208 VAUXHALL MERIVA 2014.5 Owner's Manual

166Vehicle care9Danger
The ignition system use extremely
high voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Press the safety catch and open the
bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop
into the catch. Check that the bonnet
is engaged.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of oil is used. Recommended fluids
and lubricants 3 208.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.

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The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for the vehicle.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 208.
Vehicle battery
Vehicles without stop-start system
will be equipped with a lead acid
battery. Vehicles with stop-start
system will be equipped with an
AGM battery which is not a lead acid
battery.
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
The anti-theft alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the ignition on then off, disconnect the
vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
3 121.
Replacing the vehicle battery Notice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this paragraph may lead to
a temporary deactivation of the stop-
start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it

Service and maintenance207Service and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................207
Recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 208General information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is available
at the workshop.
Service display 3 90.
European service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 20000 miles or after
1 year , whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display.
The European service intervals are
valid for the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Greenland, Hungary,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia,
Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Service display 3 90.
International service intervals Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 10000 miles or after
1 year , whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 90.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and Warranty Booklet.The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.

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.

230IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 164
Active head restraints ..................35
Adaptive brake light ....................143
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
.................................. 98, 116, 174
Adjustable air vents ...................129
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........93
Airbag deactivation ................53, 94
Airbag label................................... 48 Airbag system .............................. 48
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 130
Air conditioning system .............. 123
Air intake .................................... 130
Air vents...................................... 129
Alert ............................................ 106
Antifreeze ................................... 167
Antilock brake system ................ 143
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......95
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26 Appearance care ........................204
Armrest ................................... 39, 42
Armrest storage ........................... 63
Ashtrays ....................................... 88
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............114Automatic locking ..................24, 98
Automatic transmission .............139
Auxiliary heater .......................... 129
B Battery discharge protection ......121
Battery voltage ........................... 106
Belts.............................................. 44 Bicycle rack .................................. 64
Bonnet ....................................... 166
Brake and clutch fluid .................208
Brake and clutch system .............95
Brake assist ............................... 145
Brake fluid .................................. 168
Brakes ............................... 143, 168
Breakdown.................................. 202
Bulb replacement ....................... 172
C Capacities .................................. 223
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................138
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............120
Changing tyre and wheel size ...191
Charging system .......................... 94
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 57
Child restraints.............................. 54

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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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Oil............................................... 166
Oil, engine .......................... 208, 212
Oil pressure .................................. 97
Outside temperature ....................85
Overrun cut-off ........................... 134
P Parking ................................ 17, 137
Parking assist ............................ 148
Parking brake ............................ 144
Parking lights ............................. 118
Particulate filter ........................... 137
Performance .............................. 218
Performing work ........................165
Personalisation ........................... 109
Pollen filter ................................. 130
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 96
Puncture ..................................... 195
Q
Quickheat ................................... 129
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 228
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 120
Rear carrier system ......................64Rear doors ................................... 25
Rear floor storage cover ..............75
Rear fog light ............................... 98
Rear fog lights ........................... 118
Rear seats .................................... 41
Rear storage ................................ 74
Rear view camera ...................... 150
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 84
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 208, 212
Reduced engine power ...............98
Refuelling ................................... 155 Remote control ............................. 20
Retained power off ....................133
Reversing lights .........................118
Ride control systems ..................145
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 79
Roof rack ..................................... 79
S
Safety belts ................................... 44
Safety net .................................... 76
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................93
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Seat heating ................................. 40
Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ............................. 139Service ............................... 130, 207
Service display ............................ 90
Service information ....................207
Service vehicle soon .................... 94
Side airbag system ......................52
Sidelights .................................... 113
Side turn signal lights ................180
Spare wheel ............................... 198
Speedometer ............................... 88
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................133
Steering ...................................... 132
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 81
Steering wheel controls ...............81
Steering wheel, heated .................82
Stop-start system........................ 135
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunvisor lights ........................... 120
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 89
Tailgate ......................................... 25
Tail lights ................................... 177
Technical data ............................ 215
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 188