2015.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA tow bar

208Vehicle care
Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Spare wheel Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel.
If mounting a spare wheel, which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
The spare wheel has a steel rim.
The use of a spare wheel that is
smaller than the other wheels or in
combination with winter tyres could
affect driveability. Have the defective
tyre replaced as soon as possible.
The spare wheel is located in the load
compartment beneath the floor
covering. It is secured with a wing nut.
The spare wheel well is not designed for all permissible tyre sizes. If a
wheel wider than the spare wheel has
to be stowed in the load
compartment, it must be secured with a strap or, depending on the version,
with an extension bar.
Storing a replaced wheel in the
load compartment using a strap
Use the strap placed in the tool box.
Vehicle tools 3 192.
■ Position the wheel on the load compartment floor close to one
sidewall of the load compartment.
■ Place the loop end of the strap through the front lashing eye of the
according side.
■ Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until thestrap is fastened securely to the
lashing eye.

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Insert cap at the bottom and close
cap.
Towing another vehicle
Disengage the cap at the bottom and
remove downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 192.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage
cap.

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Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system
Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Interior careInterior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

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Child restraint systems ................54
Cigarette lighter ........................... 89
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control, service ..............133
Climate control systems .............125
Clock............................................. 86
Code ........................................... 105
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................135
Controls ........................................ 82
Controls in steering wheel ............82
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant ....................................... 171
Coolant and antifreeze ...............218
Coolant temperature gauge ..........91
Coupling ball bar ........................164
Cruise control ...................... 99, 150
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 52
Curve lighting.............................. 119
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running light ..................117
Daytime running lights ...............119
Declaration of conformity ............236
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......176
Diesel particle filter ....................141
Door open .................................... 99Doors............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........150
Driver Information Centre ...........100
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 163
Driving hints ................................ 135
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 186
Electric parking brake ...........96, 147
Electric parking brake fault ...........96
Electronic climate control system 128
Electronic driving programmes ..144
Electronic Stability Control.......... 149
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........97
Electronic Stability Control off ...... 97
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......169
Engine compartment fuse box ...187
Engine coolant ........................... 171
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91
Engine data ............................... 225
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................221
Engine oil ................... 170, 218, 222
Engine oil pressure ......................98
Entry lighting .............................. 123
Event data recorders ..................237Exhaust gases ............................ 141
Exit lighting ................................ 123
Exterior care .............................. 214
Exterior light ................................. 99
Exterior lighting ....................12, 116
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 144
First aid ......................................... 79
First aid kit ................................... 79
Fixed air vents ........................... 133
Flex-Fix system ............................ 64
Fog light ....................................... 99
Fog lights .................... 120, 121, 180
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 78
Front airbag system .....................51
Front fog lights ........................... 120
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ............................... 63
Front turn signal light ..................176
Front turn signal lights ...............181
Fuel............................................. 156
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 162
Fuel for diesel engines ..............156
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......157
Fuel for petrol engines ...............156
Fuel gauge ................................... 90

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Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 192
Top-tether fastening eyes ............60
Tow bar....................................... 163
Towing ................................ 163, 212
Towing another vehicle .............213
Towing a trailer ........................... 163
Towing equipment .....................164
Towing the vehicle .....................212
Traction Control system ............. 149
Traction Control system off .......... 97
Trailer coupling ........................... 163
Trailer towing ............................. 163
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................142
Tread depth ............................... 198
Trip computer ............................ 109
Trip odometer .............................. 90
Tunnel detection .........................117
Turn and lane-change signals ...120
Turn signal ................................... 94
Tyre chains ................................ 199
Tyre designations ......................193
Tyre pressure ............................ 194
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 97, 194
Tyre pressures ........................... 233
Tyre repair kit ............................. 199
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 198U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 97, 152
Underseat storage .......................63
Upholstery .................................. 216
Upshift .......................................... 97
Using this manual ..........................3
V Variable effort steering .................97
Vehicle battery ........................... 174
Vehicle battery, jump starting .....210
Vehicle checks............................ 169
Vehicle data ................................ 222
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 237
Vehicle dimensions .................... 231
Vehicle Identification Number ....220
Vehicle jack ................................ 192
Vehicle messages .....................105
Vehicle personalisation .............112
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 168
Vehicle tools ............................... 192
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 230
Ventilation ................................... 125W
Warning chimes .........................108
Warning lights ............................... 89
Warning triangle .......................... 78
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 173
Welcome lighting ........................123
Wheel changing .........................204
Wheel covers ............................. 198
Wheels and tyres .......................193
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........84
Winter tyres ............................... 193
Wiper blade replacement ..........176