2015.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA light

Keys, doors and windows29Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
In position 0 no mirror is selected.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.

Seats, restraints35
Horizontal adjustment
To adjust horizontally, pull the head
restraint forwards. It engages in
several positions.
To return to its rearmost position, pull fully forwards and release.
Head restraints on rear seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press both catches to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Active head restraints In the event of a rear-end impact, the front parts of the active head
restraints are moved slightly
forwards. Thus the head is supported
so that the risk of whiplash injury is
reduced.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be attached if the seat is not in use.

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 82.
■ 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 to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving,
as they could move uncontrollably.

40Seats, restraints
Moving armrest
Pull the front handle slightly and move
the armrest to the desired position.
Release the handle. Move the
armrest until it engages audibly.
If a cupholder is installed in the lower
guide rail, make sure that the frame of the cupholder is in the initial position.
Notice
If too much weight is put on the armrest, it might unlatch. Ease of
movement might be restricted. Lift
the armrest slightly to latch again.
Armrest storage 3 63.
Cupholders 3 61.
Removing armrest
Pull the front handle firmly and raise the armrest at the front. Press the rear button and remove the armrest.
The armrest can also be installed on
the folded centre rear seat 3 42.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.

46Seats, restraints
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Shift the height adjustment upwards or press button to
disengage and push the height
adjustment downwards.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
Do not adjust while driving.
Removing seat belt
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts on the rear seats
The centre rear seat is equipped with a particular three-point seat belt.
Pull latch plates out of belt retainer in roof.

Seats, restraints539Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks in the roof frame are
only suitable for hanging up light
articles of clothing, without coat
hangers. Do not keep any items in these clothes.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system
must be deactivated if a child restraint system is to be fitted on this seat. The
side airbag and curtain airbag
systems, the belt pretensioners and
all driver airbag systems will remain
active.
The front passenger airbag system can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the right side of the instrument panel.
Use the ignition key to choose the
position:*=front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision. Control
indicator * illuminates
continuously in the centre
console. A child restraint
system can be installed in
accordance with the chart Child
restraint installation locations
3 57. No adult person is
allowed to occupy the front
passenger seatV=front passenger airbag is active. A child restraint system must
not be installed9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.

62Storage
Detachable cupholderA cupholder can be attached either to the upper or lower guide rails in the
front console.
Fold the frame out of its initial position
before using.
Notice
If the cupholder is installed in the
lower guide rail and the detachable
armrest in the upper guide rail,
ensure that the frame is folded back
into the initial position before moving
any 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 rear
and insert the guide pins into the
upper or lower guide rails. The front
button must 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 rear
and remove the cupholder. The front
button must be pressed firmly.

70Storage
Attach the pedal crank by rotating the
attachment screw on the pedal crank
mount.
Place the wheel recesses so that the
bicycle is roughly horizontal. Here,
the distance between the pedals and
the tailgate should be at least 5 cm.
Both bicycle tyres must be in the
wheel recesses.Caution
Make sure to pull out the wheel
recesses as far as necessary to
have both bicycle tyres placed in
the recesses. Otherwise a
horizontal mounting of the bicycle
is not ensured. Disregard could
lead to damage of the bicycle
wheels caused by hot exhaust
fumes.
Align the bicycle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle: Slightly
loosen the pedal mount.
Place the bicycle upright using the
rotary lever on the pedal crank
recess.
If the two bicycles obstruct one
another, the relative positions of the
bicycles can be adapted by adjusting
the wheel recesses and the rotary
lever on the pedal crank recess until
the bicycles no longer touch one
another. Make sure there is sufficient
clearance from the vehicle.