2016.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA brake

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:

212Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by vehicle battery explosion or
damage to the electrical systems
of both vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the vehicle
battery with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces. The fluid
contains sulphuric acid which can
cause injuries and damage in the
event of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a vehicle battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

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.

Service and maintenance221Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 224.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. Innorthern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.

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

247OnStar........................................ 115
Operate pedal ............................... 95
Outside temperature ....................84
Overrun cut-off ........................... 141
P
Parking ................................ 17, 143
Parking assist ............................ 155
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking lights ............................. 124
Particulate filter ........................... 144
Performance .............................. 229
Performing work ........................172
Personalisation ........................... 111
Pollen filter ................................. 136
Power outlets ............................... 86
Power steering fluid ....................175
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................... 97
Puncture ..................................... 206
Q
Quickheat ................................... 135
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 242
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 126
Rear carrier system ......................63
Rear doors ................................... 26Rear floor storage cover ..............74
Rear fog light ............................... 99
Rear fog lights ........................... 124
Rear seats .................................... 41
Rear storage ................................. 73
Rear view camera ...................... 157
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 84
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 220, 224
Reduced engine power ...............98
Refuelling ................................... 161 Remote control ............................. 20
Retained power off .....................139
Reversing lights .........................124
Ride control systems ..................152
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 78
Roof rack ..................................... 78
S
Safety belts ................................... 44
Safety net .................................... 75
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................94
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Seat heating ................................. 40
Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ............................. 146
Service ............................... 136, 219Service display ............................ 90
Service information ....................219
Service vehicle soon .................... 95
Side airbag system ......................51
Sidelights .................................... 119
Side turn signal lights ................187
Software acknowledgement .......239
Spare wheel ............................... 209
Speedometer ............................... 88
Starting and operating ................139
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................140
Steering ...................................... 139
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 81
Steering wheel controls ...............81
Steering wheel, heated .................81
Stop-start system........................ 141
Storage ......................................... 60
Storage compartments .................60
Sunvisor lights ........................... 126
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 88
Tailgate ......................................... 26
Tail lights ................................... 184
Technical data ............................ 227
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 194