Opel 2013 Meriva User manual

2013 Models Edition 1
OPEL MERIVA

Embrace Meriva.
Say hello to the Opel Meriva. Our stylish family car with
clever doors and flexible seating, smart storage and rear
seat access like you’ve never experienced before.

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ecoFLEX 04
Engines and transmissions 06
FlexDoors®08
FlexSpace®and FlexRail®10
Safety 12
Comfort and convenience 14
Model line-up 16
Trims and colours 20
Wheels and tyres 22
Accessories 23
This brochure covers Meriva SC, SC Limited Edition
and SE models only. Some of the models shown
include options and accessories available at extra
cost. And not all of the features described are
available on every model. From time to time, we may
also offer alternative Meriva models such as Special
Editions, featured in their own separate literature or
found on the Opel website: www.opel.ie

Real life savings.
Meriva’s ecoFLEX engine has been designed to save you money. So how do we
embrace great savings without taking away the lively power delivery and driveability
of your Meriva? Well, the benefit of improved fuel economy speaks for itself but
lower CO2emissions mean you’ll also benefit from significant tax savings.
And we haven’t stopped there. We have been researching ways of developing
new cars that are more efficient than ever before. The new Opel Ampera* is an
Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) that can drive up to 80 kilometres on
battery power alone and over 500 kilometres utilising an on-board electric
generator system.
So there you have it. More than one reason why at Opel we embrace a philosophy of
forward thinking that helps your money go further.
*For more information on Opel Ampera please visit www.opel-ampera.com

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Leaner, greener and great to drive, the Meriva engine line-up consists of three diesels – a 1.3 with 95PS and two 1.7 litre
units with 110 and 130PS – all delivering brilliant performance with high levels of efficiency and Euro 5 compliant emissions.
High-tech diesels.
Meriva’s three diesel engines are all turbocharged, with common rail direct injection technology, which cuts emissions,
reduces noise and lowers fuel consumption. The 95PS 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX models are particularly eco-friendly, with
closed-loop combustion control and taller gear ratios which combined help reduce emissions to just 119g/km. On all
models strict emissions control is further achieved through the use of a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), electronically
controlled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and, on the 1.7CDTi models, a variable intake system designed to optimise
efficiency and reduce emissions. The 1.7CDTi (130PS) engine is the perfect example. With up to 300Nm of torque
available from just 2000-2500rpm, it provides very brisk performance – but without compromising fuel economy or low
CO2emissions.
Three transmissions.
An easy-shifting, five-speed manual gearbox is standard on the 1.3CDTi diesels, and a more performance-focused six-
speed manual is standard on the hot 1.7CDTi 16v (130PS) diesel. And a specially calibrated, six-speed fully automatic
transmission is standard with the 1.7CDTi (110PS), which adapts to your driving style and even the prevailing road
conditions. With its innovative ActiveSelect®feature, it also allows sequential driver gear selection via the shift lever.

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Engines and transmissions

FlexDoors®. The Meriva is packed with innovative thinking
aimed at making life easier, more comfortable and more
convenient, and our rear-hinged FlexDoors®are no exception,
offering real benefits in many aspects of family life.
Easy access.
FlexDoors®open independently of the front doors, and far
wider than normal, so it’s much easier to get in and out of
the car, wherever you sit.
Easier on your back.
FlexDoors®are far kinder on your back too. Research by
the Department of Industrial Design at Coventry University
looked at the effects of lifting something that weighs just 5kg
(a small baby, for example) in and out of the Meriva’s rear
seats. Compared with the previous model, the FlexDoors®
help reduce back muscle loads by up to 58% and leaning
and twisting angles by up to 48%. Back strain was reduced
even just getting in and out of the car.
No wonder the Meriva has been awarded a Certificate of
Excellence by the highly respected German AGR (Campaign
for Healthier Backs) panel of doctors and ergonomic
experts – the first time they’ve certified a complete vehicle’s
ergonomic concept, rather than individual components.
Safe and secure.
While mechanically activated rear child locks are standard, the whole FlexDoors®system is
protected by a range of electronic safety systems – the rear doors are locked electronically at
speeds above 4km/h, for example. A green LED light in the rear door handle signals when the door
can be opened from the inside. Key electrical safety components are ‘doubled up’ – aircraft-style
– and monitored constantly. And if the doors are not closed properly, the driver is warned both
audibly and visually on the instrument panel.
Parent-friendly.
Wider access makes it easier to lift young children in and out of the car and secure them safely
into a child seat. And if you open both front and rear doors, it creates a parent-friendly zone
where it’s easier to control children as they step in and out of the car.
Parent
Child
Meriva
FlexDoors®
layout
Conventional
door layout

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FlexDoors®
FlexDoors®.Not just clever, but altogether
safer and ergonomically efficient, the
Meriva’s rear doors open the other way.
So it’s easier for everyone to get in and
out – with improved roadside safety.
And simpler to ensure the kids are seated
safe and secure.

FlexSpace®.How many seats do you
need today? Five? Four? Three? Just
two? In the Meriva, the choice is yours.
The outer rear seats can be individually
moved backwards, forwards and
diagonally inwards or all three can be
folded flat for more luggage space.
So you get superb levels of versatility
– without ever having to remove a seat.

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FlexSpace® and FlexRail®
FlexSpace®.It’s all about finding simple ways to accommodate every
family transport need, however unexpected. The Meriva is a comfortable
five-seater, with ample leg and shoulder room for three rear seat
passengers – each with a lap and diagonal seatbelt. It’s also a generous
four-seater with extra leg and shoulder room, a versatile three-seater
or a two-seater with acres of luggage space.
Five seats.
In five-seat mode, the outer rear seats move forward individually by up to
140mm. This not only creates extra luggage space but also ensures that
it’s easier to reach over to the kids in the rear seats. On SE models it even
brings rear seat passengers closer to the folding trays – yet another
child-friendly feature.
Four seats.
It’s easy to convert the Meriva from five seats to four. With the middle
seat back folded, the outer rear seats can be moved diagonally – back
and inwards in one automatic sliding action – creating extra leg and
shoulder room for maximum comfort.
Three seats or two.
The Meriva offers generous luggage space – as much as 1,496 litres
maximum, and 397 litres even in the five-seater configuration. But as you
would expect, it’s the flexibility that really counts. With its 40/20/40 split-
folding rear seat, you can fold either side flat for people and luggage in
various combinations. Or fold just the centre seat flat creating a practical
load-through space for longer items.
Best of all, the Meriva’s rear seats can now be released and folded flat
with a single, one-touch operation – from the rear seat or luggage area –
so you can switch effortlessly from three to two to one in seconds, without
removing any seats from the car.
FlexRail®.The FlexRail®system provides highly versatile,
modular, multi-level storage and occupies the deep space
between the two front seats. Within the base centre console
there are two fixed cup holders, storage tray spaces for
mobile phones, MP3 players etc, the aux-in stereo input
and a 12-volt power outlet. SC models feature the FlexRail®system’s
aluminium rails, reaching from the front centre console back to the rear
footwell, plus a practical sliding tray/cup holder. SE models add a front
sliding centre storage module with armrest and lid. It could not be simpler.
Or more useful.

Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL). Meriva
can be specified with
an optional halogen
lighting system,
featuring dynamic curve light and
static cornering light. The result?
Better visibility and enhanced
safety too.
Integrated safety systems.
The Meriva has a rigid central safety
cell, designed for maximum protection,
plus availability of the latest passenger
restraint technology – airbags, seatbelt
systems and active-safety front seat
head restraints. The chassis is also
packed with active-safety features,
specially enhanced to help you
keep control in all driving situations.
All these features
contribute to Meriva’s
impressive 5 Star Euro
NCAP Safety Rating.
Active-safety front seat head
restraints. The Meriva’s active front
seat head restraints move up and
forward under a rear impact to
minimise the risk of whiplash injury and
guard against other head and upper
body injuries. Standard on SC, Limited
Edition and SE models.
Child safety. All Meriva models feature
pre-fitted ISOFIX mountings on the
outer rear seats. When used in
conjunction with the accessory Opel
Duo ISOFIX child seat, the system
ensures a fixed anchorage for the child
seat. The ISOFIX attachment also
features Opel’s Top Tether restraining
strap system for greater security
under extreme braking. Opel’s two
other child seats – the rear-facing
Baby Safe and the KID – cater from
birth to 12 years. All Opel child seats
(including the Duo ISOFIX illustrated
right) can be fixed using the standard
lap and diagonal seatbelts. The
Meriva’s wide-opening FlexDoors®
offer easier access to the rear seat,
so it’s even simpler to secure a child
safely into a child seat. With front
and rear doors open, the Meriva also
creates a partially enclosed area at
the side of the car. This is effectively
a parent- and child-friendly zone that
makes it easier to control children as
they step in or out of the car.
Airbags. The Meriva is equipped with
front and side-impact airbags for
driver and front passenger and
curtain airbags. The front passenger
airbag can be deactivated for child
seat use.
Vehicle illustrated features accessory Opel
Duo ISOFIX child seat, available at extra cost.

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Safety

Ergonomic sports seat. Are you sitting comfortably?
If not, your driving could be as badly affected as your
posture. The Meriva’s optional fully orthopaedic
sports front driver’s seat** has eight-way adjustment
and four-way electro-pneumatic lumbar support.
**Awarded the coveted AGR seal of approval for helping to prevent the in-car back pain and
tension suffered by some car occupants. Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V (AGR) is an independent
panel of ergonomics experts and doctors based in Germany.
Electronic Climate Control (ECC). This
optional dual-zone system incorporates
air conditioning with a particle filter.
Electric parking brake. The electric
parking brake not only saves space, it
also releases automatically when you
drive off, making hill starts much easier.
Heated leather-covered steering
wheel. Part of the optional Winter Pack
along with heated front seats. Perfect
for those chilly winter mornings.
Panoramic glass roof.
Stretching over both rows
of seats, this full-width
glass roof – standard on
SE models – makes the
whole car feel even more
light and airy. An electrically
operated sunshade helps
protect you if the sun gets
a little too hot.
Comfort class. Look inside. And out! The Meriva is designed to keep
you comfortable, however long the journey ahead. And the large
windscreen, ‘wave-design’ rear window line and huge panoramic glass
roof* all ensure a great view for both front and rear seat passengers.
*Standard on SE models.
1Four-way active-safety
front seat head restraints
2Four-way adjustable
lumbar support
3Lumbar adjust control
4Seat recline adjustment
5Seat height adjuster
6Cushion tilt control
7Extendable seat cushion
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Comfort and convenience

SC
Engine availability
1.3CDTi 16v (95PS) ecoFLEX
1.7CDTi 16v (110PS) automatic
SC
Standard features include:
•CD/MP3 CD player/stereo radio with
seven speakers (CD 400)
•USB connection and Aux-in socket
•Steering wheel mounted
audio controls
•Graphic information display
•Air conditioning
•Electric parking brake
•16-inch steel wheels
•Twin front airbags
•Front seat side-impact airbags
•Full-size curtain airbags
•Active-safety front seat
head restraints
•Cruise control
•Electronic Stability Programme-plus
•Anti-lock Braking System
•FlexRail®centre console system
featuring aluminium rails and sliding
tray/cup holder
•12-volt electrical accessory socket in
front and rear centre consoles
•Remote control central deadlocking
•ISOFIX child seat restraint system for
outer rear seats (does not include
child seat)
•Steering column adjustable for reach
and tilt
•Driver’s seat height adjuster
•Electrically operated front windows
•Electrically adjustable/heated door
mirrors
• Door-to-door illumination
• Pockets on front seat backs
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SC Limited Edition
SC Limited Edition
Additional features over and above
SC models:
•Carbon Flash roof
•18-inch bi-colour alloy wheels
•Dark-tinted rear glass
•Dark-style headlights
•Front fog lights
Engine availability
1.3CDTi 16v (95PS) ecoFLEX
1.7CDTi 16v (110PS) automatic

Main interior illustrated features Astor cloth/Morrocana in Black. Incidental interior features Astor cloth/
Morrocana in Cocoa, optional at no extra cost.
SE
SE
Additional features over and above
SC models:
•Panoramic glass roof with electrically
operated sunshade
•17-inch alloy wheels
•Multi-function trip computer
•Electrically operated rear windows
•Leather-covered steering wheel
•Leather-covered gear knob (manual
models only)
•Front fog lights
•Dark-tinted glass (excludes
windscreen and front door windows)
•Front sliding centre storage module
with armrest and lid
•Aviation-style folding trays on front
seat backs
•Driver’s underseat storage box
•Front passenger’s underseat
storage tray
•Front and rear door sill step plates
•Full body-colour door mirrors
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Engine availability
1.7CDTi 16v (110PS) automatic
1.7CDTi 16v (130PS)
Model illustrated features Sight and Light Pack and
Navi 600 satellite navigation system, optional at
extra cost.

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Skyline cloth – Black
Standard on SC models.
Skyline cloth – Red††
Optional at no cost on SC models.
Skyline cloth – Orange†
Optional at no cost on SC models.
††Not available on Flame Red, Royal Blue,
Technical Grey, Silver Lake, Pepperdust,
Chilli Orange, Waterworld and Oriental Blue.
†Not available on Flame Red, Royal Blue,
Silver Lake, Chilli Orange, Waterworld and
Oriental Blue.
Astor cloth/Morrocana – Cocoaˆ
Optional at no cost on SE models.
Astor Leather – Black
Optional at extra cost on SE models.
Astor cloth/Morrocana – Black
Standard on SE models.
ˆNot available on Flame Red, Royal Blue,
Technical Grey, Chilli Orange, Oriental Blue
and Carbon Flash.
Top Tec. The Top Tec
coating, standard on
the SE Cocoa cloth trim,
helps resist spilt fluids,
grime and stains for
a noticeably fresher,
cleaner interior.