Vauxhall Meriva (2016 year). Manual

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Instruments and controls

Displays the coolant temperature.

left area

: engine operating

temperature not yet

reached

central

: normal operating

area

temperature

right area

: temperature too high

Caution

If engine coolant temperature is

too high, stop vehicle, switch off

engine. Danger to engine. Check

In the Uplevel-Display or

Press MENU to select the Vehicle

coolant level.

Uplevel-Combi-Display the remaining

Information Menu.

oil life duration is displayed in the

Turn the adjuster wheel to select

Vehicle Information Menu.

Service display

Remaining Oil Life.

In the Midlevel-Display the remaining

The engine oil life system lets you

The system must be reset every time

engine oil life duration is displayed by

know when to change the engine oil

the engine oil is changed to allow

and filter. Based on driving

the control indicator I. The ignition

proper functionality. Seek the

conditions, the interval at which an

must be switched on, with the engine

assistance of a workshop.

engine oil and filter change will be

not running.

Press SET/CLR to reset. The ignition

indicated can vary considerably.

The menu and function can be

must be switched on, with the engine

selected via the buttons on the turn

not running.

signal lever.

When the system has calculated that

To display the remaining engine oil

engine oil life has been diminished,

life duration:

Change Engine Oil Soon or a warning

code appears in the Driver

Information Centre. Have engine oil

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and filter changed by a workshop

within one week or 300 miles

(whichever occurs first).

Driver Information Centre 3 100.

Service information 3 219.

Control indicators

The control indicators described are

not present in all vehicles. The

description applies to all instrument

versions.

Depending on the equipment the

position of the control indicators may

vary.

When the ignition is switched on,

most control indicators will illuminate

briefly as a functionality test.

The control indicator colours mean:

red

: danger, important reminder

yellow : warning, information, fault

green

: confirmation of activation

blue

: confirmation of activation

white

: confirmation of activation

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Instruments and controls

Control indicators in the centre

R Brake and clutch system

Tyre pressure monitoring

console

3 95

system 3 97

- Operate pedal 3 95

I Engine oil pressure 3 98

m Electric parking brake 3 96

i Low fuel 3 98

Electric parking brake fault

Immobiliser 3 98

3 96

# Reduced engine power 3 98

u Antilock brake system (ABS)

Exterior light 3 98

3 96

C High beam 3 99

[

Upshift 3 96

Adaptive forward lighting

c Variable effort steering 3 96

3 99

Ultrasonic parking assist

Fog light 3 99

Overview

3 96

Rear fog light 3 99

O Turn signal 3 93

Electronic Stability Control off

3 97

Cruise control 3 99

X Seat belt reminder 3 94

Electronic Stability Control and

Door open 3 99

v Airbag and belt tensioners

Traction Control system 3 97

3 94

^ Automatic locking 3 99

Traction Control system off

V Airbag deactivation 3 94

3 97

Turn signal

p Charging system 3 95

! Preheating 3 97

O illuminates or flashes green.

Z Malfunction indicator light

% Diesel particle filter 3 97

3 95

Illuminates briefly

Service vehicle soon 3 95

The parking lights are switched on.

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Instruments and controls

Flashes

Seat belt status on rear seats

Deployment of the belt pretensioners

or airbags is indicated by continuous

A turn signal or the hazard warning

> or X in the Driver Information

illumination of v.

flashers are activated.

Centre flashes or illuminates.

Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal

9 Warning

Illuminates

light or associated fuse, failure of turn

After having started the engine for a

signal light on trailer.

Have the cause of the fault

minimum of 35 seconds until the seat

Bulb replacement 3 179, Fuses

remedied immediately by a

belt has been fastened.

3 188.

workshop.

If an unfastened seat belt is fastened

Turn signals 3 123.

whilst driving.

Belt pretensioners, airbag system

3 44, 3 48.

Flashes

Seat belt reminder

After starting off when the seat belt is

Seat belt reminder on front seats

unfastened.

Airbag deactivation

Fastening the seat belt 3 45.

V illuminates yellow.

X illuminates or flashes red.

Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds

Illuminates

after the ignition is switched on. The

Airbag and belt tensioners

After the ignition has been switched

front passenger airbag is activated.

v illuminates red.

on until the seat belt has been

* illuminates yellow.

fastened.

When the ignition is switched on, the

The front passenger airbag is

control indicator illuminates for

deactivated 3 52.

Flashes

approx. 4 seconds. If it does not

After having started the engine for a

illuminate, does not go out after

maximum of 100 seconds until the

4 seconds or illuminates whilst

seat belt has been fastened.

driving, there is a fault in the airbag

system. Seek the assistance of a

Fastening the seat belt 3 45.

workshop. The airbags and belt

pretensioners may fail to trigger in the

event of an accident.

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Illuminates when the ignition is

Brake and clutch system

9 Danger

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Brake and clutch fluid level

Risk of fatal injury for a child using

a child restraint system together

Illuminates when the engine is

R illuminates red.

with activated front passenger

running

The brake and clutch fluid level is too

airbag.

low 3 175.

Fault in the emission control system.

Risk of fatal injury for an adult

The permitted emission limits may be

person with deactivated front

9 Warning

exceeded. Seek the assistance of a

passenger airbag.

workshop immediately.

Stop. Do not continue your

Charging system

Flashes when the engine is

journey. Consult a workshop.

p illuminates red.

running

Operate pedal

Illuminates when the ignition is

Fault that could lead to catalytic

switched on and extinguishes shortly

converter damage. Ease up on the

- illuminates or flashes yellow.

after the engine starts.

accelerator until the flashing stops.

Illuminates

Seek the assistance of a workshop

Illuminates when the engine is

immediately.

Brake pedal needs to be depressed

running

to release the electric parking brake

Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle

Service vehicle soon

3 150.

battery is not charging. Engine

Clutch pedal needs to be depressed

illuminates yellow.

cooling may be interrupted. The

to start the engine in Autostop mode.

brake servo unit may cease to be

Additionally a warning message or a

Stop-start system 3 141.

effective. Seek the assistance of a

warning code is displayed.

workshop.

The vehicle needs a service.

Flashes

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Clutch pedal needs to be depressed

Malfunction indicator light

Vehicle messages 3 105.

for a main start of the engine 3 16,

3 140.

Z illuminates or flashes yellow.

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Instruments and controls

Electric parking brake

Flashes

Upshift

m illuminates or flashes red.

Electrical parking brake is in service

[ illuminates green when upshifting

mode. Stop vehicle, apply and

is recommended for fuel saving

Illuminates

release the electrical parking brake to

reasons.

reset.

Electrical parking brake is applied

On vehicles with Uplevel-Display or

3 150.

Uplevel-Combi-Display, [ with the

9 Warning

number of the recommended gear is

Flashes

shown in the bottom line of the Driver

Have the cause of the fault

Information Centre.

Electrical parking brake is not fully

remedied immediately by a

applied or released. Switch on

workshop.

ignition, depress brake pedal and

Variable effort steering

attempt to reset the system by first

Antilock brake system

c illuminates yellow.

releasing and then applying the

electrical parking brake. If m remains

(ABS)

Fault in variable effort steering

system. This may lead to a higher or

flashing, do not drive and seek the

u illuminates yellow.

lower steering effort. Consult a

assistance of a workshop.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

workshop.

ignition is switched on. The system is

Stop-start system 3 141.

Electric parking brake fault

ready for operation when the control

indicator extinguishes.

j illuminates or flashes yellow.

Ultrasonic parking assist

If the control indicator does not go out

Illuminates

after a few seconds, or if it illuminates

illuminates yellow.

while driving, there is a fault in the

Electrical parking brake is operating

Fault in system

ABS. The brake system remains

with degraded performance 3 150.

operational but without ABS

regulation.

Fault due to sensors that are dirty or

covered by ice or snow

Antilock brake system 3 149.

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Interference due to external sources

Flashes

Continue driving until %

of ultrasound. Once the source of

extinguishes. If possible do not allow

The system is actively engaged.

interference is removed, the system

engine speed to drop below

Engine output may be reduced and

will operate normally.

2000 rpm.

the vehicle may be braked

Have the cause of the fault in the

automatically to a small degree.

Illuminates

system remedied by a workshop.

Electronic Stability Control 3 152,

Ultrasonic parking assist 3 155.

The diesel particle filter is full. Start

Traction Control system 3 152.

cleaning process as soon as

possible.

Electronic Stability Control

Traction Control system off

off

Flashes

k illuminates yellow.

n illuminates yellow.

The maximum filling level of the filter

The system is deactivated.

is reached. Start cleaning process

The system is deactivated.

immediately to avoid damage to the

Preheating

engine.

Electronic Stability Control

! illuminates yellow.

Diesel particle filter 3 144.

and Traction Control system

Preheating of diesel engine is

Stop-start system 3 141.

b illuminates or flashes yellow.

activated. Only activates when

outside temperature is low.

Illuminates

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

A fault in the system is present.

Diesel particle filter

Continued driving is possible. Driving

w illuminates or flashes yellow.

% illuminates or flashes yellow.

stability, however, may deteriorate

The diesel particle filter requires

Illuminates

depending on road surface

conditions.

cleaning.

Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately

Have the cause of the fault remedied

and check tyre pressure.

by a workshop.

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Flashes

3. Move out of the flow of traffic as

Flashes

quickly as possible without

Fault in system or tyre without

Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.

impeding other vehicles.

pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare

Never run the tank dry.

4. Switch off ignition.

wheel). After 60-90 seconds the

Additionally a warning message is

control indicator illuminates

displayed on vehicles with Midlevel-

9 Warning

continuously. Consult a workshop.

and Uplevel-Display.

Tyre pressure monitoring system

When the engine is off,

Refuelling 3 161.

3 197.

considerably more force is needed

Catalytic converter 3 145.

to brake and steer. During an

Bleeding the diesel fuel system

Engine oil pressure

Autostop the brake servo unit will

3 178.

still be operational.

I illuminates red.

Do not remove key until vehicle is

Illuminates when the ignition is

Immobiliser

stationary, otherwise the steering

switched on and extinguishes shortly

wheel lock could engage

d flashes yellow.

after the engine starts.

unexpectedly.

Fault in the immobiliser system. The

Illuminates when the engine is

engine cannot be started.

Check oil level before seeking

running

assistance of a workshop 3 173.

Reduced engine power

Caution

# illuminates yellow.

Low fuel

Engine lubrication may be

The engine power is limited. Consult

i illuminates or flashes yellow.

interrupted. This may result in

a workshop.

damage to the engine and/or

Illuminates

locking of the drive wheels.

Exterior light

Level in fuel tank is too low.

1. Depress clutch.

Additionally a warning message is

8 illuminates green.

2. Select neutral gear, set selector

displayed on vehicles with Uplevel-

The exterior lights are on 3 119.

lever to N.

Display.

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High beam

Rear fog light

9 Warning

C illuminates blue.

r illuminates yellow.

Stop your journey immediately!

Illuminated when high beam is on and

The rear fog light is on 3 124.

Follow the instructions as

during headlight flash 3 121.

described in paragraph "Fault in

Cruise control

the automatic locking system"

Adaptive forward lighting

before continuing your journey

m illuminates white or green.

f illuminates or flashes yellow.

3 24.

Illuminates white

Consult a workshop.

Illuminates

The system is on.

Fault in system.

Illuminates green

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

A certain speed is stored.

Flashes

Cruise control 3 153.

System switched to symmetrical low

beam.

Door open

Control indicator f flashes for approx.

h illuminates red.

4 seconds after the ignition is

switched on as a reminder that the

A door or the tailgate is open.

system has been activated 3 121.

Automatic light control 3 120.

Automatic locking

^ illuminates amber.

Fog light

Fault in the automatic locking system.

> illuminates green.

The rear doors are possibly not

The front fog lights are on 3 123.

secured against opening.

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Instruments and controls

● trip/fuel information

Information displays

● vehicle messages, displayed as

Driver Information Centre

code numbers 3 105

The Driver Information Centre is

located in the instrument cluster

between speedometer and

tachometer. It is available as

Midlevel-Display, Uplevel-Display or

Uplevel-Combi-Display.

In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu

pages can be selected by pressing

MENU on the turn signal lever; Menu

symbols are indicated in the top line

In the Uplevel-Display the following

of the display:

main menus can be selected by

●

Vehicle Information Menu

pressing MENU on the turn signal

lever:

●

Trip/Fuel Information Menu

● Vehicle Information Menu

Some of the displayed functions differ

when the vehicle is being driven or at

● Trip/Fuel Information Menu

a standstill. Some functions are only

Midlevel-Display indicates:

available when the vehicle is being

● overall odometer

driven.

● trip odometer

Vehicle personalisation 3 111,

● some control indicators

Memorised settings 3 21.

● vehicle information

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Selecting menus and functions

Vehicle Information Menu

The menus and functions can be

Press MENU to select the Vehicle

selected via the buttons on the turn

Information Menu, or on Uplevel-

signal lever.

Combi-Display select

Turn the adjuster wheel to select a

submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.

Follow the instructions given in the

submenus.

Possible submenus can be,

depending on the version:

●

Unit: Displayed units can be

Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a

changed.

menu option or to set a numeric value.

On vehicles with Midlevel-

Display following settings can be

selected:

● Unit1: Great Britain

Press MENU to switch between the

menus or to return from a submenu to

● Unit2: United States

the next higher menu level.

● Unit3: Europe

●

Tyre Pressure System: Checks

tyre pressure of all wheels during

driving 3 197.

●

Tyre Load: Select tyre pressure

category according to the

actually inflated tyre pressure

Press SET/CLR to select a function or

3 197.

to confirm a message.

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Instruments and controls

● Speed Warning: If exceeding the

● trip odometer 1

preset speed, a warning chime

● trip odometer 2

will be activated.

● digital speed

● Language: Displayed language

Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are

can be changed if the vehicle is

only available on vehicles with

not equipped with a radio.

Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-

Selection and indication can be

Display.

different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-,

Reset trip odometer by pressing

and Uplevel-Combi-Display.

SET/CLR on the turn signal lever for

Trip/Fuel Information Menu

a few seconds or by pressing the

reset knob between speedometer

Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel

and Driver Information Centre with

●

Remaining Oil Life: Indicates

Information Menu, or select

the ignition on.

when to change the engine oil

Uplevel-Combi-Display.

and filter 3 90.

On vehicles with trip computer more

Turn the adjuster wheel to select a

submenus are available.

submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.

Selection and indication can be

different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-,

and Uplevel-Combi-Display.

Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip

Computer 3 108.

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Graphic-Info-Display,

Colour-Info-Display

Depending on the vehicle

configuration the vehicle has a

● Graphic-Info-Display

● Colour-Info-Display

The Info-Display is located in the

instrument panel above the

Infotainment system.

Graphic-Info-Display indicates:

Graphic-Info-Display

● time 3 85

The Colour-Info-Display indicates in

● outside temperature 3 84

colour:

● date 3 85

● time 3 85

● electronic climate control settings

● outside temperature 3 84

3 131

● date 3 85

● Infotainment system, see

● electronic climate control settings

description for Infotainment

3 131

system in the Infotainment

● rear view camera 3 157

manual

● Infotainment system, see

● settings for vehicle

description for Infotainment

personalisation 3 111

system in the Infotainment

Depending on the Infotainment

manual

system, the Graphic-Info-Display is

available in two versions.

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Instruments and controls

● navigation, see description for

Selections are made via:

Multifunction knob

Infotainment system in the

The multifunction knob is the central

● menus

Infotainment manual

control element for the menus:

● function buttons and

● system settings

Turn

multifunction knob of the

● vehicle messages 3 105

Infotainment system

● to mark a menu option

● settings for vehicle

● to set a numeric value or to

Selecting with the Infotainment

personalisation 3 111

display a menu option

system

The type of information and how it is

Press (the outer ring)

displayed depends on the equipment

● to select or activate the marked

of the vehicle and the settings made.

option

Selecting menus and settings

● to confirm a set value

● to switch a system function on/off

Menus and settings are accessed via

the display.

BACK

Press BACK to:

● exit a menu without changing

settings

● return from a submenu to a

higher menu level

Select a function via the Infotainment

● delete the last character in a

system buttons. The menu of the

character sequence

selected function is displayed.

Press and hold BACK for a few

The multifunction knob is used to

seconds to delete the entire entry.

select an item and to confirm.

Vehicle personalisation 3 111,

Memorised settings 3 21.

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105

Vehicle messages on the

No.

Vehicle message

Vehicle messages

Midlevel-Display

Depress brake pedal to release

Messages are indicated mainly in the

electrical parking brake

Driver Information Centre, in some

cases together with a warning and

Turn steering wheel, switch

signal buzzer.

ignition off and then on

Turn steering wheel, start

engine again

Vehicle overloaded

Compressor overheated

Centre high-mounted brake

light failure

The vehicle messages are displayed

Brake light failure

as code numbers.

Headlight levelling malfunction

No. Vehicle message

Left low beam failure

Press SET/CLR, MENU or turn the

No radio remote control

Rear fog light failure

adjuster wheel to confirm a message.

detected, depress clutch pedal

for a restart

Right low beam failure

Engine coolant level low

Left sidelight failure

Air conditioning off

Right sidelight failure

Steering wheel is locked

Reversing light failure

Number plate light failure

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Instruments and controls

No.

Vehicle message

No.

Vehicle message

No.

Vehicle message

Left front turn signal failure

Tyre pressure imbalance on

Service rear axle

front axle

Left rear turn signal failure

Service AFL

Tyre pressure imbalance on

Right front turn signal failure

Service air conditioning

rear axle

Right rear turn signal failure

Service side blind zone alert

Tyres without TPMS sensors

system

Check trailer brake light

detected

Top up engine oil

Check trailer reversing light

Open and then close driver

window

Service transmission

Check left trailer turn signal

Open and then close front

Change engine oil soon

Check right trailer turn signal

passenger window

Service adaptive cruise control

Check trailer rear fog light

Open and then close rear left

window

Engine power is reduced

Check trailer rear light

Open and then close rear right

Service vehicle soon

Replace battery in radio remote

window

control

Shift to park before exiting

Theft attempted

Clean side blind zone alert

Service airbag

system

Service theft alarm system

128

Bonnet open

Tighten gas cap

Service steering wheel lock

134

Park assist fault, clean bumper

Water in diesel fuel filter

Service power steering

136

Service parking assist

Diesel particle filter is full

Service suspension system

3 144

Service level control system

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