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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 CO₂emission (combined) is

within a range of 169 to 99 g/km.

ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany,

Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland

EURO adapter: Spain

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