2003-2010 Vauxhall Meriva SUV Infotainment System User Manual
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Infotainment System  
Radio reception 3  
Vehicle radio reception differs from  
domestic radio reception:  
Infotainment System  
As the vehicle antenna is relatively near the  
ground, the broadcasting companies  
cannot guarantee the same quality of  
reception as obtained with a domestic  
radio using an overhead antenna.  
z Changes in distance from the  
transmitter,  
z multi-path reception due to reflection  
and  
Radio reception 3................................ 114  
Infotainment system 3........................ 114  
Remote control on steering wheel 3.. 114  
Twin Audio 3 ....................................... 115  
AUX input 3......................................... 115  
Electronic data acquisition in toll  
sy stems 3........................................... 115  
Mobile telephones and radio  
equipment 3...................................... 116  
z shadowing  
may cause hissing, noise, distortion or loss  
of reception altogether.  
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Remote control on steering  
wheel 3  
The functions of the Infotainment system 3  
and the information display can be  
operated via the buttons on the steering  
wheel.  
Infotainment system 3  
The Infotainment system is operated as  
described in the operating instructions.  
Further information – see page 96 and the  
relevant operating instructions.  
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Twin Audio 3  
Twin Audio provides rear seat occupants  
with the opportunity to listen to a different  
audio source than the one selected by the  
driver on the Infotainment system.  
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Electronic data acquisition in toll  
systems 3  
AUX input 3  
The AUX input is next to the handbrake in  
the centre console.  
In vehicles with a heat-reflecting  
windscreen 3 1), attach chipcard 3 for  
electronic data acquisition and fee  
payment in black area of windscreen on  
left or right-hand side, behind the interior  
mirror. See markings in illustration.  
Attaching the chipcard outside this area  
may cause data acquisition malfunctions.  
An external audio source, e.g. a portable  
CD player, can be connected via the AUX  
input.  
Only an audio source that is not currently  
active on the Infotainment system can be  
controlled using Twin Audio.  
Always keep the AUX input clean and dry.  
Further information is available in the  
Infotainment sy stem opera ting  
instructions.  
Two headphone connections are available,  
with separate volume controls.  
Further information is available in the  
Infotainment system operating  
instructions.  
1)  
Solar Reflect.  
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Infotainment System  
Operation of a hands-free device without  
external antenna, with mobile phone  
standard GSM 900/1800/1900 and UMTS,  
is permitted only if the maximum  
transmission power of the phone does not  
exceed 2 Watt for GSM 900 and otherwise  
1 Watt. The instructions of the  
manufacturer of the telephone and  
ha nds-free device must b e observed in a ll  
cases.  
Mobile telephones and radio  
9 Warning  
equipment 3  
The Vauxhall installation instructions and  
the operating guidelines provided by the  
telephone manufacturermust be observed  
when fitting and operating a mobile  
telephone. Failure to do so couldinvalidate  
the vehicles operating permit(EU Directive  
95/54/EG).  
Mobile phones and radios can cause  
malfunctions of the vehicle electronics  
when operated inside the vehicle without  
an external antenna, unless the  
instructions above are observed.  
Mobile phones which do not comply with  
the above standards, and radios, may  
only be used with antennae installed on  
the outside of the vehicle.  
Recommended conditions for fault-free  
operation:  
For reasons of safety, we recommend that  
you do not use the phone while driving.  
Even use of a hands-free set can be a  
distraction while driving. Be sure to observe  
any country-specific regulations.  
z Professionally installed exterior antenna  
to ob ta in the max imum range poss ible.  
z Maximum transmission power 10 Watt.  
z Installation of the telephone in a suitable  
spot (see information on page 75).  
Obtain advice on pred eterm ined  
installation locations for the external  
antenna and equipment holder and ways  
of using devices with transmission power of  
more than 10 Watts.  
We recommend that you consult your  
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who will  
have brackets and various installation kits  
available as accessories and will install  
them in accordance with regulations.  

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