2016.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA light

Vehicle care207Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● Remove the spare wheel 3 209.
● Never change more than one wheel at once.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free. ● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.●Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Before screwing in the wheel bolts, clean them and lightly coatthe taper of each wheel bolt with
commercially available grease.9 Warning
Do not grease the thread of the
wheel bolt.
1. Pull off the wheel cover.
For wheel covers with visible
wheel bolts: The cover can remain
on the wheel. Do not remove the
retaining rings on the wheel bolts.
Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel
bolt caps with a screwdriver and
remove. To protect the wheel,
place a soft cloth between the
screwdriver and the alloy wheel.
2. Variant 1:
Install the wheel wrench ensuring
that it locates securely and loosen
each wheel bolt by half a turn.
Variant 2:

Vehicle care2133. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap at bottom and removedownwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 194.

214Vehicle care
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child lock in both rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied. Child locks 3 25.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and close
cap.
Towing another vehicle
Disengage the cap at the bottom and
remove downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 194.

216Vehicle careIf using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated
with wax or polishing agents.Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and 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.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or even destroy the wiper blades.

218Vehicle careClean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

244IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 171
Active head restraints ..................35
Adaptive brake light ....................149
Adaptive forward lighting ....99,
122, 181
Adjustable air vents ...................135
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........94
Airbag deactivation ................52, 94
Airbag label................................... 48 Airbag system .............................. 48
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 136
Air conditioning system .............. 129
Air intake .................................... 136
Air vents...................................... 135
Alert ............................................ 107
Antifreeze ................................... 174
Antilock brake system ................ 149
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......96
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27 Appearance care ........................215
Armrest ................................... 39, 42
Armrest storage ........................... 62
Ashtrays ....................................... 87 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............120
Automatic locking ..................24, 99Automatic transmission .............145
Autostop ..................................... 141
Auxiliary heater .......................... 135
B Battery discharge protection ......127
Battery voltage ........................... 108 Belts.............................................. 44
Bicycle rack .................................. 63
Bonnet ....................................... 172
Brake and clutch fluid .................220
Brake and clutch system .............95
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .................................. 175
Brakes ............................... 149, 175
Breakdown.................................. 213
Bulb replacement ....................... 179
C Capacities .................................. 233
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................145
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............126
Changing tyre and wheel size ...200
Charging system .......................... 95
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56
Child restraints.............................. 54
Child restraint systems ................54

245Cigarette lighter ........................... 87
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control, service ..............136
Climate control systems .............128
Clock............................................. 85
Code ........................................... 105
Collision damage repair ..............239
Control indicators.......................... 91
Control of the vehicle .................138
Controls ........................................ 81
Controls in steering wheel ............81
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant ....................................... 174
Coolant and antifreeze ...............220
Coolant temperature gauge ..........89
Coupling ball bar ........................167
Cruise control ...................... 99, 153
Cupholders .................................. 60
Curtain airbag system .................. 52
Curve lighting.............................. 122
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running light ..................120
Daytime running lights ...............122
Declaration of conformity ............237
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......178
Diesel particle filter ...............97, 144
Door open .................................... 99Doors............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........153
Driver Information Centre ...........100
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 166
Driving hints ................................ 138
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 188
Electric parking brake ...........96, 150
Electric parking brake fault ...........96
Electronic climate control system 131
Electronic driving programmes ..147
Electronic Stability Control.......... 152
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........97
Electronic Stability Control off ...... 97
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......171
Engine compartment fuse box ...190
Engine coolant ........................... 174
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 89
Engine data ............................... 227
Engine exhaust .......................... 144
Engine identification ...................223
Engine oil ................... 173, 220, 224
Engine oil pressure ......................98
Entry lighting .............................. 126
Event data recorders ..................241Exhaust gases ............................ 144
Exit lighting ................................ 126
Exterior care .............................. 215
Exterior light ................................. 98
Exterior lighting ....................12, 119
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F Fault ........................................... 147
First aid ......................................... 77
First aid kit ................................... 77
Fixed air vents ........................... 136
Flex-Fix system ............................ 63
Fog light ....................................... 99
Fog lights .................... 123, 124, 183
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 77
Front airbag system .....................51
Front fog lights ........................... 123
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ............................... 62
Front turn signal light ..................179
Front turn signal lights ...............183
Fuel............................................. 159
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 164
Fuel for diesel engines ..............159
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......159
Fuel for petrol engines ...............159
Fuel gauge ................................... 89

246Fuel selector ................................ 89
Fuse box ..................................... 190
Fuses ......................................... 188
G Gauges ......................................... 88
General information ...................165
Glovebox ..................................... 60
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 103
H Halogen headlights ....................179
Hand brake ......................... 149, 150
Hazard warning flashers ............123
Headlight flash ........................... 121
Headlight range adjustment ......121
Headlights .......................... 119, 121
Headlights when driving abroad 121
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................81
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 128
High beam ........................... 99, 121
Hill start assist ........................... 151
Horn ....................................... 13, 82I
Identification plate .....................223
Ignition switch positions .............139
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 98
Indicators ...................................... 88
Information displays.................... 100
Instrument cluster ........................88
Instrument panel fuse box .........192
Instrument panel illumination .....188
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 125
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 217
Interior lighting ............................ 125
Interior lights ...................... 125, 188
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......147
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....59
J
Jump starting ............................. 212
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
Keys, memorised settings ............21
L Lashing eyes ............................... 75
Light covers, misted.................... 124Lighting features .........................126
Light switch ................................ 119
Load compartment ................26, 72
Load compartment cover .............73
Load compartment fuse box ......193
Loading information .....................78
Low fuel ....................................... 98
M Malfunction indicator light ............95
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 147
Manual transmission .................. 148
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel-Display ......................... 100
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................124
Moonroof ..................................... 33
N New vehicle running-in ..............139
Number plate light .....................187
O
Object detection systems ...........155
Octane rating .............................. 227
Odometer ..................................... 88
Oil ............................................... 173
Oil, engine .......................... 220, 224
Oil pressure .................................. 98