2015.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA transmission fluid

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 145.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 142.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 194,
3 233.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 170.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 29, 3 36,
3 45.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

Instruments and controls107
No.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 or Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ fluid levels
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ brakes
■ drive systems
■ ride control systems
■ cruise control
■ object detection systems
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ wiper/washer system
■ doors, windows
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ diesel particle filter

240IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 168
Active head restraints ..................35
Adaptive brake light ....................146
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
.................................. 99, 119, 179
Adjustable air vents ...................132
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........94
Airbag deactivation ................53, 95
Airbag label................................... 48 Airbag system .............................. 48
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 133
Air conditioning system .............. 126
Air intake .................................... 133
Air vents...................................... 132
Alert ............................................ 108
Antifreeze ................................... 171
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......96
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27 Appearance care ........................214
Armrest ................................... 39, 42
Armrest storage ........................... 63
Ashtrays ....................................... 89
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............117Automatic locking ..................24, 99
Automatic transmission .............142
Auxiliary heater .......................... 132
B Battery discharge protection ......124
Battery voltage ........................... 108
Belts.............................................. 44 Bicycle rack .................................. 64
Bonnet ....................................... 170
Brake and clutch fluid .................218
Brake and clutch system .............96
Brake assist ............................... 148
Brake fluid .................................. 173
Brakes ............................... 146, 173
Breakdown.................................. 212
Bulb replacement ....................... 176
C Capacities .................................. 232
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................142
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............123
Changing tyre and wheel size ...198
Charging system .......................... 95
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 57
Child restraints.............................. 54

244
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