2016.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA brake light

In brief111Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................153
4 Side air vents ...................... 135
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...123
Exit lighting ......................... 126
Parking lights ...................... 124
Driver Information Centre .... 100
6 Instruments .......................... 88
7 Steering wheel controls .......81
8 Driver Information Centre .... 100
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system .....................82
10 Centre air vents .................. 135
11 Central locking system ..........22
Hazard warning flashers ....123
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 94
12 Info-Display ......................... 10313Sensor for electronic
climate control system .......131
14 Glovebox .............................. 60
Fuse box ............................ 192
15 Traction Control system .....152
Electronic Stability Control . 152
Ultrasonic parking assist ....155
Eco button ........................... 141
Fuel selector ......................... 89
16 Climate control system ........ 128
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 148
Automatic transmission ......145
18 Electric parking brake .........150
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............139
20 Horn ..................................... 82
Driver airbag ........................ 51
21 Bonnet release lever ..........172
22 Storage compartment ...........60
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..8124 Light switch ........................ 119
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 121
Front fog lights ...................123
Rear fog light ...................... 124 Instrument illumination .......125

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 148.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<:higher gear]:lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 145.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 196, 3 234.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 173.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 29, 3 36,
3 45.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

In brief17Starting 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 3 140.
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 3 141.
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

80Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 81
Steering wheel adjustment ........81
Steering wheel controls .............81
Heated steering wheel ...............81
Horn ........................................... 82
Windscreen wiper/washer .........82
Rear window wiper/washer .......84
Outside temperature ..................84
Clock ......................................... 85
Power outlets ............................. 86
Cigarette lighter ......................... 87
Ashtrays .................................... 87
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 88
Instrument cluster ......................88
Speedometer ............................. 88
Odometer .................................. 88
Trip odometer ............................ 88
Tachometer ............................... 88
Fuel gauge ................................ 89
Fuel selector .............................. 89
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 89
Service display .......................... 90Control indicators ......................91
Turn signal ................................. 93
Seat belt reminder .....................94
Airbag and belt tensioners .........94
Airbag deactivation ....................94
Charging system .......................95
Malfunction indicator light ..........95
Service vehicle soon .................95
Brake and clutch system ...........95
Operate pedal ............................ 95
Electric parking brake ................96
Electric parking brake fault ........96
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....96
Upshift ....................................... 96
Variable effort steering ..............96
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........96
Electronic Stability Control off ...97
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........97
Traction Control system off .......97
Preheating ................................. 97
Diesel particle filter ....................97
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 97
Engine oil pressure ....................98
Low fuel ..................................... 98
Immobiliser ................................ 98
Reduced engine power .............98
Exterior light .............................. 98
High beam ................................. 99Adaptive forward lighting ...........99
Fog light ..................................... 99
Rear fog light ............................. 99
Cruise control ............................ 99
Door open .................................. 99
Automatic locking ......................99
Information displays ...................100
Driver Information Centre ........100
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 103
Vehicle messages ......................105
Warning chimes .......................107
Battery voltage ........................ 108
Trip computer ............................. 108
Vehicle personalisation ..............111
OnStar ....................................... 115

Instruments and controls93Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 93XSeat belt reminder 3 94vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 94VAirbag deactivation 3 94pCharging system 3 95ZMalfunction indicator light
3 95gService vehicle soon 3 95RBrake and clutch system
3 95-Operate pedal 3 95mElectric parking brake 3 96jElectric parking brake fault
3 96uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 96[Upshift 3 96cVariable effort steering 3 96rUltrasonic parking assist
3 96nElectronic Stability Control off
3 97bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 97kTraction Control system off
3 97!Preheating 3 97%Diesel particle filter 3 97wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 97IEngine oil pressure 3 98iLow fuel 3 98dImmobiliser 3 98#Reduced engine power 3 988Exterior light 3 98CHigh beam 3 99fAdaptive forward lighting
3 99>Fog light 3 99rRear fog light 3 99mCruise control 3 99hDoor open 3 99^Automatic locking 3 99
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.

Instruments and controls959Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning message or a
warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 105.Brake and clutch system
Brake and clutch fluid level R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 175.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Operate pedal
- illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal needs to be depressed
to release the electric parking brake
3 150.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 141.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine 3 16,
3 140.

98Instruments and controlsFlashes
Fault in system or tyre without pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 197.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as
quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 173.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Additionally a warning message is
displayed on vehicles with Uplevel-
Display.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Additionally a warning message is
displayed on vehicles with Midlevel-
and Uplevel-Display.
Refuelling 3 161.
Catalytic converter 3 145.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 178.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 119.

Instruments and controls105Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning and
signal buzzer.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message2No radio remote control
detected, depress clutch pedal
for a restart3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is lockedNo.Vehicle message6Depress brake pedal to release
electrical parking brake7Turn steering wheel, switch
ignition off and then on9Turn steering wheel, start
engine again12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure