ABS VAUXHALL MERIVA 2016.5 User Guide

Vehicle care215
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage
cap.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

Service and maintenance221Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 224.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. Innorthern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.

244IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 171
Active head restraints ..................35
Adaptive brake light ....................149
Adaptive forward lighting ....99,
122, 181
Adjustable air vents ...................135
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........94
Airbag deactivation ................52, 94
Airbag label................................... 48 Airbag system .............................. 48
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 136
Air conditioning system .............. 129
Air intake .................................... 136
Air vents...................................... 135
Alert ............................................ 107
Antifreeze ................................... 174
Antilock brake system ................ 149
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......96
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27 Appearance care ........................215
Armrest ................................... 39, 42
Armrest storage ........................... 62
Ashtrays ....................................... 87 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............120
Automatic locking ..................24, 99Automatic transmission .............145
Autostop ..................................... 141
Auxiliary heater .......................... 135
B Battery discharge protection ......127
Battery voltage ........................... 108 Belts.............................................. 44
Bicycle rack .................................. 63
Bonnet ....................................... 172
Brake and clutch fluid .................220
Brake and clutch system .............95
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .................................. 175
Brakes ............................... 149, 175
Breakdown.................................. 213
Bulb replacement ....................... 179
C Capacities .................................. 233
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................145
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............126
Changing tyre and wheel size ...200
Charging system .......................... 95
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56
Child restraints.............................. 54
Child restraint systems ................54