Vauxhall Meriva Quick Reference Manual

Refuelling (continued):
Before refuelling, switch off engine and
also shut off external heaters with
combustion chambers (identified by
stickers on fuel filler cap).
Switch off mobile phones.
To close, position fuel filler cap and
rotate past resistance until the ratchet
on the cap audibly engages. Close tank
flap and wipe off any overflowing fuel.
Petrol engines - use unleaded fuel only.
See Owner's Manual for restrictions.
Refuelling: Diesel engines - use diesel fuel meeting
specifications of DIN EN 590.
Fuel filler neck at right rear side of
vehicle.
Fuel tank capacity (all models) - 53 litres.
Open tank flap, unscrew fuel filler cap,
remove and suspend from tank flap. The
fuel tank has a limiting system which
prevents overfilling of the tank.
Any dirt or snow on the bonnet can slide
down towards the windscreen when the
bonnet is opened and block the air
intake. See Owner's Manual for further
information.
To hold the bonnet in the open position,
insert support rod located at right
angles above the radiator grille into the
small slot in the underside of the bonnet,
at its front edge.
Before closing bonnet, press support rod
firmly into its retainer. Lower the bonnet
gradually and then allow it to fall into
To open completely, locate release lever
the lock under its own weight.
behind the radiator grille just right of
Check that the bonnet is locked in
centre - as viewed from the front.
position by pulling at its front edge. If it
is not engaged, repeat the procedure.
Pull lever and raise bonnet.
Heated rear window, Electronic Climate Control ;
3
heated exterior mirrors : heated rear window,
3
Heating is only operational with the heated exterior mirrors 3 :
ignition on.
Heating is only operational with the
On = Press
Ü engine running and switches off
automatically after approx. 15 minutes.
Off = Press again
Ü
On = Press Ü
Control indicator in button.
Off = Press Ü again
Depending on engine, rear window
heating automatically switches on
Depending on engine, rear window
during diesel particle filter cleaning 3.
heating automatically switches on
during diesel particle filter cleaning 3.
Bonnet: Easytronic 3 :
To open the bonnet, pull the release =
N Neutral / Start position
lever located below the instrument panel
=
o Centre position
on the driver's side.
(Drive position)
=
The bonnet will then be unlocked and
+ Higher gear
will partially open. Return release lever
=
- Lower gear
to its original position.
=
A/M Switch between
Automatic mode and
Manual mode
N,
Only start in with foot brake applied.
Always move the selector lever all the
way to the stop. Note the gear or mode
indicator in the transmission display.
Engine oil:
Check the engine oil level every
300 miles or before embarking on a long
Luggage compartment:
journey.
To unlock:
Press button q on the remote control Important:
and operate button beneath handle.
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the correct level of an
appropriate quality oil in the engine.
Electronic Climate Control ;
3
demisting and defrosting windows:
Press button V; V appears in the air
conditioning display.
The temperature, air distribution and
fan are set automatically. Windows are
quickly demisted and de-iced.
To return to automatic mode:
press button V or AUTO.
Manual transmission:
Easytronic 3 ; Reverse gear:
Reverse gear:
R = Reverse gear
With vehicle stationary, three seconds
(with selector lever lock)
after declutching pull the ring up and
N R
To move selector lever from to , engage gear.
first press the button on the lever.
If the gear does not engage, set the lever
Engage reverse gear only with vehicle in neutral, release the clutch pedal and
stationary. depress again: then repeat gear
selection.
Tyre pressures (psi) Tyre pressures (psi)
for full load:
for load of up to 3 persons:
Engines Tyres Front Rear Engines Tyres Front Rear
Z 14 XEP all tyres 35 32 Z 14 XEP all tyres 38
Z 16 XEP all tyres 35 32 Z 16 XEP all tyres 38
1)
Z 16 LET 185/55 R 16 1) 41 38 Z 16 LET 185/55 R 16 44
1)
Z 16 LET 195/50 R 16 1) 41 38 Z 16 LET 195/50 R 16 44
Z 16 LET all other tyres 44
Z 16 LET all other tyres 41 38
Z 18 XE all tyres 38
Z 18 XE all tyres 35 32
Z 13 DTJ all tyres 38
Z 13 DTJ all tyres 35 32
Z 17 DTH all tyres 41
Z 17 DTH all tyres 38 35
The spare wheel 3 must always be
1)
Only permitted as winter tyres.
inflated to the tyre pressure for a full
load.
1) Only permitted as winter tyres.
Meriva
Quick Reference Guide
Refer to Owner's Manual for detailed information.
Instruments and controls
1. Side air vents
8. Horn
2. Front passenger's airbag 3
9. Instruments
3. Infotainment system 3 10. Windscreen wiper system,
4. Hazard warning lights, windscreen wash system,
LED for Vauxhall alarm system 3, headlight wash system 3,
heated seats 3 rear window wash system 3
5. Central information display for time, 11. Parking lights, dipped beam,
courtesy lights,
date, outside temperature and
instrument illumination,
Infotainment system 3
6. Centre air vents front fog lights 3, fog tail light,
7. Turn signal lights, headlight flash, headlight range adjustment 3
44
dipped beam, main beam, 12. Bonnet release lever
44
door-to-door lighting function 3, 13. Steering wheel remote controls 3
49
cruise control 3
49
49
44
44 Vehicle security
46
Radio frequency remote control:
Used to operate:
Depending on equipment level, the Central locking system,
Mechanical anti-theft locking system 3,
vehicle comes equipped with one of the
Vauxhall alarm system 3.
remote controls depicted on this page.
The radio frequency remote control is
integrated in the key.
TS 1584-B-07
3
Note: some items described may be optional .
14. Starter switch
with steering column lock
15. Steering wheel adjustment 3
16. Accelerator pedal
17. Brake pedal
18. Clutch pedal 3
19. Ashtray, accessory socket
and cigarette lighter
20. Air conditioning system 3,
heated rear window,
air recirculation system 3
21. Climate control
22. Glove compartment
23. Fusebox
In vehicles with electric windows in all
doors 3, the remote control can be used
to closed the windows.
The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. This range can be
affected by outside influences. Aim the
remote control at the vehicle to operate.
Handle the radio remote control with
care, protect it from moisture and high
temperatures and avoid unnecessary
operation.
The hazard warning lights come on to
indicate that the remote control is
operational.
Key with retractable blade :
3
Press button to extend.
Press button to retract and audibly
engage key blade.
December 2006