2015 VAUXHALL MERIVA warning

4IntroductionDanger, Warnings and
Cautions9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means "see page".
Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Your Vauxhall Team

In brief11
1Power windows .....................30
2 Exterior mirrors .....................28
3 Cruise control .....................149
4 Side air vents ...................... 131
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...119
Exit lighting ......................... 122
Parking lights ...................... 120
Driver Information Centre ...... 99
6 Instruments .......................... 88
7 Steering wheel controls .......81
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 99
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system .....................83
10 Centre air vents .................. 131
11 Central locking system ..........21
Hazard warning flashers ....119
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 94
12 Info-Display ......................... 10213Sensor for electronic
climate control system .......126
14 Glovebox .............................. 61
Fuse box ............................ 188
15 Traction Control system .....148
Electronic Stability Control . 148
Ultrasonic parking assist ....151
Eco button ........................... 137
Fuel selector ......................... 90
16 Climate control system ........ 124
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 144
Automatic transmission ......141
18 Electrical parking brake ......146
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............135
20 Horn ..................................... 82
Driver airbag ........................ 51
21 Bonnet release lever ..........169
22 Storage compartment ...........61
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..8124 Light switch ........................ 115
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 117
Front fog lights ...................119
Rear fog light ...................... 120
Instrument illumination .......121

In brief13
Turn and lane-change signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 119, Parking lights 3 120.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 119.
Horn
Press j.

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

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

24Keys, doors and windowsAutomatic locking
Automatic locking after driving
off The vehicle is locked automaticallywhen exceeding a speed of 2 mph.
Opening from outside is not possible.
Additionally, opening of the rear
doors from inside is not possible
when the vehicle speed is above
2 mph.
Green LEDs indicate that opening
from inside is possible:
Hold the inner rear door handle to
activate the proximity sensor and
then pull the handle.
When the vehicle speed is below
2 mph, opening of the doors from
outside is possible after:
■ opening any door from inside
■ pressing the central locking button cCaution
Automatic locking is only active
with ignition on.
Fault in the automatic locking system
In case of a system fault, control
indicator ^ illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a warning
chime sounds to indicate that the rear
doors are not secured against
opening. Inform passengers to keep
clear of the door handles.
Stop immediately and activate the
child lock in both rear doors. If the
child lock is already activated, first
deactivate and then activate again.
The green LEDs will extinguish and
the warning chime will stop as soon
as both child locks are activated. Pull the inner rear door handles to check
if the doors are locked from inside.
Consult a workshop.
Automatic relock after unlocking A short time after unlocking with the
remote control, all doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap are
locked automatically, provided that no
door has been opened.
Child locks

Keys, doors and windows259Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The green
LED will extinguish. The door cannot
be opened from the inside. For
deactivation, turn the child lock to the
vertical position.
Doors
Rear doors9 Warning
Take care of other persons when
getting in or out at the front and
rear simultaneously.
Only use the grab handle
provided.
The rear doors have an automatic
locking feature 3 24.
Load compartment
Tailgate Opening
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate.
Central locking system 3 21.

26Keys, doors and windows
Closing
Use one of the interior handles.
Do not push the touchpad switch under the moulding whilst closing as
this will unlock the tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 21.
General hints for operating
tailgate
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.Caution
Before opening the tailgate check
overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the tailgate.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.