wheel VAUXHALL MERIVA 2014.5 Owner's Guide
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Instruments and controls91
In the Uplevel-Display the remaining
oil life duration is displayed in the
Vehicle Information Menu .
In the Midlevel-Display the remaining
engine oil life duration is displayed by
the control indicator I. The ignition
must be switched on, with the engine not running.
The menu and function can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration:
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life .
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to allow proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Press the SET/CLR button to reset.
The ignition must be switched on, with the engine not running.
When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has been diminished,
Change Engine Oil Soon or a warning
code appears in the Driver
Information Centre. Have engine oil
and filter changed by a workshop
within one week or 300 miles
(whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 99.
Service information 3 207.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.Depending on the equipment the
position of the control indicators may
vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red=danger, important
reminderyellow=warning, information, faultgreen=confirmation of activationblue=confirmation of activationwhite=confirmation of activation
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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.
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100Instruments and controls
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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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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104Instruments and controls
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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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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Lighting115Headlight range
adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0=front seats occupied1=all seats occupied2=all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3=driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden.Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road on the front passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Vehicles without Adaptive
Forward Lighting
Turn the adjusting screws clockwise
using the screwdriver for half a turn.
The adjusting screws are located at the headlights above the low beam
caps 3 172.
For deactivation, turn the adjusting
screws anticlockwise for half a turn.Caution
Have the adjustment of the
headlights checked after
deactivation.
We recommend consulting a
workshop.
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116Lighting
Vehicles with Adaptive Forward
Lighting
1. Key in ignition switch.
2. Pull turn signal lever and hold (headlight flash).
3. Switch on ignition.
4. After approx. 5 seconds the control indicator f starts flashing
and an acoustic signal sounds.
Control indicator f 3 98.
Every time the ignition is switched on,
control indicator f flashes as a
reminder for approx. 4 seconds.
For deactivation, operate the same
procedure as described above.
Control indicator f will not flash when
function is deactivated.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.
Adaptive forward lighting
Adaptive forward lighting ensures
better illumination of bends, crossings
and narrow bends.
Dynamic curve lighting
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel angle and speed,
improving lighting in curves.
Corner lighting
On tight bends or when turning off,
depending on the steering angle or
the indicator light signal, an additional left or right reflector is switched on
which illuminates the road in the
direction of travel. It is activated up to
a speed of 25 mph.
Reversing function If the low beam is on and reverse gear is engaged, both corner lights are
switched on. They remain illuminated
for 20 seconds after disengaging
reverse gear or until driving faster than 10 mph forward.