brake OPEL MERIVA 2017 Owners Manual

In brief111Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................154
4 Side air vents ...................... 136
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...124
Exit lighting ......................... 127
Parking lights ...................... 125
Driver Information Centre .... 101
6 Instruments .......................... 89
7 Steering wheel controls .......82
8 Driver Information Centre .... 101
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system .....................83
10 Centre air vents .................. 136
11 Central locking system ..........22
Hazard warning flashers ....124
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 95
12 Info-Display ......................... 10413Sensor for electronic
climate control system .......132
14 Glovebox .............................. 61
15 Traction Control system .....153
Electronic Stability Control . 153
Ultrasonic parking assist ....156
Eco button ........................... 142
Fuel selector ......................... 90
16 Climate control system ........ 129
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 149
Automatic transmission ......146
18 Electric parking brake .........151
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............140
20 Horn ..................................... 83
Driver airbag ........................ 52
21 Bonnet release lever ..........173
22 Storage compartment ...........61
Fuse box ............................ 193
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..8224 Light switch ........................ 120
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 122
Front fog lights ...................124
Rear fog light ...................... 125 Instrument illumination .......126

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.

18In briefStarting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Automatic transmission in P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 141.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever in neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 142.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply parking brake. Pull switch m for approx.
one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 96.
● Switch off the engine. ● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position P before removing the ignition

80Storage● Do not place any objects on theload compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do notcover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or
hinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 224) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and
secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than
120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is
60 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.

Instruments and controls81Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 82
Steering wheel adjustment ........82
Steering wheel controls .............82
Heated steering wheel ...............82
Horn ........................................... 83
Windscreen wiper/washer .........83
Rear window wiper/washer .......85
Outside temperature ..................85
Clock ......................................... 86
Power outlets ............................. 87
Cigarette lighter ......................... 88
Ashtrays .................................... 88
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 89
Instrument cluster ......................89
Speedometer ............................. 89
Odometer .................................. 89
Trip odometer ............................ 89
Tachometer ............................... 89
Fuel gauge ................................ 90
Fuel selector .............................. 90
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Service display .......................... 91Control indicators ......................92
Turn signal ................................. 94
Seat belt reminder .....................95
Airbag and belt tensioners .........95
Airbag deactivation ....................95
Charging system .......................96
Malfunction indicator light ..........96
Service vehicle soon .................96
Brake and clutch system ...........96
Operate pedal ............................ 96
Electric parking brake ................97
Electric parking brake fault ........97
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....97
Upshift ....................................... 97
Variable effort steering ..............97
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........97
Electronic Stability Control off ...98
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........98
Traction Control system off .......98
Preheating ................................. 98
Diesel particle filter ....................98
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 98
Engine oil pressure ....................99
Low fuel ..................................... 99
Immobiliser ................................ 99
Reduced engine power .............99
Exterior light .............................. 99
High beam ............................... 100Adaptive forward lighting .........100
Fog light ................................... 100
Rear fog light ........................... 100
Cruise control .......................... 100
Door open ................................ 100
Automatic locking ....................100
Information displays ...................101
Driver Information Centre ........101
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 104
Vehicle messages ......................106
Warning chimes .......................108
Battery voltage ........................ 109
Trip computer ............................. 109
Vehicle personalisation ..............112
OnStar ....................................... 116

94Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 94XSeat belt reminder 3 95vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 95VAirbag deactivation 3 95pCharging system 3 96ZMalfunction indicator light
3 96gService vehicle soon 3 96RBrake and clutch system
3 96-Operate pedal 3 96mElectric parking brake 3 97jElectric parking brake fault
3 97uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 97[Upshift 3 97cVariable effort steering 3 97rUltrasonic parking assist
3 97nElectronic Stability Control off
3 98bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 98kTraction Control system off
3 98!Preheating 3 98%Diesel particle filter 3 98wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 98IEngine oil pressure 3 99iLow fuel 3 99dImmobiliser 3 99#Reduced engine power 3 998Exterior light 3 99CHigh beam 3 100fAdaptive forward lighting
3 100>Fog light 3 100rRear fog light 3 100mCruise control 3 100hDoor open 3 100^Automatic locking 3 100
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.

96Instruments and controls9Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning message or a
warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 106.Brake and clutch system
Brake and clutch fluid level R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 176.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Operate pedal
- illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal needs to be depressed
to release the electric parking brake
3 151.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 142.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine 3 17,
3 141.

Instruments and controls97Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electrical parking brake is applied
3 151.
Flashes
Electrical parking brake is not fully applied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and
attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and then applying the
electrical parking brake. If m remains
flashing, do not drive and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Electrical parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 151.Flashes
Electrical parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electrical parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 150.
Upshift
[ illuminates green when upshifting
is recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
On vehicles with Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-Display, [ with the
number of the recommended gear is
shown in the bottom line of the Driver
Information Centre.
Variable effort steeringc illuminates yellow.
Fault in variable effort steering
system. This may lead to a higher or
lower steering effort. Consult a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 142.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or

98Instruments and controlsInterference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 156.
Electronic Stability Control
off
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Controland Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 153,
Traction Control system 3 153.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low.
Diesel particle filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 145.
Stop-start system 3 142.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.

Instruments and controls99Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 198.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as
quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 174.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Additionally a warning message is
displayed on vehicles with Uplevel-
Display.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Additionally a warning message is
displayed on vehicles with Midlevel-
and Uplevel-Display.
Refuelling 3 162.
Catalytic converter 3 146.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 179.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 120.