2015 VAUXHALL MERIVA Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls95Brake and clutch system
Brake and clutch fluid level R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 172.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Operate pedal
- illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal needs to be depressed
to release the electric parking brake
3 146.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine 3 16,
3 135.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates Electrical parking brake is applied3 146.
Flashes
Electrical parking brake is not fully applied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and then applying the
electrical parking brake. If m remains
flashing, do not drive and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electrical parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 146.Flashes
Electrical parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electrical parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 145.

96Instruments and controlsUpshift[ illuminates green when upshifting
is recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
On vehicles with Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display, [ with the
number of the recommended gear is
shown in the bottom line of the Driver
Information Centre.
Variable effort steering
c illuminates yellow.
Fault in variable effort steering
system. This may lead to a higher or
lower steering effort. Consult a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
orInterference due to external sources of ultrasound. Once the source ofinterference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 151.
Electronic Stability Control
off
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 148,
Traction Control system 3 148.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating ! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.

Instruments and controls97
IlluminatesTyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 193.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle isstationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 169.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Level in fuel tank is too low.
Additionally a warning message is
displayed on vehicles with Uplevel-
Display.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Additionally a warning message is
displayed on vehicles with Midlevel- and Uplevel-Display.
Catalytic converter 3 141.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 174.

98Instruments and controlsImmobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 115.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 116.
Adaptive forward lighting
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in system.Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 117.
Automatic light control 3 116.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 119.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 120.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.Illuminates green
A certain speed is stored.
Cruise control 3 149.
Door open
h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.
Automatic locking ^ illuminates amber.
Fault in the automatic locking system. The rear doors are possibly not
secured against opening.9 Warning
Stop your journey immediately!
Follow the instructions as
described in paragraph "Fault in
the automatic locking system"
before continuing your journey
3 24.
Consult a workshop.

Instruments and controls99Information displaysDriver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display, Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
■ overall odometer
■ trip odometer
■ some control indicators
■ vehicle information
■ trip/fuel information
■ vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 104.
In the Uplevel-Display the following
main menus can be selected by
pushing the MENU button:
■ Vehicle Information Menu
■ Trip/Fuel Information Menu
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu
pages can be selected by pushing the
MENU button; Menu symbols are
indicated in the top line of the display:
■ X Vehicle Information Menu
■ W Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Vehicle personalisation 3 111,
Memorised settings 3 21.

100Instruments and controls
Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
Press the MENU button to switch
between the menus or to return from
a submenu to the next higher menu
level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu , or on
Uplevel-Combi-Display select X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the submenus.
Possible submenus can be,
depending on the version:
■ Unit : displayed units can be
changed
On vehicles with Midlevel-Display
following settings can be selected:
◆ Unit1 : Great Britain
◆ Unit2 : United States
◆ Unit3 : Europe
■ Tire Pressure System : checks tyre
pressure of all wheels during
driving 3 193
■ Tire Load : select tyre pressure
category according to the actually
inflated tyre pressure 3 193

Instruments and controls101
■Remaining Oil Life : indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 90
■ Speed Warning : if exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will
be activated
■ Language : Displayed language can
be changed if the vehicle is not equipped with a radio
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-,
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu Press the MENU button to select the
Trip/Fuel Information Menu , or select
W on Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
■ Trip odometer 1
■ Trip odometer 2
■ Digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Reset trip odometer by pressing the
SET/CLR button on the turn signal
lever for a few seconds or by pressing
the reset knob between speedometer and Driver Information Centre with
the ignition on.
On vehicles with trip computer more submenus are available.

102Instruments and controls
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-,
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 108.
Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
■ Graphic-Info-Display
or
■ Colour-Info-Display
The Info-Display is located in the
instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.Graphic-Info-Display
Depending on the Infotainment
system, the Graphic-Info-Display is
available in two versions.
Graphic-Info-Display indicates:
■ time 3 85
■ outside temperature 3 85
■ date 3 85
■ electronic climate control settings 3 126
■ Infotainment system, see description for Infotainment systemin the Infotainment system manual
■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 111