2016 VAUXHALL MERIVA window

Keys, doors and windows29Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
In position 0 no mirror is selected.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.

30Keys, doors and windowsInterior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.
Windows
Windscreen Heat-reflecting windscreenThe heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation.
Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.

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.

32Keys, doors and windowsChild safety system for rear
windows
Press z to deactivate rear door
power windows, the LED illuminates.
To activate, press z again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold c to open windows.
Press and hold e to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message or a warning code
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 105.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for
additional two seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü.

Keys, doors and windows33Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on the engine type, the
heated rear window comes on
automatically when the diesel particle
filter is being cleaned.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the back of the sun visor.Roof
Moonroof
Do not affix any stickers to the roof.
Do not cover the vehicle using a
tarpaulin.
Sunblind
The sunblind is electrically operated.
Press G or H gently to the first
detent: the sunblind is opened or
closed as long as the switch is
operated.
Press G or H firmly to the second
detent and then release: the sunblind
is opened or closed automatically. To stop movement, operate the switch
once more.
Safety function
If the sunblind encounters resistance
during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.
Function standby
In ignition switch position 1 the
sunblind is operable 3 139.
Initialising after a power failure After a power failure, it may only be
possible to operate the sunblind to a
limited extent. Have the system
initialised by your workshop.

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® system ........................115

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.

106Instruments and controlsNo.Vehicle message25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failure29Check trailer brake light30Check trailer reversing light31Check left trailer turn signal32Check right trailer turn signal33Check trailer rear fog light34Check trailer rear light35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind zone alert
system53Tighten gas cap54Water in diesel fuel filter55Diesel particle filter is full
3 144No.Vehicle message56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open and then close driver
window60Open and then close front
passenger window61Open and then close rear left
window62Open and then close rear right
window65Theft attempted66Service theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering69Service suspension system70Service level control systemNo.Vehicle message71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind zone alert
system79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist