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Vauxhall Meriva (2016 year). Manual - part 9

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Deactivation

The engine will be switched off while

Overrun cut-off

the ignition stays on.

The fuel supply is automatically cut off

during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle

is driven with a gear engaged but

accelerator is released.

Stop-start system

The stop-start system helps to save

fuel and to reduce the exhaust

emissions. When conditions allow, it

switches off the engine as soon as the

vehicle is at a low speed or at a

standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a

traffic jam. It starts the engine

Deactivate the stop-start system

manually by pressing eco. The

An Autostop is indicated by the

automatically as soon as the clutch is

deactivation is indicated when the

needle at the AUTOSTOP position in

depressed. A vehicle battery sensor

LED in the button extinguishes.

the tachometer.

ensures that an Autostop is only

performed if the vehicle battery is

During an Autostop, the heating and

Autostop

sufficiently charged for a restart.

brake performance will be

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a

maintained.

Activation

standstill, activate an Autostop as

follows:

Caution

The stop-start system is available as

soon as the engine is started, the

● Depress the clutch pedal.

The steering assist will be reduced

vehicle starts-off and the conditions

● Move the selector lever to

during an Autostop.

as stated below in this section are

neutral.

fulfilled.

● Release the clutch pedal.

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●

The stop-start system is

Parking

key. Turn the front wheels

manually deactivated.

towards the kerb.

●

The bonnet is opened.

9 Warning

● Close the windows.

●

The driver's seat belt is

● Remove the ignition key from

unfastened and the driver's door

●

Do not park the vehicle on an

the ignition switch. Turn the

is opened.

easily ignitable surface. The

steering wheel until the

high temperature of the

●

The engine temperature is too

steering wheel lock is felt to

exhaust system could ignite the

low.

engage.

surface.

●

The charging level of the vehicle

For vehicles with automatic

●

Always apply parking brake.

battery is below a defined level.

transmission, the key can only

Pull switch m for approx.

●

The brake vacuum is not

be removed when the selector

one second.

sufficient.

lever is in position P.

The electric parking brake is

●

The vehicle is driven at least at

applied when control indicator

Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-

walking speed.

m illuminates 3 95.

theft alarm system.

●

The climate control system

●

Switch off the engine.

Notice

requests an engine start.

●

If the vehicle is on a level

In the event of an accident with

●

The air conditioning is manually

surface or uphill slope, engage

airbag deployment, the engine is

switched on.

first gear or set the selector

turned off automatically if the vehicle

If the bonnet is not fully closed, a

comes to a standstill within a certain

lever to position P before

warning message is displayed in the

time.

removing the ignition key. On

Driver Information Centre.

an uphill slope, turn the front

If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

wheels away from the kerb.

portable CD player, is connected to

If the vehicle is on a downhill

the power outlet, a brief power drop

slope, engage reverse gear or

during the restart might be noticeable.

set the selector lever to position

P before removing the ignition

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Driving and operating

needs between 7 and 12 minutes.

% illuminates when diesel particle

Engine exhaust

Autostop is not available and fuel

filter is full. Start cleaning process as

consumption may be higher during

soon as possible.

this period. The emission of smells

9 Danger

% flashes when diesel particle filter

and smoke during this process is

has reached the maximum filling

normal.

Engine exhaust gases contain

level. Start cleaning process

poisonous carbon monoxide,

immediately to avoid damage to the

which is colourless and odourless

engine.

and could be fatal if inhaled.

Cleaning process

If exhaust gases enter the interior

of the vehicle, open the windows.

To activate cleaning process,

Have the cause of the fault

continue driving, keeping engine

rectified by a workshop.

speed above 2000 revolutions per

Avoid driving with an open load

minute. Shift down if necessary.

compartment, otherwise exhaust

Diesel particle filter cleaning is then

gases could enter the vehicle.

started.

If control indicator

g

illuminates

Diesel particle filter

additionally, cleaning is not possible,

Under certain driving conditions, e.g.

seek the assistance of a workshop.

The diesel particle filter system filters

short distances, the system cannot

harmful soot particles out of the

clean itself automatically.

Caution

exhaust gases. The system includes

a self-cleaning function that runs

If the cleaning of the filter is required

automatically during driving without

and if previous driving conditions did

If the cleaning process is

any notification. The filter is cleaned

not enable automatic cleaning, it will

interrupted, there is a risk of

by periodically burning off the soot

be indicated by control indicator %.

provoking severe engine damage.

particles at high temperature. This

Simultaneously Diesel partic. filter is

Cleaning takes place quickest at high

process takes place automatically

full continue driving or warning

engine speeds and loads.

under set driving conditions and may

code 55 appears in the Driver

take up to 25 minutes. Typically it

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Control indicator % extinguishes as

can be continued for a short period,

Automatic transmission

soon as the self-cleaning operation is

keeping vehicle speed and engine

complete.

speed low.

The automatic transmission permits

automatic gearshifting (automatic

Catalytic converter

mode) or manual gearshifting

(manual mode).

The catalytic converter reduces the

amount of harmful substances in the

exhaust gases.

Transmission display

Caution

Fuel grades other than those listed

on pages 3 159, 3 227 could

damage the catalytic converter or

electronic components.

Unburnt petrol will overheat and

damage the catalytic converter.

Therefore avoid excessive use of

the starter, running the fuel tank

dry and starting the engine by

pushing or towing.

The mode or selected gear is shown

In the event of misfiring, uneven

in the transmission display.

engine running, a reduction in engine

performance or other unusual

problems, have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop as soon as

possible. In an emergency, driving

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Driving and operating

When a gear is engaged, the vehicle

Selector lever

slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

Engine braking

To utilise the engine braking effect,

select a lower gear in good time when

driving downhill, see manual mode.

Rocking the vehicle

Rocking the vehicle is only

permissible if the vehicle is stuck in

Without brake pedal applied, the

sand, mud or snow. Move the selector

control indicator j illuminates.

lever between D and R in a repeat

P : park position, wheels are locked,

pattern. Do not race the engine and

If the selector lever is not in P when

engage only when the vehicle is

avoid sudden acceleration.

the ignition is switched off, the control

stationary and the parking brake

indicator j and P flash.

is applied

Parking

To engage P or R, press the release

R : reverse gear, engage only when

button.

Apply the parking brake and engage

the vehicle is stationary

P.

N : neutral

The engine can only be started with

D : automatic mode with all gears

the lever in position P or N. When

The ignition key can only be removed

position N is selected, press the brake

when the selector lever is in position

The selector lever is locked in P and

pedal or apply the parking brake

P.

can only be moved when the ignition

before starting.

is on and the brake pedal is applied.

Do not accelerate while engaging a

gear. Never depress the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.

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Manual mode

Electronic driving

Fault

programmes

In the event of a fault,

g

illuminates.

● Following a cold start, the

Additionally a code number or a

operating temperature

vehicle message is displayed in the

programme increases engine

Driver Information Centre. Vehicle

speed to quickly bring the

messages 3 105.

catalytic converter to the required

The transmission no longer shifts

temperature.

automatically. Continued travel is

● The automatic neutral shift

possible with manual shifting.

function automatically shifts to

Only the highest gear is available.

idling when the vehicle is stopped

Depending on the fault, second gear

with a forward gear engaged and

may also be available in manual

the brake pedal is pressed.

mode. Shift only when vehicle is at a

Move selector lever out of position D

● Special programmes

standstill.

towards the left and then forwards or

automatically adapt the shifting

Have the cause of the fault remedied

backwards.

points when driving up inclines or

by a workshop.

down hills.

< : shift to a higher gear

] : shift to a lower gear

Kickdown

Interruption of power supply

In the event of an interruption of

If a higher gear is selected when

If the accelerator pedal is pressed

power supply, the selector lever

vehicle speed is too low, or a lower

down completely in automatic mode,

cannot be moved out of the P

gear when vehicle speed is too high,

the transmission shifts to a lower gear

position. The ignition key cannot be

the shift is not executed. This can

depending on engine speed.

removed from the ignition switch.

cause a message in the Driver

If the vehicle battery is discharged,

Information Centre.

start the vehicle using jump leads

In manual mode, no automatic

3 212.

shifting to a higher gear takes place

at high engine revolutions.

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Driving and operating

If the vehicle battery is not the cause

Manual transmission

of the fault, release the selector lever.

1. Apply the parking brake.

5. Insert a screwdriver into the

opening as far as it will go and

move the selector lever out of P or

N. If P or N is engaged again, the

To engage reverse, depress the

2. Hold the selector lever trim at the

clutch pedal and press the release

selector lever will be locked in

marked position and pull to

button on the selector lever and

position again. Have the cause of

unlatch at the back.

engage the gear.

the power supply interruption

3. Fold the selector lever trim

remedied by a workshop.

If the gear does not engage, set the

upwards. Pull to unlatch at the

lever to neutral, release the clutch

6. Mount the selector lever trim onto

front.

pedal and depress again; then repeat

the centre console and refit.

4. Move the selector lever trim to the

gear selection.

left. Take care that the plug and

Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.

the wiring harness at the bottom

When operating, depress the clutch

are not damaged.

pedal completely. Do not use the

pedal as a foot rest.

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Driving and operating

Fault

Parking brake

adequate force. For maximum

force, e.g. parking with trailer or on

9 Warning

Electric parking brake

inclines, pull switch m twice.

The electric parking brake is

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

applied when control indicator m

wheels may be liable to lock due

illuminates 3 96.

to braking that is heavier than

normal. The advantages of ABS

The electric parking brake can always

are no longer available. During

be activated, even if the ignition is off.

hard braking, the vehicle can no

longer be steered and may

Do not operate electric parking brake

swerve.

system too often with engine not

running as this will discharge the

Have the cause of the fault remedied

vehicle battery.

by a workshop.

Before leaving the vehicle, check the

electric parking brake status.

Applying when vehicle is stationary

Control indicator m 3 96.

9 Warning

Releasing

Switch on ignition. Keep brake pedal

Pull switch m for approx. one

depressed and then push switch m.

second, the electric parking brake

operates automatically with an

Drive away function

Vehicles with manual transmission:

Depressing the clutch pedal and then

slightly releasing the clutch pedal and

slightly depressing the accelerator

pedal releases the electric parking

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Driving and operating

TC is reactivated by pressing b

Ride control systems

9 Warning

again.

Traction Control system

Do not let this special safety

TC is also reactivated the next time

the ignition is switched on.

The Traction Control system (TC) is a

feature tempt you into taking risks

component of the Electronic Stability

when driving.

Control system.

Adapt speed to the road

Electronic Stability Control

TC improves driving stability when

conditions.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

necessary, regardless of the type of

improves driving stability when

road surface or tyre grip, by

Control indicator b 3 97.

necessary, regardless of the type of

preventing the drive wheels from

road surface or tyre grip.

Deactivation

spinning.

As soon as the vehicle starts to

As soon as the drive wheels starts to

swerve (understeer/oversteer),

spin, engine output is reduced and

engine output is reduced and the

the wheel spinning the most is braked

wheels are braked individually.

individually. This considerably

ESC operates in combination with the

improves the driving stability of the

Traction Control system (TC). It

vehicle on slippery road surfaces.

prevents the drive wheels from

TC is operational as soon as the

spinning.

control indicator b extinguishes.

When TC is active b flashes.

TC can be switched off when spinning

of drive wheels is required: press b

briefly.

ESC is operational as soon as the

control indicator b extinguishes.

Control indicator k illuminates.

When ESC is active b flashes.

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ESC is reactivated by pressing b

Driver assistance

9 Warning

again. If the TC system was

previously disabled, both TC and

systems

Do not let this special safety

ESC are reactivated.

feature tempt you into taking risks

ESC is also reactivated the next time

when driving.

9 Warning

the ignition is switched on.

Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

Driver assistance systems are

Fault

developed to support the driver

If there is a fault in the system the

and not to replace the driver's

Control indicator b 3 97.

control indicator b illuminates

attention.

Deactivation

continuously and a message appears

The driver accepts full

in the Driver Information Centre. The

responsibility when driving the

system is not operational.

vehicle.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

When using driver assistance

by a workshop.

systems, always take care

regarding the current traffic

situation.

Cruise control

The cruise control can store and

maintain speeds of approx. 20 to

120 mph. Deviations from the stored

speeds may occur when driving uphill

ESC can be deactivated: hold b

or downhill.

depressed for approx. 5 seconds.

For safety reasons the cruise control

Control indicator n illuminates.

cannot be activated until the foot

brake has been operated once.

Activating in first gear is not possible.

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Driving and operating

Activation

Reduce speed

Accelerate to the desired speed and

With cruise control active, hold thumb

turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the

wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to

current speed is stored and

SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases

maintained. Control indicator m

continuously or in small increments.

illuminates green. Accelerator pedal

can be released.

Deactivation

Vehicle speed can be increased by

Press y, control indicator m

depressing the accelerator pedal.

illuminates white. Cruise control is

When the accelerator pedal is

deactivated. Last stored speed

released, the previously stored speed

remains in memory for later speed

is resumed.

resume.

Do not use the cruise control if it is not

Cruise control remains activated

Automatic deactivation:

advisable to maintain a constant

while gearshifting.

speed.

● Vehicle speed is below approx.

20 mph.

With automatic transmission, only

Increase speed

activate cruise control in automatic

● The brake pedal is depressed.

With cruise control active, hold thumb

mode.

● The clutch pedal is depressed for

wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn

Control indicator m 3 99.

a few seconds.

to RES/+ repeatedly: speed

increases continuously or in small

● Selector lever is in N.

Switching on

increments.

● Engine speed is in a very low

Press rocker switch m at the upper

Alternatively accelerate to the desired

range.

end, control indicator m illuminates

speed and store by turning to RES/+.

● The Traction Control system or

white.

Electronic Stability Control is

operating.

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Resume stored speed

Operation

Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a

speed above 20 mph. The stored

speed will be obtained.

Switching off

Press rocker switch m at the lower

end, control indicator m extinguishes.

The stored speed is deleted.

Switching off the ignition also deletes

the stored speed.

The system consists of four ultrasonic

Parking assist

parking sensors in the rear bumper. If

When reverse gear is engaged, the

the vehicle is equipped with a front

front and rear parking assist is ready

9 Warning

parking assist, the system consists of

to operate.

four additional ultrasonic parking

The driver bears full responsibility

sensors in the front bumper.

An illuminated LED in the parking

for the parking manoeuvre.

assist button

r

indicates that the

Control indicator

r

3 96.

system is ready to operate.

Always check the surrounding

area when driving backwards or

The front parking assist can also be

forwards while using parking

activated at a speed up to 7 mph with

assist system.

a brief press of the parking assist

button.

The parking assist makes parking

If

r

is pressed once within an

easier by measuring the distance

ignition cycle, the front parking assist

between the vehicle and obstacles,

is deactivated at a speed above

and giving acoustic signals.

7 mph. It will be reactivated if vehicle

speed has not exceeded 16 mph

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Notice

Functionality

9 Warning

The parking assist system

automatically detects factory-fitted

The rear view camera does not

towing equipment. It is deactivated

replace driver vision. Note that

when the connector is plugged in.

objects that are outside the

The sensor may detect a non-

camera's field of view and the

existent object (echo disturbance)

advanced parking assist sensors,

caused by external acoustic or

e.g. below the bumper or

mechanical disturbances.

underneath the vehicle, are not

Notice

displayed.

If engaging a forward gear and

Do not reverse the vehicle by only

exceeding a certain speed, the rear

looking at the Info-Display and

parking assist will be deactivated

check the surrounding behind and

when the rear carrier system is

around the vehicle before

The camera is mounted in the tailgate

extended.

reversing.

handle and has a viewing angle of

If engaging reverse at first, the

130°.

parking assist will detect the rear

Activation

carrier system and provide a buzzing

Rear view camera is automatically

sound. Press

r

briefly to

activated when reverse gear is

deactivate the parking assist.

engaged.

Rear view camera

The rear view camera assists the

driver when reversing by displaying a

view of the area behind the vehicle.

The view of the camera is displayed

in the Colour-Info-Display.

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