VAUXHALL MERIVA 2016 Repair Manual

Seats, restraints59ISOFIX child restraintsystems
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle
ISOFIX child restraint system
positions are marked in the table by
IL.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by a label on the backrest.
Top-tether fastening eyes Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol : for a child
seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap
must run between the two guide rods of the head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.

60StorageStorageStorage compartments................60
Glovebox ................................... 60
Cupholders ................................ 60
Front storage ............................. 62
Underseat storage .....................62
Armrest storage .........................62
Rear carrier system ...................63
Load compartment .......................72
Rear storage .............................. 73
Load compartment cover ...........73
Rear floor storage cover ............74
Lashing eyes ............................. 75
Safety net .................................. 75
Folding tray ................................ 77
Warning triangle ........................77
First aid kit ................................. 77
Roof rack system .........................78
Roof rack ................................... 78
Loading information .....................78Storage 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.

Storage61Detachable cupholderA cupholder can be attached either to
the upper or lower guide rails in the
front console.
Fold the frame out of its initial position
before using.
Notice
If the cupholder is installed in the
lower guide rail and the detachable
armrest in the upper guide rail,
ensure that the frame is folded back
into the initial position before moving any of the parts.
Otherwise, the armrest and the
cupholder might be damaged while
moving them one above the other.
Armrest 3 39.
Installing cupholder
Press the buttons at the front and rear
and insert the guide pins into the
upper or lower guide rails. The front
button must be pressed firmly.
Release the buttons and move the
cupholder until it engages audibly.
Notice
Install the cupholder in the direction
as shown in the illustration.
Otherwise the cupholder may not engage properly.
Moving cupholder
Press the front button slightly and
move the cupholder to the desired
position. Release the button and
move the cupholder until it engages audibly.
Removing cupholder
Press the buttons at the front and rear
and remove the cupholder. The front
button must be pressed firmly.
Cupholder on armrest adapterA further cupholder is integrated to
the armrest adapter of the rear centre
seat.

62StorageArmrest adapter 3 42.
Front storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.
Underseat storage
Lift drawer at recessed edge and pull
out. Maximum load: 3 kg. To close,
push the drawer in and engage.
Armrest storage
Storage in the detachable armrest
Push button and fold the armrest lid
upwards. The armrest contains a
storage compartment.
The armrest can also be installed on
the folded centre rear seat 3 42.

Storage63Rear carrier system
The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix
system) allows bicycles to be
attached to a pull-out carrier
integrated into the vehicle floor. The
transportation of other objects is not
permitted.
The maximum load of the rear carrier
system is 40 kg. The maximum load
per bicycle is 20 kg.
The wheelbase of a bicycle must not
exceed 1.2 metres. Otherwise the
secure fastening of a bicycle is not possible.
If not in use, the rear carrier system
can be slid back into the vehicle floor.
There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose
during transportation.Caution
Do not attach bicycles with carbon pedal cranks to bicycle carriers.
The bicycles may get damaged.
Extending
Open the tailgate.
9 Warning
No-one should be in the extension
zone of the rear carrier system,
risk of injury.
Pull release lever up. The system
disengages and travels quickly out of
the bumper.

64StorageCompletely pull out the rear carriersystem until you hear it engage.
Ensure that it is not possible to push
in the rear carrier system without
pulling the release lever again9 Warning
It is only permissible to fit objects
to the rear carrier system if the
system has been correctly
engaged. If the rear carrier system
will not engage correctly, do not fit
objects to the system and slide the system back. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
Install the tail lamps
First remove the rear tail lamp ( 1),
then the front ( 2) tail lamp from the
recesses.
Open out the lamp support on the
back of the tail lamp completely.
Push the clamping lever down and
push the lamp support into the
retainer until it engages.
Perform this procedure for both tail
lamps.

Storage65
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.
Unfold the number plate holder
Unfold the holder for the number
plate.
Affix the number plate before first
usage of the rear carrier system.

66StorageUnfold pedal crank recesses
Fold one or both pedal crank
recesses upwards until the diagonal
support engages.
Remove the pedal crank mounts from
the pedal crank recesses.
Adapting the rear carrier system
to a bicycle
Press the release lever and withdraw
the wheel recesses.
Push the release lever on the strap
retainer and remove the strap
retainer.

Storage67Prepare the bicycle for
attachment
Notice
The maximum width for the pedal
crank is 38.3 mm and the maximum
depth is 14.4 mm.
Rotate the left pedal (without a chain
cog) vertically downwards. The pedal
on the left pedal crank must be
horizontal.
The front bicycle must have its front
wheel facing left.
The rear bicycle must have its front
wheel facing right.
Attaching a bicycle to the rear
carrier system
With the rotary lever on the pedal
crank recess, roughly adapt the
adjustable pedal crank unit to the
protrusion of the pedal crank.
If the bicycle has straight pedal
cranks, unscrew the pedal crank unit
completely (position 5).
If the bicycle has curved pedal
cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit all the way (position 1).

68StoragePut on the bicycle. The pedal crank
here must be placed in the pedal
crank recess opening as shown in the
illustration.Caution
Make sure that the pedal does not
touch the surface of the rear end
carrier. Otherwise the crankset
might be damaged during the
transport.
Insert pedal crank mount into outer
rail of each pedal crank recess from
above and slide downwards until at
least underneath the notching.
Attach the pedal crank by rotating the
attachment screw on the pedal crank
mount.
Place the wheel recesses so that the
bicycle is roughly horizontal. Here,
the distance between the pedals and
the tailgate should be at least 5 cm.
Both bicycle tyres must be in the
wheel recesses.Caution
Make sure to pull out the wheel
recesses as far as necessary to
have both bicycle tyres placed in
the recesses. Otherwise a
horizontal mounting of the bicycle
is not ensured. Disregard could
lead to damage of the bicycle
wheels caused by hot exhaust
fumes.