Get Storage -> Load compartment Guide for Vauxhall Meriva SUV Second Generation (2011-2017)

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Storage

Remove the load compartment cover

if necessary 3 73.

Load compartment

Press the catch to release and push

the head restraint downwards 3 34.

Folding down rear seat backrests

The rear seat backrest is divided into

three parts. All parts can be folded

down individually to increase the size

of the load compartment.

9 Warning

Do not stow objects under or

behind the seats. The objects

might be damaged and prevent

the guide rails from locking

properly.

Pull the loop on the front side of the

backrest and fold down the backrest

onto the seat cushion. The seat is

lowered automatically if the centre

seat is folded down.

The backrests can also be folded

from the load compartment.

Take the seat belt out of the retaining

clip on the backrest.

A completely flat load bay is created

if first the centre seat and then the

outer rear seat backrests are folded

down.

Caution

Do not fold the outer seat

backrests while the seats are in

the inner position. The seats could

be damaged.

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Removing the cover

Rear storage

On the left side of the load

compartment there is a stowage

compartment.

Pull the loop on the rear of the

backrest and fold down the backrest.

Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.

To fold up, pull the loop and raise the

backrests into an upright position until

they engage audibly.

Turn the fastener anticlockwise and

fold down the cover.

9 Warning

When folding up, ensure that

Load compartment cover

backrests are securely locked in

position before driving. Failure to

do so may result in personal injury

or damage to load or vehicle in the

event of heavy braking or collision.

Do not place any objects on the cover.

Lift cover at the rear and push it

upwards at the front.

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Remove the cover.

Double load-bay floor

The double load-bay floor can be

inserted in the load compartment in

two positions:

Rear floor storage cover

Stowing the cover

Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.

Lift cover at the rear and push it

upwards out of the side guides at the

front.

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directly above the cover for the

spare wheel well or the rear floor

cover,

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in the upper openings in the load

compartment.

To remove, lift the load-bay floor at

the recess and pull backwards.

To insert, push the load-bay floor

forwards into the corresponding

guide, then lower.

The rear floor cover can be raised.

Fold it up and lift the load

compartment cover slightly.

Pull out the hook at the left sidewall of

the load compartment to hold the rear

floor cover in the upright positon.

Stow the cover behind the rear seats.

Fitting the cover

Engage cover in side guides and fold

downwards. Attach retaining straps to

tailgate.

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If mounted in the upper position, the

space between the load-bay floor and

the spare wheel well cover can be

used as a stowage compartment.

Installation

Lashing eyes

In this position, if the rear seat

backrests are folded forwards, an

almost completely flat load bay is

created.

In the upper position, the double load-

bay floor is able to withstand a

maximum load of 100 kg. In the lower

position, the double load-bay floor is

able to withstand the maximum

permissible load.

In models with a tyre repair kit, the

spare wheel well may be used as an

additional storage compartment. Tyre

repair kit 3 201.

There are two installation openings in

the roof frame: suspend rod of net at

one side, push to the front and

engage. Extend rod, suspend at other

side, push to the front and engage.

The lashing eyes are designed to

secure items against slippage, e.g.

using lashing straps or luggage net.

Safety net

Liquid gas shut-off valve 3 159.

The safety net can be installed behind

the front seats.

Passengers must not be transported

behind the safety net.

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Roll the upper net rod down to

approximately over the middle.

Stowage

Place the upper net rod over the

tensioning straps next to the lower net

rod. The hooks on the upper net rod

must point away from the lower net

rod.

Suspend hooks of net tensioning

belts in lashing eyes in the floor

behind the front seats. Tension the

net by pulling the loose end of the belt.

Place tensioning straps as shown in

illustration and align with safety net.

Suspend and tighten on both sides.

Removal

Tilt length adjuster of the net

tensioning belts upwards and detach

the belts on both sides. Disengage

the upper rod on one side, disengage

other side and remove from the

openings.

Fasten Velcro tape tightly about the

net next to the length adjusters. The

length adjusters and net rods must lie

flat next to each other.

Stow safety net in the space between

the double load-bay floor in the load

compartment. Rear floor storage

cover 3 74.

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Depending on the vehicle, a box is

located under the driver's seat. Pull

handle and fold down the cover.

Maximum load: 1.5 kg.

Folding tray

First aid kit

Located in the front seat backrests.

Stow the first aid kit and the high

visibility vest under the driver's seat.

Open by pulling upwards until it

engages.

Fold away by pressing down past the

resistance point.

Do not place any heavy objects on the

folding tray.

Warning triangle

Use the straps.

Stow the warning triangle in the space

at the rear side of the load

compartment.

Storage -> Load compartment for Your Vauxhall Meriva SUV Second Generation (2011-2017)

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