transmission fluid VAUXHALL MERIVA 2014.5 Owner's Manual

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal then press the release button on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 142.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 139.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 189,
3 224.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 166.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 28, 3 36,
3 45.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

106Instruments and controls
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.

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

234
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