2016.5 VAUXHALL MERIVA wiper fluid

14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 82, Wiper
blade replacement 3 178.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 82,
Washer fluid 3 175.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch:continuous
operationlower switch:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off

In brief15Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 84.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 32.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 128.

84Instruments and controlsPull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 175
Rear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper position:continuous
operationlower position:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is operating and reverse gear is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Washer fluid 3 175
Vehicle personalisation 3 111.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.

Instruments and controls107No.Vehicle message174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
● fluid levels
● anti-theft alarm system
● brakes
● drive systems
● ride control systems
● cruise control
● object detection systems
● lighting, bulb replacement
● wiper/washer system
● doors, windows
● radio remote control
● seat belts
● airbag systems
● engine and transmission
● tyre pressure
● diesel particle filter
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop- up for a few seconds.Warning chimes
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting-off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed is exceeded.
● If a warning message or a warning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier is extended.

170Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................171
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 171
Vehicle storage ........................171
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....171
Vehicle checks ........................... 172
Performing work ......................172
Bonnet ..................................... 172
Engine oil ................................. 173
Engine coolant ......................... 174
Power steering fluid .................175
Washer fluid ............................ 175
Brakes ..................................... 175
Brake fluid ............................... 175
Vehicle battery ......................... 176
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....178
Wiper blade replacement ........178
Bulb replacement .......................179
Halogen headlights ..................179
Adaptive forward lighting .........181
Fog lights ................................. 183
Front turn signal lights .............183
Tail lights ................................. 184
Side turn signal lights ..............187
Number plate light ...................187Interior lights ............................ 188
Instrument panel illumination ...188
Electrical system ........................188
Fuses ....................................... 188
Engine compartment fuse box . 190
Instrument panel fuse box .......192
Load compartment fuse box ....193
Vehicle tools .............................. 194
Tools ........................................ 194
Wheels and tyres .......................195
Winter tyres ............................. 195
Tyre designations ....................195
Tyre pressure .......................... 196
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 197
Tread depth ............................. 200
Changing tyre and wheel size . 200
Wheel covers ........................... 201
Tyre chains .............................. 201
Tyre repair kit .......................... 201
Wheel changing .......................206
Spare wheel ............................ 209
Jump starting ............................. 212
Towing ....................................... 213
Towing the vehicle ...................213
Towing another vehicle ...........214Appearance care .......................215
Exterior care ............................ 215
Interior care ............................. 217

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

248Top-tether fastening eyes ............59
Tow bar....................................... 165
Towing ................................ 165, 213
Towing another vehicle .............214
Towing a trailer ........................... 166
Towing equipment .....................167
Towing the vehicle .....................213
Traction Control system ............. 152
Traction Control system off .......... 97
Trailer coupling ........................... 165
Trailer towing ............................. 166
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................145
Tread depth ............................... 200
Trip computer ............................ 108
Trip odometer .............................. 88
Tunnel detection .........................120
Turn and lane-change signals ...123
Turn signal ................................... 93
Tyre chains ................................ 201
Tyre designations ......................195
Tyre pressure ............................ 196
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 97, 197
Tyre pressures ........................... 234
Tyre repair kit ............................. 201
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 200U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 96, 155
Underseat storage .......................62
Upholstery .................................. 217
Uplevel-Combi-Display ...............100
Uplevel-Display........................... 100
Upshift .......................................... 96
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Variable effort steering .................96
Vehicle battery ........................... 176
Vehicle battery, jump starting .....212
Vehicle checks............................ 172
Vehicle data ................................ 224
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 241
Vehicle dimensions .................... 232
Vehicle Identification Number ....222
Vehicle jack ................................ 194
Vehicle messages .....................105
Vehicle personalisation .............111
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 171
Vehicle tools ............................... 194
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 231
Ventilation ................................... 128W
Warning chimes .........................107
Warning lights ............................... 88
Warning triangle .......................... 77
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 175
Welcome lighting ........................126
Wheel changing .........................206
Wheel covers ............................. 201
Wheels and tyres .......................195
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........82
Winter tyres ............................... 195
Wiper blade replacement ..........178