Opel Meriva 2015 Owner's Manual
OPEL MERIVA
Owner's Manual
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 20
Seats, restraints ........................... 35
Storage ........................................ 62
Instruments and controls ............. 83
Lighting ...................................... 117
Climate control ........................... 126
Driving and operating ................. 136
Vehicle care ............................... 169
Service and maintenance .......... 218
Technical data ........................... 221
Customer information ................ 237
Index .......................................... 240
2 Introduction
Introduction
Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner's Manual.
When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner. For gas
vehicles we recommend an Opel
Repairer authorised for servicing gas
vehicles.
All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual
■ This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model variant,
country specifications, special
equipment or accessories.
■ The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
■ The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and within
each section shows where the
information is located.
■ The index will enable you to search
for specific information.
■ This Owner's Manual depicts lefthand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
■ The Owner's Manual uses the
factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales designations
can be found in the section
"Technical data".
■ Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, always relate to the
direction of travel.
■ The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific language.
■ Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold letters.
4 Introduction
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means "see page".
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Adam Opel AG
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Press c to unlock the doors and load
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles. To open the
tailgate, push the touchpad switch
under the tailgate moulding.
Radio remote control 3 21, Central
locking system 3 22, Load
compartment 3 27.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and
forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment
3 37.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
In brief 7
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment
3 37.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up = seat higher
down = seat lower
Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment
3 37.
Seat inclination
Lever pumping motion
up = front end higher
down = front end lower
Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment
3 37.
8 In brief
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height
and engage.
To adjust horizontally, pull the head
restraint forwards. It engages in
several positions. To return to its
rearmost position, pull fully forwards
and release.
Head restraints 3 35.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25°).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 37, Seat belts
3 45, Airbag system 3 49.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on
the underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 30, Automatic antidazzle interior mirror 3 31.
In brief 9
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 29,
Electric adjustment 3 29, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 30, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 30.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and
the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 49, Ignition
positions 3 137.
10 In brief
Instrument panel overview
In brief 11
1 Power windows ..................... 31
2 Exterior mirrors ..................... 29
3 Cruise control ..................... 151
4 Side air vents ...................... 133
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ... 121
Exit lighting ......................... 124
Parking lights ...................... 122
Driver Information Centre .... 101
6 Instruments .......................... 90
7 Steering wheel controls .......83
8 Driver Information Centre .... 101
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ..................... 85
10 Centre air vents .................. 133
11 Central locking system .......... 22
Hazard warning flashers ....121
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 96
12 Info-Display ......................... 104
13 Sensor for electronic
climate control system .......129
14 Glovebox .............................. 62
15 Traction Control system .....150
Electronic Stability Control . 150
Ultrasonic parking assist ....153
Eco button ........................... 139
Fuel selector ......................... 92
16 Climate control system ........ 126
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 146
Automatic transmission ...... 143
18 Electric parking brake .........148
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 137
20 Horn ..................................... 84
Driver airbag ........................ 52
21 Bonnet release lever .......... 171
22 Storage compartment ........... 62
Fuse box ............................ 190
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..83
24 Light switch ........................ 117
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 119
Front fog lights ................... 121
Rear fog light ...................... 122
Instrument illumination ....... 123
12 In brief
In brief 13
Exterior lighting
Turn light switch:
= lights off
7
= sidelights
8
= low beam
9
Automatic light control
AUTO = automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
m
8
9
Fog lights
Press light switch
>
r
Lighting 3 117.
on and off automatically
= activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control
= sidelights
= low beam
= front fog lights
= rear fog light
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
headlight flash = pull lever
high beam = push lever
low beam = push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 118, High
beam 3 118, Headlight flash 3 118.
14 In brief
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up = right turn signal
lever down = left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 121, Parking lights 3 122.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 121.
Horn
Press j.
In brief 15
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
HI = fast
LO = slow
INT = interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensor
OFF = off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 85, Wiper
blade replacement 3 177.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 85,
Washer fluid 3 174.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch = continuous
operation
lower switch = intermittent
operation
middle position = off
16 In brief
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 86.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü.
Heated rear window 3 33.
Demisting and defrosting the windows
Press V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 126.
In brief 17
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 146.
Automatic transmission
P = park
R = reverse
N = neutral
D = drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
= higher gear
<
= lower gear
]
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 143.
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 195,
3 234.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 171.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts 3 29, 3 37,
3 46.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
18 In brief
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock.
■ Operate clutch and brake.
■ Automatic transmission in P or N.
■ Do not operate accelerator pedal.
■ Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
■ Turn key to position 3 and release.
Starting the engine 3 137.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Set the lever in neutral.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 139.
Parking
9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust
system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake.
Pull switch m for approx.
one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 97.
■ Switch off the engine.
■ If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever
to position P before removing
the ignition key. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
In brief 19
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows.
■ Remove the ignition key. Turn
the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
■
Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 28.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 170.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low
load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 20, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 169.
20 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 20
Doors ........................................... 26
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Exterior mirrors ............................ 29
Interior mirrors ............................. 30
Windows ...................................... 31
Roof ............................................. 34
Keys, locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 215.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel bolts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 205.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this data is required in
order to perform certain operations.
Keys, doors and windows 21
Radio remote control
Used to operate:
■ central locking system
■ anti-theft locking system
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ power windows
The radio remote control has a range
of approx. 5 metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in radio remote control.
■ The range is exceeded.
■ The battery voltage is too low.
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require resynchronisation.
■ Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 22.
Basic settings
Some settings can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 113.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range is reduced.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
22 Keys, doors and windows
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Radio remote control synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when the ignition is
switched on.
Memorised settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised
by the key:
■ lighting
■ Infotainment system (only CD 400)
■ central locking system
■ comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 137.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 113.
Central locking system
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.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Unlocking
Press c.
Two settings are selectable:
■ All doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap are unlocked by
pressing c once.
■ Only the driver's door, load
compartment and fuel filler flap are
unlocked by pressing c once. To
unlock all doors, press c twice.
The setting can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 113.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used.
Memorised settings 3 22.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
Press c when the ignition is off to
unlock all doors. The tailgate is
released and is unlocked and opened
by pushing the touchpad switch under
the tailgate moulding.
Central locking button
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
24 Keys, doors and windows
Press central locking button: the
doors are locked or unlocked. If the
doors are locked, the LED in the
button illuminates.
After locking with the radio remote
control, the LED in the button
illuminates for approx. 2 minutes.
Fault in radio remote control system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the central
locking button to unlock all doors,
load compartment and fuel filler flap.
By switching on the ignition, the antitheft locking system is deactivated
3 28.
Locking
Close the driver's door, open the
passenger door, then press central
locking button. The vehicle is locked.
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.
To deactivate the anti-theft locking
system, switch on the ignition 3 28.
Keys, doors and windows 25
Locking
Insert key into the opening above the
lock on inside of the door and operate
the lock by pressing until it clicks.
Then close the door. The procedure
must be carried out for each door. The
driver's door can also be locked from
the outside with the key. The fuel filler
flap and the tailgate cannot be locked.
Automatic locking
Automatic locking after driving off
The vehicle is locked automatically
when exceeding a speed of 4 km/h.
Opening from outside is not possible.
Additionally, opening of the rear
doors from inside is not possible
when the vehicle speed is above
4 km/h.
Green LEDs indicate that opening
from inside is possible:
Hold the inner rear door handle to
activate the proximity sensor and
then pull the handle.
When the vehicle speed is below
4 km/h, opening of the doors from
outside is possible after:
■ opening any door from inside
■ pressing the central locking button
Caution
Automatic locking is only active
with ignition on.
Fault in the automatic locking system
In case of a system fault, control
indicator ^ illuminates in the
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
26 Keys, doors and windows
as both child locks are activated. Pull
the inner rear door handles to check
if the doors are locked from inside.
Consult a workshop.
Automatic relock after unlocking
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control, all doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap are
locked automatically, provided that no
door has been opened.
Child locks
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The green
LED will extinguish. The door cannot
be opened from the inside. For
deactivation, turn the child lock to the
vertical position.
Doors
Rear doors
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 25.
Keys, doors and windows 27
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate.
Central locking system 3 22.
Closing
Use one of the interior handles.
Do not push the touchpad switch
under the moulding whilst closing as
this will unlock the tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 22.
General hints for operating tailgate
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate check
overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doors
cannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Activating
Press e on the radio remote control
twice within 10 seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system
incorporates and is operated in
conjunction with the anti-theft locking
system.
It monitors:
■ doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ ignition
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
both systems simultaneously.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the central
locking button.
Status during the first 10 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates = test, arming delay
LED flashes
quickly
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly
= doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault
= system is armed
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