2014.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA steering

6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press button c to unlock the doors
and load compartment. Open the
doors by pulling the handles. To open
the tailgate, push the touchpad switch under the tailgate moulding.
Radio remote control 3 20, Central
locking system 3 21, Load
compartment 3 25.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 36, Seat adjustment
3 36.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.

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Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror andadjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 28,
Electric adjustment 3 28, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 29, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 29.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 48, Ignition
positions 3 133.

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1Power windows .....................30
2 Exterior mirrors .....................28
3 Cruise control .....................147
4 Side air vents ...................... 129
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...117
Exit lighting ......................... 120
Parking lights ...................... 118
Driver Information Centre ...... 99
6 Instruments .......................... 88
7 Steering wheel controls .......81
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 99
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system .....................83
10 Centre air vents .................. 129
11 Central locking system ..........21
Hazard warning flashers ....117
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 94
12 Info-Display ......................... 10113Sensor for electronic
climate control system .......124
14 Glovebox .............................. 61
Fuse box ............................ 185
15 Traction Control system .....145
Electronic Stability Control . 146
Ultrasonic parking assist ....148
Eco button ........................... 135
Fuel selector ......................... 90
16 Climate control system ........ 122
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 142
Automatic transmission ......139
18 Electrical parking brake ......144
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............133
20 Horn ..................................... 82
Driver airbag ........................ 51
21 Bonnet release lever ..........166
22 Storage compartment ...........61
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..8124 Light switch ........................ 113
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 115
Front fog lights ...................117
Rear fog light ...................... 118
Instrument illumination .......119

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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.

36Seats, restraintsFront seatsSeat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
■ Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
angle the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 81.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display instruments.
There should be at least one hand
of clearance between head and the
roof frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 45.■ Adjust the thigh support so that
there is a space approx. two fingers
wide between the edge of the seat
and the hollow of the knee.
■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine.
Seat adjustment9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.

48Seats, restraintsAirbag systemThe airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable during the collision.9 Warning
If handled improperly the airbag
systems can be triggered in an
explosive manner.
Notice
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not stick anything on the airbag
covers and do not cover them with
other materials.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it might be necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle type approval.
When the airbags inflate, escaping
hot gases may cause burns.
Control indicator v for airbag systems
3 93.
Child restraint systems on front passenger seat with airbag
systems Warning according to ECE R94.02:
EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing
child restraint on a seat protected by
an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it;
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
DE: Nach hinten gerichtete
Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem Sitz
verwenden, der durch einen davor
befindlichen AKTIVEN AIRBAG
geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder
SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES
KINDES zur Folge haben kann.
FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège
d'enfant orienté vers l'arrière sur un
siège protégé par un COUSSIN
GONFLABLE ACTIF placé devant lui,

Seats, restraints51
AKTĪVU DROŠĪBAS SPILVENU, jo
pretējā gadījumā BĒRNS var gūt SMAGAS TRAUMAS vai IET BOJĀ.
ET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole
suunatud lapseturvaistet istmel, mille
ees on AKTIIVSE TURVAPADJAGA
kaitstud iste, sest see võib
põhjustada LAPSE SURMA või
TÕSISE VIGASTUSE.
MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li
jħares lejn in-naħa ta’ wara fuq sit
protett b’AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu;
dan jista’ jikkawża l-MEWT jew
ĠRIEĦI SERJI lit-TFAL.
Beyond the warning required by
ECE R94.02, for safety reasons
never use a forward-facing child
restraint system on the passenger
seat with an active front airbag.9 Danger
Do not use a child restraint system
on the passenger seat with active
front airbag.
The airbag label is located on both
sides of the front passenger sun visor.
Airbag deactivation 3 53.
Front airbag system The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
The front airbag system is triggered in the event of a front-end impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position.
Seat position 3 36.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then is the
airbag able to protect.

Storage63
Cupholder on armrest adapterA further cupholder is integrated to
the armrest adapter of the rear centre seat.
Armrest adapter 3 42.
Front storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.
Underseat storage
Lift drawer at recessed edge and pull
out. Maximum load: 3 kg. To close,
push the drawer in and engage.
Armrest storage
Storage in the detachable
armrest
Push button and fold the armrest lid
upwards. The armrest contains a
storage compartment.
The armrest can also be installed on
the folded centre rear seat 3 42.