Content      ..     6      7      8      9     ..

Vauxhall Meriva (2016 year). Manual - part 8

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

124

Lighting

Rear fog lights

Parking lights

Reversing lights

The reversing light comes on when

the ignition is on and reverse gear is

selected.

Misted light covers

The inside of the light housing may

mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold

weather conditions, in heavy rain or

after washing. The mist disappears

quickly by itself; to help switch on the

exterior lights.

Operated by pressing r.

When the vehicle is parked, the

parking lights on one side can be

Light switch in position AUTO:

activated:

switching on rear fog light will switch

the low beam on automatically.

1. Switch off ignition.

Light switch in position 8: rear fog

2. Move turn signal lever all the way

light can only be switched on with

up (right parking lights) or down

front fog lights.

(left parking lights).

The vehicle rear fog light is

Confirmed by a signal and the

deactivated when towing.

corresponding turn signal control

indicator.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lighting

125

On vehicles with light sensor the

Operate rocker switch:

Interior lighting

brightness can only be adjusted when

w

: automatic switching on

the exterior lights are on and the light

Instrument panel

and off

sensor detects night conditions.

press u : on

illumination control

press v

: off

Interior lights

Rear courtesy lights

During entry and exit of the vehicle,

the front and rear courtesy lights

automatically switch on and then off

after a delay.

Notice

In the event of an accident with

airbag deployment the courtesy

lights are turned on automatically.

Front courtesy light

Brightness of the following lights can

be adjusted when the exterior lights

are on:

Illuminate in conjunction with the front

● instrument panel illumination

courtesy light depending on rocker

switch position.

● Info-Display

● illuminated switches and

operation elements

Turn thumb wheel A until the required

brightness is obtained.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

126

Lighting

The settings can be saved for the key

Reading lights

Lighting features

being used 3 21.

Centre console lighting

The following lights will additionally

switch on when the driver's door is

Spotlight incorporated in the interior

opened:

lighting comes on when the low beam

is switched on.

● illumination of some switches

● Driver Information Centre

Entry lighting

Exit lighting

Welcome lighting

The following lights illuminate if the

The following lights are switched on

key is removed from the ignition

for a short time by unlocking the

switch:

vehicle with the radio remote control:

● interior lights

Operated by pressing s and t in

● exterior lights

front and rear courtesy lights.

● instrument panel light (only when

● instrument panel light

it is dark)

● interior lights

They will switch off automatically after

Sunvisor lights

a delay. Both lights will be activated

Some functions work only in the dark

Illuminate when the cover is opened.

again if the driver's door is opened.

and help with locating the vehicle.

The lighting switches off immediately

Path lighting

when the ignition key is turned to

position 1 3 139.

The exterior lights illuminate the

surrounding area for an adjustable

Activation or deactivation of this

time after leaving the vehicle.

function can be changed in the

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 111.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lighting

127

Activating

The settings can be saved for the key

being used 3 21.

Battery discharge protection

Switching off electric lights

To prevent discharge of the vehicle

battery when the ignition is switched

off, some interior lights are switched

off automatically after some time.

1. Switch off ignition.

2. Remove ignition key.

3. Open driver's door.

4. Pull turn signal lever.

5. Close driver's door.

If the driver's door is not closed the

lights switch off after 2 minutes.

Exit lighting is switched off

immediately if the turn signal lever is

pulled while the driver's door is open.

Activation, deactivation and duration

of this function can be changed in the

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 111.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

128

Climate control

Heating will not be fully effective until

Climate control

Climate control systems

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

Heating and ventilation

system

Air distribution

Climate control systems

128

Heating and ventilation system 128

s : to windscreen and front door

Air conditioning system

129

windows

Electronic climate control

M : to head area via adjustable air

system

131

vents

Auxiliary heater

135

K : to foot well and windscreen

Air vents

135

All combinations are possible.

Adjustable air vents

135

Fixed air vents

136

Fan speed

Maintenance

136

Adjust the air flow by switching the fan

Air intake

136

to the desired speed.

Pollen filter

136

Air conditioning regular

Demisting and defrosting

operation

136

Controls for:

Service

136

● Press V: fan automatically

● temperature

switches to higher speed, the air

● air distribution

distribution is directed towards

● fan speed

the windscreen.

● demisting and defrosting

● Set temperature control to

warmest level.

Heated rear window Ü 3 32.

● Switch on heated rear window Ü.

Temperature

● Open side air vents as required

and direct them towards the door

red

: warm

windows.

blue : cold

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Climate control

129

Notice

In addition to the heating and

The air conditioning system cools and

If the settings for demisting and

ventilation system, the air

dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the

defrosting are selected, an Autostop

conditioning system has controls for:

outside temperature is slightly above

will be inhibited.

the freezing point. Therefore

n

: cooling

condensation may form and drip from

If the settings for demisting and

4

: air recirculation

under the vehicle.

defrosting are selected while the

Heated seats ß 3 40, Heated

engine is in an Autostop, the engine

If no cooling or drying is required,

steering wheel * 3 81.

will restart automatically.

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons. Activated cooling

Stop-start system 3 141.

Cooling n

might inhibit Autostops.

Stop-start system 3 141.

Air conditioning system

Air recirculation system

4

Press n to switch on cooling.

Activation is indicated by the LED in

the button. Cooling is only functional

when the engine is running and

Press

4

to activate air recirculation

climate control fan is switched on.

mode. Activation is indicated by the

Press n again to switch off cooling.

LED in the button.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

130

Climate control

Press

4

again to deactivate

Maximum cooling

Demisting and defrosting the

recirculation mode.

windows V

9 Warning

The exchange of fresh air is

reduced in air recirculation mode.

In operation without cooling the air

humidity increases, so the

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

occupants to feel drowsy.

Briefly open the windows so that hot

In warm and very humid ambient air

air can disperse quickly.

●

Press V: fan automatically

conditions, the windscreen might mist

● Switch on cooling n.

switches to higher speed, the air

up from outside, when cold air is

distribution is directed towards

directed to it. If windscreen mists up

● Switch on air recirculation system

the windscreen.

from outside, activate windscreen

4

●

Set temperature control to

wiper and deactivate s.

● Press air distribution switch M.

warmest level.

● Set temperature control to

●

Switch on heated rear window Ü.

coldest level.

●

Open side air vents as required

● Set fan speed to highest level.

and direct them towards the door

● Open all air vents.

windows.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Climate control

131

Notice

If V is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

until V is pressed again.

If V is pressed while the engine is

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

Stop-start system 3 141.

Electronic climate control

system

Controls for:

Climate control settings are shown on

The dual zone climate control allows

different climatisation temperatures

● temperature on driver side

the Graphic-Info-Display, or

for driver and front passenger side.

depending on the version, on Colour-

● air distribution

Info-Display. Setting modifications

In Automatic mode temperature, fan

● fan speed

are briefly popped-up in both

speed and air distribution are

● temperature on front passenger

displays, superimposed over the

regulated automatically.

side

currently displayed menu.

n

: cooling

The electronic climate control system

AUTO : automatic mode

is only fully operational when the

4

: manual air recirculation

engine is running.

V

: demisting and defrosting

Heated rear window Ü 3 32, Heated

seats ß 3 40, Heated steering wheel

* 3 81.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

132

Climate control

Automatic mode AUTO

● Press n to switch on optimal

cooling and demisting. Activation

is indicated by the LED in the

button.

● Set the preselected

temperatures for driver and front

passenger using the left and right

rotary knob. Recommended

temperature is 22 °C.

The fan speed regulation in automatic

mode can be changed in the menu

Settings.

If the minimum temperature Lo is set,

Vehicle personalisation 3 111.

the climate control system runs at

Basic setting for maximum comfort:

Temperature preselection

maximum cooling, if cooling n is

● Press AUTO, the air distribution

switched on.

Temperatures can be set to the

and fan speed are regulated

If the maximum temperature Hi is set,

desired value.

automatically.

the climate control system runs at

● Open all air vents to allow

maximum heating.

optimised air distribution in

Notice

automatic mode.

If n is switched on, reducing the set

cabin temperature can cause the

engine to restart from an Autostop or

inhibit an Autostop.

Stop-start system 3 141.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Climate control

133

Demisting and defrosting the

Notice

Fan speed Z

windows V

If V is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

until V is pressed again.

If V is pressed while the engine is

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

Stop-start system 3 141.

Manual settings

Climate control system settings can

be changed by activating the buttons

and rotary knobs as follows.

Changing a setting will deactivate the

Press lower button to decrease or

●

Press V. Activation is indicated

automatic mode.

upper button to increase fan speed as

by the LED in the button.

shown in the illustration. The fan

speed is indicated by the number of

●

Temperature and air distribution

segments in the display.

are set automatically and the fan

runs at high speed.

Pressing the lower button longer: fan

and cooling are switched off.

●

Switch on heated rear window Ü.

Pressing the upper button longer: the

●

To return to previous mode:

fan runs at maximum speed.

press V, to return to automatic

mode: press AUTO.

To return to automatic mode: Press

AUTO.

Setting of automatic rear window

heating can be changed in the menu

Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle

personalisation 3 111.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

134

Climate control

Air distribution s, M, K

Cooling n

Stop-start system 3 141.

Depending on the vehicle equipment,

the display will indicate AC when

cooling is activated or Eco when the

cooling is deactivated.

Activation or deactivation of cooling

operation after engine start can be

changed in the menu Settings in the

Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation

3 111.

Air recirculation system

4

Press appropriate button for desired

Press n to switch on cooling.

adjustment. Activation is indicated by

Activation is indicated by the LED in

the LED in the button.

the button. Cooling is only functional

when the engine is running and

s : to windscreen and front door

climate control fan is switched on.

windows

M : to head area via adjustable air

Press n again to switch off cooling.

vents

The air conditioning system cools and

K : to foot well and windscreen

dehumidifies (dries) when outside

temperature is above a specific level.

All combinations are possible.

Therefore condensation may form

Return to automatic air distribution:

and drip from under the vehicle.

press AUTO.

Press

4

to activate air recirculation

If no cooling or drying is required,

mode. Activation is indicated by the

switch off the cooling system for fuel

LED in the button.

saving reasons. Activated cooling

might inhibit Autostops.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Climate control

135

Press

4

again to deactivate

Auxiliary heater

Air vents

recirculation mode.

Air heater

Adjustable air vents

9 Warning

Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air

heater which automatically warms up

The exchange of fresh air is

the passenger compartment more

reduced in air recirculation mode.

quickly.

In operation without cooling the air

humidity increases, so the

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

occupants to feel drowsy.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen might mist

To open the vent, turn the adjuster

up from outside, when cold air is

wheel to the right. Adjust the air

directed to it. If windscreen mists up

amount at the vent outlet by turning

from outside, activate windscreen

the adjuster wheel.

wiper and deactivate s.

Basic settings

Some settings can be changed in the

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 111.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

136

Climate control

filter cleans the cabin air from solid

Maintenance

particulates such as pollen, dust,

mould and bacteria from the air.

Air intake

If the vehicle is equipped with an

electronic climate control system, a

charcoal air filter cleans the cabin air

from solid particulates such as pollen,

dust, mould and bacteria from the air.

An additional layer of activated

carbon absorbs unpleasant odours.

Air conditioning regular

Direct the flow of air by tilting and

operation

swivelling the slats.

In order to ensure continuously

To close the vent, turn the adjuster

efficient performance, cooling must

wheel to the left.

be operated for a few minutes once a

The air intake in front of the

month, irrespective of the weather

windscreen in the engine

9 Warning

and time of year. Operation with

compartment must be kept clear to

cooling is not possible when the

allow air intake. Remove any leaves,

Do not attach any objects to the

outside temperature is too low.

dirt or snow.

slats of the air vents. Risk of

damage and injury in case of an

accident.

Pollen filter

Service

For optimal cooling performance, it is

Cabin air filtration

Fixed air vents

recommended to annually check the

Additional air vents are located

If the vehicle is equipped with a

climate control system, starting

beneath the windscreen and door

heating and ventilation system or with

3 years after initial vehicle

windows and in the foot wells.

an air conditioning system, a particle

registration, including:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Driving and operating

139

Pedals

Starting and operating

Ignition switch positions

To ensure the pedal travel is

uninhibited, there must be no mats in

New vehicle running-in

the area of the pedals.

Do not brake unnecessarily hard for

Use only floor mats, which fit properly

the first few journeys.

and are fixed by the retainers on the

During the first drive, smoke may

driver side.

occur because of wax and oil

evaporating off the exhaust system.

Park the vehicle in the open for a

Steering

while after the first drive and avoid

If power steering assist is lost

inhaling the fumes.

because the engine stops or due to a

During the running-in period fuel and

system malfunction, the vehicle can

engine oil consumption may be

be steered but may require a higher

higher and the cleaning process of

0

:

ignition off

or lower steering effort.

the diesel particle filter may take

1

:

steering wheel lock released,

Control indicator c 3 96.

place more often. Autostop may be

ignition off

inhibited to allow for charging the

2

:

ignition on, for diesel engine:

Caution

vehicle battery.

preheating

Diesel particle filter 3 144.

3

:

starting

Vehicles equipped with hydraulic

power steering:

Retained power off

If the steering wheel is turned until

it reaches the end of its travel, and

The following electronic systems can

is held in that position for more

work until the driver's door is opened

than 15 seconds, damage may

or at the latest for 10 minutes after the

occur to the power steering

ignition is switched off:

system and there may be loss of

● power windows

power steering assist.

● power outlets

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

140

Driving and operating

Power to the Infotainment system will

Turn the key briefly to position 3 and

Automatic Starter Control

continue to operate for 30 minutes or

release: an automatic procedure

This function controls the engine

until the key is removed from the

operates the starter with a short delay

starting procedure. The driver does

ignition, regardless of whether any

as long as the engine is running, see

not have to hold the key in position 3.

door is opened.

Automatic Starter Control.

Once applied, the system will go on

Before restarting or to switch off the

starting automatically until the engine

Starting the engine

engine, turn the key back to position

is running. Because of the checking

0.

procedure, the engine starts running

During an Autostop, the engine can

after a short delay.

be started by depressing the clutch

Possible reasons for a non-starting

pedal.

engine:

Starting the vehicle at low

● clutch pedal not operated

temperatures

(manual transmission)

● brake pedal not operated or

The start of the engine without

selector lever not in P or N

additional heaters is possible down to

(automatic transmission)

-25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C

for petrol engines. Required is an

● timeout occurred

engine oil with the correct viscosity,

Turbo engine warm-up

the correct fuel, performed services

Manual transmission: operate clutch.

and a sufficiently charged vehicle

Upon start-up, engine available

Automatic transmission: operate

battery. With temperatures below

torque may be limited for a short time,

brake and move the selector lever to

-30 °C the automatic transmission

especially when the engine

P or N.

needs a warming phase of approx.

temperature is cold. The limitation is

Do not operate accelerator pedal.

five minutes. The selector lever must

to allow the lubrication system to fully

be in position P.

protect the engine.

Diesel engine: turn the key to position

2 for preheating until control

indicator ! extinguishes.

Content      ..     6      7      8      9     ..