Opel Meriva (2017 year). Instruction — part 5

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Storage

Align the bicycle in the longitudinal

direction of the vehicle: Slightly

loosen the pedal mount.
Place the bicycle upright using the

rotary lever on the pedal crank

recess.
If the two bicycles obstruct one

another, the relative positions of the

bicycles can be adapted by adjusting

the wheel recesses and the rotary

lever on the pedal crank recess until

the bicycles no longer touch one

another. Make sure there is sufficient

clearance from the vehicle.

Tighten the attachment screw for the

pedal bearing mount to its maximum

point by hand.
Secure both bicycle wheels to wheel

recesses using strap retainers.
Check the bicycle to make sure it is

secure.

Caution

Ensure gap between bicycle and

vehicle is at least 5 cm. If

necessary, loosen handlebar and

swivel sideways.

The settings for the wheel recesses

and on the rotary lever on the pedal

crank recess should be noted and

saved for each bicycle. Correct

presetting will facilitate refitting of the

bicycle.

Note

It is recommended to attach a

warning sign at the rearmost bicycle

to increase visibility.

Removing a bicycle from the rear

carrier system

Undo strap retainers on both bicycle

tyres.

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Hold on to the bicycle, loosen the

attachment screw for the pedal

bearing mount, then lift the pedal

bearing mount to remove it.

Retracting the rear carrier system

Push the pedal crank mounts into the

pedal crank recess as shown in the

illustration.

Insert the strap retainer and pull

tightly downwards as far as possible.

Press release lever and slide in wheel

recesses all the way as far as they will

go.

Disengage the locking lever on the

diagonal support and fold both pedal

crank recesses down.

9 Warning

Risk of pinching.

Remove number plate and fold down

the number plate holder.

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Swivel first the left clamping lever (1),

followed by the right clamping lever

(2), until they stop.

Push the clamping lever down and

pull both lamp supports out of the

recesses.

Fold in the lamp supports on the

backs of the tail lamps.
First place the front tail lamp (1), then

the rear tail lamp (2) in the recesses

and push down as far as possible.

Push cables all the way into all guides

in order to prevent damage.
Open the tailgate.

Push the release lever up and hold.

Lift the system slightly and push it into

the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original

position.

9 Warning

If the system cannot be correctly

engaged, please seek the

assistance of a workshop.

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Load compartment

Folding down rear seat backrests

The rear seat backrest is divided into

three parts. All parts can be folded

down individually to increase the size

of the load compartment.

9 Warning

Do not stow objects under or

behind the seats. The objects

might be damaged and prevent

the guide rails from locking

properly.

A completely flat load bay is created

if first the centre seat and then the

outer rear seat backrests are folded

down.

Caution

Do not fold the outer seat

backrests while the seats are in

the inner position. The seats could

be damaged.

Remove the load compartment cover

if necessary 3 74.
Press the catch to release and push

the head restraint downwards 3 35.

Take the seat belt out of the retaining

clip on the backrest.

Pull the loop on the front side of the

backrest and fold down the backrest

onto the seat cushion. The seat is

lowered automatically if the centre

seat is folded down.
The backrests can also be folded

from the load compartment.

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Storage

Pull the loop on the rear of the

backrest and fold down the backrest.
To fold up, pull the loop and raise the

backrests into an upright position until

they engage audibly.

9 Warning

When folding up, ensure that

backrests are securely locked in

position before driving. Failure to

do so may result in personal injury

or damage to load or vehicle in the

event of heavy braking or collision.

Rear storage

On the left side of the load

compartment there is a stowage

compartment.

Turn the fastener anticlockwise and

fold down the cover.

Load compartment cover

Do not place any objects on the cover.

Removing the cover

Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.

Lift cover at the rear and push it

upwards at the front.

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Remove the cover.

Stowing the cover

Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it

upwards out of the side guides at the

front.

Stow the cover behind the rear seats.

Fitting the cover

Engage cover in side guides and fold

downwards. Attach retaining straps to

tailgate.

Rear floor storage cover

The rear floor cover can be raised.
Fold it up and lift the load

compartment cover slightly.
Pull out the hook at the left sidewall of

the load compartment to hold the rear

floor cover in the upright positon.

Double load-bay floor

The double load-bay floor can be

inserted in the load compartment in

two positions:

● directly above the cover for the

spare wheel well or the rear floor

cover,

● in the upper openings in the load

compartment.

To remove, lift the load-bay floor at

the recess and pull backwards.
To insert, push the load-bay floor

forwards into the corresponding

guide, then lower.

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If mounted in the upper position, the

space between the load-bay floor and

the spare wheel well cover can be

used as a stowage compartment.
In this position, if the rear seat

backrests are folded forwards, an

almost completely flat load bay is

created.
In the upper position, the double load-

bay floor is able to withstand a

maximum load of 100 kg. In the lower

position, the double load-bay floor is

able to withstand the maximum

permissible load.
In models with a tyre repair kit, the

spare wheel well may be used as an

additional storage compartment. Tyre

repair kit 3 202.
Liquid gas shut-off valve 3 160.

Lashing eyes

The lashing eyes are designed to

secure items against slippage, e.g.

using lashing straps or luggage net.

Safety net

The safety net can be installed behind

the front seats.
Passengers must not be transported

behind the safety net.

Installation

There are two installation openings in

the roof frame: suspend rod of net at

one side, push to the front and

engage. Extend rod, suspend at other

side, push to the front and engage.

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Suspend hooks of net tensioning

belts in lashing eyes in the floor

behind the front seats. Tension the

net by pulling the loose end of the belt.
Suspend and tighten on both sides.

Removal

Tilt length adjuster of the net

tensioning belts upwards and detach

the belts on both sides. Disengage

the upper rod on one side, disengage

other side and remove from the

openings.

Stowage

Place tensioning straps as shown in

illustration and align with safety net.

Roll the upper net rod down to

approximately over the middle.
Place the upper net rod over the

tensioning straps next to the lower net

rod. The hooks on the upper net rod

must point away from the lower net

rod.

Fasten Velcro tape tightly about the

net next to the length adjusters. The

length adjusters and net rods must lie

flat next to each other.
Stow safety net in the space between

the double load-bay floor in the load

compartment. Rear floor storage

cover 3 75.

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Folding tray

Located in the front seat backrests.
Open by pulling upwards until it

engages.
Fold away by pressing down past the

resistance point.
Do not place any heavy objects on the

folding tray.

Warning triangle

Stow the warning triangle in the space

at the rear side of the load

compartment.

First aid kit

Stow the first aid kit and the high

visibility vest under the driver's seat.

Use the straps.

Depending on the vehicle, a box is

located under the driver's seat. Pull

handle and fold down the cover.

Maximum load: 1.5 kg.

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Roof rack system

Roof rack

For safety reasons and to avoid

damage to the roof, the vehicle

approved roof rack system is

recommended. For further

information contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions

and remove the roof rack when not in

use.

Detach the cover from each mounting

point.

Loading information

● Heavy objects in the load

compartment should be placed

against the seat backrests.

Ensure that the backrests are

securely engaged. If objects can

be stacked, heavier objects

should be placed at the bottom.

● Secure objects with lashing

straps attached to the lashing

eyes 3 76.

● Use the hook at the left sidewall

of the load compartment for

hanging up carrier bags. Pull out

the hook. Maximum load: 3 kg.

● Secure loose objects in the load

compartment to prevent them

from sliding.

● When transporting objects in the

load compartment, the backrests

of the rear seats must not be

angled forward.

● Do not allow the load to protrude

above the upper edge of the

backrests.

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● Do not place any objects on the

load compartment cover or the

instrument panel, and do not

cover the sensor on top of the

instrument panel.

● The load must not obstruct the

operation of the pedals, parking

brake and gear selector, or

hinder the freedom of movement

of the driver. Do not place any

unsecured objects in the interior.

● Do not drive with an open load

compartment.

9 Warning

Always make sure that the load in

the vehicle is securely stowed.

Otherwise objects can be thrown

around inside the vehicle and

cause personal injury or damage

to the load or vehicle.

● The payload is the difference

between the permitted gross

vehicle weight (see identification

plate 3 224) and the EC kerb

weight.

To calculate the payload, enter

the data for your vehicle in the

weights table at the front of this

instruction.
The EC kerb weight includes

weights for the driver (68 kg),

luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel

tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and

accessories increase the kerb

weight.

● Driving with a roof load increases

the sensitivity of the vehicle to

cross-winds and has a

detrimental effect on vehicle

handling due to the vehicle's

higher centre of gravity.

Distribute the load evenly and

secure it properly with retaining

straps. Adjust the tyre pressure

and vehicle speed according to

the load conditions. Check and

retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than

120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is

60 kg. The roof load is the

combined weight of the roof rack

and the load.

Instruments and controls

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Instruments and

controls

Controls . . . . . . . . . ... 82

Steering wheel adjustment . . 82

Steering wheel controls . . . . 82

Heated steering wheel . . . ... 82

Horn . . . . . . . . . . ... 83

Windscreen wiper/washer . . . 83

Rear window wiper/washer . ... 85

Outside temperature . . . . .. 85

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Power outlets . . . . . . . . 87

Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . 88

Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . 88

Warning lights, gauges and indi‐

cators . . . . . . . . . . ... 89

Instrument cluster . . . . . .. 89

Speedometer . . . . . . . . 89

Odometer . . . . . . . . .. 89

Trip odometer . . . . . . . 89

Tachometer . . . . . . . ... 89

Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . 90

Fuel selector . . . . . . . .. 90

Engine coolant temperature

gauge . . . . . . . . . ... 90

Service display . . . . . . .. 91

Control indicators . . . . . .. 92

Turn signal . . . . . . . . . 94

Seat belt reminder . . . . . . 95

Airbag and belt tensioners . . . 95

Airbag deactivation . . . . . 95

Charging system . . . . . ... 96

Malfunction indicator light . . .. 96

Service vehicle soon . . . . . 96

Brake and clutch system . . ... 96

Operate pedal . . . . . . . 96

Electric parking brake . . . . 97

Electric parking brake fault . . 97

Antilock brake system (ABS) . . 97

Upshift . . . . . . . . . ... 97

Variable effort steering . . . .. 97

Ultrasonic parking assist . . ... 97

Electronic Stability Control off ... 98

Electronic Stability Control and

Traction Control system . . ... 98

Traction Control system off . ... 98

Preheating . . . . . . . . . 98

Diesel particle filter . . . . . 98

Tyre pressure monitoring

system . . . . . . . . . .. 98

Engine oil pressure . . . . . 99

Low fuel . . . . . . . . . . 99

Immobiliser . . . . . . . . 99

Reduced engine power . . . . 99

Exterior light . . . . . . . .. 99

High beam . . . . . . . ... 100

Adaptive forward lighting . . . 100

Fog light . . . . . . . . ... 100

Rear fog light . . . . . . ... 100

Cruise control . . . . . . .. 100

Door open . . . . . . . . 100

Automatic locking . . . . . 100

Information displays . . . . ... 101

Driver Information Centre . . 101

Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-

Info-Display . . . . . . . 104

Vehicle messages . . . . . .. 106

Warning chimes . . . . . ... 108

Battery voltage . . . . . . 109

Trip computer . . . . . . . . 109
Vehicle personalisation . . . .. 112
OnStar . . . . . . . . . ... 116

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Instruments and controls

Controls

Steering wheel adjustment

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,

then engage lever and ensure it is

fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless

vehicle is stationary and steering

wheel lock has been released.

Steering wheel controls

The Infotainment system, the cruise

control and a connected mobile

phone can be operated via the

controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the

Infotainment instruction.
Cruise control 3 154.

Heated steering wheel

Activate heating by pressing *.

Activation is indicated by the LED in

the button.

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The highlighted grip areas of the

steering wheel are heated quicker

and to a higher temperature than the

other areas.
Heating is operational when the

engine is running and during an

Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 142.

Horn

Press j.

Windscreen wiper/washer

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.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.

Adjustable wiper interval

Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

desired wipe interval:
short interval

: turn adjuster

wheel upwards

long interval

: turn adjuster

wheel downwards

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Automatic wiping with rain sensor

INT : automatic wiping with rain

sensor

The rain sensor detects the amount of

water on the windscreen and

automatically regulates the frequency

of the windscreen wiper.

Adjustable sensitivity of the rain

sensor

Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

sensitivity:
low sensitivity : turn adjuster

wheel downwards

high sensitivity : turn adjuster

wheel upwards

Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt

and ice.

Windscreen washer

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Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the windscreen and the wiper

wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 176

Rear window wiper/washer

Press the rocker switch to activate the

rear window wiper:
upper position : continuous

operation

lower position : intermittent

operation

middle position : off

Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the rear window and the wiper

wipes a few times.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on

automatically when the windscreen

wiper is operating and reverse gear is

engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this

function can be changed in the

Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Washer fluid 3 176
Vehicle personalisation 3 112.

Outside temperature

A drop in temperature is indicated

immediately and a rise in temperature

after a time delay.