warning VAUXHALL MERIVA 2014.5 Manual PDF

192Vehicle careTyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 195/65 R 15,
205/55 R 16 and 225/45 R 17.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 225/40 R 18.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at the tyre's sidewall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is in the stowage
compartment in the load
compartment.
To open the compartment, disengage the cover and open it.

200Vehicle care9Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Place the damaged wheel always
in the load compartment secured
by the strap or in the spare wheel
well secured by the wing nut.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of the temporary spare wheel could affect driveability. Have thedefective tyre renewed or repaired as soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre in the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 192.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces.Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by vehicle battery explosion or
damage to the electrical systems
of both vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the vehicle
battery with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces. The fluid
contains sulphuric acid which can
cause injuries and damage in the
event of direct contact.

208Service and maintenance
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 90.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and lubricants Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
Damage resulting from the use of
products not compliant with these
specifications will not be covered by
the warranty.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for gasoline and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 212.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.

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Child restraint systems ................54
Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control, service ..............130
Climate control systems .............122
Clock............................................. 85
Code ........................................... 103
Control indicators.......................... 91
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 81
Controls in steering wheel ............81
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant ....................................... 167
Coolant and antifreeze ...............208
Coolant temperature gauge ..........90
Coupling ball bar ........................160
Cruise control ...................... 98, 147
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 52
Curve lighting.............................. 116
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running light ..................114
Daytime running lights ...............116
Declaration of conformity ............227
Deflation detection system ..........97
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......171
Diesel particle filter ...............96, 137Door open .................................... 98
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........147
Driver Information Centre .............99
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 159
Driving hints ................................ 132
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 182
Electric parking brake ...........95, 144
Electric parking brake fault ...........95
Electronic climate control system 124
Electronic driving programmes ..141
Electronic Stability Control.......... 146
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........96
Electronic Stability Control off ...... 96
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......165
Engine compartment fuse box ...183
Engine coolant ........................... 167
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine data ............................... 215
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Engine identification ...................211
Engine oil ................... 166, 208, 212
Engine oil pressure ......................97
Entry lighting .............................. 120Event data recorders ..................227
Exhaust gases ............................ 137
Exit lighting ................................ 120
Exterior care .............................. 204
Exterior light ................................. 98
Exterior lighting ....................12, 113
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 141
First aid ......................................... 78
First aid kit ................................... 78
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Flex-Fix system ............................ 64
Fog light ....................................... 98
Fog lights .................... 117, 118, 176
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 78
Front airbag system .....................51
Front fog lights ........................... 117
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ............................... 63
Front turn signal light ..................172
Front turn signal lights ...............176
Fuel............................................. 152
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 158
Fuel for diesel engines ..............153
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......153
Fuel for petrol engines ...............152

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Fuel gauge ................................... 89Fuel selector ................................ 90
Fuse box ..................................... 183
Fuses ......................................... 182
G Gauges ......................................... 88
General information ...................159
Glovebox ..................................... 61
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 101
H Halogen headlights ....................172
Hand brake ......................... 143, 144
Hazard warning flashers ............117
Headlight flash ........................... 114
Headlight range adjustment ......115
Headlights .......................... 113, 114
Headlights when driving abroad 115
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................82
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 122
High beam ........................... 98, 114
Hill start assist ........................... 145
Horn ....................................... 13, 82I
Identification plate .....................211
Ignition switch positions .............133
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 98
Indicators ...................................... 88
Information displays...................... 99
Instrument cluster ........................88
Instrument panel fuse box .........185
Instrument panel illumination .....182
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 119
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 206
Interior lighting ............................ 119
Interior lights ...................... 119, 181
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......141
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....60
J
Jump starting ............................. 200
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
Keys, memorised settings ............21L
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Light covers, misted.................... 118
Lighting features .........................120
Light switch ................................ 113
Load compartment ................25, 73
Load compartment cover .............74
Load compartment fuse box ......186
Loading information .....................79
Low fuel ....................................... 97
M Malfunction indicator light ............94
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 140
Manual transmission .................. 142
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................118
Moonroof ..................................... 33
N New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................180
O
Object detection systems ...........148
Octane rating .............................. 215
Odometer ..................................... 89

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Top-tether fastening eyes ............60
Tow bar....................................... 159
Towing ................................ 159, 202
Towing another vehicle .............203
Towing a trailer ........................... 159
Towing equipment .....................160
Towing the vehicle .....................202
Traction Control system ............. 145
Traction Control system off .......... 96
Trailer coupling ........................... 159
Trailer towing ............................. 159
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................139
Tread depth ............................... 191
Trip computer ............................ 107
Trip odometer .............................. 89
Tunnel detection .........................114
Turn and lane-change signals ...117
Turn signal ................................... 93
Tyre chains ................................ 192
Tyre deflation detection system . 190
Tyre designations ......................189
Tyre pressure ............................ 189
Tyre pressures ........................... 224
Tyre repair kit ............................. 192
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 191
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 96, 148
Underseat storage .......................63Upholstery.................................. 206
Upshift .......................................... 96
Using this manual ..........................3
V Variable effort steering .................96
Vehicle battery ........................... 169
Vehicle battery, jump starting .....200
Vehicle checks............................ 165
Vehicle data ................................ 212
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 227
Vehicle dimensions .................... 221
Vehicle Identification Number ....210
Vehicle jack ................................ 188
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............109
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 164
Vehicle tools ............................... 188
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 220
Ventilation ................................... 122
W
Warning chimes .........................106
Warning lights ............................... 88
Warning triangle .......................... 78
Washer and wiper systems .........14Washer fluid ............................... 168
Welcome lighting ........................120
Wheel changing .........................195
Wheel covers ............................. 191
Wheels and tyres .......................189
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........83
Winter tyres ............................... 189
Wiper blade replacement ..........171