2016 VAUXHALL MERIVA child restraint

56Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1U2U3Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1U2U3Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1U 2U3Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXU 2U3Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXU 2U31:if the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost
position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest
inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.2:only if outboard seats are in position 1 or 2, 3 41.3:only if outboard seats are flush with the centre seat (position 2, 3 41).U:universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X:no child restraint system permitted in this weight and age class.

Seats, restraints57Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger
seatOn rear outboard seatsOn rear centre
seatGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsEISO/R1XIL 1XGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsEISO/R1XIL 1XDISO/R2XIL1XCISO/R3XIL1XGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsDISO/R2XIL 1XCISO/R3XIL1XBISO/F2XIL1
, IUF 1, 2XB1ISO/F2XXIL1
, IUF 1, 2XAISO/F3XIL1
, IUF 1, 2XGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXIL 1XGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXIL 1X

58Seats, restraintsIL:suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories.
The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.IUF:suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.X:no ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.1:only if outboard seats are in position 1 or 2, 3 41.2:only for Vauxhall child restraint system: If the seat is secured as recommended 3 54, the outboard seats must be
in position 2 3 41.
ISOFIX size class and seat device
A – ISO/F3:forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B – ISO/F2:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B1 – ISO/F2X:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.C – ISO/R3:rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kg.D – ISO/R2:rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.E – ISO/R1:rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.

Seats, restraints59ISOFIX child restraintsystems
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle
ISOFIX child restraint system
positions are marked in the table by
IL.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by a label on the backrest.
Top-tether fastening eyes Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol : for a child
seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap
must run between the two guide rods of the head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.

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.

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
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
Cigarette lighter ........................... 87

246Fuse 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
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
OnStar® system .........................115