2015.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA window

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 34
Storage ........................................ 61
Instruments and controls .............82
Lighting ...................................... 116
Climate control ........................... 125
Driving and operating .................135
Vehicle care ............................... 168
Service and maintenance ..........217
Technical data ........................... 220
Customer information ................236
Index .......................................... 240Contents

In brief11
1Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................150
4 Side air vents ...................... 132
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...120
Exit lighting ......................... 123
Parking lights ...................... 121
Driver Information Centre .... 100
6 Instruments .......................... 89
7 Steering wheel controls .......82
8 Driver Information Centre .... 100
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system .....................84
10 Centre air vents .................. 132
11 Central locking system ..........21
Hazard warning flashers ....120
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 95
12 Info-Display ......................... 10313Sensor for electronic
climate control system .......128
14 Glovebox .............................. 61
Fuse box ............................ 189
15 Traction Control system .....149
Electronic Stability Control . 149
Ultrasonic parking assist ....152
Eco button ........................... 138
Fuel selector ......................... 91
16 Climate control system ........ 125
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 145
Automatic transmission ......142
18 Electric parking brake .........147
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............136
20 Horn ..................................... 83
Driver airbag ........................ 51
21 Bonnet release lever ..........170
22 Storage compartment ...........61
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..8224 Light switch ........................ 116
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 118
Front fog lights ...................120
Rear fog light ...................... 121
Instrument illumination .......122

14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI=fastLO=slowINT=interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 84, Wiper
blade replacement 3 176.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 84,
Washer fluid 3 173.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch=continuous
operationlower switch=intermittent
operationmiddle position=off

In brief15
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 85.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 32.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 125.

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.

18In briefkey. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows.
■ Remove the ignition key. 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 position P.
■
Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 27.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched
off 3 169.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 168.

Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 25
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Exterior mirrors ............................ 29
Interior mirrors ............................. 30
Windows ...................................... 30
Roof ............................................. 33Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 214.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel bolts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 204.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical,
remove key and then re-insert it. If the cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key
through 180° and repeat operation.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this data is required in
order to perform certain operations.

20Keys, doors and windowsRadio remote control
Used to operate:■ central locking system
■ anti-theft locking system
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ power windows
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 5 metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in radio remote control.
■ The range is exceeded.
■ The battery voltage is too low.
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 21.
Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 112.Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range is reduced.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.