2014.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA oil type

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.

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.

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

Technical data213
International service scheduleRequired engine oil qualityAll countries outside Europe except Israel
Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey
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 the oil qualities listed below:
All countries outside Europe except Israel
Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey
Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesGM-LL-A-025✔–✔–GM-LL-B-025–✔–✔

214Technical data
All countries outside Europeexcept Israel
Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey
Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesACEA A3/B3✔–✔–ACEA A3/B4✔✔✔✔ACEA C3✔✔✔✔API SM✔–✔–API SN resource conserving✔–✔–
Engine oil viscosity grades
All countries outside Europe (except Israel),
including Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, TurkeyAmbient temperaturePetrol and diesel enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40down to -20 °CSAE 10W-30 1)
or SAE 10W-40 1)1)
Permitted, but use of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended.

Technical data215Engine dataSales designation1.41.41.4Engine identifier codeB14XERB14NELB14NETNumber of cylinders444Piston displacement [cm3
]139813641364Engine power [kW]7488103at rpm60004200-60004900Torque [Nm]130175/200 2)200/2203)at rpm40001750-48001850-4900Fuel typePetrolPetrol/LPGPetrolOctane rating RONrecommended959595possible989898possible919191Oil consumption [l/1000 km]0.60.60.62)
With six-speed transmission.
3) With overboost function.

216Technical data
Sales designation1.61.61.61.6Engine identifier codeB16DTCB16DTLB16DTNB16DTHNumber of cylinders4444Piston displacement [cm3
]1598159815981598Engine power [kW]708181100at rpm350035003500-40003500-4000Torque [Nm]280300300320at rpm1500-17501750-20001750-20002000-2250Fuel typeDieselDieselDieselDieselOil consumption [l/1000 km]0.60.60.60.6Sales designation1.31.31.7Engine identifier codeA13DTCA13DTEA17DTINumber of cylinders444Piston displacement [cm 3
]124812481686Engine power [kW]557081at rpm400040003600

Technical data217
Sales designation1.31.31.7Engine identifier codeA13DTCA13DTEA17DTITorque [Nm]180180280at rpm1750-25001750-35002300Fuel typeDieselDieselDieselOil consumption [l/1000 km]0.60.60.6