transmission fluid VAUXHALL MERIVA 2015 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 3 144.
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 3 141.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 192,
3 232.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 169.
■ 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
No.Vehicle message69Service suspension system70Service level control system71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind zone alert
system79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumperNo.Vehicle message136Service parking assist174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
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 filter

238IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 167
Active head restraints ..................35
Adaptive brake light ....................145
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
.................................. 98, 118, 177
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........93
Airbag deactivation ................53, 94
Airbag label................................... 48 Airbag system .............................. 48
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 125
Air intake .................................... 132
Air vents...................................... 131
Alert ............................................ 107
Antifreeze ................................... 170
Antilock brake system ................ 145
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......95
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26 Appearance care ........................213
Armrest ................................... 39, 42
Armrest storage ........................... 63
Ashtrays ....................................... 88
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............116Automatic locking ..................24, 98
Automatic transmission .............141
Auxiliary heater .......................... 131
B Battery discharge protection ......123
Battery voltage ........................... 107
Belts.............................................. 44 Bicycle rack .................................. 64
Bonnet ....................................... 169
Brake and clutch fluid .................217
Brake and clutch system .............95
Brake assist ............................... 147
Brake fluid .................................. 172
Brakes ............................... 145, 172
Breakdown.................................. 211
Bulb replacement ....................... 175
C Capacities .................................. 231
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................141
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............122
Changing tyre and wheel size ...197
Charging system .......................... 94
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 57
Child restraints.............................. 54

242
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 190
Top-tether fastening eyes ............60
Tow bar....................................... 162
Towing ................................ 162, 211
Towing another vehicle .............212
Towing a trailer ........................... 162
Towing equipment .....................163
Towing the vehicle .....................211
Traction Control system ............. 148
Traction Control system off .......... 96
Trailer coupling ........................... 162
Trailer towing ............................. 162
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................141
Tread depth ............................... 196
Trip computer ............................ 108
Trip odometer .............................. 89
Tunnel detection .........................116
Turn and lane-change signals ...119
Turn signal ................................... 93
Tyre chains ................................ 197
Tyre designations ......................192
Tyre pressure ............................ 192
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 96, 193
Tyre pressures ........................... 232
Tyre repair kit ............................. 198
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 197U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 96, 151
Underseat storage .......................63
Upholstery .................................. 215
Upshift .......................................... 96
Using this manual ..........................3
V Variable effort steering .................96
Vehicle battery ........................... 172
Vehicle battery, jump starting .....209
Vehicle checks............................ 168
Vehicle data ................................ 221
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 236
Vehicle dimensions .................... 230
Vehicle Identification Number ....219
Vehicle jack ................................ 190
Vehicle messages .....................104
Vehicle personalisation .............111
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 167
Vehicle tools ............................... 190
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 229
Ventilation ................................... 124W
Warning chimes .........................107
Warning lights ............................... 88
Warning triangle .......................... 78
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 171
Welcome lighting ........................122
Wheel changing .........................203
Wheel covers ............................. 197
Wheels and tyres .......................192
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........83
Winter tyres ............................... 192
Wiper blade replacement ..........174