2015 VAUXHALL MERIVA heating

138Driving and operating
■ The stop-start system is notmanually deactivated
■ the bonnet is fully closed
■ the driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened
■ the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition
■ the engine is warmed up
■ the engine coolant temperature is not too high
■ the engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving with
high engine load
■ the ambient temperature is not too low
■ the defrost selection does not inhibit an Autostop
■ the climate control system allows an Autostop
■ the brake vacuum is sufficient
■ the self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active
■ the vehicle has moved since the last AutostopOtherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
An Autostop may become less
available as the ambient temperature
approaches the freezing point.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
Climate control chapter for more
details.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 135.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched into a power
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.Restart of the engine by the
driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator - illuminates
or is shown as a symbol in the Driver
Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 95.
Restart of the engine by the
stop-start system The selector lever must be in neutralto enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system.
■ The stop-start system is manually deactivated
■ the bonnet is opened
■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened

156Driving and operatingCaution
Use of fuel that does not comply toEN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Fuel for liquid gas
operation
Liquid gas is known as LPG
(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under
its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole Liquéfié). LPG is also known as
Autogas.
LPG consists mainly of propane and
butane. The octane rating is between
105 and 115, depending on the
butane proportion. LPG is stored
liquid at around 5 - 10 bar pressure.
The boiling point depends on the
pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure
propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).Caution
The system works at an ambient
temperature of approx. -8 °C to
100 °C.
Full function of the LPG system can
only be guaranteed with liquid gas
which complies with the minimum
requirements of DIN EN 589.
Fuel selector
Pressing the LPG button switches
between petrol and liquid gas
operation as soon as the required
parameters (coolant temperature,
gas temperature and minimum
engine speed) have been reached.
The requirements are usually fulfilled
after around 60 seconds (depending
on exterior temperature) and the first
firm press on the accelerator. The
LED status shows the current
operating mode.1 off=petrol operation1 illumi‐
nates=liquid gas operation1 flashes=no switching is
possible, one type of
fuel is empty
As soon as the liquid gas tanks are
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Every six months, run the petrol tank
down until control indicator i
illuminates, then refuel. This helps
maintain fuel quality and system
function for petrol operation.

Vehicle care187
No.Circuit1Starter2–3Fuel filter, cooling4Horn5Terminal 306Engine control module, trans‐
mission control unit7Fog light8Engine cooling9Engine cooling10Vacuum pump11Ignition, preheating12Headlamp levelling13Air conditioning system,
terminal 1514Transmission control unit15High beam rightNo.Circuit16High beam left17Engine control module18Engine control module,
terminal 1519Airbag20Engine control module21Engine control module,
terminal 87

188Vehicle care
No.Circuit22Electrical parking brake23Tyre repair kit24Fuel pump25ABS26Heated rear window27ABS28Interior fan29Cigarette lighter30Air conditioning system31Front power window, left32Front power window, right33Mirror heating34ABS35AirbagInstrument panel fuse box
In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is behind the storage
compartment in the instrument panel.
Open compartment, compress the
locking tabs, fold compartment down and remove.
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is located behind a cover in the
glovebox. Open the glovebox, pull
cover upwards and remove.

214Vehicle care
Windows and windscreen wiperblades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Moonroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions etc.), acidic or highly
alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do
not apply wax or polishing agents to
the middle part of the moonroof.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
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.

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Fuel selector ................................ 90
Fuse box ..................................... 186
Fuses ......................................... 185
G Gauges ......................................... 88
General information ...................162
Glovebox ..................................... 61
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 102
H Halogen headlights ....................175
Hand brake ......................... 145, 146
Hazard warning flashers ............119
Headlight flash ........................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ......117
Headlights .......................... 115, 116
Headlights when driving abroad 117
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................82
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 124
High beam ........................... 98, 116
Hill start assist ........................... 147
Horn ....................................... 13, 82I
Identification plate .....................220
Ignition switch positions .............135
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 98
Indicators ...................................... 88
Information displays...................... 99
Instrument cluster ........................88
Instrument panel fuse box .........188
Instrument panel illumination .....184
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 121
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 215
Interior lighting ............................ 121
Interior lights ...................... 121, 184
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......143
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....60
J
Jump starting ............................. 209
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
Keys, memorised settings ............21L
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Light covers, misted.................... 120
Lighting features .........................122
Light switch ................................ 115
Load compartment ................25, 73
Load compartment cover .............74
Load compartment fuse box ......189
Loading information .....................79
Low fuel ....................................... 97
M Malfunction indicator light ............94
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 143
Manual transmission .................. 144
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................120
Moonroof ..................................... 33
N New vehicle running-in ..............135
Number plate light .....................184
O
Object detection systems ...........151
Octane rating .............................. 224
Odometer ..................................... 89

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Oil............................................... 169
Oil, engine .......................... 217, 221
Oil pressure .................................. 97
Operate pedal ............................... 95
Outside temperature ....................85
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Parking ................................ 17, 139
Parking assist ............................ 151
Parking brake ............................ 146
Parking lights ............................. 120
Particulate filter ........................... 140
Performance .............................. 227
Performing work ........................168
Personalisation ........................... 111
Pollen filter ................................. 132
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power steering fluid ....................171
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 96
Puncture ..................................... 203
Q
Quickheat ................................... 131
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 237
Radio remote control ...................20Reading lights ............................ 122
Rear carrier system ......................64
Rear doors ................................... 25
Rear floor storage cover ..............75
Rear fog light ............................... 98
Rear fog lights ........................... 120
Rear seats .................................... 41
Rear storage ................................ 74
Rear view camera ...................... 153
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 84 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 217, 221
Reduced engine power ...............98
Refuelling ................................... 158
Remote control ............................. 20
Retained power off ....................135
Reversing lights .........................120
Ride control systems ..................148
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 79
Roof rack ..................................... 79
S Safety belts ................................... 44
Safety net .................................... 76
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................93
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Seat heating ................................. 40Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ............................. 142
Service ............................... 132, 216
Service display ............................ 90
Service information ....................216
Service vehicle soon .................... 94
Side airbag system ......................52
Sidelights .................................... 115
Side turn signal lights ................183
Spare wheel ............................... 207
Speedometer ............................... 88
Starting and operating ................135
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................135
Steering ...................................... 134
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 81
Steering wheel controls ...............81
Steering wheel, heated .................82
Stop-start system........................ 137
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunvisor lights ........................... 122
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 89
Tailgate ......................................... 25
Tail lights ................................... 180
Technical data ............................ 224