2017 OPEL MERIVA warning

Vehicle care213Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by vehicle battery explosion or
damage to the electrical systems
of both vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the vehicle
battery with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces. The fluid
contains sulphuric acid which can
cause injuries and damage in the
event of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a vehicle battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

Service and maintenance221ConfirmationsConfirmation of service is recorded inthe Service and warranty booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
warranty booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 91.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
gasoline and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 225.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 225.

245Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control, service ..............137
Climate control systems .............129
Clock............................................. 86
Code ........................................... 106
Collision damage repair ..............240
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................139
Controls ........................................ 82
Controls in steering wheel ............82
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant ....................................... 175
Coolant and antifreeze ...............221
Coolant temperature gauge ..........90
Coupling ball bar ........................168
Cruise control ....................100, 154
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 53
Curve lighting.............................. 123
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running light ..................121
Daytime running lights ...............123
Declaration of conformity ............238
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......179
Diesel particle filter ...............98, 145
Door open .................................. 100Doors............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........154
Driver Information Centre ...........101
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 167
Driving hints ................................ 139
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 189
Electric parking brake ...........97, 151
Electric parking brake fault ...........97
Electronic climate control system 132
Electronic driving programmes ..148
Electronic Stability Control.......... 153
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............98
Electronic Stability Control off....... 98
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......172
Engine compartment fuse box ...191
Engine coolant ........................... 175
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine data ............................... 228
Engine exhaust .......................... 145
Engine identification ...................224
Engine oil ................... 174, 221, 225
Engine oil pressure ......................99
Entry lighting .............................. 127
Event data recorders ..................242Exhaust gases ............................ 145
Exit lighting ................................ 127
Exterior care .............................. 216
Exterior light ................................. 99
Exterior lighting ....................13, 120
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 148
First aid ......................................... 78
First aid kit ................................... 78
Fixed air vents ........................... 137
Flex-Fix system ............................ 64
Fog light ..................................... 100
Fog lights .................... 124, 125, 184
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Folding tray .................................. 78
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights ........................... 124
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 63
Front turn signal light ..................180
Front turn signal lights ...............184
Fuel............................................. 160
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 165
Fuel for diesel engines ..............160
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......160
Fuel for petrol engines ...............160
Fuel gauge ................................... 90

246Fuel selector ................................ 90
Fuse box ..................................... 191
Fuses ......................................... 189
G Gauges ......................................... 89
General information ...................166
Glovebox ..................................... 61
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 104
H Halogen headlights ....................180
Hand brake ......................... 150, 151
Hazard warning flashers ............124
Headlight flash ........................... 122
Headlight range adjustment ......122
Headlights .......................... 120, 122
Headlights when driving abroad 122
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................82
Heating ........................................ 41
Heating and ventilation system . 129
High beam ......................... 100, 122
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 14, 83I
Identification plate .....................224
Ignition switch positions .............140
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 99
Indicators ...................................... 89
Information displays.................... 101
Instrument cluster ........................89
Instrument panel fuse box .........193
Instrument panel illumination .....189
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 126
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 218
Interior lighting ............................ 126
Interior lights ...................... 126, 189
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......148
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....60
J
Jump starting ............................. 213
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
Keys, memorised settings ............22
L Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Light covers, misted.................... 125Lighting features .........................127
Light switch ................................ 120
Load compartment ................27, 73
Load compartment cover .............74
Load compartment fuse box ......194
Loading information .....................79
Low fuel ....................................... 99
M Malfunction indicator light ............96
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 148
Manual transmission .................. 149
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................22
Midlevel-Display ......................... 101
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................125
Moonroof ..................................... 34
N New vehicle running-in ..............140
Number plate light .....................188
O
Object detection systems ...........156
Octane rating .............................. 228
Odometer ..................................... 89
Oil ............................................... 174
Oil, engine .......................... 221, 225
Oil pressure .................................. 99

248Top-tether fastening eyes ............60
Tow bar....................................... 166
Towing ................................ 166, 214
Towing another vehicle .............215
Towing a trailer ........................... 167
Towing equipment .....................168
Towing the vehicle .....................214
Traction Control system ............. 153
Traction Control system off........... 98
Trailer coupling ........................... 166
Trailer towing ............................. 167
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................146
Tread depth ............................... 201
Trip computer ............................ 109
Trip odometer .............................. 89
Tunnel detection .........................121
Turn and lane-change signals ...124
Turn signal ................................... 94
Tyre chains ................................ 202
Tyre designations ......................196
Tyre pressure ............................ 197
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 98, 198
Tyre pressures ........................... 235
Tyre repair kit ............................. 202
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 201U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 97, 156
Underseat storage .......................63
Upholstery .................................. 218
Uplevel-Combi-Display ...............101
Uplevel-Display........................... 101
Upshift .......................................... 97
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Variable effort steering .................97
Vehicle battery ........................... 177
Vehicle battery, jump starting .....213
Vehicle checks............................ 173
Vehicle data ................................ 225
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 242
Vehicle dimensions .................... 233
Vehicle Identification Number ....223
Vehicle jack ................................ 195
Vehicle messages .....................106
Vehicle personalisation .............112
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 172
Vehicle tools ............................... 195
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 232
Ventilation ................................... 129W
Warning chimes .........................108
Warning lights ............................... 89
Warning triangle .......................... 78
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 176
Welcome lighting ........................127
Wheel changing .........................207
Wheel covers ............................. 202
Wheels and tyres .......................196
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........83
Winter tyres ............................... 196
Wiper blade replacement ..........179