2015 VAUXHALL MERIVA key

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 34
Storage ........................................ 61
Instruments and controls .............81
Lighting ...................................... 115
Climate control ........................... 124
Driving and operating .................134
Vehicle care ............................... 167
Service and maintenance ..........216
Technical data ........................... 219
Customer information ................235
Index .......................................... 238Contents

In brief17
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 135.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ set the lever in neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake. Pull switch m for approx.
one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 95.
■ Switch off the engine.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever to position P before removing
the ignition key. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition

18In brief
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ 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.
■ Close the windows.
■ Lock the vehicle with button 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 3 168.
■ 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 3 167.

Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 25
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Exterior mirrors ............................ 28
Interior mirrors ............................. 29
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 3 213.
The code number of the key adapter
for the locking wheel bolts is specified
on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement key adapter.
Wheel changing 3 203.
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, it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded
■ Battery voltage 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 3 111.
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.
Key with foldaway key section

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Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when the ignition is switched on.
Memorised settings Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised by the key:
■ Lighting
■ Infotainment system (only CD 400)
■ Central locking system
■ Comfort settingsThe saved settings are automatically used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 135.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 111.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.Unlocking
Press button c.
Two settings are selectable: ■ To unlock only the driver's door and
the fuel filler flap, press button c
once. To unlock all doors and the
load compartment, press button c
twice,
or
■ press button c once to unlock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap.

22Keys, doors and windows
The setting can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 111.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press button e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system will not work.
Unlocking and opening the
tailgate
Press button c when the ignition is off
to unlock all doors. The tailgate is
released and is unlocked and opened
by pushing the touchpad switch under
the tailgate moulding.
Central locking button
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
Press central locking button: the
doors are locked or unlocked. If the
doors are locked, the LED in the
button illuminates.
After locking with the radio remote
control, the LED in the button
illuminates for approx. 2 minutes.

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Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the central
locking button to unlock all doors,
load compartment and fuel filler flap.
By switching on the ignition, the anti-
theft locking system is deactivated 3 27.
Locking
Close the driver's door, open the
passenger door, press central locking
button. The vehicle is locked. Close
the passenger door.
Fault in central locking systemUnlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The other
doors can be opened by pulling the
interior handle twice. The load
compartment and fuel filler flap
cannot be opened.
To deactivate the anti-theft locking
system, switch on the ignition 3 27.Locking
Insert key into the opening above the
lock on inside of the door and operate the lock by pressing until it clicks.
Then close the door. The procedure
must be carried out for each door. The driver's door can also be locked from
the outside with the key. The fuel filler
flap and the tailgate cannot be locked.