2017 OPEL MERIVA transmission fluid

In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 149.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<:higher gear]:lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 146.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 197, 3 235.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 174.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 29, 3 37,
3 46.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

108Instruments and controlsNo.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.

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.

244IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 172
Active head restraints ...................36
Adaptive brake light ....................150
Adaptive forward lighting ..100,
123, 182
Adjustable air vents ...................136
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........95
Airbag deactivation ................53, 95
Airbag label................................... 49 Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 137
Air conditioning system .............. 130
Air intake .................................... 137
Air vents...................................... 136
Alert ............................................ 108
Antifreeze ................................... 175
Antilock brake system ................ 150
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......97
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................216
Armrest ................................... 40, 43
Armrest storage ........................... 63
Ashtrays ....................................... 88
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............121
Automatic locking ................25, 100Automatic transmission .............146
Autostop ..................................... 142
Auxiliary heater ........................... 136
B Battery discharge protection ......128
Battery voltage ........................... 109
Belts.............................................. 45 Bicycle rack .................................. 64
Bonnet ....................................... 173
Brake and clutch fluid .................221
Brake and clutch system .............96
Brake assist ............................... 152
Brake fluid .................................. 176
Brakes ............................... 150, 176
Breakdown.................................. 214
Bulb replacement ....................... 180
C Capacities .................................. 234
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................146
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............127
Changing tyre and wheel size ...201
Charging system .......................... 96
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 57
Child restraints.............................. 55
Child restraint systems ................55

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