lock VAUXHALL MERIVA 2015.5 Owner's Guide

Storage61StorageStorage compartments................61
Load compartment .......................73
Roof rack system .........................79
Loading information .....................80Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
The glovebox features a pen holder,
a coin holder and an adapter for the
locking wheel bolts.
Inside the glovebox there is a
compartment for the Owner's Manual. Pull the lug to open the compartment.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
A cupholder is located in the centre
console.

66Storage
Push the clamping lever down and
push the lamp support into the
retainer until it engages.
Perform this procedure for both tail
lamps.
Check the cable and lamp position to
make sure these are correctly
installed and are securely located.
Lock the rear carrier system
Swivel the right clamping lever ( 1)
first, followed by the left clamping
lever ( 2), until a resistance is
noticeable.
The rear carrier system is locked
when the clamping levers are
swivelled by approx. 50°. Otherwise
safe functionality is not guaranteed.
Notice
Close the tailgate.

72Storage
Insert the strap retainer and pull
tightly downwards as far as possible.
Press release lever and slide in wheel recesses all the way as far as they will
go.
Disengage the locking lever on the
diagonal support and fold both pedal crank recesses down.
9 Warning
Risk of pinching.
Remove number plate and fold down
the number plate holder.
Swivel first the left clamping lever ( 1),
followed by the right clamping lever
( 2 ), until they stop.

Storage73
Push the clamping lever down and
pull both lamp supports out of the
recesses.
Fold in the lamp supports on the
backs of the tail lamps.
First place the front tail lamp ( 1), then
the rear tail lamp ( 2) in the recesses
and push down as far as possible. Push cables all the way into all guides
in order to prevent damage.
Open the tailgate.
Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Load compartment
Folding down rear seat backrests The rear seat backrest is divided into
three parts. All parts can be folded
down and lowered individually to
increase the size of the load
compartment.9 Warning
Do not stow objects under or
behind the seats. The objects
might be damaged and prevent
the guide rails from locking
properly.
A completely flat load bay is created if the rear seat backrests are folded
down.

74StorageCaution
Do not fold the outer seatbacks
while the seats are in the inner
position. The seats could be
damaged.
Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 75.
Push head restraints down by
pressing both catches.
Take the seat belt out of the retaining clip on the backrest.
Pull the handle on the front side of the
backrest and fold down the backrest
onto the seat cushion. The seat is
lowered automatically.
The backrests can also be folded
from the load compartment.Pull the handle on the back side of the backrest and fold down the backrest.
To fold up, pull the handle and raise
the backrests into an upright position
until they engage audibly.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to load or vehicle in the event of heavy braking or collision.

Storage75Rear storage
On the left side of the load
compartment there is a stowage
compartment.
Turn the fastener anticlockwise and
fold down the cover.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any objects on the cover.
Removing the cover
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
Stowing the cover
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards out of the side guides at the
front.
Stow the cover behind the rear seats.
Fitting the cover Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining straps to tailgate.

82Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 82
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 89
Information displays ...................100
Vehicle messages ...................... 105
Trip computer ............................. 109
Vehicle personalisation ..............112Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system, the cruise
control and a connected mobile
phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Cruise control 3 150.

86Instruments and controls
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is operating and reverse gear is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 112.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C, a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.

Instruments and controls87
Time and date settings
CD 300/CD 400/CD 400plus
Press CONFIG . The menu Settings is
displayed.
Select Time & Date .
Selectable setting options:
■ Set time : Changes the time shown
on the display.
■ Set date : Changes the date shown
on the display.
■ Set time format : Changes
indication of hours between 12
hours and 24 hours .
■Set date format : Changes
indication of date between MM/DD/
YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY .
■ Display digital clock : Switches on/
off indication of time on the display.
■ RDS clock synchronization : The
RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets the time. RDS time synchronisation
can take a few minutes. Some
transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, it is
recommended to switch off
automatic time synchronisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 112.
Time and date settings
CD 600/Navi 650/Navi 950
Press Config and then select the
Time and Date menu item to display
the respective submenu.
Notice
If RDS Auto Time Adjust is activated,
time and date are automatically set
by the system.
See Infotainment system manual for further information.
Set time
To adjust the time settings, select the
Set Time menu item. Turn the
multifunction knob to adjust the first
setting.
Press the multifunction knob to
confirm the input. The coloured
background moves to the next
setting.

96Instruments and controlsBrake and clutch system
Brake and clutch fluid level R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low 3 173.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Operate pedal
- illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal needs to be depressed
to release the electric parking brake
3 147.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine 3 16,
3 136.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates Electrical parking brake is applied3 147.
Flashes
Electrical parking brake is not fully applied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and then applying the
electrical parking brake. If m remains
flashing, do not drive and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electrical parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 147.Flashes
Electrical parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electrical parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 146.