warning VAUXHALL MERIVA 2016 Owner's Manual

4IntroductionDanger, Warnings andCautions9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means "see page".
Page references and index entries
refer to the indented headings given
in the section table of content.
Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Your Vauxhall Team

In brief111Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................153
4 Side air vents ...................... 135
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...123
Exit lighting ......................... 126
Parking lights ...................... 124
Driver Information Centre .... 100
6 Instruments .......................... 88
7 Steering wheel controls .......81
8 Driver Information Centre .... 100
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system .....................82
10 Centre air vents .................. 135
11 Central locking system ..........22
Hazard warning flashers ....123
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 94
12 Info-Display ......................... 10313Sensor for electronic
climate control system .......131
14 Glovebox .............................. 60
Fuse box ............................ 192
15 Traction Control system .....152
Electronic Stability Control . 152
Ultrasonic parking assist ....155
Eco button ........................... 141
Fuel selector ......................... 89
16 Climate control system ........ 128
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 148
Automatic transmission ......145
18 Electric parking brake .........150
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............139
20 Horn ..................................... 82
Driver airbag ........................ 51
21 Bonnet release lever ..........172
22 Storage compartment ...........60
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..8124 Light switch ........................ 119
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 121
Front fog lights ...................123
Rear fog light ...................... 124 Instrument illumination .......125

In brief13Turn and lane-change signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 123, Parking lights 3 124.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 123.
Horn
Press j.

In brief17Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Automatic transmission in P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 140.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever in neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 141.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply parking brake. Pull switch m for approx.
one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 95.
● Switch off the engine. ● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position P before removing the ignition

20Keys, doors and windowsLock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this data is required in
order to perform certain operations.
Radio remote control
Used to operate: ● central locking system
● anti-theft locking system
● anti-theft alarm system
● power windows
The radio remote control has a range of approx. five metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while not
in range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.

Keys, doors and windows25Caution
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 locks9 Warning
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.

26Keys, doors and windowsDoors
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 22.
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 22.
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

Keys, doors and windows27gases, 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.
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.

28Keys, doors and windowsStatus 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 delayLED 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.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm 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 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 3 105.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
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 22,
3 27.
Control indicator d 3 98.

Keys, doors and windows31Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Manual windows The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window cranks.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep 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 ten minutes of switching ignition off
● within five 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.