2016.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA seats

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 34
Storage ........................................ 60
Instruments and controls .............80
Lighting ...................................... 119
Climate control ........................... 128
Driving and operating .................138
Vehicle care ............................... 170
Service and maintenance ..........219
Technical data ........................... 222
Customer information ................237
Index .......................................... 244Contents

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.

Keys, doors and windows25Caution
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 locks9 Warning
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.

Keys, doors and windows31Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Manual windows The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window cranks.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Power windows can be operated:
● with ignition on
● within ten minutes of switching ignition off
● within five minutes of opening or closing a door
After switching off the ignition,
window operation is disabled as soon
as the vehicle is locked with the radio remote control.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as long as switch is operated.
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second
detent and then releasing: window
moves up or down automatically with
safety function enabled. To stop
movement, operate the switch once
more in the same direction.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.
Override safety function In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up without safety function enabled.
To stop movement, release the
switch.

34Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 34
Active head restraints ................35
Front seats ................................... 36
Seat position .............................. 36
Seat adjustment ........................37
Armrest ...................................... 39
Heating ...................................... 40
Rear seats ................................... 41
Armrest ...................................... 42
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Three-point seat belt .................45
Airbag system .............................. 48
Front airbag system ...................51
Side airbag system ....................51
Curtain airbag system ...............52
Airbag deactivation ....................52
Child restraints ............................. 54
Child restraint systems ..............54
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56
ISOFIX child restraint systems ..59
Top-tether fastening eyes ..........59Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height
and engage.

Seats, restraints35Horizontal adjustment
To adjust horizontally, pull the head
restraint forwards. It engages in
several positions.
To return to its rearmost position, pull fully forwards and release.
Head restraints on rear seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Active head restraints
In the event of a rear-end impact, the
front parts of the active head
restraints are moved slightly
forwards. Thus the head is supported so that the risk of whiplash injury is
reduced.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be attached if the seat is not in use.

36Seats, restraintsFront seatsSeat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
● Sit with buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when fully
pressing the pedals. Slide the
front passenger seat as far back
as possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on all
sides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly
bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 81.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 45.
● Adjust the thigh support so that there is a space approx. two
fingers wide between the edge of the seat and the hollow of the
knee.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of the spine.

Seats, restraints37Seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lower