have engine oil
and filter changed by a workshop
within one week or 300 miles
(whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 99.
Service information 3 207.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.Depending on the equipment the
position of the control indicators may
vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red=danger, important
reminderyellow=warning, information, faultgreen=confirmation of activationblue=confirmation of activationwhite=confirmation of activation

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◆Unit1 : Great Britain
◆ Unit2 : United States
◆ Unit3 : Europe
■ Tire Pressure System : 3 189
■ Remaining Oil Life : 3 90
■ Speed Warning : If exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will
be activated
■ Language : Displayed language can
be changed if the vehicle is not
equipped with a radio
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel- and
Uplevel-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu Press the MENU button to select the
Trip/Fuel Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select one
of the submenus:
■ Trip odometer 1
■ Trip odometer 2
■ Digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Display.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel- and
Uplevel-Display.
On vehicles with trip computer more
submenus are available.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 107.
Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic- or Colour-Info-Display. The
Info-Display is located in the
instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-Display
Depending on the Infotainment
system, the Graphic-Info-Display is
available in two versions.

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No.Vehicle message55Diesel particle filter is full
3 13756Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open and then close driver
window60Open and then close front
passenger window61Open and then close rear left
window62Open and then close rear right
window65Theft attempted66Service theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steeringNo.Vehicle message69Service suspension system70Service level control system71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind zone alert
system79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumperNo.Vehicle message136Service parking assist174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.

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.

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Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 223.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.

208Service and maintenance
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 90.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and lubricants Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
Damage resulting from the use of
products not compliant with these
specifications will not be covered by
the warranty.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for gasoline and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 212.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.

212Technical dataVehicle dataRecommended fluids and lubricantsEuropean service schedule
Required engine oil qualityAll European countries
(except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey)
Only Israel
Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesdexos 1––✔–dexos 2✔✔–✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use max. 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 for topping up once between each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries and Israel
(except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey)Ambient temperaturePetrol and diesel enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40