Vauxhall Meriva (2016 year). Manual

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Keys, doors and windows

Colour-Info-Display, the

Unlocking

The setting can be saved for the key

personalisation is permanently

being used.

activated.

Memorised settings 3 21.

Vehicle personalisation 3 111.

Locking

Central locking system

Close doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap.

Unlocks and locks doors, load

compartment and fuel filler flap.

A pull on an interior door handle

unlocks the respective door. Pulling

the handle once more opens the door.

Notice

In the event of an accident in which

Press c.

airbags or belt pretensioners are

Two settings are selectable:

deployed, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked.

● All doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap are unlocked by

pressing c once.

● Only the driver's door, load

Press e.

compartment and fuel filler flap

are unlocked by pressing c once.

If the driver's door is not closed

To unlock all doors, press c

properly, the central locking system

twice.

will not work.

The setting can be changed in the

menu Settings in the Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 111.

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Keys, doors and windows

Unlocking and opening the

Fault in radio remote control

tailgate

system

Unlocking

Press central locking button: the

doors are locked or unlocked. If the

doors are locked, the LED in the

Press c when the ignition is off to

button illuminates.

unlock all doors. The tailgate is

After locking with the radio remote

Manually unlock the driver's door by

released and is unlocked and opened

control, the LED in the button

turning the key in the lock. Switch on

by pushing the touchpad switch under

illuminates for approx. 2 minutes.

the ignition and press the central

the tailgate moulding.

locking button to unlock all doors,

Central locking button

load compartment and fuel filler flap.

By switching on the ignition, the anti-

Locks or unlocks all doors, the load

theft locking system is deactivated

compartment and fuel filler flap from

3 27.

the passenger compartment.

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Keys, doors and windows

Locking

Additionally, opening of the rear

Close the driver's door, open the

doors from inside is not possible

passenger door, then press central

when the vehicle speed is above

locking button. The vehicle is locked.

2 mph.

Close the passenger door.

Fault in central locking system

Unlocking

Manually unlock the driver's door by

turning the key in the lock. The other

doors can be opened by pulling the

interior handle twice. The load

compartment and fuel filler flap

cannot be opened.

Insert key into the opening above the

To deactivate the anti-theft locking

lock on inside of the door and operate

system, switch on the ignition 3 27.

the lock by pressing until it clicks.

Then close the door. The procedure

Green LEDs indicate that opening

must be carried out for each door. The

from inside is possible:

driver's door can also be locked from

Hold the inner rear door handle to

the outside with the key. The fuel filler

activate the proximity sensor and

flap and the tailgate cannot be locked.

then pull the handle.

When the vehicle speed is below

Automatic locking

2 mph, opening of the doors from

outside is possible after:

Automatic locking after driving off

● opening any door from inside

The vehicle is locked automatically

● pressing the central locking

when exceeding a speed of 2 mph.

button

Opening from outside is not possible.

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Keys, doors and windows

Automatic relock after unlocking

Using a key or suitable screwdriver,

Caution

turn the child lock in the rear door to

A short time after unlocking with the

the horizontal position. The green

Automatic locking is only active

remote control, all doors, load

LED will extinguish. The door cannot

with ignition on.

compartment and fuel filler flap are

be opened from the inside. For

locked automatically, provided that no

deactivation, turn the child lock to the

Fault in the automatic locking system

door has been opened.

vertical position.

In case of a system fault, control

indicator ^ illuminates in the

Child locks

instrument cluster and a warning

chime sounds to indicate that the rear

doors are not secured against

opening. Inform passengers to keep

clear of the door handles.

Stop immediately and activate the

child lock in both rear doors. If the

child lock is already activated, first

deactivate and then activate again.

The green LEDs will extinguish and

the warning chime will stop as soon

as both child locks are activated. Pull

the inner rear door handles to check

if the doors are locked from inside.

Consult a workshop.

9 Warning

Use the child locks whenever

children are occupying the rear

seats.

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Keys, doors and windows

Closing

Doors

Load compartment

Tailgate

Rear doors

Opening

9 Warning

Take care of other persons when

getting in or out at the front and

rear simultaneously.

Only use the grab handle

provided.

The rear doors have an automatic

locking feature 3 24.

Use one of the interior handles.

Do not push the touchpad switch

under the moulding whilst closing as

this will unlock the tailgate again.

After unlocking, push the touchpad

Central locking system 3 22.

switch under the tailgate moulding

and open the tailgate.

General hints for operating

Central locking system 3 22.

tailgate

9 Danger

Do not drive with the tailgate open

or ajar, e.g. when transporting

bulky objects, since toxic exhaust

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Keys, doors and windows

Activating

gases, which cannot be seen or

Vehicle security

smelled, could enter the vehicle.

This can cause unconsciousness

Anti-theft locking system

and even death.

9 Warning

Caution

Do not use the system if there are

people in the vehicle! The doors

Before opening the tailgate check

cannot be unlocked from the

overhead obstructions, such as a

inside.

garage door, to avoid damage to

the tailgate. Always check the

The system deadlocks all the doors.

moving area above and behind the

All doors must be closed otherwise

tailgate.

the system cannot be activated.

Press e on the radio remote control

Notice

If the ignition was on, the driver's door

twice within 10 seconds.

The installation of certain heavy

must be opened and closed once so

accessories onto the tailgate may

that the vehicle can be secured.

Anti-theft alarm system

affect its ability to remain open.

Unlocking the vehicle disables the

mechanical anti-theft locking system.

The anti-theft alarm system is

This is not possible with the central

operated in conjunction with the

locking button.

central locking system.

It monitors:

● doors, tailgate, bonnet

● ignition

Unlocking the vehicle deactivates the

anti-theft alarm system.

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Keys, doors and windows

Status LED

Alarm

Immobiliser

When triggered, the alarm horn

The system is part of the ignition

sounds and the hazard warning lights

switch and checks whether the

flash simultaneously. The number

vehicle is allowed to be started with

and duration of alarm signals are

the key being used.

stipulated by legislation.

The immobiliser is activated

The alarm can be silenced by

automatically after the key has been

pressing any button of the radio

removed from the ignition switch.

remote control or by switching on the

If control indicator d flashes when the

ignition.

ignition is on, there is a fault in the

The anti-theft alarm system can be

system; the engine cannot be started.

deactivated only by pressing c or by

Switch off the ignition and then repeat

switching on the ignition.

the start attempt.

Status LED is integrated in the central

A triggered alarm, which has not been

If control indicator d continues

locking button.

interrupted by the driver, will be

flashing, attempt to start the engine

Status during the first 10 seconds of

indicated by a warning message or a

using the spare key and seek the

anti-theft alarm system activation:

warning code in the Driver

assistance of a workshop.

LED illuminates : test, arming delay

Information Centre after switching on

Notice

LED flashes

: doors, tailgate or

the ignition.

The immobiliser does not lock the

quickly

bonnet not

Vehicle messages 3 105.

doors. You should always lock the

completely closed,

If the vehicle's battery is to be

vehicle after leaving it and switch on

or system fault

disconnected (e.g. for maintenance

the anti-theft alarm system 3 22,

work), the alarm siren must be

3 27.

Status after system is armed:

deactivated as follows: switch the

LED flashes

: system is armed

Control indicator d 3 98.

ignition on then off, then disconnect

slowly

the vehicle's battery within

Seek the assistance of a workshop in

15 seconds.

the event of faults.

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Keys, doors and windows

In position 0 no mirror is selected.

Exterior mirrors

Heated mirrors

Convex shape

Folding mirrors

The convex exterior mirror contains

an aspherical area and reduces blind

spots. The shape of the mirror makes

objects appear smaller, which will

affect the ability to estimate

distances.

Electric adjustment

Operated by pressing Ü.

Heating works with the engine

For pedestrian safety, the exterior

running and is switched off

mirrors will swing out of their normal

automatically after a short time.

mounting position if they are struck

with sufficient force. Reposition the

mirror by applying slight pressure to

the mirror housing.

Select the relevant exterior mirror by

turning the control to left (L) or right

(R). Then swivel the control to adjust

the mirror.

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Keys, doors and windows

Interior mirrors

Automatic anti-dazzle

Windows

Manual anti-dazzle

Windscreen

Heat-reflecting windscreen

The heat-reflecting windscreen has a

coating which reflects solar radiation.

Also data signals, e.g. from toll

stations, might be reflected.

Dazzle from following vehicles at

night is automatically reduced.

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on

the underside of the mirror housing.

The marked areas on the windscreen

are not covered with the coating.

Devices for electronic data recording

and fee payment must be attached in

these areas. Otherwise data

recording malfunctions may occur.

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Keys, doors and windows

Windscreen stickers

Power windows can be operated:

Pushing or pulling gently to the first

detent: window moves up or down as

● with ignition on

Do not attach stickers such as toll

long as switch is operated.

road stickers or similar on the

● within ten minutes of switching

Pushing or pulling firmly to the second

windscreen in the area of the interior

ignition off

detent and then releasing: window

mirror. Otherwise the detection zone

● within five minutes of opening or

moves up or down automatically with

of the sensor and the view area of the

closing a door

safety function enabled. To stop

camera in the mirror housing could be

After switching off the ignition,

movement, operate the switch once

restricted.

window operation is disabled as soon

more in the same direction.

as the vehicle is locked with the radio

Manual windows

remote control.

Safety function

The door windows can be opened or

If the window glass encounters

closed with the window cranks.

resistance above the middle of the

window during automatic closing, it is

immediately stopped and opened

Power windows

again.

9 Warning

Override safety function

Take care when operating the

In the event of closing difficulties due

power windows. Risk of injury,

to frost or the like, switch on the

particularly to children.

ignition, then pull the switch to the first

detent and hold. The window moves

If there are children on the rear

up without safety function enabled.

seats, switch on the child safety

To stop movement, release the

system for the power windows.

Operate the switch for the respective

switch.

window by pushing to open or pulling

Keep a close watch on the

to close.

windows when closing them.

Ensure that nothing becomes

trapped in them as they move.

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Keys, doors and windows

Child safety system for rear

warning message or a warning code

windows

is displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

Vehicle messages 3 105.

Activate the window electronics as

follows:

1. Close doors.

2. Switch on ignition.

3. Pull switch until the window is

closed and keep pulling for

additional two seconds.

Press and hold c to open windows.

4. Repeat for each window.

Press and hold e to close windows.

Press z to deactivate rear door

Release button to stop window

Heated rear window

power windows, the LED illuminates.

movement.

To activate, press z again.

Overload

Operating windows from outside

If the windows are repeatedly

The windows can be operated

operated within short intervals, the

remotely from outside the vehicle.

window operation is disabled for

some time.

Initialising the power windows

If the windows cannot be closed

automatically (e.g. after

disconnecting the vehicle battery), a

Operated by pressing Ü.

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Keys, doors and windows

Heating works with the engine

Press G or H firmly to the second

Roof

running and is switched off

detent and then release: the sunblind

automatically after a short time.

is opened or closed automatically. To

Moonroof

stop movement, operate the switch

Depending on the engine type, the

Do not affix any stickers to the roof.

once more.

heated rear window comes on

Do not cover the vehicle using a

automatically when the diesel particle

tarpaulin.

Safety function

filter is being cleaned.

Sunblind

If the sunblind encounters resistance

during automatic closing, it is

Sun visors

The sunblind is electrically operated.

immediately stopped and opened

The sun visors can be folded down or

again.

swivelled to the side to prevent

dazzling.

Function standby

If the sun visors have integral mirrors,

In ignition switch position 1 the

the mirror covers should be closed

sunblind is operable 3 139.

when driving.

A ticket holder is located on the back

Initialising after a power failure

of the sun visor.

After a power failure, it may only be

possible to operate the sunblind to a

limited extent. Have the system

initialised by your workshop.

Press G or H gently to the first

detent: the sunblind is opened or

closed as long as the switch is

operated.

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Seats, restraints

Adjustment

Seats, restraints

Head restraints

Head restraints on front seats

Position

Head restraints

Active head restraints

9 Warning

Front seats

Only drive with the head restraint

Seat position

set to the proper position.

Seat adjustment

Armrest

Heating

Rear seats

Armrest

Seat belts

Three-point seat belt

Airbag system

Height adjustment

Front airbag system

Press release button, adjust height

Side airbag system

and engage.

Curtain airbag system

Airbag deactivation

Child restraints

Child restraint systems

The upper edge of the head restraint

Child restraint installation

should be at upper head level. If this

locations

is not possible for extremely tall

ISOFIX child restraint systems . . 59

people, set to highest position, and

Top-tether fastening eyes

set to lowest position for small people.

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Seats, restraints

Horizontal adjustment

Head restraints on rear seats

Notice

Approved accessories may only be

attached if the seat is not in use.

To adjust horizontally, pull the head

Height adjustment

restraint forwards. It engages in

Pull the head restraint upwards or

several positions.

press catch to release and push the

To return to its rearmost position, pull

head restraint downwards.

fully forwards and release.

Active head restraints

In the event of a rear-end impact, the

front parts of the active head

restraints are moved slightly

forwards. Thus the head is supported

so that the risk of whiplash injury is

reduced.

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Seats, restraints

●

Sit with shoulders as far back

Front seats

against the backrest as possible.

Set the backrest rake so that it is

Seat position

possible to easily reach the

steering wheel with arms slightly

9 Warning

bent. Maintain contact between

shoulders and the backrest when

Only drive with the seat correctly

turning the steering wheel. Do

adjusted.

not angle the backrest too far

back. We recommend a

maximum rake of approx. 25°.

9 Danger

●

Adjust seat and steering wheel in

Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from

a way that the wrist rests on top

●

Sit with buttocks as far back

the steering wheel, to permit safe

of the steering wheel while the

against the backrest as possible.

airbag deployment.

arm is fully extended and

Adjust the distance between the

shoulders on the backrest.

seat and the pedals so that legs

are slightly angled when fully

●

Adjust the steering wheel 3 81.

9 Warning

pressing the pedals. Slide the

●

Adjust the head restraint 3 34.

front passenger seat as far back

Never adjust seats while driving as

●

Adjust the height of the seat belt

as possible.

they could move uncontrollably.

3 45.

●

Set seat height high enough to

●

Adjust the thigh support so that

have a clear field of vision on all

there is a space approx. two

sides and of all display

fingers wide between the edge of

instruments. There should be at

the seat and the hollow of the

least one hand of clearance

knee.

between head and the roof

frame. Your thighs should rest

●

Adjust the lumbar support so that

lightly on the seat without

it supports the natural shape of

pressing into it.

the spine.

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Seats, restraints

Seat adjustment

Backrest inclination

Seat height

Drive only with engaged seats and

backrests.

Longitudinal adjustment

Pull lever, adjust inclination and

Lever pumping motion

release lever. Allow the backrest to

: seat higher

engage audibly.

down : seat lower

Pull handle, slide seat, release

handle. Try to move the seat back and

forth to ensure that the seat is locked

in place.

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Seats, restraints

Seat inclination

Lumbar support

Adjustable thigh support

Lever pumping motion

Adjust lumbar support using the four-

Pull the lever and slide the thigh

way switch to suit personal

support.

: front end higher

requirements.

down : front end lower

Moving support up and down: push

switch up or down.

Increasing and decreasing support:

push switch forwards or backwards.

Vauxhall Meriva (2016 year). Manual - part 2