lock VAUXHALL MERIVA 2014.5 Owner's Guide

66Storage
Lock the rear carrier system
Swivel the right clamping lever (1)
first, followed by the left clamping
lever ( 2), until a resistance is
noticeable.
The rear carrier system is locked
when the clamping levers are
swivelled by approx. 50°. Otherwise
safe functionality is not guaranteed.
Notice
Close the tailgate.
Unfold the number plate holder
Unfold the holder for the number
plate.
Affix the number plate before first
usage of the rear carrier system.

72Storage
Press release lever and slide in wheel
recesses all the way as far as they will go.
Disengage the locking lever on the
diagonal support and fold both pedal crank recesses down.
9 Warning
Risk of pinching.
Remove number plate and fold down
the number plate holder.
Swivel first the left clamping lever ( 1),
followed by the right clamping lever
( 2 ), until they stop.
Push the clamping lever down and
pull both lamp supports out of the recesses.
Fold in the lamp supports on the
backs of the tail lamps.
First place the front tail lamp ( 1), then
the rear tail lamp ( 2) in the recesses
and push down as far as possible. Push cables all the way into all guides
in order to prevent damage.
Open the tailgate.

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Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Load compartment
Folding down rear seat backrests The rear seat backrest is divided into
three parts. All parts can be folded
down and lowered individually to
increase the size of the load
compartment.9 Warning
Do not stow objects under or
behind the seats. The objects
might be damaged and prevent
the guide rails from locking
properly.
A completely flat load bay is created if the rear seat backrests are folded
down.
Caution
Do not fold the outer seatbacks
while the seats are in the inner
position. The seats could be
damaged.
Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 74.
Push head restraints down by
pressing both catches.
Take the seat belt out of the retaining clip on the backrest.

74Storage
Pull the handle on the front side of the
backrest and fold down the backrest
onto the seat cushion. The seat is
lowered automatically.
The backrests can also be folded
from the load compartment.Pull the handle on the back side of the backrest and fold down the backrest.
To fold up, pull the handle and raise
the backrests into an upright position
until they engage audibly.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to load or vehicle in the event of heavy braking or collision.
Rear storage
On the left side of the load
compartment there is a stowage
compartment.
Turn the fastener anticlockwise and
fold down the cover.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any objects on the cover.

Instruments and controls81Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 81
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 88
Information displays .....................99
Vehicle messages ...................... 103
Trip computer ............................. 107
Vehicle personalisation ..............109Controls
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.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system, the cruise
control and a connected mobile
phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Cruise control 3 147.

Instruments and controls85
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 109.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C, a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Display.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.

86Instruments and controls
Time and date settings
CD 300/CD 400/CD400plus
Press the CONFIG button. The menu
Settings is displayed.
Select Time & Date .
Selectable setting options:
■ Set time : Changes the time shown
on the display.
■ Set date : Changes the date shown
on the display.
■ Set time format : Changes
indication of hours between 12
hours and 24 hours .
■Set date format : Changes
indication of date between MM/DD/
YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY .
■ Display digital clock : Switches on/
off indication of time on the display.
■ RDS clock synchronization : The
RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets the time. RDS time synchronisation
can take a few minutes. Some
transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, it is
recommended to switch off
automatic time synchronisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 109.
Time and date settings
CD 600/Navi 650/Navi 950
Press the Config button and then
select the Time and Date menu item
to display the respective submenu.
Notice
If RDS Auto Time Adjust is activated,
time and date are automatically set
by the system.
See Infotainment system manual for further information.
Set time
To adjust the time settings, select the
Set Time menu item. Turn the
multifunction knob to adjust the first
setting.
Press the multifunction knob to
confirm the input. The coloured
background moves to the next
setting.

Instruments and controls95Brake and clutch system
Brake and clutch fluid level R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 168.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Operate pedal
- illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal needs to be operated to
release the electrical parking brake
3 144.
Clutch pedal needs to be operated to start the engine. Stop-start system3 135.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be operated to start the engine 3 133.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates Electrical parking brake is applied3 144.
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 3 144.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 3 143.

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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 3 137.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Deflation detection system w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Deflation detected. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Flashes Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Deflation detection system 3 190.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 3 166.
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.

98Instruments and controls
Additionally a warning message is
displayed on vehicles with Midlevel-
and Uplevel-Display.
Catalytic converter 3 138.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 171.
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 light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 113.
High beam C illuminates blue.Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 114.
Adaptive forward lighting
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 115.
Automatic light control 3 114.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 117.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.The rear fog light is on 3 118.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green A certain speed is stored.
Cruise control 3 147.
Door open
h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.
Automatic locking
^ illuminates amber.
Fault in the automatic locking system. The rear doors are possibly not
secured against opening.