2016.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA ignition

114Instruments and controls
●Languages
● Time and Date
● Radio Settings
● Phone Settings
● Navigation Settings
● Display Settings
● Vehicle Settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time and Date
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
Radio Settings
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
Phone Settings
See Infotainment manual for further information.
Navigation Settings
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
Display Settings ● Home Page Menu :
See Infotainment manual for
further information.
● Rear Camera Options :
Press to adjust the rear camera
options 3 157.
● Display Off :
See Infotainment manual for
further information.
● Map Settings :
See Infotainment manual for
further information.Vehicle Settings
● Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the fan
regulation. Changed setting will
be active after switching the
ignition off and on again.
Air Conditioning Mode : Activates
or deactivates cooling when
switching on the ignition or uses
the last chosen setting.
Auto Demist : Activates or
deactivates auto demist.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates
automatically the rear heated
window.
● Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the personalisation function.
Auto Reverse Gear Wiper :
Activates or deactivates
automatically switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.

Instruments and controls115●Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
sensors.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
● Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
● Return to Factory Settings? :
Resets all settings to the default settings.OnStar
OnStar is a personal connectivity and
service assistant with integrated
Wi-Fi hotspot. The OnStar service is
available 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
Notice
OnStar is not available for all
markets. For further information,
contact your workshop.
Notice
In order to be available and
operational, OnStar needs a valid
OnStar subscription, functioning
vehicle electrics, mobile service and
GPS satellite link.
To activate the OnStar services and
set up an account, press Z and speak
with an advisor.
Depending on the equipment of the vehicle, the following services areavailable:
● Emergency services and support
in the case of a vehicle
breakdown
● Wi-Fi hotspot● Smartphone application
● Remote control, e.g. location of the vehicle, activation of horn and
lights
● Stolen vehicle assistance
● Vehicle diagnostics
● Destination download
Notice
The OnStar module of the vehicle is
deactivated after ten days without an
ignition cycle. Functions requiring a
data connection will be available
again after switching on the ignition.
OnStar buttons

120LightingLight switch with Automatic light
control
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control:
Exterior lighting is switched
on and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditionsm:activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.
Switch turns back to AUTO8:sidelights9:low beamIn the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display, the current status of the automatic light control is displayed.
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
When low beam is on, 8 illuminates.
Control indicator 8 3 98.
Tail lights Tail lights are illuminated together
with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light controlWhen the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
light and low beam depending on the
lighting conditions.
Daytime running light 3 122.
Automatic low beam activation During poor lighting conditions the
low beam is switched on.
Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered the low
beam is switched on.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 122.

122LightingThe adjusting screws are located at
the headlights above the low beam
caps 3 179.
For deactivation, turn the adjusting
screws anticlockwise for half a turn.Caution
Have the adjustment of the
headlights checked after
deactivation.
We recommend consulting a
workshop.
Vehicles with Adaptive Forward
Lighting
1. Key in ignition switch.
2. Pull turn signal lever and hold (headlight flash).
3. Switch on ignition.
4. After approx. five seconds the control indicator f starts flashing
and an acoustic signal sounds.
Control indicator f 3 99.
Every time the ignition is switched on,
control indicator f flashes as a
reminder for approx. four seconds.
For deactivation, operate the same
procedure as described above.
Control indicator f will not flash when
function is deactivated.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.
Adaptive forward lighting
Adaptive forward lighting ensures
better illumination of bends, crossings
and narrow bends.Dynamic curve lighting
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel angle and speed,
improving lighting in curves.
Corner lighting
On tight bends or when turning off,
depending on the steering angle or
the indicator light signal, an additional left or right reflector is switched on
which illuminates the road in the
direction of travel. It is activated up to
a speed of 25 mph.

124LightingRear fog lights
Operated by pressing r.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
the low beam on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move turn signal lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down
(left parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn signal control
indicator.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
exterior lights.

126LightingReading lights
Operated by pressing s and t in
front and rear courtesy lights.
Sunvisor lights Illuminate when the cover is opened.
Lighting features
Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interiorlighting comes on when the low beam is switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting
The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
● exterior lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights
Some functions work only in the dark
and help with locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 139.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 111.The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 21.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
Exit lighting
The following lights illuminate if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light (only when
it is dark)
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. Both lights will be activated
again if the driver's door is opened.
Path lighting
The exterior lights illuminate the
surrounding area for an adjustable
time after leaving the vehicle.

Lighting127Activating
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after 2 minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration
of this function can be changed in the Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 111.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 21.
Battery discharge protection
Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

138Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 138
Control of the vehicle ...............138
Steering ................................... 139
Starting and operating ...............139
New vehicle running-in ............139
Ignition switch positions ...........139
Retained power off ..................139
Starting the engine ..................140
Overrun cut-off ........................ 141
Stop-start system ....................141
Parking .................................... 143
Engine exhaust .......................... 144
Diesel particle filter ..................144
Catalytic converter ...................145
Automatic transmission ..............145
Transmission display ...............145
Selector lever .......................... 146
Manual mode ........................... 147
Electronic driving programmes 147
Fault ........................................ 147
Interruption of power supply ....147
Manual transmission ..................148Brakes........................................ 149
Antilock brake system .............149
Parking brake .......................... 150
Brake assist ............................. 151
Hill start assist ......................... 151
Ride control systems .................152
Traction Control system ..........152
Electronic Stability Control ......152
Driver assistance systems .........153
Cruise control .......................... 153
Parking assist .......................... 155
Rear view camera ...................157
Fuel ............................................ 159
Fuel for petrol engines .............159
Fuel for diesel engines ............159
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....159
Refuelling ................................ 161
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 164
Trailer hitch ................................ 165
General information .................165
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 166
Trailer towing ........................... 166
Towing equipment ...................167Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 141.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to vehicle battery
condition, the power output of the
generator must be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost whichmay be audible.
On vehicles with Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display, a message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.