lock VAUXHALL MERIVA 2015 User Guide

24Keys, doors and windowsAutomatic locking
Automatic locking after driving
off The vehicle is locked automaticallywhen exceeding a speed of 2 mph.
Opening from outside is not possible.
Additionally, opening of the rear
doors from inside is not possible
when the vehicle speed is above
2 mph.
Green LEDs indicate that opening
from inside is possible:
Hold the inner rear door handle to
activate the proximity sensor and
then pull the handle.
When the vehicle speed is below
2 mph, opening of the doors from
outside is possible after:
■ opening any door from inside
■ pressing the central locking button cCaution
Automatic locking is only active
with ignition on.
Fault in the automatic locking system
In case of a system fault, control
indicator ^ illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a warning
chime sounds to indicate that the rear
doors are not secured against
opening. Inform passengers to keep
clear of the door handles.
Stop immediately and activate the
child lock in both rear doors. If the
child lock is already activated, first
deactivate and then activate again.
The green LEDs will extinguish and
the warning chime will stop as soon
as both child locks are activated. Pull the inner rear door handles to check
if the doors are locked from inside.
Consult a workshop.
Automatic relock after unlocking A short time after unlocking with the
remote control, all doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap are
locked automatically, provided that no
door has been opened.
Child locks

Keys, doors and windows259Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The green
LED will extinguish. The door cannot
be opened from the inside. For
deactivation, turn the child lock to the
vertical position.
Doors
Rear doors9 Warning
Take care of other persons when
getting in or out at the front and
rear simultaneously.
Only use the grab handle
provided.
The rear doors have an automatic
locking feature 3 24.
Load compartment
Tailgate Opening
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate.
Central locking system 3 21.

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Closing
Use one of the interior handles.
Do not push the touchpad switch under the moulding whilst closing as
this will unlock the tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 21.
General hints for operating
tailgate
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.Caution
Before opening the tailgate check
overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the tailgate.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.

Keys, doors and windows27
Activating
Press e on the radio remote control
twice within 10 seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system.
It monitors: ■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Ignition
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the central
locking button.
Status during the first 10 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates=test, arming delay.LED flashes
quickly=doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault.
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly=system is armed.Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
AlarmWhen triggered, the horn sounds, and
the hazard warning lights flash
simultaneously. The number and
duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button of the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing button
c or by switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by a warning message or a
warning code in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 104.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the

28Keys, doors and windows
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If control indicator d flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and then repeat the start attempt.
If control indicator d continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system 3 21,
3 27.Control indicator d 3 98.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.

Keys, doors and windows31Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Power windows can be operated:
■ with ignition on
■ within 10 minutes of switching ignition off
■ within 5 minutes of opening or closing a door
After switching off the ignition,
window operation is disabled as soon
as the vehicle is locked with the radio remote control.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as long as switch is operated.
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second
detent and then releasing: window
moves up or down automatically with
safety function enabled. To stop
movement, operate the switch once
more in the same direction.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened again.
Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up without safety function enabled.
To stop movement, release the
switch.Child safety system for rear
windows
Press switch z to deactivate rear
door power windows, the LED
illuminates. To activate, press z
again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.

Seats, restraints43
Insert the hooks of the adapter into
the recesses of the seatback and
push the adapter forwards.
Lock the adapter by turning the
ignition key clockwise in the lock. The adapter is locked properly when the
green mark is visible.
Mount the armrest on the adapter.
Armrest 3 39.
Attaching the armrest to the
adapter
Press the front button and insert the
front guide pins into the guide rails. Move the armrest until it engages
audibly. Release the button.
Lower the armrest at the rear. Pull the rear handle firmly and insert the rear
guide pins into the guide rails.
Release the handle.
Notice
Install the armrest in the direction
shown in the illustration. Otherwise
the armrest may not engage
properly.
Removing the armrest Pull the rear handle firmly and raise
the armrest at the rear. Press the front
button and remove the armrest.

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Removing the adapter
Unlock the adapter by turning the
ignition key anticlockwise in the lock.
The adapter is unlocked when the red mark is visible.
Push the adapter rearward and
remove.Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 54.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder X 3 93.
Belt force limiters Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.
Belt pretensioners In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.

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Click bottom latch plate into right-
hand buckle ( 1) at centre seat.
Remove top latch plate from retainer,
guide over shoulder and lap area with belt (do not twist) and click into left-
hand buckle ( 2) at centre seat.
To remove the seat belt, first press
the button on the left-hand buckle ( 2)
and remove top latch plate. Then
press the button on the right-hand
buckle ( 1) and remove bottom latch
plate. The seat belt retracts
automatically.Push the top latch plate into the
retainer. Fold over locked together latch plates against the seat belt.
Insert in the seat belt holder in the roof
with the lower latch plate pointing
forward.
Using the seat belt while
pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.

Storage61StorageStorage compartments................61
Load compartment .......................73
Roof rack system .........................79
Loading information .....................79Storage 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 a key 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.