VAUXHALL MERIVA 2014.5 Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls999Warning
Stop your journey immediately!
Follow the instructions as
described in paragraph "Fault in
the automatic locking system"
before continuing your journey
3 24.
Consult a workshop.
Information displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel- or Uplevel-Display.
The following main menus,
depending on the vehicle
configuration, can be selected:
■ Vehicle Information Menu
■ Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Some of the displayed functions differ
between vehicle driving and standstill and some functions are only active
when the vehicle is driving.
Vehicle personalisation 3 109,
Memorised settings 3 21.

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Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
Press the MENU button to switch
between the menus or to return from
a submenu to the next higher menu
level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select one
of the submenus. Press the
SET/CLR button to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
Possible submenus: ■ Unit : Displayed units can be
changed
On vehicles with Midlevel-Display following settings can be selected:

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◆Unit1 : Great Britain
◆ Unit2 : United States
◆ Unit3 : Europe
■ Tire Pressure System : 3 189
■ Remaining Oil Life : 3 90
■ Speed Warning : If exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will
be activated
■ Language : Displayed language can
be changed if the vehicle is not
equipped with a radio
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel- and
Uplevel-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu Press the MENU button to select the
Trip/Fuel Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select one
of the submenus:
■ Trip odometer 1
■ Trip odometer 2
■ Digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Display.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel- and
Uplevel-Display.
On vehicles with trip computer more
submenus are available.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 107.
Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic- or Colour-Info-Display. The
Info-Display is located in the
instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-Display
Depending on the Infotainment
system, the Graphic-Info-Display is
available in two versions.

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Graphic-Info-Display indicates:■ time 3 85
■ outside temperature 3 85
■ date 3 85
■ Infotainment system, see description for Infotainment systemin the Infotainment system manual
■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 109
Colour-Info-Display
The Colour-Info-Display indicates in
colour:
■ time 3 85
■ outside temperature 3 85
■ date 3 85
■ Infotainment system, see description for Infotainment systemin the Infotainment system manual
■ navigation, see description for Infotainment system in the
Infotainment system manual
■ system settings
■ vehicle messages 3 103
■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 109
The type of information and how it is
displayed depends on the equipment
of the vehicle and the settings made.
Selecting menus and settings
Menus and settings are accessed via the display.
Selections are made via:
■ menus
■ function buttons and multifunction knob of the Infotainment system

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Selecting with the Infotainment
system
Select a function via the Infotainment
system buttons. The menu of the
selected function is displayed.
The multifunction knob is used to
select an item and to confirm.
Multifunction knob
The multifunction knob is the central control element for the menus:
Turn
■ To mark a menu option
■ To set a numeric value or to display
a menu option
Press (the outer ring)
■ To select or activate the marked option
■ To confirm a set value
■ To switch a system function on/off
BACK button
Press button to: ■ exit a menu without changing settings
■ return from a submenu to a higher menu level
■ delete the last character in a character sequence
Press and hold the button for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
Vehicle personalisation 3 109,
Memorised settings 3 21.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC), in
some cases together with a warning and signal buzzer.
Press the SET/CLR button, the
MENU button or turn the adjuster
wheel to confirm a message.

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Vehicle messages on theMidlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message2No radio remote control
detected, depress clutch pedal
for a restart3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is lockedNo.Vehicle message6Depress brake pedal to release
electrical parking brake7Turn steering wheel, switch
ignition off and then on9Turn steering wheel, start
engine again12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failureNo.Vehicle message24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failure29Check trailer brake light30Check trailer reversing light31Check left trailer turn signal32Check right trailer turn signal33Check trailer rear fog light34Check trailer rear light35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind zone alert
system53Tighten gas cap54Water in diesel fuel filter

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No.Vehicle message55Diesel particle filter is full
3 13756Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open and then close driver
window60Open and then close front
passenger window61Open and then close rear left
window62Open and then close rear right
window65Theft attempted66Service theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steeringNo.Vehicle message69Service suspension system70Service level control system71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind zone alert
system79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumperNo.Vehicle message136Service parking assist174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.

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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 filterVehicle 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 not
fastened 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 warningcode 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.
■ If a fault in the automatic locking system is detected.
■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.

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1. Switch off immediately anyelectrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window
or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started two times running
without voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Trip computer
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
Press the MENU button to select the
Trip/Fuel Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select one
of the submenus:
■ Trip odometer 1
■ Trip odometer 2
■ Range
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Average speed
■ Digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Display.

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The information of the two trip
computers can be reset separately,
making it possible to display different
trip distances.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
On vehicles with reset knob, hold the
reset knob depressed for a few
seconds with the ignition on.Range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears on vehicles with
Uplevel-Display.
When the tank has to be refueled
immediately, a warning code or
warning message is displayed on
vehicles with Midlevel- and Uplevel- Display.
Additionally the control indicator i in
the fuel gauge illuminates or flashes
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Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
Instantaneous consumption Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
Digital speed Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.