Opel Meriva User manual

THE NEW OPEL MERIVA

CONTENTS
NEw OpEl MEriva 04 The New Meriva
20 Trim Lines
32 Ergonomic Systems
34 Comfort
36 Safety
38 Infotainment
40 Accessories
44 Engines and Transmissions
46 Rims and Wheels
48 Trims and Surfaces
50 Paints and Colours
52 Opel Service
54 Everyday Innovations
YOU’rE iN a GOOD plaCE.
The new Opel Meriva is the car that feels just like home. For comfort, convenience
and sheer interior space, nothing else in the compact category comes close. The
FlexDoors®ensure access couldn’t be simpler but the generous interior is where easy
living really kicks in – with a high driving position and luxurious, lounge-like seating
for five.
Outside, the new Meriva looks more stylish than ever. Inside, it’s packed with practical-
ity. Like Opel’s trademark FlexSpace®and FlexRail®systems that let you rearrange the
interior in a couple of clicks. And the type of engineering that made a previous Meriva
generation one of Germany’s most reliable ranges1six years in a row. From your daily
commute to a picnic to a trip to the shops, the new Meriva has everything you need to
take life in your stride.
The contents of this catalogue were accurate at the time of going to press (10/2013). We reserve the right to alter
specifiations and equipment at any time. Please consult your Opel dealer for the very latest information.
1
According to the breakdown call-out statistics collated annually by the German Automobile Club ADAC,
the Meriva was the most reliable pre-owned minivan from 2006 to 2011.

REDEFINING PEOPLE-
FRIENDLY DESIGN.
With its pioneering design, the new Meriva leads from the
front. The bold grille and eagle-eye headlamps underline the
car’s confident, can-do character. From the side, an optional
chrome belt line adds a touch of urbane elegance but it’s the
outstanding FlexDoors®that get all the attention, and for good
reason. They help make the Meriva one of the most user-friendly
cars we’ve ever built. At the back, high-set rear lamps show off
another big, easy-access door. Like FlexDoors®, the tailgate de-
livers in full on its promise – of a large, convenient, comfortable
space.

GIVE YOURSELF
SOME SPACE.
The new Opel Meriva is full of the feel-good factor. In the
front, optional ergonomic-certified AGR1seats are a treat for
your body while the clean dash layout and high sitting position
make for an excellent view. In the front or the back, there’s plen-
ty of room. High-quality materials and colours make the Meriva
a pleasant space to spend quality time with your favourite peo-
ple. It’s fresh, different, cosy and familiar.
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The AGR certificate is a seal of quality awarded by an independent testing committee
made up of experts from various medical disciplines.

ADAPT ON DEMAND.
The new Meriva is packed with great ideas that give you the
flexibility to pack more into your day. Rear-hinged FlexDoors®
make it easier to get in and out, and make light of normally
tricky tasks like settling small children safely into the back or
placing big shopping bags on the back seat. FlexRail®is a modu-
lar, sliding storage system between the front seats that you can
reconfigure to fit different items. FlexSpace®does the same for
people and bigger loads (up to 1.496 litres) by letting you rear-
range the three rear seats. And with the integrated FlexFix®bike
carrier you can easily mount two bikes on the back bumper.

CLEVER CONTROLS.
QUICKER
CONNECTIONS.
The new Meriva is as good with gadgets as it is with people.
Smartphones and other gear connect to the car so you can ac-
cess everything on them using the built-in infotainment system.
From state-of-the-art navigation systems to MP3 and radio/CD
players with Bluetooth®and digital radio (DAB), Opel offers the
full range of integrated infotainment options.
With IntelliLink technology, accessing your media and contacts is
a cinch. You can make calls and stream audio using Bluetooth®
from portable devices via a big 7-inch screen. Or hook up for full
access via the aux-in and USB in the FlexRail®console. Whichev-
er way you like to do it, the new Meriva makes sure your connec-
tion is quick.

LIVELY ENGINES.
MINIATURE COSTS.
If your engine is efficient, you don’t have to choose between
fuel savings and a lively drive. The new Meriva is available with
Opel’s cost-cutting ecoFLEX technologies and the next genera-
tion of German-engineered, mid-sized diesel engines that signif-
icantly reduce emissions and consumption. Like the XX litre
XXXXX unit with XX kW (XX hp) and the XX litre version with XX
kW (XX hp), which put out just XXXg CO2/km. What’s more,
there’s an automatic transmission available for petrol and diesel
models – because owning the Meriva isn’t about making a
choice between two things you want. It’s about having both.
NOTE TO COUNTRIES:
Please insert the most economical
engine(s) relevant for your market.

SAFETY IS PRIORITY.
When it comes to safety, Opel goes the extra mile. We offer a
series of sophisticated technology options that help reduce the
risk of damage or injury to you, your new Meriva and other road
users. Like the Rear View Camera and Park Assist, which use sen-
sors to help you park in tight spaces. Or Adaptive Forward Light-
ing (AFL), which makes cornering at night safer and less stressful
by automatically adjusting your headlamps.
Opel is committed to enhancing road safety through advanced
technology. Which is why the Meriva doesn’t just feel safer than
ever. It is.

EASY IN,
EASY OUT.

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COMFORT COMES FIRST.
The new Meriva’s strengths at a glance. The seating position is not the only thing that is higher
than usual. The level of all-round comfort, convenience and quality is excellent – and a big part of
what makes the Meriva a pleasure to own. Despite its city-friendly, compact outer dimensions, a
versatile interior gives you the luxury of added space.
Inside the Meriva, headroom, elbowroom and legroom are all in good supply. Flex technologies
make maximum use of the space afforded by the high roof. The most obvious example is the
striking FlexDoors®system that lets you get in and out of the back seats easier – and with a
healthier posture. Inside the Meriva, FlexSpace®allows you to change the number of passenger
seats and enlarge the boot without taking any seats out. Optional FlexFloor®alters the height of
the floor of the boot to fit different load situations and shapes. For example, you can raise it to
make the boot flush with the bumper, adding an extra compartment underneath. The optional
FlexFix®bike carrier is another hidden gem, this time inside the bumper itself. It’s the fast and
easy way to mount bikes on the back of the car.
Outstanding Comfort

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ESSENTIA.
The Essentia Trim Line is new Meriva through
and through. Of course, the trademark rear-hinged
FlexDoors®and versatile FlexSpace®seat organiza-
tion system come standard, as do an impressive array
of clever technologies and features. Like ESP®Plus and
Hill Start Assist, which helps you pull away safely on
steep gradients. To make sure you’re as comfortable
as possible, the Essentia is equipped with a height-
adjustable driver’s seat and a steering wheel that’s
tilt and telescope-adjustable too.
Essentia Trim Line