Vauxhall Meriva User manual

Vehicle features Meriva
Quick Reference Guide
Refer to Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
Illustrations may depict left-hand drive vehicles.
Operation is similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
Depending on the model variant, special equipment
and accessories, the scope of equipment on your
vehicle may differ from the descriptions in this guide.
TS 1692-B-13 / KTA 2692-6 January 2013
*KTA-2692-6*
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Unlocking the vehicle:
Press button con remote control
once or twice (depending on
setting) to unlock the doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
Locking the vehicle:
Press button eon remote control.
If the driver’s door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
The vehicle can be configured to
unlock only the driver’s door when
pressing button conce on the
remote control. Pressing button c
twice will unlock the entire vehicle.
Central locking button:
To lock or unlock doors from inside
the vehicle, press central locking
button c e in the centre console
with the doors closed. The LED in
the button illuminates when the
doors are locked.
The LED in the button illuminates
for approx. 2 minutes after locking
with the remote control.
Electronic immobiliser:
Activated automatically when key
is removed from ignition switch.
1. Power windows
2. Exterior mirrors
3. Cruise control
4. Side air vents
5. Turn signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
exit lighting, parking lights,
Driver Information Centre
6. Instruments
7. Steering wheel controls
8. Driver Information Centre
9. Wipers and washers
10. Centre air vents
11. Central locking, hazards,
LED for airbag deactivation
12. Info-Display
13. Sensor for Electronic Climate
Control system
14. Glovebox, fusebox
15. Traction Control, parking assist,
Electronic Stability Control,
tyre deflation detection,
Eco button, fuel selector
16. Climate control system
17. Selector lever
18. Electrical parking brake
19. Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock
20. Horn, driver airbag
21. Bonnet release lever
22. Storage compartment
23. Steering wheel adjustment
24. Light switch, fog lights,
headlight range adjustment,
instrument panel illumination
Automatic transmission:
P= park position
R= reverse gear
N=neutral
D=driveposition
The selector lever can only be
moved out of Pwhen the ignition is
on and the foot brake is depressed.
When the foot brake is not
depressed, the control indicator j
illuminates in the selector lever trim.
To engage Por R, press the release
button on the selector lever.
When position Nis selected,
depress foot brake or apply
parking brake before starting.
Manual mode:
Move selector lever out of
position Dtowards the left to
engage manual mode.
Move lever forwards or backwards
to change gear:
<= 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.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes
place at high engine revolutions.
Manual transmission:
Reverse gear:
With the vehicle stationary, wait
3 seconds after depressing the
clutch pedal, then press release
button on selector lever and
engage gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then
repeat gear selection.
Do not grind the clutch
unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Starting the engine:
Turn key to position 1
Move steering wheel slightly to
release steering wheel lock
Manual transmission in neutral
with clutch pedal depressed
Automatic transmission in Por N
with foot brake depressed
Do not accelerate
Diesel engines:
Turn key to position 2for
preheating and wait for control
indicator !to extinguish in
instrument cluster
Turn key to position 3 and
release when engine is running
Before restarting or to switch off
engine, turn key back to position 0.
Stop-Start system:
When conditions allow, the system
switches off the engine to save fuel
and reduce emission levels if the
vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at traffic lights or in a
traffic jam. It starts the engine as
soon as the clutch pedal is
depressed.
To activate an Autostop:
Depress clutch pedal
Shift selector lever to neutral
Release the clutch pedal
The needle points to AUTO STOP in
the tachometer.
To restart engine, depress clutch
pedal again.
Load compartment:
Unlock the vehicle by pressing
button con remote control once or
twice (depending on setting).
To open the tailgate, push the
touchpad switch underneath the
tailgate moulding.
Use one of the interior handles on
the underside of the tailgate to
close.
Do not push the touchpad switch
underneath the tailgate moulding
when closing or the tailgate will
unlock again.
Secure the bonnet support.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be
restarted automatically for safety
reasons.
Closing the bonnet:
Before closing, press the bonnet
support into its holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to
drop into the catch. Check that the
bonnet is engaged.
Electrical parking brake:
Pull switch J:electrical parking
brake is applied automatically.
For maximum force, e.g. parking
on inclines, pull switch J twice.
To release, switch on ignition. Keep
foot brake depressed then push
switch J.
Drive away function:
Depressing clutch pedal or
engaging D(automatic
transmission) and then depressing
the accelerator pedal releases the
electrical parking brake
automatically.
Opening the bonnet:
Pull the release lever located below
the instrument panel on the driver’s
side and return it to its original
position.
Press the safety catch below the
bonnet and open the bonnet.
Refuelling:
Before refuelling, switch off engine
and any external heaters with
combustion chambers (identified
by sticker on fuel filler flap).
Switch off mobile phones.
Fuel filler flap is located at right
rear side of vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be
opened if the vehicle is unlocked.
Pull fuel filler flap at the recess and
open.
Unscrew the fuel filler cap
anticlockwise and remove.
The fuel filler cap can be retained in
the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
For refuelling, fully insert the pump
nozzle and switch it on.
To close, replace fuel filler cap and
close fuel filler flap. After automatic
cut-off, it can be topped up with
maximum two doses of fuel.
Wipe off any overflowing fuel.
Fuel specifications:
Petrol engines - Only use unleaded
fuel that complies with DIN EN 228
or E DIN 51626-1.
Diesel engines - Only use diesel fuel
that complies with DIN EN 590.
Capacities:
Fuel tank capacity
(All petrol/diesel engines) - 54 litres.
Engine oil:
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent
damage to the engine.
Ensure that the correct
specification of oil is used.
Check with vehicle on a level
surface. Engine must be at
operating temperature and
switched off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out dipstick, wipe it clean,
insert to the stop on the handle,
pull out and read engine oil level.
Insert dipstick to stop on handle
and make half a turn.
Important:
It is the owner’s responsibility to
maintain the correct level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
Do not allow the engine oil level to
drop below the minimum level!
Tyre pressure:
Check tyre pressures, including the spare, every 14 days and prior to any long journey; tyres should be checked
when cold. This also applies to vehicles with tyre deflation detection system.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the value specified for full load.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to achieve the smallest amount of fuel consumption possible.
Incorrect tyre pressures impairs safety, vehicle handling, comfort and fuel economy and increases tyre wear.
Tyre pressure (psi)
Comfort setting for load of
upto 3 people
Engine Tyres Front Rear
A14XER 195/65 R15 33 30
205/55 R16 33 30
225/45 R17 33 30
225/40 R181) 33 30
A14NEL 195/65 R15 33 30
205/55 R16 33 30
225/45 R17 33 30
225/40 R181) 36 33
B14NEL 195/65 R15 33 30
205/55 R16 33 30
225/45 R17 33 30
225/40 R181) 33 30
A14NET, 205/55 R16 33 30
B14NET 225/45 R17 33 30
225/40 R181) 36 33
A13DTC 195/65 R15 33 30
205/55 R16 33 30
225/45 R17 33 30
225/40 R181) 33 30
A13DTE 195/65 R15 33 30
205/55 R16 33 30
225/45 R17 33 30
225/40 R181) 33 30
A17DT, 195/65 R152) 3) 36 33
A17DTC, 205/55 R16 36 33
A17DTS, 225/45 R17 36 33
A17DTI 225/40 R181) 39 36
All Temporary spare 61 61
1) With reduced steering angle.
2) Only permitted in combination
with weight reduction package.
3) Only permitted with A17DT,
A17DTC and A17DTI.
Tyre pressure (psi)
For full load
Engine Tyres Front Rear
A14XER 195/65 R15 36 46
205/55 R16 36 46
225/45 R17 36 46
225/40 R181) 36 46
A14NEL 195/65 R15 36 46
205/55 R16 36 46
225/45 R17 36 46
225/40 R181) 39 46
B14NEL 195/65 R15 36 46
205/55 R16 36 46
225/45 R17 36 46
225/40 R181) 36 46
A14NET, 205/55 R16 36 46
B14NET 225/45 R17 36 46
225/40 R181) 39 46
A13DTC 195/65 R15 36 46
205/55 R16 36 46
225/45 R17 36 46
225/40 R181) 36 46
A13DTE 195/65 R15 36 46
205/55 R16 36 46
225/45 R17 36 46
225/40 R181) 36 46
A17DT, 195/65 R152) 3) 39 46
A17DTC, 205/55 R16 39 46
A17DTS, 225/45 R17 39 46
A17DTI 225/40 R181) 41 46
All Temporary spare 61 61
1) With reduced steering angle.
2) Only permitted in combination
with weight reduction package.
3) Only permitted with A17DT,
A17DTC and A17DTI.
Tyre pressure (psi)
ECO setting for load of
upto 3 people
Engine Tyres Front Rear
A14XER 195/65 R15 41 38
205/55 R16 41 38
225/45 R17 41 38
225/40 R18 -1) -1)
A14NEL 195/65 R15 41 38
205/55 R16 41 38
225/45 R17 41 38
225/40 R18 -1) -1)
B14NEL 195/65 R15 41 38
205/55 R16 41 38
225/45 R17 41 38
225/40 R18 -1) -1)
A14NET, 205/55 R16 41 38
B14NET 225/45 R17 41 38
225/40 R18 -1) -1)
A13DTC 195/65 R15 41 38
205/55 R16 41 38
225/45 R17 41 38
225/40 R18 -1) -1)
A13DTE 195/65 R15 41 38
205/55 R16 41 38
225/45 R17 41 38
225/40 R18 -1) -1)
A17DT, 195/65 R152) 3) 43 41
A17DTC, 205/55 R16 43 41
A17DTS, 225/45 R17 43 41
A17DTI 225/40 R18 -1) -1)
All Temporary spare -1) -1)
1) Do not use ECO tyre pressure
setting for this tyre.
2) Only permitted in combination
with weight reduction package.
3) Only permitted with A17DT,
A17DTC and A17DTI.

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Longitudinal seat adjustment:
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Ensure the backrest
engages.
Danger:
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Seat backrests:
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Do not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a maximum
rake of approx. 25o.
Seat height:
Lever pumping motion
up = seat higher
down = seat lower
Lumbar support:
Adjust lumbar support to suit
personal requirements using the
four-way switch.
Push switch up or down to move
support up/down.
Push switch forwards or backwards
to increase/decrease support.
Head restraint adjustment:
Press the release button, adjust
height and engage.
To adjust horizontally, pull head
restraint forwards. It engages in
several positions. To return head
restraint to its rearmost position,
pull fully forwards and release.
Seat belt:
Withdraw seat belt from retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert latch plate in belt buckle.
Tighten lap belt regularly during
driving by pulling the shoulder belt.
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belt height adjustment:
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Press button.
3. Adjust height and engage.
Adjust the height so that the belt
lies across the shoulder. It must not
lie across the throat or upper arm.
Seat position:
Sit with buttocks as far back
against backrest as possible.
Adjust distance between seat and
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when depressing pedals.
Slide front passenger seat as far
back as possible.
Steering wheel adjustment:
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Interior mirror:
Swivel mirror housing to adjust.
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever
on the underside of the mirror
housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror:
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced if
the vehicle is equipped with an
automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror.
The lever will not be present on the
underside of the mirror housing.
Electrical exterior mirrors:
Select the relevant exterior mirror
by turning the control to the left (L)
or right (R).
Swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.
In position 0, no mirror is selected.
Child safety system for rear door
power windows:
Press switch zto deactivate rear
door power windows when children
are occupying the rear seats.
The LED in the switch illuminates
when the child safety system is
engaged.
To reactivate the rear door power
windows, press switch zagain.
Folding exterior mirrors:
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their
normal mounting position if they
are struck with sufficient force.
Reposition the mirror by applying
slight pressure to the mirror
housing.
Power windows:
With the ignition on, power
windows are operated via the
switches in the door.
Press switch = Open window
Pull switch = Close window
Press or pull switch to the first
detent: window moves up or down
as long as switch is operated.
Press or pull firmly to the second
detent then release: window opens
or closes automatically. Operate
the switch again in the same
direction to stop window
movement.
If the window glass encounters
resistance during automatic
closing, it is immediately stopped
and opened again.
If the windows are operated
repeatedly at short intervals,
window operation is temporarily
disabled.
Light switch:
m= Activation or deactivation
of automatic light control
AUTO = Automatic light control:
Headlights are switched
on and off automatically
8= Sidelights
9= Headlights
Press switch:
>= Front fog lights
r= Rear fog light
Turn thumb wheel:
q= Headlight range
adjustment
A= Instrument panel
illumination
Automatic light control:
When the automatic light control is
active and the engine is running,
the system switches between
daytime running light and low
beam, depending on external
lighting conditions.
During poor external lighting
conditions, the low beam will switch
on automatically.
Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during
daylight. The tail lights are
switched on or off depending on
country-specific variant.
When a tunnel is entered, the low
beam switch on automatically.
Front fog lights:
Operated with the >button.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will
switch low beam on automatically.
Rear fog light:
Operated with the rbutton.
Light switch in position 8:
Rear fog light can only be switched
on with front fog lights.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will
switch low beam on automatically.
Vehicle rear fog light is deactivated
when towing.
Headlight range adjustment:
Adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling of
other road users.
Turn thumb wheel q to select the
required position:
Front seats occupied = 0
All seats occupied = 1
All seats occupied and
load compartment laden = 2
Driver’s seat occupied and
load compartment laden = 3
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam:
Headlight flash = Pull lever
towards
steering wheel
High beam = Push lever
forwards
Low beam = Push lever
forwards
again or pull
towards
steering wheel
Turn and lane-change signals:
Lever up = Right turn signal
Lever down = Left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel is moved back the
turn signal is automatically
deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when
changing lanes, press the lever until
resistance is felt and then release.
Move lever to resistance point and
hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually
by moving the lever to its original
position.
Hazard warning flashers:
Operated with the ¨button.
In the event of an accident where
the airbags are deployed, the
hazard warning flashers are
activated automatically.
Windscreen wiper:
2=Fast
1=Slow
P= Timed interval wiping
or automatic wiping with
rain sensor
§=Off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Do not use if windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Windscreen washer:
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
On vehicles fitted with a rain
sensor, keep the sensor area free
from dust, dirt and ice and operate
the washer system regularly.
Rear window wiper/washer:
Press the rocker switch to activate
the rear window wiper:
Upper position = Short interval
Lower position = Long interval
Middle position = Off
Do not use if rear window is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
If the lever is pushed forwards,
washer fluid is sprayed onto the
rear window and the rear wiper
wipes a few times.
Rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse
gear is engaged.
The vehicle can be configured to
activate or deactivate this function.
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors:
The heating is operated by
pressing the Übutton.
Heating works with the engine
running and switches off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on engine type, heatin g
comes on automatically during
driving when the diesel particle
filter is being cleaned.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows:
Press button V:
Fan automatically switches to
the highest speed and air is
directed towards the windscreen
Set temperature control to the
warmest level
Switch cooling non
Switch heated rear window Ü
on
Open side air vents and direct
them towards the door windows