tailgate VAUXHALL MERIVA 2015.5 User Guide

Instruments and controls99Immobiliser
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 3 116.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 117.
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 3 118.
Automatic light control 3 117.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 120.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 121.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.Illuminates green
A certain speed is stored.
Cruise control 3 150.
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.9 Warning
Stop your journey immediately!
Follow the instructions as
described in paragraph "Fault in
the automatic locking system"
before continuing your journey
3 24.
Consult a workshop.

108Instruments and controls
Vehicle messages on theColour-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
unfastened 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 warning code 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.1. Switch off immediately any electrical 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 twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.

154Driving and operatingThe parking assist system will not
avoid a collision with objects which are out of the detection range of
the sensors.
Notice
The parking assist system
automatically detects factory-fitted
towing equipment. It is deactivated
when the connector is plugged in.
The sensor may detect a non-
existent object (echo disturbance)
caused by external acoustic or
mechanical disturbances.
Notice
If engaging a forward gear and
exceeding a certain speed, the rear
parking assist will be deactivated
when the rear carrier system is
extended.
If engaging reverse at first, the
parking assist will detect the rear
carrier system and provide a buzzing
sound. Press r briefly to
deactivate the parking assist.
Rear view camera
The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a
view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Colour-Info-Display.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
advanced parking assist sensors,
e.g. below the bumper or
underneath the vehicle, are not
displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the Info-Display and
check the surrounding behind and
around the vehicle before
reversing.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
The camera is mounted in the tailgate handle and has a viewing angle of
130°.

156Driving and operating
Activation or deactivation of the rear
view camera can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 112.
Fault Fault messages are displayed with a9 on the top line of the Info-Display.
The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
■ The surrounding is dark.
■ The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera
lens.
■ Ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean thelens, rinse it with water, and wipe it
with a soft cloth.
■ The tailgate is not closed correctly.
■ The vehicle had a rear end accident.
■ There are extreme temperature changes.Fuel
Fuel for petrol engines Only use unleaded fuel that complies
with European standard EN 228 or
E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.
Your engine is capable of running
with E10 fuel that fulfills these
standards. E10 fuel contains up to
10 % bioethanol.
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating 3 225. Use of fuel with
too low an octane rating can reduce
engine power and torque and slightly increases fuel consumption.Caution
Do not use fuel or fuel additives
that contain metallic compounds
such as manganese-based
additives. This may cause engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or
equivalent can lead to deposits or
engine damage and loss of
warranty.
Caution
Use of fuel with too low an octane
rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage.
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590.
In countries outside the European
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a
sulfur concentration below 50 ppm.

Vehicle care183
Tail light (2)
Turn signal light ( 3)
Version with Light Emitting Diode
(LED):
Only brake light ( 1) and turn signal
light ( 2) can be changed.
7. Insert the bulb carrier into the tail light assembly. Connect the
wiring plug. Fit light assembly
onto retaining pins and tighten the securing nuts. Close the cover
and engage.
8. Switch on the ignition, operate and check all lights.
Tail lights in the tailgate frame
1. Open the tailgate and remove the
cover with a screwdriver.
2. Press the retaining lug and remove the bulb carrier
downwards.
3. To replace the reverse light bulb (1 ), remove and replace the bulb.
To replace the tail light/rear fog
light bulb ( 2), push the bulb
slightly into the socket, rotate
anticlockwise, remove and
replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb carrier into the retainer.
5. Attach the cover.
6. Switch on the ignition, operate and check all lights.

184Vehicle care
For replacing the tail light bulb and
reverse light bulb on the right side of
the tailgate frame, proceed in the
same way.
Version with Light Emitting Diode
(LED):
Only the reverse light bulb can be
changed.
1. Open the tailgate and remove the
cover with a screwdriver.
2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage.
Withdraw the bulb holder.
3. To replace the reverse light bulb, push the bulb slightly into the
socket, rotate anticlockwise,
remove and replace the bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise.
5. Attach the cover.
Side turn signal lights
To replace bulb, remove lamp
housing:
1. On left vehicle side, slide lamp to the front and remove it out of the
front wing with the rear end.
On right vehicle side, slide lamp to
the rear and remove it out of the front wing with the front end.

190Vehicle care
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is located behind a cover in the
glovebox. Open the glovebox, pull
cover upwards and remove.
No.Circuit1Radio2Display/Instrument/Telephone3Radio4Ignition switch/Immobiliser5Windscreen washer/Rear
screen washer6Central locking system/Tailgate7Central locking system8Display/Instrument/Telephone9Heated steering wheel10Rear left door unlocking11Rear right door unlocking12Courtesy light13Rain sensor/Interior mirror/
Exterior mirrors14–Load compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is on the left side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
Remove the cover.

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Oil............................................... 170
Oil, engine .......................... 218, 222
Oil pressure .................................. 98
Operate pedal ............................... 96
Outside temperature ....................86
Overrun cut-off ........................... 137
P Parking ................................ 17, 140
Parking assist ............................ 152
Parking brake ............................ 147
Parking lights ............................. 121
Particulate filter ........................... 141
Performance .............................. 228
Performing work ........................169
Personalisation ........................... 112
Pollen filter ................................. 133
Power outlets ............................... 88
Power steering fluid ....................172
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................... 97
Puncture ..................................... 204
Q
Quickheat ................................... 132
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 238
Radio remote control ...................20Reading lights ............................ 123
Rear carrier system ......................64
Rear doors ................................... 25
Rear floor storage cover ..............76
Rear fog light ............................... 99
Rear fog lights ........................... 121
Rear seats .................................... 41
Rear storage ................................. 75
Rear view camera ...................... 154
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 85
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 218, 222
Reduced engine power ...............99
Refuelling ................................... 159 Remote control ............................. 20
Retained power off .....................136
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................149
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 80
Roof rack ..................................... 79
S
Safety belts ................................... 44
Safety net .................................... 77
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................94
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Seat heating ................................. 40Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ............................. 143
Service ............................... 133, 217
Service display ............................ 91
Service information ....................217
Service vehicle soon .................... 95
Side airbag system ......................52
Sidelights .................................... 116
Side turn signal lights ................184
Spare wheel ............................... 208
Speedometer ............................... 89
Starting and operating ................136
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................136
Steering ...................................... 135
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 82
Steering wheel controls ...............82
Steering wheel, heated .................83
Stop-start system........................ 138
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunvisor lights ........................... 123
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tailgate ......................................... 26
Tail lights ................................... 182
Technical data ............................ 225