Vauxhall Meriva Quick Reference Manual

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Vehicle features Vehicle featuresMerivaQuick Reference GuideRefer to Owner’s Manual for detailed information.Illustrations may depict left-hand drive vehicles.Operation is similar for right-hand drive vehicles.Depending on the model variant, special equipmentand accessories, the scope of equipment on yourvehicle may differ from the descriptions in this guide.TS 1692-B-10 / KTA 2692 February 2010*KTA-2692*1. Light switch, fog lights,headlight range adjustment,instrument illumination2. Side air vents3. Turn signals, headlight flash,low beam, high beam,exit lighting, parking lights4. Cruise control5. Instruments6. Horn, driver airbag7. Driver Information Center8. Steering wheel controls9. Wiper and washer systems10. Centre air vents11. Infotainment system12. Sensor for climate control13. Info-Display14. Central locking system,hazard warning flashers,control indicator for airbagdeactivation15. Traction Control,Electronic Stability Control,ultrasonic parking assist,Deflation detection system16. Front passenger airbag17. Glovebox, fuse box18. Climate control system19. Selector lever20. Electrical parking brake21. Accelerator pedal22. Ignition switch withsteering wheel lock23. Brake pedal24. Clutch pedal25. Steering wheel adjustment26. Storage compartment27. Bonnet release leverTo open the tailgate, push thetouchpad switch under the tailgatemoulding.LockingClose doors, load compartmentand fuel filler flap.Press button e to lock doors andactivate anti-theft alarm system.Press button e twice within10 seconds to deadlock all doors.Electronic immobiliser is activatedautomatically when key is removedfrom ignition switch.UnlockingPress button c to unlock doors,load compartment and fuel flap.Open doors by pulling the handles.Vehicle securityManual transmission:Reverse: With vehicle stationary,depress clutch pedal, press therelease button on the selector leverand engage the gear.If the gear does not engage, set thelever to neutral, release the clutchpedal and depress again; thenrepeat gear selection.Do not grind the clutchunnecessarily.When operating, depress clutchpedal fully. Do not use the pedal asa foot rest.Automatic transmission:P = ParkR = ReverseN = NeutralD = DriveManual mode: Move selector leverfrom D to the left.+ = Higher gear- = Lower gearThe selector lever can only bemoved out of P when the ignition ison and the brake pedal is applied.To engage P or R, press the releasebutton on the selector lever.Starting the engine: Turn key to position 1 Move steering wheel slightly torelease steering wheel lock Manual transmission:Depress clutch and brake pedal Automatic transmission in P or Nwith brake pedal depressed Do not accelerate Diesel engines: turn key toposition 2 for preheating andwait for ! to extinguish Turn key to 3 and releaseElectrical parking brake:Pull switch J, parking brakeoperates automatically withadequate force. For maximumforce, e.g. when parking with trailerattached or on inclines, pull switchJ twice.The parking brake can always beactivated, even if the ignition is off.Before leaving the vehicle, checkparking brake status.To release, switch on ignition, keepbrake pedal depressed and pushswitch J.Drive away functionDepressing clutch pedal orengaging drive gear D (automatictransmission) and then depressingthe accelerator pedal releases theelectrical parking brake.Opening the bonnet:Pull release lever below instrumentpanel on driver’s side and return itto its original position.Press the safety catch beneath thebonnet (located slightly to the rightof centre) and raise the bonnet.Secure the bonnet in the uprightposition using the support rodlocated at the front of the enginecompartment.Closing the bonnet:Before closing bonnet, presssupport rod into its holder.Lower bonnet and allow it to dropinto the catch. Check bonnet isengaged.Refuelling:Before refuelling, switch off engineand any external heaters withcombustion chambers (identifiedby sticker on fuel filler flap).Switch off mobile phones.Fuel is flammable and explosive.No smoking! No naked flames orsparks.If you can smell fuel in your vehicle,have the cause of this remediedimmediately by a workshop.Fuel filler flap is located at rightrear side of vehicle.The fuel filler flap can only beopened if the vehicle is unlocked.Pull flap at the recess and open.The fuel filler cap can be retained inthe bracket on the filler flap.Wipe off any overflowing fuelimmediately.Petrol engines - use unleaded fuelthat complies with DIN EN 228.Diesel engines - use diesel fuel thatcomplies with DIN EN 590.Fuel tank capacity - 54 litres.Engine oil:The engine oil level is checkedautomatically and a vehiclemessage (Code 79) appears in theDriver Information Center (DIC) towarn that engine oil needs toppingup immediately.However, check engine oil levelmanually every 300 miles or prior tolong journeys, to prevent damageto the engine.Check with vehicle on a levelsurface. Engine must be atoperating temperature andswitched off for at least 5 minutes.Pull out dipstick, wipe it clean,insert to the stop on the handle,pull out and read engine oil level.Insert dipstick to stop on handleand make half a turn.Caution: It is the owner’sresponsibility to maintain thecorrect level of an appropriatequality oil in the engine.Tyre pressure:Check tyre pressures, including the spare, every 14 days and prior to any long journey; tyres should bechecked when cold. This also applies to vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system.Always inflate the spare tyre to the value specified for full load.The ECO tyre pressure serves to achieve the smallest amount of fuel consumption possible.Tyre pressures are shown on a label on the front left door frame.Tyre pressure data applies to both summer and winter tyres. Incorrect tyre pressures will impair safety, vehiclehandling, comfort and fuel economy and will increase tyre wear.Refer to Owner’s Manual for approved tyres.Tyre pressure (psi)Comfort setting for load ofupto 3 peopleEngine Tyres Front RearA14XER All tyres 33 30A14NEL, All except below 33 30A14NET 225/40 R18 36 33A13DTC All tyres 33 30A17DT All except below 36 33225/40 R18 39 36All Temporary spare 61 61Tyre pressure (psi)ECO setting for load ofupto 3 peopleEngine Tyres Front RearA14XER All tyres 41 38A14NEL, All tyres 41 38A14NETA13DTC All tyres 41 38A17DT All tyres 43 41All Temporary spare - -- = Do not use ECO tyre pressuresetting for this tyre.Tyre pressure (psi)For full loadEngine Tyres Front RearA14XER All tyres 36 46A14NEL, All except below 36 46A14NET 225/40 R18 39 46A13DTC All tyres 36 46A17DT All except below 39 46225/40 R18 41 46All Temporary spare 61 61

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