2017 OPEL MERIVA jump start

148Driving and operatingManual mode
Move selector lever out of position D
towards the left and then forwards or backwards.
<:shift to a higher gear]:shift to a lower gear
If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too high,
the shift is not executed. This can
cause a message in the Driver
Information Centre.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
Electronic driving
programmes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
● The automatic neutral shift function automatically shifts to
idling when the vehicle is stopped with a forward gear engaged and
the brake pedal is pressed.
● Special programmes automatically adapt the shiftingpoints when driving up inclines or
down hills.
Kickdown If the accelerator pedal is pressed
down completely in automatic mode,
the transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed.Fault
In the event of a fault, g illuminates.
Additionally a code number or a
vehicle message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre. Vehicle
messages 3 106.
The transmission no longer shifts automatically. Continued travel is
possible with manual shifting.
Only the highest gear is available.
Depending on the fault, second gear
may also be available in manual
mode. Shift only when vehicle is at a
standstill.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Interruption of power supply
In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position. The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition switch.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 213.

Vehicle care171Vehicle careGeneral Information...................172
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 172
Vehicle storage ........................172
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....172
Vehicle checks ........................... 173
Performing work ......................173
Bonnet ..................................... 173
Engine oil ................................. 174
Engine coolant ......................... 175
Power steering fluid .................176
Washer fluid ............................ 176
Brakes ..................................... 176
Brake fluid ............................... 176
Vehicle battery ......................... 177
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....179
Wiper blade replacement ........179
Bulb replacement .......................180
Halogen headlights ..................180
Adaptive forward lighting .........182
Fog lights ................................. 184
Front turn signal lights .............184
Tail lights ................................. 185
Side turn signal lights ..............188
Number plate light ...................188Interior lights ............................ 189
Instrument panel illumination ...189
Electrical system ........................189
Fuses ....................................... 189
Engine compartment fuse box . 191
Instrument panel fuse box .......193
Load compartment fuse box ....194
Vehicle tools .............................. 195
Tools ........................................ 195
Wheels and tyres .......................196
Winter tyres ............................. 196
Tyre designations ....................196
Tyre pressure .......................... 197
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 198
Tread depth ............................. 201
Changing tyre and wheel size . 201
Wheel covers ........................... 202
Tyre chains .............................. 202
Tyre repair kit .......................... 202
Wheel changing .......................207
Spare wheel ............................ 210
Jump starting ............................. 213
Towing ....................................... 214
Towing the vehicle ...................214
Towing another vehicle ...........215Appearance care .......................216
Exterior care ............................ 216
Interior care ............................. 218

178Vehicle care
An AGM battery can be identified by
the label on the battery. We
recommend the use of an original
Opel vehicle battery.
Note
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Opel
vehicle battery may result in a lower performance.
9 Warning
When fitting a battery with a length
deviating from the original one, itis essential to ensure a proper
fitting of the buffer element.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 142.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 213.
Warning label

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.

214Vehicle care3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of 1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap at bottom and removedownwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 195.

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