Vauxhall Meriva Quick Reference Manual

Meriva 

 Refer to Owner’s Manual for detailed information.                                                  Note: some items described may be optional 

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Quick Reference Guide

     December 2006

TS 1584-B-07

Vehicle security

Refuelling:

Fuel filler neck at right rear side of 

vehicle.

Open tank flap, unscrew fuel filler cap, 

remove and suspend from tank flap. The 

fuel tank has a limiting system which 

prevents overfilling of the tank. 

Heated rear window, 

heated exterior mirrors 3:

Heating is only operational with the

ignition on. 

On = Press Ü

Off = Press Ü again

Control indicator in button.

Depending on engine, rear window 

heating automatically switches on 

during diesel particle filter cleaning 3.

Refuelling (continued):

Before refuelling, switch off engine and 

also shut off external heaters with 

combustion chambers (identified by 

stickers on fuel filler cap).

Switch off mobile phones.

To close, position fuel filler cap and 

rotate past resistance until the ratchet 

on the cap audibly engages. Close tank 

flap and wipe off any overflowing fuel.

Petrol engines - use unleaded fuel only.

See Owner’s Manual for restrictions.

Diesel engines - use diesel fuel meeting 

specifications of DIN EN 590.

Fuel tank capacity (all models) - 53 litres.

Bonnet:

To open the bonnet, pull the release 

lever located below the instrument panel 

on the driver’s side.

The bonnet will then be unlocked and 

will partially open. Return release lever 

to its original position.

Instruments and controls

In vehicles with electric windows in all 

doors 3, the remote control can be used 

to closed the windows.

The remote control has a range of 

approx. 5 metres. This range can be 

affected by outside influences. Aim the 

remote control at the vehicle to operate.

Handle the radio remote control with 

care, protect it from moisture and high 

temperatures and avoid unnecessary 

operation. 

The hazard warning lights come on to 

indicate that the remote control is 

operational. 

Key with retractable blade 3:

Press button to extend. 

Press button to retract and audibly 

engage key blade.

Easytronic 3:

N

  =

Neutral / Start position

o

  =

Centre position

(Drive position)

+

  =

Higher gear

-

  =

Lower gear

A/M

  =

Switch between

Automatic mode and

Manual mode

Only start in 

N, with foot brake applied.

Always move the selector lever all the 

way to the stop. Note the gear or mode 

indicator in the transmission display.

Easytronic 3; Reverse gear:

R

 =

Reverse 

gear 

                        (with selector lever lock)

To move selector lever from 

N to R, 

first press the button on the lever.

Engage reverse gear only with vehicle 

stationary.

1. Side air vents 

2. Front passenger’s airbag 3

3. Infotainment system 3

4. Hazard warning lights, 

LED for Vauxhall alarm system 3, 

heated seats 3 

5. Central information display for time, 

date, outside temperature and   

Infotainment system 3

6. Centre air vents 

7. Turn signal lights, headlight flash,

dipped beam, main beam, 

door-to-door lighting function 3, 

cruise control 3

8. Horn

9. Instruments

10. Windscreen wiper system, 

windscreen wash system, 

headlight wash system 3,

rear window wash system 3

11. Parking lights, dipped beam, 

courtesy lights, 

instrument illumination, 

front fog lights 3,

fog tail light,

headlight range adjustment 3

12. Bonnet release lever

13. Steering wheel remote controls 3

14. Starter switch 

with steering column lock

15. Steering wheel adjustment 3

16. Accelerator pedal

17. Brake pedal

18. Clutch pedal 3

19. Ashtray, accessory socket 

and cigarette lighter

20. Air conditioning system 3, 

heated rear window,

air recirculation system 3

21. Climate control 

22. Glove compartment

23. Fusebox

Radio frequency remote control:

Depending on equipment level, the 

vehicle comes equipped with one of the 

remote controls depicted on this page.

The radio frequency remote control is 

integrated in the key. 

Used to operate:

Central locking system, 

Mechanical anti-theft locking system 3, 

Vauxhall alarm system 3.

Electronic Climate Control 3;

heated rear window, 

heated exterior mirrors 3: 

Heating is only operational with the

engine running and switches off 

automatically after approx. 15 minutes.

On = Press Ü

Off = Press Ü again

Depending on engine, rear window 

heating automatically switches on 

during diesel particle filter cleaning 3.

Electronic Climate Control 3;

demisting and defrosting windows:

Press button V; V appears in the air 

conditioning display. 

The temperature, air distribution and 

fan are set automatically. Windows are 

quickly demisted and de-iced.

To return to automatic mode: 

press button V or AUTO.

To open completely, locate release lever 

behind the radiator grille just right of 

centre - as viewed from the front.

Pull lever and raise bonnet.

Any dirt or snow on the bonnet can slide 

down towards the windscreen when the 

bonnet is opened and block the air 

intake. See Owner’s Manual for further 

information.

To hold the bonnet in the open position, 

insert support rod located at right 

angles above the radiator grille into the 

small slot in the underside of the bonnet, 

at its front edge.

Before closing bonnet, press support rod 

firmly into its retainer. Lower the bonnet 

gradually and then allow it to fall into 

the lock under its own weight.

Check that the bonnet is locked in 

position by pulling at its front edge. If it 

is not engaged, repeat the procedure.

Luggage compartment:

To unlock:

Press button q on the remote control 

and operate button beneath handle.

Manual transmission: 

Reverse gear:

With vehicle stationary, three seconds 

after declutching pull the ring up and 

engage gear.

If the gear does not engage, set the lever 

in neutral, release the clutch pedal and 

depress again: then repeat gear 

selection.

Engine oil: 

Check the engine oil level every 

300 miles or before embarking on a long 

journey.

Important: 

It is the owner’s responsibility to 

maintain the correct level of an 

appropriate quality oil in the engine.

Tyre pressures (psi) 

for load of up to 3 persons: 

Engines           Tyres                   Front  Rear

Z 14 XEP

all tyres

35

32

Z 16 XEP

all tyres

35

32

Z 16 LET

185/55 R 16 

1)

41

38

Z 16 LET

195/50 R 16 

1)

41

38

Z 16 LET

all other tyres

41

38

Z 18 XE

all tyres

35

32

Z 13 DTJ

all tyres

35

32

Z 17 DTH

all tyres

38

35

1)

Only permitted as winter tyres.

Tyre pressures (psi) 

for full load: 

Engines           Tyres                   Front  Rear

Z 14 XEP 

all tyres

38

44

Z 16 XEP

all tyres

38

44

Z 16 LET

185/55 R 16 

1)

44

49

Z 16 LET

195/50 R 16 

1)

44

49

Z 16 LET

all other tyres

44

49

Z 18 XE

all tyres

38

44

Z 13 DTJ

all tyres

38

44

Z 17 DTH

all tyres

41

46

The spare wheel 3 must always be 

inflated to the tyre pressure for a full 

load.

1)

Only permitted as winter tyres.