2011-2017 Vauxhall Meriva SUV Driving and operating User Manual
MyCarUserManual.com
USER MANUALS FOR EVERY MAKE & MODEL

Driving and operating for Your Vauxhall Meriva SUV Second Generation (2011-2017)

138  
Driving and operating  
Brakes ........................................ 149  
Antilock brake system ............. 149  
Parking brake .......................... 150  
Brake assist ............................. 151  
Hill start assist ......................... 151  
Ride control systems ................. 152  
Traction Control system .......... 152  
Electronic Stability Control ...... 152  
Driver assistance systems ......... 153  
Cruise control .......................... 153  
Parking assist .......................... 155  
Rear view camera ................... 157  
Fuel ............................................ 159  
Fuel for petrol engines ............. 159  
Fuel for diesel engines ............ 159  
Fuel for liquid gas operation .... 159  
Refuelling ................................ 161  
Fuel consumption - CO2-  
Driving hints  
Control of the vehicle  
Never coast with engine not  
running (except during Autostop)  
Many systems will not function in this  
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power  
steering). Driving in this manner is a  
danger to yourself and others. All  
systems function during an Autostop,  
but there will be a controlled reduction  
in power steering assist and vehicle  
speed is reduced.  
Driving and  
operating  
Driving hints ............................... 138  
Control of the vehicle ............... 138  
Steering ................................... 139  
Starting and operating ............... 139  
New vehicle running-in ............ 139  
Ignition switch positions ........... 139  
Retained power off .................. 139  
Starting the engine .................. 140  
Overrun cut-off ........................ 141  
Stop-start system .................... 141  
Parking .................................... 143  
Engine exhaust .......................... 144  
Diesel particle filter .................. 144  
Catalytic converter ................... 145  
Automatic transmission .............. 145  
Transmission display ............... 145  
Selector lever .......................... 146  
Manual mode ........................... 147  
Electronic driving programmes 147  
Fault ........................................ 147  
Interruption of power supply .... 147  
Stop-start system 3 141.  
Idle boost  
If charging of the vehicle battery is  
required due to vehicle battery  
condition, the power output of the  
generator must be increased. This will  
be achieved by an idle boost which  
may be audible.  
On vehicles with Uplevel-Display or  
Uplevel-Combi-Display, a message  
appears in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
Emissions .............................. 164  
Trailer hitch ................................ 165  
General information ................. 165  
Driving characteristics and  
towing tips .............................. 166  
Trailer towing ........................... 166  
Towing equipment ................... 167  
Manual transmission .................. 148  
Driving and operating  
139  
Pedals  
Ignition switch positions  
Starting and operating  
To ensure the pedal travel is  
uninhibited, there must be no mats in  
the area of the pedals.  
Use only floor mats, which fit properly  
and are fixed by the retainers on the  
driver side.  
New vehicle running-in  
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for  
the first few journeys.  
During the first drive, smoke may  
occur because of wax and oil  
evaporating off the exhaust system.  
Park the vehicle in the open for a  
while after the first drive and avoid  
inhaling the fumes.  
During the running-in period fuel and  
engine oil consumption may be  
higher and the cleaning process of  
the diesel particle filter may take  
place more often. Autostop may be  
inhibited to allow for charging the  
vehicle battery.  
Steering  
If power steering assist is lost  
because the engine stops or due to a  
system malfunction, the vehicle can  
be steered but may require a higher  
or lower steering effort.  
0 : ignition off  
1 : steering wheel lock released,  
ignition off  
Control indicator c 3 96.  
2 : ignition on, for diesel engine:  
preheating  
Caution  
3 : starting  
Diesel particle filter 3 144.  
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic  
power steering:  
Retained power off  
If the steering wheel is turned until  
it reaches the end of its travel, and  
is held in that position for more  
than 15 seconds, damage may  
occur to the power steering  
system and there may be loss of  
power steering assist.  
The following electronic systems can  
work until the driver's door is opened  
or at the latest for 10 minutes after the  
ignition is switched off:  
●
●
power windows  
power outlets  
140  
Driving and operating  
Power to the Infotainment system will  
continue to operate for 30 minutes or  
until the key is removed from the  
ignition, regardless of whether any  
door is opened.  
Turn the key briefly to position 3 and  
release: an automatic procedure  
operates the starter with a short delay  
as long as the engine is running, see  
Automatic Starter Control.  
Automatic Starter Control  
This function controls the engine  
starting procedure. The driver does  
not have to hold the key in position 3.  
Once applied, the system will go on  
starting automatically until the engine  
is running. Because of the checking  
procedure, the engine starts running  
after a short delay.  
Before restarting or to switch off the  
engine, turn the key back to position  
Starting the engine  
0.  
During an Autostop, the engine can  
be started by depressing the clutch  
pedal.  
Possible reasons for a non-starting  
engine:  
●
●
clutch pedal not operated  
(manual transmission)  
brake pedal not operated or  
selector lever not in P or N  
(automatic transmission)  
Starting the vehicle at low  
temperatures  
The start of the engine without  
additional heaters is possible down to  
-25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C  
for petrol engines. Required is an  
engine oil with the correct viscosity,  
the correct fuel, performed services  
and a sufficiently charged vehicle  
battery. With temperatures below  
-30 °C the automatic transmission  
needs a warming phase of approx.  
five minutes. The selector lever must  
be in position P.  
●
timeout occurred  
Turbo engine warm-up  
Manual transmission: operate clutch.  
Upon start-up, engine available  
torque may be limited for a short time,  
especially when the engine  
temperature is cold. The limitation is  
to allow the lubrication system to fully  
protect the engine.  
Automatic transmission: operate  
brake and move the selector lever to  
P or N.  
Do not operate accelerator pedal.  
Diesel engine: turn the key to position  
2 for preheating until control  
indicator ! extinguishes.  
Driving and operating  
141  
The engine will be switched off while  
the ignition stays on.  
Deactivation  
Overrun cut-off  
The fuel supply is automatically cut off  
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle  
is driven with a gear engaged but  
accelerator is released.  
Stop-start system  
The stop-start system helps to save  
fuel and to reduce the exhaust  
emissions. When conditions allow, it  
switches off the engine as soon as the  
vehicle is at a low speed or at a  
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a  
traffic jam. It starts the engine  
automatically as soon as the clutch is  
depressed. A vehicle battery sensor  
ensures that an Autostop is only  
performed if the vehicle battery is  
sufficiently charged for a restart.  
Deactivate the stop-start system  
manually by pressing eco. The  
deactivation is indicated when the  
LED in the button extinguishes.  
An Autostop is indicated by the  
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in  
the tachometer.  
During an Autostop, the heating and  
brake performance will be  
maintained.  
Autostop  
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a  
standstill, activate an Autostop as  
follows:  
Activation  
Caution  
The stop-start system is available as  
soon as the engine is started, the  
vehicle starts-off and the conditions  
as stated below in this section are  
fulfilled.  
●
●
Depress the clutch pedal.  
Move the selector lever to  
neutral.  
The steering assist will be reduced  
during an Autostop.  
●
Release the clutch pedal.  
142  
Driving and operating  
Conditions for an Autostop  
●
●
The self-cleaning function of the  
diesel particle filter is not active.  
The vehicle was driven at least at  
walking speed since the last  
Autostop.  
disabled or switched into a power  
saving mode. The fan speed of the  
climate control system is reduced to  
save power.  
The stop-start system checks if each  
of the following conditions is fulfilled:  
●
The stop-start system is not  
manually deactivated.  
Restart of the engine by the driver  
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the  
engine.  
The engine start is indicated by the  
needle at the idle speed position in  
the tachometer.  
If the selector lever is shifted out of  
neutral before depressing the clutch  
first, control indicator - illuminates  
or is shown as a symbol in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Otherwise an Autostop will be  
inhibited.  
●
●
The bonnet is fully closed.  
The driver's door is closed or the  
driver's seat belt is fastened.  
An Autostop may become less  
available as the ambient temperature  
approaches the freezing point.  
Certain settings of the climate control  
system may inhibit an Autostop. See  
"Climate control" chapter for further  
information 3 131.  
Immediately after motorway driving  
an Autostop may be inhibited.  
New vehicle running-in 3 139.  
●
The vehicle battery is sufficiently  
charged and in good condition.  
●
●
The engine is warmed up.  
The engine coolant temperature  
is not too high.  
●
The engine exhaust temperature  
is not too high, e.g. after driving  
with high engine load.  
Control indicator - 3 95.  
●
●
●
●
The ambient temperature is  
Restart of the engine by the stop-  
start system  
The selector lever must be in neutral  
to enable an automatic restart.  
If one of the following conditions  
occurs during an Autostop, the  
engine will be restarted automatically  
by the stop-start system.  
above -5 °C.  
Vehicle battery discharge protection  
To ensure reliable engine restarts,  
several vehicle battery discharge  
protection features are implemented  
as part of the stop-start system.  
The defrost selection does not  
inhibit an Autostop.  
The climate control system  
allows an Autostop.  
The brake vacuum is sufficient.  
Power saving measures  
During an Autostop, several electrical  
features such as auxiliary electric  
heater or rear window heating are  
Driving and operating  
143  
●
The stop-start system is  
manually deactivated.  
The bonnet is opened.  
The driver's seat belt is  
unfastened and the driver's door  
is opened.  
The engine temperature is too  
low.  
The charging level of the vehicle  
battery is below a defined level.  
The brake vacuum is not  
sufficient.  
The vehicle is driven at least at  
walking speed.  
The climate control system  
requests an engine start.  
The air conditioning is manually  
switched on.  
Parking  
key. Turn the front wheels  
towards the kerb.  
Close the windows.  
●
●
9 Warning  
●
●
Remove the ignition key from  
the ignition switch. Turn the  
steering wheel until the  
steering wheel lock is felt to  
engage.  
For vehicles with automatic  
transmission, the key can only  
be removed when the selector  
lever is in position P.  
●
●
Do not park the vehicle on an  
easily ignitable surface. The  
high temperature of the  
exhaust system could ignite the  
surface.  
●
●
●
●
●
●
Always apply parking brake.  
Pull switch m for approx.  
one second.  
The electric parking brake is  
applied when control indicator  
m illuminates 3 95.  
Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-  
theft alarm system.  
●
●
Switch off the engine.  
Notice  
In the event of an accident with  
airbag deployment, the engine is  
turned off automatically if the vehicle  
comes to a standstill within a certain  
time.  
If the vehicle is on a level  
surface or uphill slope, engage  
first gear or set the selector  
lever to position P before  
removing the ignition key. On  
an uphill slope, turn the front  
wheels away from the kerb.  
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a  
warning message is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a  
portable CD player, is connected to  
the power outlet, a brief power drop  
during the restart might be noticeable.  
If the vehicle is on a downhill  
slope, engage reverse gear or  
set the selector lever to position  
P before removing the ignition  
144  
Driving and operating  
needs between 7 and 12 minutes.  
Autostop is not available and fuel  
consumption may be higher during  
this period. The emission of smells  
and smoke during this process is  
normal.  
% illuminates when diesel particle  
filter is full. Start cleaning process as  
soon as possible.  
% flashes when diesel particle filter  
has reached the maximum filling  
level. Start cleaning process  
immediately to avoid damage to the  
engine.  
Engine exhaust  
9 Danger  
Engine exhaust gases contain  
poisonous carbon monoxide,  
which is colourless and odourless  
and could be fatal if inhaled.  
If exhaust gases enter the interior  
of the vehicle, open the windows.  
Have the cause of the fault  
rectified by a workshop.  
Cleaning process  
To activate cleaning process,  
continue driving, keeping engine  
speed above 2000 revolutions per  
minute. Shift down if necessary.  
Diesel particle filter cleaning is then  
started.  
Avoid driving with an open load  
compartment, otherwise exhaust  
gases could enter the vehicle.  
If control indicator g illuminates  
additionally, cleaning is not possible,  
seek the assistance of a workshop.  
Diesel particle filter  
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.  
short distances, the system cannot  
clean itself automatically.  
The diesel particle filter system filters  
harmful soot particles out of the  
exhaust gases. The system includes  
a self-cleaning function that runs  
automatically during driving without  
any notification. The filter is cleaned  
by periodically burning off the soot  
particles at high temperature. This  
process takes place automatically  
under set driving conditions and may  
take up to 25 minutes. Typically it  
Caution  
If the cleaning of the filter is required  
and if previous driving conditions did  
not enable automatic cleaning, it will  
be indicated by control indicator %.  
Simultaneously Diesel partic. filter is  
full continue driving or warning  
code 55 appears in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
If the cleaning process is  
interrupted, there is a risk of  
provoking severe engine damage.  
Cleaning takes place quickest at high  
engine speeds and loads.  
Driving and operating  
145  
Control indicator % extinguishes as  
soon as the self-cleaning operation is  
complete.  
can be continued for a short period,  
keeping vehicle speed and engine  
speed low.  
Automatic transmission  
The automatic transmission permits  
automatic gearshifting (automatic  
mode) or manual gearshifting  
(manual mode).  
Catalytic converter  
The catalytic converter reduces the  
amount of harmful substances in the  
exhaust gases.  
Transmission display  
Caution  
Fuel grades other than those listed  
on pages 3 159, 3 227 could  
damage the catalytic converter or  
electronic components.  
Unburnt petrol will overheat and  
damage the catalytic converter.  
Therefore avoid excessive use of  
the starter, running the fuel tank  
dry and starting the engine by  
pushing or towing.  
The mode or selected gear is shown  
in the transmission display.  
In the event of misfiring, uneven  
engine running, a reduction in engine  
performance or other unusual  
problems, have the cause of the fault  
rectified by a workshop as soon as  
possible. In an emergency, driving  
146  
Driving and operating  
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle  
slowly begins to creep when the  
brake is released.  
Selector lever  
Engine braking  
To utilise the engine braking effect,  
select a lower gear in good time when  
driving downhill, see manual mode.  
Rocking the vehicle  
Rocking the vehicle is only  
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in  
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector  
lever between D and R in a repeat  
pattern. Do not race the engine and  
avoid sudden acceleration.  
Without brake pedal applied, the  
control indicator j illuminates.  
P : park position, wheels are locked,  
engage only when the vehicle is  
stationary and the parking brake  
is applied  
If the selector lever is not in P when  
the ignition is switched off, the control  
indicator j and P flash.  
To engage P or R, press the release  
button.  
The engine can only be started with  
the lever in position P or N. When  
position N is selected, press the brake  
pedal or apply the parking brake  
before starting.  
Do not accelerate while engaging a  
gear. Never depress the accelerator  
pedal and brake pedal at the same  
time.  
Parking  
R : reverse gear, engage only when  
the vehicle is stationary  
Apply the parking brake and engage  
P.  
The ignition key can only be removed  
when the selector lever is in position  
P.  
N : neutral  
D : automatic mode with all gears  
The selector lever is locked in P and  
can only be moved when the ignition  
is on and the brake pedal is applied.  
Driving and operating  
Fault  
147  
Manual mode  
Electronic driving  
programmes  
In the event of a fault, g illuminates.  
Additionally a code number or a  
vehicle message is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre. Vehicle  
messages 3 105.  
●
Following a cold start, the  
operating temperature  
programme increases engine  
speed to quickly bring the  
catalytic converter to the required  
temperature.  
The transmission no longer shifts  
automatically. Continued travel is  
possible with manual shifting.  
Only the highest gear is available.  
Depending on the fault, second gear  
may also be available in manual  
mode. Shift only when vehicle is at a  
standstill.  
●
●
The automatic neutral shift  
function automatically shifts to  
idling when the vehicle is stopped  
with a forward gear engaged and  
the brake pedal is pressed.  
Move selector lever out of position D  
towards the left and then forwards or  
backwards.  
Special programmes  
automatically adapt the shifting  
points when driving up inclines or  
down hills.  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
< : shift to a higher gear  
Interruption of power supply  
Kickdown  
] : shift to a lower gear  
In the event of an interruption of  
power supply, the selector lever  
cannot be moved out of the P  
position. The ignition key cannot be  
removed from the ignition switch.  
If the accelerator pedal is pressed  
down completely in automatic mode,  
the transmission shifts to a lower gear  
depending on engine speed.  
If a higher gear is selected when  
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower  
gear when vehicle speed is too high,  
the shift is not executed. This can  
cause a message in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
In manual mode, no automatic  
shifting to a higher gear takes place  
at high engine revolutions.  
If the vehicle battery is discharged,  
start the vehicle using jump leads  
3 212.  
148  
Driving and operating  
If the vehicle battery is not the cause  
of the fault, release the selector lever.  
Manual transmission  
1. Apply the parking brake.  
5. Insert a screwdriver into the  
opening as far as it will go and  
move the selector lever out of P or  
N. If P or N is engaged again, the  
selector lever will be locked in  
position again. Have the cause of  
the power supply interruption  
remedied by a workshop.  
To engage reverse, depress the  
clutch pedal and press the release  
button on the selector lever and  
engage the gear.  
If the gear does not engage, set the  
lever to neutral, release the clutch  
pedal and depress again; then repeat  
gear selection.  
2. Hold the selector lever trim at the  
marked position and pull to  
unlatch at the back.  
3. Fold the selector lever trim  
upwards. Pull to unlatch at the  
front.  
4. Move the selector lever trim to the  
left. Take care that the plug and  
the wiring harness at the bottom  
are not damaged.  
6. Mount the selector lever trim onto  
the centre console and refit.  
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.  
When operating, depress the clutch  
pedal completely. Do not use the  
pedal as a foot rest.  
Driving and operating  
149  
ABS starts to regulate brake pressure  
as soon as a wheel shows a tendency  
to lock. The vehicle remains  
Brakes  
The brake system comprises two  
independent brake circuits.  
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can  
still be braked using the other brake  
circuit. However, braking effect is  
achieved only when the brake pedal  
is depressed firmly. Considerably  
more force is needed for this. The  
braking distance is extended. Seek  
the assistance of a workshop before  
continuing the journey.  
Caution  
It is not advisable to drive with the  
hand resting on the selector lever.  
steerable, even during hard braking.  
ABS control is made apparent  
through a pulse in the brake pedal  
and the noise of the regulation  
process.  
For optimum braking, keep the brake  
pedal fully depressed throughout the  
braking process, despite the fact that  
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce  
the pressure on the pedal.  
Stop-start system 3 141.  
After starting off, the system performs  
a self-test which may be audible.  
Control indicator u 3 96.  
When the engine is not running, the  
support of the brake servo unit  
disappears once the brake pedal has  
been depressed once or twice.  
Adaptive brake light  
During full braking, all three brake  
lights flash for the duration of ABS  
control.  
Braking effect is not reduced, but  
braking requires significantly greater  
force. It is especially important to bear  
this in mind when being towed.  
Control indicator R 3 95.  
Antilock brake system  
Antilock brake system (ABS)  
prevents the wheels from locking.  
150  
Driving and operating  
Fault  
Parking brake  
Electric parking brake  
adequate force. For maximum  
force, e.g. parking with trailer or on  
inclines, pull switch m twice.  
9 Warning  
The electric parking brake is  
applied when control indicator m  
illuminates 3 96.  
If there is a fault in the ABS, the  
wheels may be liable to lock due  
to braking that is heavier than  
normal. The advantages of ABS  
are no longer available. During  
hard braking, the vehicle can no  
longer be steered and may  
swerve.  
The electric parking brake can always  
be activated, even if the ignition is off.  
Do not operate electric parking brake  
system too often with engine not  
running as this will discharge the  
vehicle battery.  
Before leaving the vehicle, check the  
electric parking brake status.  
Control indicator m 3 96.  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
Applying when vehicle is stationary  
Releasing  
9 Warning  
Switch on ignition. Keep brake pedal  
depressed and then push switch m.  
Pull switch m for approx. one  
second, the electric parking brake  
operates automatically with an  
Drive away function  
Vehicles with manual transmission:  
Depressing the clutch pedal and then  
slightly releasing the clutch pedal and  
slightly depressing the accelerator  
pedal releases the electric parking  
Driving and operating  
Hill start assist  
151  
brake automatically. This is not  
possible when the switch m is pulled  
at the same time.  
Vehicles with automatic transmission:  
Engaging D and then depressing the  
accelerator pedal releases the  
electric parking brake automatically.  
This is not possible when the switch  
m is pulled at the same time.  
Apply electric parking brake: pull and  
hold switch m for more than  
five seconds. If control indicator m  
illuminates, electric parking brake is  
applied.  
Release electric parking brake: push  
and hold switch m for more than  
two seconds. If control indicator m  
extinguishes, electric parking brake is  
released.  
Control indicator m flashes: electric  
parking brake is not fully applied or  
released. When continuously  
flashing, release electric parking  
brake and retry applying.  
The system helps prevent unintended  
movement when driving away on  
inclines.  
When releasing the foot brake after  
stopping on an incline, the brakes  
remain on for a further two seconds.  
The brakes release automatically as  
soon as the vehicle begins to  
accelerate.  
The hill start assist is not active during  
an Autostop.  
Stop-start system 3 141.  
Dynamic braking when vehicle is  
moving  
When the vehicle is moving and  
switch m is kept pulled, the electric  
parking brake system will decelerate  
the vehicle, but will not apply  
statically.  
Control indicator m 3 96.  
As soon as switch m is released,  
dynamic braking will be stopped.  
Brake assist  
If the brake pedal is depressed  
quickly and forcefully, maximum  
brake force is automatically applied  
(full braking).  
Maintain steady pressure on the  
brake pedal for as long as full braking  
is required. Maximum brake force is  
automatically reduced when the  
brake pedal is released.  
Fault  
Failure mode of electric parking brake  
is indicated by control indicator j and  
by a code number or a vehicle  
message which is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
Control indicator j 3 96, vehicle  
messages 3 105.  
152  
Driving and operating  
TC is reactivated by pressing b  
again.  
Ride control systems  
9 Warning  
TC is also reactivated the next time  
Traction Control system  
Do not let this special safety  
feature tempt you into taking risks  
when driving.  
Adapt speed to the road  
conditions.  
the ignition is switched on.  
The Traction Control system (TC) is a  
component of the Electronic Stability  
Control system.  
Electronic Stability Control  
TC improves driving stability when  
necessary, regardless of the type of  
road surface or tyre grip, by  
preventing the drive wheels from  
spinning.  
As soon as the drive wheels starts to  
spin, engine output is reduced and  
the wheel spinning the most is braked  
individually. This considerably  
improves the driving stability of the  
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
improves driving stability when  
necessary, regardless of the type of  
road surface or tyre grip.  
Control indicator b 3 97.  
Deactivation  
As soon as the vehicle starts to  
swerve (understeer/oversteer),  
engine output is reduced and the  
wheels are braked individually.  
ESC operates in combination with the  
Traction Control system (TC). It  
prevents the drive wheels from  
spinning.  
TC is operational as soon as the  
control indicator b extinguishes.  
When TC is active b flashes.  
TC can be switched off when spinning  
of drive wheels is required: press b  
briefly.  
ESC is operational as soon as the  
control indicator b extinguishes.  
Control indicator k illuminates.  
When ESC is active b flashes.  
Driving and operating  
153  
ESC is reactivated by pressing b  
again. If the TC system was  
previously disabled, both TC and  
ESC are reactivated.  
ESC is also reactivated the next time  
the ignition is switched on.  
Driver assistance  
systems  
9 Warning  
Do not let this special safety  
feature tempt you into taking risks  
when driving.  
9 Warning  
Adapt speed to the road  
Driver assistance systems are  
developed to support the driver  
and not to replace the driver's  
attention.  
The driver accepts full  
responsibility when driving the  
vehicle.  
When using driver assistance  
systems, always take care  
regarding the current traffic  
situation.  
conditions.  
Fault  
If there is a fault in the system the  
control indicator b illuminates  
continuously and a message appears  
in the Driver Information Centre. The  
system is not operational.  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
Control indicator b 3 97.  
Deactivation  
Cruise control  
The cruise control can store and  
maintain speeds of approx. 20 to  
120 mph. Deviations from the stored  
speeds may occur when driving uphill  
or downhill.  
For safety reasons the cruise control  
cannot be activated until the foot  
brake has been operated once.  
Activating in first gear is not possible.  
ESC can be deactivated: hold b  
depressed for approx. 5 seconds.  
Control indicator n illuminates.  
154  
Driving and operating  
Activation  
Reduce speed  
Accelerate to the desired speed and  
turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the  
current speed is stored and  
maintained. Control indicator m  
illuminates green. Accelerator pedal  
can be released.  
With cruise control active, hold thumb  
wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to  
SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases  
continuously or in small increments.  
Deactivation  
Vehicle speed can be increased by  
depressing the accelerator pedal.  
When the accelerator pedal is  
released, the previously stored speed  
is resumed.  
Cruise control remains activated  
while gearshifting.  
Press y, control indicator m  
illuminates white. Cruise control is  
deactivated. Last stored speed  
remains in memory for later speed  
resume.  
Do not use the cruise control if it is not  
advisable to maintain a constant  
speed.  
With automatic transmission, only  
activate cruise control in automatic  
mode.  
Automatic deactivation:  
●
Vehicle speed is below approx.  
20 mph.  
Increase speed  
●
●
The brake pedal is depressed.  
The clutch pedal is depressed for  
a few seconds.  
With cruise control active, hold thumb  
wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn  
to RES/+ repeatedly: speed  
increases continuously or in small  
increments.  
Alternatively accelerate to the desired  
speed and store by turning to RES/+.  
Control indicator m 3 99.  
●
●
Selector lever is in N.  
Engine speed is in a very low  
range.  
Switching on  
Press rocker switch m at the upper  
end, control indicator m illuminates  
white.  
●
The Traction Control system or  
Electronic Stability Control is  
operating.  
Driving and operating  
Operation  
155  
Resume stored speed  
Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a  
speed above 20 mph. The stored  
speed will be obtained.  
Switching off  
Press rocker switch m at the lower  
end, control indicator m extinguishes.  
The stored speed is deleted.  
Switching off the ignition also deletes  
the stored speed.  
The system consists of four ultrasonic  
parking sensors in the rear bumper. If  
the vehicle is equipped with a front  
parking assist, the system consists of  
four additional ultrasonic parking  
sensors in the front bumper.  
Parking assist  
When reverse gear is engaged, the  
front and rear parking assist is ready  
to operate.  
An illuminated LED in the parking  
assist button r indicates that the  
system is ready to operate.  
The front parking assist can also be  
activated at a speed up to 7 mph with  
a brief press of the parking assist  
button.  
9 Warning  
The driver bears full responsibility  
for the parking manoeuvre.  
Always check the surrounding  
area when driving backwards or  
forwards while using parking  
assist system.  
Control indicator r 3 96.  
The parking assist makes parking  
easier by measuring the distance  
between the vehicle and obstacles,  
and giving acoustic signals.  
If r is pressed once within an  
ignition cycle, the front parking assist  
is deactivated at a speed above  
7 mph. It will be reactivated if vehicle  
speed has not exceeded 16 mph  
156  
Driving and operating  
beforehand. If vehicle speed has  
exceeded 16 mph beforehand, front  
parking assist remains deactivated  
when speed drops below 7 mph.  
When the system is deactivated, the  
LED in the button extinguishes and  
Park Assist Off pops-up in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
The system is deactivated  
automatically when exceeding  
16 mph.  
If the vehicle is equipped with rear  
parking assist only, the system  
automatically switches off when  
reverse gear is disengaged. Manual  
deactivation is also possible by  
pressing r.  
Fault  
area of the sensors during  
approach of the vehicle, a  
continuous warning tone will  
sound.  
In the event of a fault in the system,  
r illuminates or a vehicle message  
is displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
Additionally, r illuminates or a  
vehicle message is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre if a  
malfunction of the system due to  
temporary conditions like snow  
covered sensors is detected.  
Caution  
Performance of the sensors can  
be reduced when sensors are  
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.  
Performance of the parking assist  
systems can be reduced due to  
heavy loading.  
Special conditions apply if there  
are taller vehicles involved (e.g.  
off-road vehicles, mini vans,  
vans). Object identification in the  
upper part of these vehicles  
cannot be guaranteed.  
Vehicle messages 3 105.  
Important hints for using the  
parking assist systems  
9 Warning  
Indication  
Under certain circumstances,  
various reflective surfaces on  
objects or clothing as well as  
external noise sources may cause  
the system to fail to detect  
obstacles.  
Special attention must be paid to  
low obstacles which can damage  
the lower part of the bumper. If  
such obstacles leave the detection  
An obstacle is indicated by a buzzing  
sound. The interval between the  
sounds becomes shorter as the  
vehicle gets closer to the obstacle.  
When the distance is less than  
30 cm, the buzzing is continuous.  
Objects with a very small reflection  
cross-section, e.g. objects of  
narrow size or soft materials, may  
not be detected by the system.  
The parking assist system will not  
avoid a collision with objects which  
are out of the detection range of  
the sensors.  
Driving and operating  
Functionality  
157  
Notice  
9 Warning  
The parking assist system  
automatically detects factory-fitted  
towing equipment. It is deactivated  
when the connector is plugged in.  
The rear view camera does not  
replace driver vision. Note that  
objects that are outside the  
camera's field of view and the  
advanced parking assist sensors,  
e.g. below the bumper or  
underneath the vehicle, are not  
displayed.  
The sensor may detect a non-  
existent object (echo disturbance)  
caused by external acoustic or  
mechanical disturbances.  
Notice  
If engaging a forward gear and  
exceeding a certain speed, the rear  
parking assist will be deactivated  
when the rear carrier system is  
extended.  
Do not reverse the vehicle by only  
looking at the Info-Display and  
check the surrounding behind and  
around the vehicle before  
reversing.  
The camera is mounted in the tailgate  
handle and has a viewing angle of  
130°.  
If engaging reverse at first, the  
parking assist will detect the rear  
carrier system and provide a buzzing  
sound. Press r briefly to  
Activation  
Rear view camera is automatically  
activated when reverse gear is  
engaged.  
deactivate the parking assist.  
Rear view camera  
The rear view camera assists the  
driver when reversing by displaying a  
view of the area behind the vehicle.  
The view of the camera is displayed  
in the Colour-Info-Display.  
158  
Driving and operating  
Due to the high position of the camera  
the rear bumper can be seen on the  
display as a guide to position.  
The area displayed by the camera is  
limited. The distance of the image that  
appears on the display differs from  
the actual distance.  
The function can be deactivated in the  
menu Settings in the Info-Display.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 111.  
Fault  
Fault messages are displayed with a  
9 on the top line of the Info-Display.  
The rear view camera may not  
operate properly when:  
Warning symbols  
Warning symbols are indicated as  
triangles 9 on the picture which show  
obstacles detected by the rear  
sensors of the advanced parking  
assist.  
●
●
The surrounding is dark.  
The sun or the beam of  
headlights is shining directly into  
the camera lens.  
Guiding lines  
Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal  
lines in 1 metre intervals projected on  
the picture to define the distance to  
shown objects.  
Display settings  
●
Ice, snow, mud, or anything else  
covers the camera lens. Clean  
the lens, rinse it with water, and  
wipe it with a soft cloth.  
Navi 650/Navi 950: Brightness can be  
set by first pressing and then turning  
the outer ring of the multifunction  
knob.  
●
●
●
The tailgate is not closed  
CD 600: Brightness can be set by first  
pressing and then turning the  
multifunction knob.  
correctly.  
The vehicle had a rear end  
accident.  
There are extreme temperature  
changes.  
Deactivation  
The camera is deactivated when a  
certain forward speed is exceeded or  
if reverse gear is not engaged for  
approx. 10 seconds.  
Activation or deactivation of the rear  
view camera can be changed in the  
menu Settings in the Info-Display.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 111.  
Trajectory lane of the vehicle is  
shown in accordance with the  
steering angle.  
Driving and operating  
159  
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating  
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-  
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must  
not be diluted with fuels for petrol  
engines.  
Fuel  
Caution  
Fuel for petrol engines  
Use of fuel that does not comply to  
EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or  
equivalent can lead to deposits or  
engine damage.  
Only use unleaded fuel that complies  
with European standard EN 228 or  
E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.  
Fuel for liquid gas operation  
The engine is capable of running with  
fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol  
(e.g. named E10).  
Use fuel with the recommended  
octane rating. The engine specific  
requirements are given in the engine  
data overview 3 227. A country  
specific label at the fuel filler flap can  
supersede the requirement.  
Liquid gas is known as LPG  
(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under  
its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole  
Liquéfié). LPG is also known as  
Autogas.  
Caution  
Use of fuel with too low an octane  
rating could lead to uncontrolled  
combustion and engine damage.  
LPG consists mainly of propane and  
butane. The octane rating is between  
105 and 115, depending on the  
butane proportion. LPG is stored  
liquid at around five to ten bar  
pressure.  
The boiling point depends on the  
pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient  
pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure  
propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).  
Fuel for diesel engines  
Only use diesel fuel that complies  
with EN 590.  
Caution  
In countries outside the European  
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a  
sulfur concentration below 50 ppm.  
Do not use fuel or fuel additives  
that contain metallic compounds  
such as manganese-based  
additives. This may cause engine  
damage.  
Caution  
Use of fuel that does not comply to  
EN 590 or similar can lead to  
engine powerloss, increased wear  
or engine damage.  
Caution  
The system works at an ambient  
temperature of approx. -8 °C to  
100 °C.  
160  
Driving and operating  
Full function of the LPG system can  
only be guaranteed with liquid gas  
which complies with the minimum  
requirements of DIN EN 589.  
press on the accelerator. The LED  
1 status shows the current operating  
mode.  
When switching automatically  
between petrol or gas operation, a  
brief delay of engine tractive power  
may be noticeable.  
Every six months, run the petrol tank  
down until control indicator i  
illuminates, then refuel. This helps  
maintain fuel quality and system  
function for petrol operation.  
1 off  
: petrol operation  
1 flashes : checking conditions  
for fuel transition to  
Fuel selector  
liquid gas operation.  
Illuminates if  
conditions are fulfilled.  
1 illumi‐  
nates  
1 flashes : liquid gas tank is  
: liquid gas operation  
Fill the tank completely at regular  
intervals to prevent corrosion in the  
tank.  
empty or failure in  
liquid gas system. A  
message is displayed  
in the Driver  
five times  
and extin‐  
guishes  
Faults and remedies  
If gas mode is not possible, check the  
following:  
Information Centre.  
●
Is there enough liquid gas  
present?  
If the fuel tank is empty, the engine  
will not start.  
The selected fuel mode is stored and  
reactivated at the next ignition cycle if  
conditions allow.  
Pressing LPG switches between  
petrol and liquid gas operation as  
soon as the required parameters  
(coolant temperature, gas  
temperature and minimum engine  
speed) have been reached. The  
requirements are usually fulfilled after  
around 60 seconds (depending on  
exterior temperature) and the first firm  
●
Is there enough petrol present for  
starting?  
Due to extreme temperatures in  
combination with the gas  
composition, it may take slightly  
longer before the system switches  
from petrol to liquid gas mode.  
As soon as the liquid gas tanks are  
empty, petrol operation is  
automatically engaged until the  
ignition is switched off.  
Driving and operating  
161  
In extreme situations, the system may  
also switch back to petrol mode if the  
minimum requirements are not  
fulfilled. If conditions allow, it might be  
possible to manually switch back to  
liquid gas operation.  
If possible, close the manual shut-off  
valve on the multivalve. The  
multivalve is located on the liquid gas  
tank in the load compartment,  
underneath the rear floor cover.  
Notice  
In the event of an accident, switch off  
the ignition and lights. Close the  
manual shut-off valve on multivalve.  
Refuelling  
Seek the assistance of a workshop in  
the event of all other faults.  
Caution  
Repairs and adjustments may only  
be made by trained specialists in  
order to maintain the safety and  
warranty on the LPG system.  
Liquid gas is given a particular odour  
(odorised) so that any leaks can be  
detected easily.  
Turn the thumb wheel clockwise.  
If no further gas odour is perceptible  
when the manual shut-off valve is  
closed, the vehicle can be used in  
petrol mode. If the gas odour persists,  
do not start the engine. Have the  
cause of the fault remedied by a  
workshop.  
When using underground car parks,  
follow the instructions of the operator  
and local laws.  
9 Danger  
9 Warning  
Before refuelling, switch off  
ignition and any external heaters  
with combustion chambers.  
Follow the operating and safety  
instructions of the filling station  
when refuelling.  
If you smell gas in the vehicle or in  
the immediate vicinity, switch to  
petrol mode immediately. No  
smoking. No naked flames or  
ignition sources.  
162  
Driving and operating  
The fuel filler cap can be retained in  
the bracket on the fuel filler flap.  
9 Danger  
For refuelling, fully insert the pump  
Fuel is flammable and explosive.  
No smoking. No naked flames or  
sparks.  
If you can smell fuel in your  
vehicle, have the cause of this  
remedied immediately by a  
workshop.  
nozzle and switch it on.  
After automatic cut-off, it can be  
topped up by operating the pump  
nozzle maximally two more times.  
Caution  
Wipe off any overflowing fuel  
immediately.  
Caution  
The fuel filler flap can only be opened  
if the vehicle is unlocked. Pull flap at  
the recess and open.  
In case of misfuelling, do not  
switch on ignition.  
To close, turn the fuel filler cap  
clockwise until it clicks.  
To open, turn the cap slowly  
anticlockwise.  
Close the flap and let engage.  
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear  
side of vehicle.  
Fuel filler cap  
Only use genuine fuel filler caps.  
Diesel-engined vehicles have special  
fuel filler caps.  
Liquid gas refuelling  
Follow the operating and safety  
instructions of the filling station when  
refuelling.  
The filling valve for the liquid gas is  
behind the fuel filler cap.  
Driving and operating  
163  
Press the button of the liquid gas  
supply point. The filling system stops  
or begins to run slowly when 80% of  
the tank volume is reached  
(maximum fill level).  
Release button on filling system and  
the filling process stops. Release the  
locking lever and remove the filler  
nozzle. A small quantity of liquid gas  
can escape.  
Remove adapter and stow in vehicle.  
Fit protective cap to prevent the  
penetration of foreign bodies into the  
filler opening and the system.  
Unscrew protective cap from the filler  
neck.  
ACME Adapter: Screw the nut of the  
filling nozzle onto the adapter. Press  
locking lever on filler nozzle down.  
DISH filler neck: Place the filler nozzle  
into the adapter. Press locking lever  
on filler nozzle down.  
Bayonet filler neck: Place filler nozzle  
on the adapter and turn to the left or  
right through one quarter turn. Pull  
locking lever of filler nozzle fully.  
9 Warning  
Due to the system design, an  
escape of liquid gas after  
releasing the locking lever is  
unavoidable. Avoid inhaling.  
EURO filler neck: Press the filler  
nozzle onto the adapter until it  
engages.  
9 Warning  
The liquid gas tank may only be  
filled to 80% for safety reasons.  
Screw the required adapter hand-  
tight onto the filler neck.  
164  
Driving and operating  
The multivalve on the liquid gas tank  
automatically limits the fill quantity. If  
a larger quantity is added, we  
recommend not exposing the vehicle  
to the sun until the excess amount  
has been used up.  
Filling adapter  
As filling systems are not  
standardised, different adapters are  
required which are available from  
Vauxhall Distributors and from  
Vauxhall Authorised Repairers.  
Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,  
Norway, Spain, United Kingdom  
DISH adapter: Bosnia-Herzegovina,  
Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France,  
Greece, Italy, Croatia, Latvia,  
Lithuania, Macedonia, Austria,  
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden,  
Switzerland, Serbia, Slovakia,  
Slovenia, Czech Republic, Turkey,  
Ukraine, Hungary  
Fuel consumption - CO2-  
Emissions  
The fuel consumption (combined) of  
the model Vauxhall Meriva is within a  
range of 38 to 76 mpg.  
The CO2 emission (combined) is  
within a range of 169 to 99 g/km.  
ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany,  
Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland  
EURO adapter: Spain  
Driving and operating  
165  
For the values specific for your  
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of  
Conformity provided with your vehicle  
or other national registration  
documents.  
Furthermore, fuel consumption is  
dependent on personal driving style  
as well as road and traffic conditions.  
Trailer hitch  
General information  
Only use towing equipment that has  
been approved for your vehicle.  
Entrust retrofitting of towing  
General information  
The official fuel consumption and  
specific CO2 emission figures quoted  
relate to the EU base model with  
standard equipment.  
Fuel consumption data and CO2  
emission data are determined  
according to regulation R (EC) No.  
715/2007 (in the version respectively  
applicable), taking into consideration  
the vehicle weight in running order, as  
specified by the regulation.  
equipment to a workshop. It may be  
necessary to make changes that  
affect the cooling system, heat  
shields or other equipment.  
The bulb outage detection function for  
trailer brake light cannot detect a  
partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of four  
times five watt bulbs, the function only  
detects lamp outage when only a  
single five Watt lamp remains or none  
remain.  
Fitting of towing equipment could  
cover the opening of the towing eye.  
If this is the case use the coupling ball  
bar for towing. Always keep the  
coupling ball bar in the vehicle when  
not in use.  
The figures are provided only for the  
purpose of comparison between  
different vehicle variants and must  
not be taken as a guarantee for the  
actual fuel consumption of a  
particular vehicle. Additional  
equipment may result in slightly  
higher results than the stated  
consumption and CO2 figures.  
166  
Driving and operating  
as altitude increases due to the air  
becoming thinner, therefore reducing  
climbing ability, the permissible gross  
train weight also decreases by 10%  
for every 1000 metres of additional  
altitude. The gross train weight does  
not have to be reduced when driving  
on roads with slight inclines (less than  
8%, e.g. motorways).  
The permissible gross train weight  
must not be exceeded. This weight is  
specified on the identification plate  
3 223.  
Driving characteristics and  
towing tips  
Trailer towing  
Trailer loads  
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate  
the coupling ball. However, do not do  
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the  
coupling ball, is being used to reduce  
snaking movements.  
9 Warning  
Vehicles with engine A13DTE:  
Use of towing equipment is  
permissible for attaching  
compatible bicycle carriers only.  
Do not use towing equipment for  
trailer towing.  
For trailers with low driving stability  
and caravan trailers with a permitted  
gross vehicle weight of more than  
1100 kg the use of a stabiliser is  
strongly recommended when driving  
above 50 mph.  
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more  
slowly, do not attempt to correct the  
steering and brake sharply if  
necessary.  
When driving downhill, drive in the  
same gear as if driving uphill and  
drive at a similar speed.  
Adjust tyre pressure to the value  
specified for full load 3 234.  
The permissible trailer loads are  
vehicle and engine-dependent  
maximum values which must not be  
exceeded. The actual trailer load is  
the difference between the actual  
gross weight of the trailer and the  
actual coupling socket load with the  
trailer coupled.  
The permissible trailer loads are  
specified in the vehicle documents. In  
general, they are valid for gradients  
up to max. 12%.  
Vertical coupling load  
The vertical coupling load is the load  
exerted by the trailer on the coupling  
ball. It can be varied by changing the  
weight distribution when loading the  
trailer.  
The maximum permissible vertical  
coupling load (75 kg) is specified on  
the towing equipment identification  
plate and in the vehicle documents.  
Always aim for the maximum load,  
especially in the case of heavy  
trailers. The vertical coupling load  
should never fall below 25 kg.  
The permitted trailer load applies up  
to the specified incline and up to an  
altitude of 1000 metres above sea  
level. Since engine power decreases  
Driving and operating  
167  
Rear axle load  
Stowage of the detachable  
coupling ball bar  
Fitting the detachable coupling  
ball bar  
When the trailer is coupled and the  
towing vehicle fully loaded, the  
permissible rear axle load (see  
identification plate or vehicle  
documents) may be exceeded by  
80 kg (vehicles with LPG system:  
110 kg), the gross vehicle weight  
rating may be exceeded by 70 kg  
(vehicles with LPG system: 95 kg). If  
the permissible rear axle load is  
exceeded, a maximum speed of  
60 mph applies.  
Towing equipment  
The bag with the coupling ball bar is  
stowed in the rear stowage  
compartment on the floor.  
Run the strap through the lashing eye  
and tighten the strap to secure the  
bag.  
Disengage and fold down the socket.  
Remove the sealing plug from the  
opening for the coupling ball bar and  
stow it.  
Caution  
When operating without a trailer,  
remove the coupling ball bar.  
168  
Driving and operating  
Checking the tensioning of the  
coupling ball bar  
Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar  
in the opening and push firmly  
upwards until it audibly engages.  
The rotary handle snaps back into its  
original position resting against the  
coupling ball bar without a gap.  
9 Warning  
Do not touch rotary handle during  
insertion.  
Lock the coupling ball bar by turning  
the key clockwise. Remove the key  
and close the protective flap.  
Pull out rotary knob and turn  
clockwise as far as it will go.  
●
●
Red marking on rotary knob must  
point towards green marking on  
coupling ball bar.  
The gap between the rotary knob  
and the coupling ball bar must be  
approx. 5 mm.  
Inserting the coupling ball bar  
Eye for break-away stopping cable  
Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must  
be tensioned before being inserted:  
Driving and operating  
169  
Attach breakaway stopping cable to  
eye.  
Dismounting the detachable  
coupling ball bar  
Check that the coupling ball bar is  
correctly installed  
●
Green marking on rotary knob  
must point towards green  
marking on coupling ball bar.  
●
There must be no gap between  
the rotary handle and the  
coupling ball bar.  
●
●
The coupling ball bar must be  
firmly engaged in the opening.  
The coupling ball bar must be  
locked and the key removed.  
Open the protective flap and turn the  
key clockwise to unlock the coupling  
ball bar.  
9 Warning  
Pull out rotary handle and turn  
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out  
coupling ball bar downwards.  
Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold  
away socket.  
Towing a trailer is permitted only  
when a coupling ball bar is fitted  
correctly. If the coupling ball bar  
does not engage correctly, seek  
the assistance of a workshop.  

Related Topics

Starting and operating Manual transmission Ride control systems Fuel Trailer hitch

Popular Owner Manuals

Audi
Audi
BMW
BMW
Citroen
Citroen
Ford
Ford
Honda
Honda
Peugeot
Peugeot