Vauxhall Meriva Quick Reference Manual page 2

Vehicle features
Longitudinal seat adjustment: Seat backrests:
Pull handle, slide seat, release Pull lever, adjust inclination and
handle. release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Danger:
Do not sit nearer than 10 inches Do not angle the backrest too far
(25 cm) from the steering wheel, to back. We recommend a maximum
permit safe airbag deployment. rake of approx. 25 o .
Head restraint adjustment: Seat belt:
Press the button, adjust height and Withdraw seat belt from retractor,
engage. guide it untwisted across the body
and insert latch plate in belt buckle.
The upper edge of the head
restraint should be level with the To release belt, press red button on
top of the head. belt buckle.
Seat position: Interior mirror:
Sit with buttocks as far back To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever
against backrest as possible. on the underside of the mirror
housing.
Adjust distance between seat and
pedals so that legs are slightly
Automatic anti-dazzle interior
angled when depressing pedals.
mirror:
Slide front passenger's seat as far
Dazzle from following vehicles is
back as possible.
automatically reduced.
Vehicle features
Seat height: Steering wheel adjustment:
Lever pumping motion Unlock the lever, adjust the
steering wheel, then engage the
up = front end of seat higher
lever and ensure it is fully locked.
down = front end of seat lower
Adjust only when vehicle is
stationary and steering wheel lock
is released.
Seat belt height adjustment:
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Press button.
3. Adjust height and engage.
Front fog lights:
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Operated with the button.
Light switch in position Auto:
Switching on front fog lights will
switch headlights on automatically.
Rear fog light:
Operated with the r button.
Light switch in position Auto:
Switching on rear fog light will
Exterior mirrors:
switch headlights on automatically.
Select the relevant exterior mirror
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by turning the control to left (L) or Light switch in position
right (R). Then swivel the control to Rear fog light can only be switched
adjust the mirror. on with front fog lights.
In position 7 7 7 7 no mirror is selected. Vehicle rear fog light is deactivated
when towing.
For pedestrian safety, exterior
mirrors will swing out of their
normal mounting position if struck
with sufficient force.
Lighting: Automatic light control:
Turn light switch: Headlights are switched on and off
Auto = Automatic light control automatically. When switching on
X = Activation or deactivation ignition, the function is active.
of automatic light control
With function switched on and
7 7 7 7 = Off
engine running, system switches
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= Sidelights
between daytime running lights
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= Headlights
and automatic headlights,
Press light switch: depending on lighting conditions.
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= Front fog lights
Daytime running lights:
r
= Rear fog light
Increases visibility of the vehicle
Turn knob: during daylight.
q
= Headlight range
Automatic headlight activation:
adjustment
During poor light conditions the
k
= Instrument illumination
headlights are switched on.
Headlight range adjustment: Headlight flash, high beam and
To adapt headlight range to suit low beam
the vehicle load and to prevent Headlight flash = Pull lever
dazzling of other road users, turn High beam = Push lever
q
thumb wheel to required Low beam = Pull or push lever
position.
0 = Front seats occupied
1 = All seats occupied
2 = All seats occupied and
load compartment laden
3 = Driver's seat occupied and
:
load compartment laden
Vehicle features
Turn and lane-change signals: Hazard warning flashers:
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Lever up = Right turn signal Operated with the button.
Lever down = Left turn signal
In the event of an accident where
If the lever is moved past the the airbags are deployed the
resistance point, the turn signal is hazard warning flashers are
switched on constantly. When the activated automatically.
steering wheel is moved back the
turn signal is automatically
deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when
changing lanes, press the lever until
resistance is felt and then release.
Move lever to resistance point and
hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually
by moving the lever to its original
position.
Windscreen and headlight Heated rear window,
washer: heated exterior mirrors:
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed The heating is operated by
Ü
onto the windscreen and the wiper pressing the button.
wipes a few times.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on engine type, heating
comes on automatically during
driving when the diesel particle
filter is being cleaned.
Windscreen wiper:
2 = Fast
1 = Slow
P = Timed interval wiping
or automatic wiping with
rain sensor
§
= Off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Do not use if the windscreen is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows:
V
Press button .
Fan automatically switches to
higher speed and air is directed
towards the windscreen.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
n
Switch cooling on.
Ü
Switch heated rear window on.
Open side air vents and direct them
towards the door windows.