Get Seats, Interior Guide for Vauxhall Meriva SUV First Generation (2003-2010)

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Front seats ........................................... 43

Head restraints .................................... 45

Armrest 3 ............................................. 47

Travel Assistant 3 ............................... 47

Rear seats............................................. 50

Flexible Seat System (FlexSpace)....... 51

Luggage compartment extension ..... 52

Luggage compartment cover 3......... 54

Safety net 3 ......................................... 55

Lashing eyes 3 .................................... 56

Bag hangers 3..................................... 56

Notes on loading the vehicle .............. 56

Three-stage safety system.................. 58

Three-point seat belts ......................... 58

Belt tensioners...................................... 60

Using the belts ..................................... 62

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Adjusting the backrest

Front seats

To adjust, turn handwheel on outboard

side of seat while releasing the load on the

backrest.

9 Warning

Important: Do not sit nearer than

10 inches (25 cm) from the steering

wheel, to permitsafe airbag deployment.

Move seat backrest to suit seating position.

Mounting brackets 3 for ISO-FIX child

restraint system s ............................... 64

Never adjust the seat while driving.

It could move in an uncontrolled manner

when the handle is pulled.

Child restraint systems 3 .................... 65

Airbag system ...................................... 67

Cigarette lighter 3............................... 79

Accessory sockets 3 ............................ 79

Ashtrays ............................................... 80

Foldaway tables 3 .............................. 82

Stowage compartm ents...................... 81

Coin holder ........................................... 83

Sunvisors............................................... 83

Adjust seat longitudinally

To adjust,pull the handle on the front seat,

slide the seat and release the handle.

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Adjusting the seat height

Adjusting the lumbar support 3

Seat position

To adjust, pulllever up and relieve the load

on the seat cushion, or press the seat

cushion down with your body weight.

To adjust, turn side handw he el on

outboard side of seat while relieving the

load on the backrest.

Adjust driver’s seat such that with the

driver sitting upright, the steering wheel is

held in the area of its upper spokes with the

driver’s arms slightly bent.

Never adjust driver’s seat height while the

vehicle is in motion. Uncontrolled

adjustments could occur when the lever is

pulled.

Adjust lumbar support to suit personal

re quireme nts.

Push front passenger’s seat as far back as

possible.

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The seat backrests must not be tilted too

far back. Recommended maximum tilting

angle approx. 25°.

9 Warning

Failure to observe these descriptions

could lead to injuries which could be

fata l. Vehicle p assengers must b e

informed accordingly before starting-off.

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Adjusting the rear centre head restraint

To adjust, pull head restraint upwards,

press springs and push head restraint

down.

Head restraints

Adjusting the front head restraints and

the rear outboard head restraints 3

To adjust head restraint, tilt forward, hold

and adjust height.

To improve visibility, push head restraint

down as far as possible if centre seat is

unoccupied or to increase the size of the

luggage compartment.

To fold over the rear seats or lower the

front passenger’s seat head restraint all

the way down and remove, see next page.

Fold centre seat – see page 53.

If centre seat is occupied, pull head

restraint upwards.

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Head restraint position

Active head restraints 3

Removing the head restraints

The middle of the head restraint should be

at eye level. If this is not possible for

extremely tall persons, set to highest

position, and set to lowest position for

small persons.

In the event of a rear-end impact, the

active head restraints automatically tilt

forward a little. The head is more

effectively supported by the head restraint

and the danger of injuries caused by

wh ip la sh in th e ne ck area is re du ced.

Press and release the two catches.

Pull and remove the head restraint.

Note

Only approved objects or components

should be attached to the head restraintof

the unoccupied front passenger’s seat.

9 Warning

Active head restraints are identified by the

lettering ACTIVE on the head re s tra int

guid e sleeves.

Failure to observe the descriptions can

lead to injuries which could be fatal.

Vehicle passengers must be informed

accordingly before moving away.

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Installing The Travel Assistant

Armrest 3

Travel Assistant 3

Lower the centre seat – see page 53.

Arm rest a t driv er ’s seat

Push raised armrest backwards against

resistance and fold down.

The Travel Assistant contains:

z Armrest,

Insert Travel Assistant in rear recesses on

back of centre seat.

z Tray,

z Drink holders.

The armrest can be moved to different

positions in stages by lifting it.

The Travel Assistant is mounted on the

lowered centre seat (see page 53).

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Fold Travel Assistant down and audibly

engage in front recesses.

Armrest

Tray

The armrest can be moved and therefore

adapted to the position of the outboard

seats.

There is a tray beneath the armrest.

Open tray by pushing upper button.

9 Warning

If it is not correctly engaged, the Travel

Assistant can be propelled forward with

considerable force if hard braking occurs,

possibly causing injury.

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Drink holders

Dismantling the Travel Assistant

Pull Travel Assistant upwards out of

Open drink holder on front by pressing

front face.

Press lower button on the Travel Assistant.

recesses.

There is a carrying handle on the back to

facilitate transport.

It is not necessary to remove the Travel

Assistant if you wish to raise the centre

seat, however, the armrest must be pushed

forwards. Be careful of any items in the

Travel Assistant.

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The seat backrest engages in several

positions.

9 Warning

To prevent injuries, always hold seat

backrest firmly and guide downwards

when folding.

To extend the luggage compartment, the

seat can be swivelled down. However, we

recommend always using the seat for

sitting only when in the swivelled-up

position. To extend the luggage

compartment, see page 52.

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Adjusting backrests of rear

Rear seats

outboard seats

Move rear outboard seats

Pull ha ndle under sea t, move seat, release

handle and allow seat to engage.

Get hold of backrest, pull handle at

outboard side of seat and guide backrest

into the relevant position. Release handle

and allow backrest to engage.

The b ackrests must not be in the rearmost

position when the seats are moved back, in

order to prevent damage.

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Flexible Seat System (FlexSpace)

In the rear row of seats, your vehicle offers

either three seats or two seats with more

seating room, in this case the centre seat

must be folded down. The outboard seat

backrests can be swivelled downwards to

increase the size of the luggage

compartment.

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Two rear seats with more seating space

Three seats

Lower centre seat – see page 53.

Move backrest to centre position, pull

handle beneath seat, slide seatforwards to

the stop, then slide out towards door and

further forward into the desired position.

Move backrest to centre position, pull

ha ndle beneath seat, slide seat back wards

as far as possible, then slide inwards to

centre of vehicle and further back into the

desired position.

Release handle and allow seat to engage

in position.

Release handle and allow seat to engage

in position.

Raise centre seat – see page 53.

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Luggagecompartment extension

To increase the size of the luggage

compartment, you can:

z Fold down the outboard rear seat

backrests,

z Lower the centre seat,

z Swivel down the outboard seats,

z Fold down the front passenger’s seat

backrest 3.

See following pages for instructions.

The rear seats must be in the outboard

positions, see "Three seats" on the previous

page.

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Fold down outboard rear seat backrest

Hold the backrest, pull handle at outboard

If necessary, remove luggage

side of seat and fold backrest down onto

seat cushion. Release handle and engage

backrest.

compartment cover 3 – see page 54.

Push head restraints down fully -

see pages 4, 45.

9 Warning

Take seat belt out of the belt guide on the

backrest.

To prevent injuries, always hold seat

backrest firmly and guide downwards

when folding.

Remove the push-in sleeves 3for mounting

the IS O-FIX child restraint sy stem – see

separate instructions for the ISO-FIX child

restraint system.

To raise, pull handle on outboard side of

the seat and raise seat backrest. Release

handle and latch.

Insert seat beltinto belt guide on backrest.

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Raise outboard seats

Pull release handle on back of backrest

and pull seat upwards until it engages.

Pull handle on outboard side of rear seat

and move rear seat backrest upright.

Release handle and latch into position.

Insert seat beltinto belt guide on backrest.

The seat backrests can be righted even

with the seat swivelled back. We

recommend only using the seat for sitting

while in the swivelled-up position.

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Lower centre seat

Raise centre seat

House centre seat belt in the holder in the

Pull release handle, move backrest upright

and engage. Outboard seats must be in

the outer position to do this – see right-

hand column on page 51.

roof – see page 63.

Insert seat belts into recesses in seat

cushions.

Folding down outboard seats

Push front seats forwards or remove head

restraints on the rear outboard seats –

see page 46.

Push centre head restraint as far down as it

will go – see page 45.

Pull release handle at rear of centre

backrest – see illustration. Tilt backrest

forward and engage.

Fold down outboard rear seat backrests.

To achieve a level loading surface, pull

release handle on back of backrest and

push seat down until it latches into

position.

9 Warning

Loads must notobstructthe operation of

the handbrake and the gears. Pay

attention to notes on page 56.

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Folding down the front passenger’s

seat 3

Removing

Luggage compartment cover 3

Open cover, disengage towards the rear

and remove from above.

To op en:

Push front passenger’s seat head restraint

all the way down or remove –

see pages 4, 45, 46.

Liftcover atrear and tilt forwards, segment

by segment.

Fitting

Insert the cover from the rear, clip into

place and fold back.

To close:

Push front passenger’s seat backwards.

Tilt top part of cover backwards and latch

into position.

Raise release lever and fold front

passenger’s seat forwards.

Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged

objects on the cover.

Raise front passenger’s seat backrest 3

Raise release lever, lift front passenger’s

seat and audibly engage backrest into

position.

Notes on loading

See page 56.

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Safety net 3

The safety net is installed behind the front

seats with the rear seat backrests folded

forward.

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Hook tension straps into lashing eyes 3 or

Stowage of safety net

slots 3 at the rear of the outer front seat

bracket and tension.

Roll up the removed safety net and secure

it with Velcro strips.

On the version without lashing eyes, when

the safety net is mounted for the first time,

the slots at the rear of the outer front seat

bracket must first be opened:

Press the marked field at the upper edge

with a blunt object and fold inwards.

Store the safety net under the floor in the

luggage compartment. To open, remove

the luggage compartment cover 3, see

page 54, lift the floor covering by the

handle and raise towards the front, see

page 176. Store safety net in front

recesses.

Passengers must notbe carried behind the

safety net.

Fitting

Fold all rear seat backrests forwards – see

luggage compartmentextension,page 52.

Removing

The roof frame contains two mounting

openings: Open covers.

Tilt belt length adjuster upwards and

unhook belts. Unhook top net rods and

close two mounting openings.

Hang the upper net rod first in one

aperture and then in the other side; clip in

place by pushing rod forwards into smaller

aperture.

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Bag hangers 3

There are two retainers on the back of the

outer rear seat backrests for hanging

carrier bags on. Maximum load: 10 kg per

re tainer.

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Lashing eyes 3

Notes on lo ading the vehicle

The lashing eyes in the lugg age

compartment are for securing transported

items to prevent them from slipping

around.

z Heavy objects in the luggage

compartment should be placed as far

forward as possible againstthe engaged

rear seat backrests or, if the rear seat

backrests are folded down, against the

front seat backrests. If objects are to be

stack ed, the hea vier objects should be

placed at the bottom. Unsecured objects

in the luggage compartment would be

thrown forward with great force in the

event of heavy braking, for example.

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z Secure heavy objects with lashing

straps 3 attached to lashing eyes 3 –

see page 56. If heavy loads slip when the

vehicle is braked heavily or driven

around a bend, the handling of the

vehicle may change.

z Do notallow the load to protrude above

the upper edge of the rear seat

backrests, or above the upper edge of

the front seat backrests if the rear seat

backrests are folded down.

z Loads must not obstruct the opera tion of

the pedals, the handbrake or the gears,

or restrict the driver’s freedom of

movement. Do not place loose objects in

the vehicle interior.

z The warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit

(cushion) 3 must always be freely

accessible.

z Do not drive with luggage compartment

open when transporting bulky objects,

for example, since toxic exhaust fumes

could penetrate the interior.

z When transporting objects with rear seat

backrests tilted forward, fit safety net –

see page 55.

z Do not place any objects in front of the

rear window or on the instrument panel.

They are reflected in the glass, obstruct

the driver’s view and will be thrown

through the vehicle, for insta nce in the

event of heavy braking.

z Close the luggage compartment cover 3

so the rear window does not reflect the

ob je cts.

z Weights, payload and roof load –

see page 214.

z A roof load increases the sensitivity of

the vehicle to crosswinds and impairs

vehicle handling due to the vehicle’s

higher centre of gravity. Driving with a

roof load - see pages 138, 141, 163.

z If the backrests are not folded down

when transporting objects in the

luggage compartment, they must be

engaged in an upright position -

see page 53.

z Objects must not be stored in the airbag

inflation area, because they could cause

injury if the airbag inflates.

9 Warning

Failure to observe these descriptions can

lead to injuries which may be fatal.

Vehic le pa ssengers m ust be inform ed

accordingly.

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Three-stage safety system

Com prising:

9 Warning

z Three-point seat belts,

The airbag systems serve to supplement

the three-point seat belts and belt

tensioners. The seat b elts must therefore

always be w orn. Disreg ard of these

instructions may lead to injuries or

end ang er life. Vehicle p assengers must

be informed accordingly.

z Belt tensioners at the front seats,

z Airbag systems for the driver’s seat and

front passenger’s seat 3 as well as the

outboard rear seats 3.

The three stages are activated in sequence

depending on the severity of the accident:

Always read the instructions provided with

the child restraint system!

z The automatic seat belt locking devices

prevent the belt strap from being pulled

out and thus ensure that the vehicle

occupants are retained in their seats.

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z The front seat belts are pulled down at

the belt buckles. This means the belts fit

snugly, the occupants are decelerated

early with the vehicle and the stress

placed on the body is reduced.

Three-point seat belts

The vehicle is equipped with three-point

seat belts with automatic retractors and

locking devices, allowing freedom of body

movement although the spring tensioned

belts always ensure a snug fit.

z The airbag systems are also triggered in

the event of severe accidents and form a

safety cushion for the occupants.

For information on correct seating

position – see pages 44, 62, 68.

The belt has a "vehicle sensitive retractor"

which is designed to lock during heavy

acceleration or deceleration in any

direction.

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Belt force limiters

Testing the belts

9 Warning

Belt force limiters on the front seats reduce

the body load, due to damped release of

the belt on a collision. This means that the

seat occupants move forward under

control.

Check all parts of the belt system

periodically for damage and correct

functioning. Replace damaged

components. After an accident, have the

belts and triggered belt tensioners

replaced by a workshop.

Always wear your seat belt, and that

means also in urban trafficand when you

are a rear seat passenger. It can save

your life!

Also, pregnant women mustalways wear

a seat belt – see page 62.

Do not perform any alterations on the

belts, their anchorages, the automatic

retractors or the belt buckles.

In the event of an accident, persons not

wearing seat belts endanger their fellow

occupants and themselves.

Make sure that belts are not damaged or

trapped by sharp-edged objects.

Control indicator X for the seat belt –

see page 84.

Seat belts are designed to be used by only

one person ata time. They are not suitable

for anyone under 12 years of age or

150 cm.

For children up to 12 yea rs of ag e, w e

recommend the Vauxhall child restraint

system – see page 65.

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9 Warning

Eliminate the cause of the fault

immediately by a workshop.

Self-diagnosis integrated into the system

allows rapid fault identification.

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Control indicator v for belt tensioners

Belt tensioners

The function of the belt tensioners and

airbag systems is monitored electronically

and indicated by the control indicator v.

The front seat belt systems are equipped

with belt tensioners. In the eventof a head-

on or rear-end collision of a certain

severity, the belt buckles are pulled down,

thus tightening the belts.

When the ignition is turned on, the control

indicator illuminates for approx. 4 seconds.

If it does not illuminate, or if it does not go

out after 4 seconds, or if it illuminates while

driving, there is a fault in the belttensioner

or airbag systems, see page 72. The

systems might not trigger in the eventof an

accident.

Actuation of belt tensioners

Indicated by illumination of control

indicator v, see next colum n.

If the belt tensioners are triggered, they

must be replaced by a workshop.

Deployment of the belt tensioners is

indicated by continuous illumination of v.

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Im portant

z The belt tensioner and airbag system

control electronics can be found in the

centre console area. In order to avoid

malfunctions, do not store magnetic

objects in this area.

z We recommend that you have the front

seats removed by a w orkshop in the

event of actuation of the belt tensioners.

z Do not fit accessories not specifically

released for your vehicle type or store

objects in the belt tensioner operating

area (in the area of the belt tensioners)

due to the risk of injury in the event the

belt tensioners are triggered.

z The belt tensioners trigger once only,

indicated by the illumination of control

indicator v. Have a workshop replace

triggered belt tensioners.

z When using the rear seats, ensure that

the front seat belt components are not

damaged by shoes or other objects.

Avoid dirtgetting into the belt retractors.

z Do not make any modifications to the

components of the belt tensioners, as

this will render the vehicle unroadworthy.

z When disposing of the vehicle, the sa fety

instructions given for this must be

observed . Ta ke the vehicle to a recycling

company for disposal.

9 Warning

Incorrecthandling (e.g. removal or fitting

of seat belts or belt buckles) can trigger

the belt tensioners; risk of injury.

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Height adjustment

Using the belts

9 Warning

For height adjustmentof the upper guiding

point of the front seat belts:

Fitting seat belts

Pull the belt out of the retractor and guide

it across the body, making certain that it is

not twisted.

O n pregna nt women in particular, the lap

belt must be positioned as low as

possible across the pelvis so as not to put

too much pressure on the abdomen.

1. Pull belt out slightly.

2. Push button on sliding adjuster.

3. Set desired height.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle. The

front seatbackrest mustnot be tilted back

too far or the seat belt will not op erate

properly. The recommended angle of

inclination is 25°.

4. Allow sliding adjuster to audibly latch.

Do not adjust height while driving.

Bulky clothing prevents the belt from fitting

properly. The belt must not rest against

hard or fragile objects in the pockets of

your clothing (e.g. ballpoint pens, keys,

spectacles) because these could cause

injury. Do not place any objects (e.g.

handbags, mobile phones) between the

belt and your body.

Make sure that the lap belt is not twisted

and that it fits snugly across the body.

Tension the beltfrequently while drivingby

tugging the diagonal part of the belt.

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Adjust height such that the belt p asses

Removing the belt

Three-point seat belt on centre rear seat

over the wearer’s shoulder and rests

against the shoulder. It must not pass over

the neck or upper arm.

To remove the belt, depress the red

pushbutton on the buckle; the belt will

retract automatically.

Pull latch plates out of belt retainer in roof.

Click bottom latch plate into right-hand

buckle (1) on centre seat. Remove toplatch

plate from retainer, guide over shoulder

and lap area with belt (do not twist) and

click into left buckle (2) on centre seat.

If using the centre seat, both outboard

seats must be pushed backwards and the

backrests must be flush with the centre

seat backrest, see page 51.

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Mounting brackets 3 for ISO-FIX

child restraint systems

The brackets located between the backrest

and seat cushion are used for mounting

ISO-FIX child restraint systems.

Please follow the instructions

accompanying the ISO-FIX child restraint

system.

Only ISO-FIX child restraint sy stems

approved for the vehicle may be used.

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To remove the belt, press the button on the

left sid e of the buckle (2). If the central seat

is to be lowered, press the button on the

rightside of the buckle (1). The beltretracts

automatically.

Insertin the beltretainer in the roof with the

lower latch plate pointing forwards.

Push the upper latch plate into the holder

for the lower latch plate. Fold over locked

together latch plates against the belt.

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Child restraint systems 3

Permissible options for fitting a child safety seat¹⁾

When using a child restraint system, follow

the instructions for installation and use.

Weight

and

On

front

passenger’s seat

On

outboard rear seats

centre rear seat

The country in which you are travelling

may not permit the use of child restraint

systems on certain seats. Always comply

with the local or national regulations.

age class²⁾

0:

up to 10 kg

or approx.

10 months

Selecting the right system

Your child should travel facing backwards

in the vehicle for as long as possible.

B¹, +

U, +

U, ++

0+ :

up to 13 kg

or approx.

2 years

A child has a very weak cervical spinal

column and in the event of an accident is

less likely to suffer injury in a rearward-

facing, semi-lying position than if seated

upright.

I:

9 t o 18 kg

or approx.

8 months to

4 years

B², +

9 Warning

Never carry child restraint systems on

your lap, risk of fatal injury.

II:

15 to 25 kg

or approx.

3 to 7 y ears

X

U

U, ++

III:

22 to 36 kg

or approx.

6 to 12 years

1)

For reasons of safety, we recommend that the child safety seat be installed on

one of the outer rear seats.

We recommend the use of each system until the child reaches the upper weight limit.

2)

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Note

B¹= Conditional, without front

passenger’s airbags or with seat

occupancy recognition and

Vauxhall childrestraintsystems with

transponders.

+

= Vehicle seat available with ISO-FIX

fixings. When using ISO-FIX, only

ISO-FIX child restraint systems

approved for the vehicle may be

used.

z Children under 12 years or under 150 cm

tall should only travel in an appropriate

child safety seat.

z When transportingchildren,use the child

restraint systems suitable for the child’s

weight.

The front passenger’s seat must

also have a height adjusting facility:

Move to highest position, slide front

passenger’s seat all the way back

and move front passenger’s seat

belt anchorage point to lowest

possible position.

++ = Only if both outboard rear seats are

pushed back and are flush with the

centre seat.

z Check that the child restraint systems

have been correctly installed – see

instructions provided with child restraint

sy stem.

X

= N o child restraint sy stem permitted.

z The covers of the Vauxhall child restraint

sy stem can b e wiped clean.

B²= Conditional, without side airbag

with front passenger’s seat slid all

the way back, or with seat

z Do not stick anything on the child

restraint systems and do not cover them

with any other materials.

occupancy recognition and

Vauxhall childrestraintsystems with

transponders.

z Only allow children to enter and exit at

the side facing away from the traffic.

The front passenger’s seat must

also have a height adjusting facility:

Move to highest position and slide

front passenger’s seat all the way

back so that the seat belt runs

towards the front from the

z A child restraint system which has been

subjected to stress in an accident must

be replaced.

z Secure or remove child restraint systems

carried in the vehicle when not in use.

anchorage point.

U

= For universal use in combination

with three-point seat belt.

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Exception:

Front passenger’s seat with seat

occupancy recognition system 3.

The seat occupancy recognition system

deactivates the front and side airbags on

the passenger’s side if the front

passenger’s seat is unoccupied, or a

Vauxhall child restraint system with

transponders 3 has been fittedto the front

passenger’s seat.

Seat occupancy recognition – see page 73.

Vauxhall child restraint system with

transponders 3 – see page 74.

Examples of events triggering the front

airbag system:

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z Seat occupancy recognition 3,

Airbag system

z Impact against a non-yielding obstacle:

The front airbags are triggered at low

vehicle speeds.

Front airbag

z The control indicator for Vauxhall child

restraintsystems with transponders y 3

in the courtesy light.

The front airbag system is identified by the

word AIRBAG on the steering wheel and

above the glove compartment 3.

z Impact against ayielding obstacle (such

as another vehicle):

The front airbags are only triggered at

hig her vehicle speeds.

The front airbag system will be triggered:

The front airbag system comprises:

z Depending on the severity of the

accident,

z An airbag with inflator in the steering

wheel and a second behind the trim

panel above the glove compartment,

z Depending on the type of impact,

z Within the range shown in the

illustration,

z The control electronics with impact

sensor,

z Independently of the side airbag

system 3 and curtain airbag system 3.

z Control indicator for airbag systems v in

the instrument cluster,

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When triggered, the front airbags inflate in

milliseconds to form a safety cushion for

the d river and front passenger. The

forward movement of the front seat

occupants is checked, thereby

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The front airbag system provides

optimum protection when the seat,

backrestand head restraintare correctly

adjusted: Adjust the driver’s seat

according to the occupant’s height such

that with the driver sitting upright the

steering wheel is held in the area of its

upper sp okes with the d river’s arms

slightly bent.

The three-point seat belt must be

correctly fitted – see page 62.

substantially reducing the risk of injury to

the upper body and head.

The front airbag system will not be

triggered in the event of:

No impairment of view will occur, because

the airbags inflate and deflate so quickly.

z The ignition being switched off,

z Minor frontal collisions,

z Accidents in which the vehicle overturns,

z Collisions involving a side or rear-impact,

The front passenger’s seat should be as

far back as possible, with the backrest

upright (see pages 3, 44). Do not place

your head, body, hands or feet on the

covers of the airbag systems.

that is to say, if itwould notbe of benefitto

the occupants.

Do not place any objects in the area in

which the airbags inflate. Important

information – see page 75.

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In addition, the front airbag system will not

be triggered for the front passenger in

model variants with seat occupancy

re cognition 3 if:

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Seat belts mustthereforealways be worn.

The front airbag system serves to

supplement the three-point seat belts.

If you do notwear your seat belt, you risk

being seriously injured, or even thrown

from the vehic le, in the event of an

accident.

z The front passenger’s seat is

unoccupied,

z There is a properly fitted Vauxhall child

restraint system with transponders 3.

Seatoccupancy recognition – see page 73.

In the event of an accident, the belt helps

to keep you in the correct seating

position, so that the front airbag system

can provide you with effective protection.

Vauxhall child restraint system with

transponders 3 – see page 74.

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Side airbag 3

The side airbag sy stem is identified by the

word AIRBAG on the outboard sides of the

front seat back rests.

The side airbag sy stem comprises:

z An airbag w ith infla tor in the back of the

driver’s and front passenger’s seat

respectively,

z The control electronics,

z The side-impact sensors,

z Control indicator for airbag systems v in

instrument cluster,

z Seat occupancy recognition 3,

z The control indicator for Vauxhall child

restra int sy stems with transp onders y3

in the courtesy light.

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Exception:

Frontpassenger’s seatwith seat occupancy

re cognition s yste m 3. The seat occupancy

recognition system deactivates the

passenger’s front and side airbags if the

front passenger’s seat is unoccupied, or a

Vauxhall child restraint system with

trans ponde rs 3 has been fitted to the front

passenger’s seat.

Seatoccupancy recognition – see page 73.

Vauxhall child restraint system with

transponders 3 – see page 74.

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The side airbag system will be triggered:

When deployed, the side airbag inflates

within milliseconds to form a safetycushion

for the d river or front passenger in the

respective front door area. This

substantially reduces the risk of injury to

the upper body and pelvis in the event of a

side-on collision.

z Depending on the severity of the

accident,

z Depending on the type of impact,

z Within the range shown in the

illustration, fromthe centre door pillar on

the driver’s or front passenger’s side,

z Independently of the front airbag

system .

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9 Warning

There m ust be no objects in the area in

which the airbag inflates or in the area

between the seat backs and the vehicle

body. Do notplace the hands or arms on

the covers of the airbag systems.

Important information – see page 75.

The three-point seat belt must always be

correctly fitted – see page 62.

The side airbags will notbe triggered in the

event of:

z The ignition being switched off,

z Frontal collisions,

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Curtain airbag 3

The curtain airbag system will be triggered:

The curtain airbag system is identified by

the word AIRBAG on the roof pillar trim.

z Depending on the severity of the

accident,

z Accidents in which the vehicle overturns,

z Collisions involving a rear-impact,

The curtain airbag system comprises:

z Depending on the type of impact,

z Collisions involving a side-impactoutside

the passenger cell.

z An airbag with inflator in the roof frame

on the driver’s andfrontpassenger’s side

respectively,

z Within the range shown in the

illustration, from the centre door pillar on

the driver’s or front pa ssenger’s side,

In addition, the side airbag system will not

be triggered for the front passenger in

model variants with seat occupancy

recognition 3 if:

z The control electronics,

z The side-impact sensors,

z Together with the side airbag system,

z Irrespective of seat occupancy

z Controlindicator for airbag systems v in

the instrument cluster.

recognition,

z The front p assenger’s seat is

unoccupied,

z Independently of the front airbag

sy stem.

z There is a properly fitted Vauxhall child

restraint system with transponders 3.

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Seat occupancy recognition – see page 73.

Vauxhall child restraint system with

transponders 3 – see page 74.

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9 Warning

There must be no objects in the area in

which the airbag inflates or in the area

between the seat backrests and the

vehicle body.

Do not place the hands or arms on the

covers of the airbag systems.

Important information – see page 75.

The three-point seatbelt mustalways be

correctly fitted – see page 62.

The curtain airbags will not be triggered in

the event of:

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When the curtain airbag is triggered, it

inflates within milliseconds and provides a

safety barrier in the head area on the

respective side of the vehicle. This reduces

the risk of injury to the headconsiderably in

case of a side-impact.

Control indicator v for airbag systems

z The ignition being switched off,

z Frontal collisions,

The function of the airbag systems is

monitored electronically together with the

seat occupancy recognition 3 and the belt

tensioners, and indicated by the control

indicator v.

z Accidents in which the vehicle overturns,

z Collisions involving a rear-impact,

When the ignition is switched on, the

control indicator illuminates for approx.

4 seconds. If it does not illuminate, does

not go out after 4 seconds or illuminates

while driving, there is a fault in the airbag

systems, seat occupancy recognition 3 or

in belt tensioners. See also page 60. The

systems may fail to trigger in the event of

an accident.

z Collisions involving aside-impactoutside

the passenger cell.

Deployed airbags are indicated by

continuous illumination of v.

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9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault eliminated

im med ia tely by a work sh op.

Only Vauxhall childrestraintsystems with

transponders 3 can be fitted on the front

passeng er’s seat. Use of sy stems w ithout

transponders poses a risk of fatal injury.

Self-diagnosis integrated into the system

allows rapid fault identification.

Vauxhall child restraint systems with

transponders 3 can be identified by a

sticker or badge.

Seat occupancy recognition 3

The seat occupancy recognition system

deactivates the front and side front

passenger’s airbags if the front

passenger’s seat is unoccupied or a

Vauxhall child restraint system with

transponders 3has been fitted to the front

passenger’s seat. The curtain airbag

system 3 remains activated.

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Vehicles with seat occupancy recognition

can be identified by the sticker on the front

passenger’s seat or on the side of the

instrument panel.

The control indicator for seat occupancy

recognition y is located in the front

courtesy light. If control indicator y

illuminates for approx. 4 seconds after the

ignition is switched on, the vehicle is

equipped with seat occupancy recognition

– see page 74, Fig. 12135 S.

Vauxhall child restraint systems with

transponders 3 are automatically

detected if correctly fitted to the front

passenger’s seat. When these child

restraint systems are being used on the

front passenger’s seat, the front and side

airbag systems for the front passenger’s

seat are deactivated. The curtain airbag

sy stem rem ains ac tiv ated.

If a Vauxhall child restraint system

with transponders 3 is fitted, control

indicator y illuminates permanently after

the ignition is switched on, as soon as the

system has detected the child restraint

system. Only then may the child restraint

system with transponders 3 be usedon the

front passenger’s seat.

Pay attention to the control indicator y

for seat occupancy recognition 3 –

see page 74.

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Control indicator y for Vauxhall child

restraint systems with transponders 3

The p resence of a Vauxhall child restraint

system with transponders is indicated after

the ignition has been switched on, by

permanent illumination of the control

indicator y in the front courtesy light, as

soon as the seat occupancy recognition

system has detected the child restraint

system.

If control indicator y flashes when the

child restraint system with transponders is

correctly fitted, there is a fault, with risk of

fatal injury to the child. In this case, only fit

child restraint systems to the outer rear

seats. Have the cause of the fault

eliminated by a workshop.

If no Vauxhall child restraint system

with transponders is fitted, the control

indicator must not illuminate or flash,

as the front passenger’s airbag systems

would not deploy in the event of a collision.

Have the cause of the faulteliminated by a

workshop.

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If control indicator y does not illuminate

while driving, the front and side airbags for

the front passenger’s seat have not been

deactivated and there is a risk of fatal

injury to the child. In this case, only fit child

restraint systems to the outer rear seats.

Have the cause of the fault eliminated by a

workshop.

If the child restraint system is not correctly

installed or the transponders are defective,

the control indicator will flash. Check for

correct child restraint system installation.

For installation of child restraint system

with transponders 3 – see instructions

provided with child restraint system.

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Imp or tant

z Do not stick anything on the steering

wheel, instrument panel, front seat

backrests or roof frame, in the vicinity of

the airbags, or on the front passenger’s

seat cushion, or cover any of those areas

with other materials.

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z Due to risk of injury when the airbags

deploy, accessories and objects should

not be placed within the expansion

range of the airbag systems.

If a Vauxhall child restraint system with

transponders has been fitted according

to the instructions , the control indica tor

for Vauxhall child restraint systems with

trans ponders y must illuminate in the

front courtesy light when the ignition is

switched on.

z Do not place any objects between the

airbag systems and the vehicle

occupants; risk of injury.

z Use only a dry cloth or interior cleaner to

clean the steering wheel, instrument

panel, front seat backrests, roof frame

and seat cushion of the front

passenger’s seat. Do not use any

aggressive cleaning agents.

9 Warning

If the controlindicator does notilluminate

while driving, the front passenger’s

airbag systems have not been

deactivated and there is a risk of fatal

injury. In this case, fit child restraint

systems to the outerrear seats only. Have

the cause of the fault eliminated by a

workshop.

Never carry child restraint systems or

other objects on your lap - risk of fatal

injury.

z Only protective covers which are

approved for your vehicle with side

airbag may be fitted on the front seats.

When fitting the protective covers, make

sure that the airbag units on the

outboard sides of the front seat

backrests are not covered.

z Use the hooks in the roof frame only to

hang up light articles of clothing or coat

hangers. Do notplace any objects in the

pockets of the hanging item s – risk of

injury.

z The airbag systems are triggered

independently of each other depending

on the severity of the accident and the

type of impact.The side airbag system 3

and the curtain airbag system 3 are

triggered together. See seat occupancy

recognition 3 on page 73 for exceptions.

z The airbag systems and belt tensioner

control electronics can be found in the

centre console area. In order to avoid

malfunctions, do not store magnetic

objects in this area.

z Each airbag deploys once only. Have a

workshop replace deployed airbags

immediately.

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z The speeds, directions of movement and

deformation properties of the vehicles,

and the properties of the obstacle

z When disposingof the vehicle, the safety

instructions given for this must be

observed. Take the vehicle to a recycling

company for disposal.

z When using a Vauxhall child restraint

sy stem with transponders 3 on the front

passenger’s seat, in order to prevent

malfunctions, no objects (e.g. plastic

sheet, stickers or heated mats) may be

placed under the child restraint system.

concerned, determine the severity of the

accident and triggering of the airbags.

The degree of damag e to your vehicle

and the resulting repair costs alone are

not indicative that the criteria for

z Persons weighing less than 35 kg should

only travel on the rear seats. This does

not apply to children who are travelling

in child restraint systems with

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triggering of the airbags were met.

transponders 3.

Child restraint systems as well as other

objects must never be carried on the lap

of passengers; risk of fatal injury . If

carried in this way, child restraintsystems

with transponders 3 in vehicles with seat

occupancy recognition 3 could lead to

front passenger’s airbag systems not

being triggered in the event of an

accident.

z Do not perform any alterations on the

components of the airbag system, as this

would render the vehicle unroadworthy.

z In vehicles with seat occupancy

recognition 3, do not place any heavy

objects on the front passenger’s seat

otherwise the airbag systems for the

front passenger’s seat may be triggered

in the event of an accident.

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The systems can be triggered abruptly

and cause injury if they are handled

im properly.

z In vehicles with seat occupancy

recognition 3, to prevent malfunctions

do not use protective covers or extra seat

cushions on the front passenger’s seat.

z We recom mend having the steering

wheel, the instrumentpanel, allpanelling

parts, the door seals, the handles and

the seats removed by a workshop.

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Use of child restraint systems 3 on the

front passenger’s seat in vehicles with

airbag systems 3, but without seat

occupancy recognition 3

9 Warning

Vehicles with front passenger’s airbag

without side airbag 3: Child restraint

system s fac ing the rear of the vehicle

must not be installed on the front

passenger’s seat, risk of fatal injury.

Child restraint systems facing the

direction of travel (child restraint systems

for weight classes I, IIand III,see page 65)

may be installed on the front passenger’s

seat if the seat has been pushed back as

far as it willgo and the backrest has been

adjusted such thatthe lap belt fits snugly.

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Vehicles with front passenger’s airbag can

9 Warning

be recognised by the word AIRBAG above

the glove compartment and by the sticker

on the instrumentpanel on the passenger’s

side - see illustration above.

Vehicles with side airbag 3:

No child restraint system 3 may be

fitted on the front passenger’s seat;

risk of fatal injury.

A vehicle with side airbags can be

identified by the word A IRBAG on the

outboard sides of the front seat backrests.

Seat occupancy recognition 3 –

see page 73.

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The seat occupancy recognition system

detects Vauxhall child restraint systems

with transponders 3 and switches off the

front and side airbag systems for the front

passenger’s seat. The curtain airbag

system remains activated.

Seat occupancy recognition – see page 73.

Vauxhall child restraint systems with

transponders 3 can be identified by a

sticker or badge.

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Use of child restraint systems 3 on front

passenger’s seat in vehicles with airbag

systems 3 and with seat occupancy

recognition 3

Vehicles with seat occupancy recognition

can also be recognised by control

indicator y in the front courtesy light.

If control indicator y illuminates for

approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is

switched on, the vehicle is equipped with

seat occupancy recognition - see page 73.

9 Warning

Only Vauxhall child restraintsystems with

trans ponders 3 can be fitted on the front

passenger’s seats. Use of systems

withouttransponders poses arisk of fatal

in ju ry.

Vehicles with seat occupancy recognition

are identified by a sticker on the lower

panel of the front passenger’s seat –

see illustration above.

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The maximum power consumption of

electrical accessories must not exceed

120 watts.

Do not connect any current-delivering

accessories, e.g. electrical charging

devices or batteries.

Electrical accessories connected to the

socket must comply with the

electromagnetic compatibility

requirements laid down in DIN VDE 40 839,

otherwise vehicle malfunctions may occur.

If the tyre repair kit is 3 is in operation, no

consumers may be connected to the

auxiliary socket.

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Accessory sockets 3

An accessory socket is located behind the

ashtray cover. Additional accessory

sockets 3 can be found in the centre

console in front of the backrests and in the

luggage compartment.

Cigarette lighter 3

The cigarette lighter is behind the ashtray

cover.

The cover opens when pressed at the

centre point. See Fig. 14354 S on page 80.

Press in cigarette lighter with the ignition

switched on. Switches off automatically

when elem ent is glowing. Withdraw

cigarette lighter.

Accessory sockets can be used to connect

electrical accessories.

Ac cessory sockets are operable when the

ignition is switched on. Use of the sockets

while the engine is not running will drain

the battery.

Do not damage the socket by using

unsuitable plugs.

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To empty, grip both sides of the ashtray

Rear ashtray 3

Ashtrays

insert at the points illustrated and pull

In the rear centre console.

To be used only for ash and not for

combustible rubbish.

up wards.

To open, pull ashtray towards the rear of

the vehicle.

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To empty, open the ashtray, press the

spring (see arrow in illustration) and pull

out the ashtray.

Failure to observe these descriptions can

lead to injuries which may be fatal.

Vehicle passengers must be informed

accordingly.

Ashtray, front

The cover opens when pressed at the point

indicated.

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Ashtray 3

Glove compartment

Stowage compartments

For universal use in vehicle interiors, e.g. in

the front or rear of the centre console or in

foldaway tables 3 (see next page).

To open, pull handle upwards.

Stowage compartment beneath front

passenger’s seat 3

Lift tray by grasping recessed edge and

pull forwards. Maximum load: 1 kg.

On the inside of the glove compartment

cover there is a pen holder.

Open cover to use.

The glove com partment should be closed

while driving.

To close the tray, push it in and lock it in

place.

Cooled glove compartment 3 –

see page 119.

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Foldaway tables 3

Located on the front seat backrests.

Open by pulling upwards until it engages.

Fold away by pressing down past the

resistance point.

Do not place any heavy objects on the

foldaway tables.

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Stowage compartment for glasses 3

Located on driver’s side. Fold down to

open.

Stowage compartments in rear footwell 3

To open, unclip cover at recess and lift up.

Do not store heavy objects in the stowage

compartment.

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Sunvisors

Use the sunvisor to protect from glare, by

pulling it down and/or swivelling it to the

side.

While driving, the mirrors in the sunvisors

should be covered.

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Coin holder

Located in the centre console.

Seats, Interior for Your Vauxhall Meriva SUV First Generation (2003-2010)

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