Opel Meriva (2017 year). Instruction — part 14

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Vehicle care

3. Connect the black lead to the

negative terminal of the booster

battery.

4. Connect the other end of the black

lead to a vehicle grounding point,

such as the engine block or an

engine mounting bolt. Connect as

far away from the discharged

battery as possible, however at

least 60 cm.

Route the leads so that they cannot

catch on rotating parts in the engine

compartment.
To start the engine:

1. Start the engine of the vehicle

providing the jump.

2. After 5 minutes, start the other

engine. Start attempts should be

made for no longer than

15 seconds at an interval of

1 minute.

3. Allow both engines to idle for

approx. 3 minutes with the leads

connected.

4. Switch on electrical consumers

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

window) of the vehicle receiving

the jump start.

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

when removing leads.

Towing

Towing the vehicle

Disengage cap at bottom and remove

downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the

vehicle tools 3 195.

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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

go until it stops in a horizontal

position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow

rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for

towing and not for recovering the

vehicle.

Caution

Activate the child lock in both rear

doors if the rear seats are

occupied. Child locks 3 26.

Switch on ignition to release steering

wheel lock and to permit operation of

brake lights, horn and windscreen

wiper.
Transmission in neutral.

Caution

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Excessive tractive force can

damage the vehicle.

When the engine is not running,

considerably more force is needed to

brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases

from the towing vehicle, switch on the

air recirculation and close the

windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:

The vehicle must be towed facing

forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor

further than 100 km. In all other cases

and when the transmission is

defective, the front axle must be

raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

Insert cap at the bottom and close

cap.

Towing another vehicle

Disengage the cap at the bottom and

remove downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the

vehicle tools 3 195.

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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

go until it stops in a horizontal

position.
The lashing eye at the rear

underneath the vehicle must never be

used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a

tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for

towing and not for recovering a

vehicle.

Caution

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Excessive tractive force can

damage the vehicle.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage

cap.

Appearance care

Exterior care

Locks

The locks are lubricated at the factory

using a high quality lock cylinder

grease. Use de-icing agent only when

absolutely necessary, as this has a

degreasing effect and impairs lock

function. After using de-icing agent,

have the locks regreased by a

workshop.

Washing

The paintwork of your vehicle is

exposed to environmental influences.

Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

When using automatic vehicle

washes, select a programme that

includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

pollen and the like should be cleaned

off immediately, as they contain

aggressive constituents which can

cause paint damage.

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If using a vehicle wash, comply with

the vehicle wash manufacturer's

instructions. The windscreen wiper

and rear window wiper must be

switched off. Remove antenna and

external accessories such as roof

racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,

make sure that the insides of the

wheel housings are also thoroughly

rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened

doors and the bonnet as well as the

areas they cover.

Caution

Always use a cleaning agent with

a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot

surfaces.

Have the door hinges of all doors

greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

separate leathers for painted and

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

the windows will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove

spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on

painted surfaces.

Exterior lights

Headlight and other light covers are

made of plastic. Do not use any

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

dry.

Polishing and waxing

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

latest when water no longer beads).

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint

has become dull or if solid deposits

have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

protective film, making waxing

unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated

with wax or polishing agents.

Windows and windscreen wiper

blades

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

leather together with window cleaner

and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

scraper firmly against the glass so

that no dirt can get under it and

scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing

wiper blades by using a soft cloth and

window cleaner. Also make sure to

remove any residues such as wax,

insect residues and similar from the

window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous

wiping on dry windows will damage or

even destroy the wiper blades.

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Moonroof

Never clean with solvents or abrasive

agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.

paint cleaner, acetone-containing

solutions etc.), acidic or highly

alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do

not apply wax or polishing agents to

the middle part of the moonroof.

Wheels and tyres

Do not use high-pressure jet

cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated

with the same agents as the body.

Paintwork damage

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

Have more extensive damage or rust

areas repaired by a workshop.

Underbody

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

have a PVC undercoating while other

critical areas have a durable

protective wax coating.

After the underbody is washed, check

the underbody and have it waxed if

necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could

damage the PVC coating. Have

underbody work carried out by a

workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the

underbody and have the protective

wax coating checked.

Liquid gas system

9 Danger

Liquid gas is heavier than air and

can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work

at the underbody in a pit.

For painting work and when using a

drying booth at a temperature above

60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be

removed.
Do not make any modifications to the

liquid gas system.

Towing equipment

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

Rear carrier system

Clean the rear carrier system with a

steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner

at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system

periodically if not in regular use, in

particular during winter.

Interior care

Interior and upholstery

Only clean the vehicle interior,

including the instrument panel fascia

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the

displays should only be cleaned using

a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a

weak soap solution.

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Clean fabric upholstery with a

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be

colourfast. This could cause visible

discolourations, especially on light-

coloured upholstery. Removable

stains and discolourations should be

cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

or interior cleaner.

Caution

Close Velcro fasteners as open

Velcro fasteners on clothing could

damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with

sharp-edged objects, like zips or

belts or studded jeans.

Plastic and rubber parts

Plastic and rubber parts can be

cleaned with the same cleaner as

used to clean the body. Use interior

cleaner if necessary. Do not use any

other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol

in particular. Do not use high-

pressure jet cleaners.

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Service and maintenance

Service and

maintenance

General information . . . . ... 220

Service information . . . . .. 220

Recommended fluids, lubricants

and parts . . . . . . . . . 221

Recommended fluids and

lubricants . . . . . . . . 221

General information

Service information

In order to ensure economical and

safe vehicle operation and to

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

is of vital importance that all

maintenance work is carried out at the

proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service

schedule for your vehicle is available

at the workshop.
Service display 3 91.

European service intervals

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 30,000 km or after one

year, whichever occurs first, unless

otherwise indicated in the service

display.
A shorter service interval can be valid

for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for

taxis and police vehicles.
The European service intervals are

valid for the following countries:

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-

Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,

Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,

Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,

Greece, Greenland, Hungary,

Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,

Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,

Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands,

Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,

San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Service display 3 91.

International service intervals

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 15,000 km or after one

year, whichever occurs first, unless

otherwise indicated in the service

display.
The international service intervals are

valid for the countries which are not

listed in the European service

intervals.
Service display 3 91.

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Confirmations

Confirmation of service is recorded in

the Service and warranty booklet.

The date and mileage is completed

with the stamp and signature of the

servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and

warranty booklet is completed

correctly as continuous proof of

service is essential if any warranty or

goodwill claims are to be met, and is

also a benefit when selling the

vehicle.

Service interval with remaining

engine oil life duration

The service interval is based on

several parameters depending on

usage.
The service display lets you know

when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 91.

Recommended fluids,

lubricants and parts

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

Only use products that meet the

recommended specifications.

9 Warning

Operating materials are

hazardous and could be

poisonous. Handle with care. Pay

attention to information given on

the containers.

Engine oil

Engine oil is identified by its quality

and its viscosity. Quality is more

important than viscosity when

selecting which engine oil to use. The

oil quality ensures e.g. engine

cleanliness, wear protection and oil

aging control, whereas viscosity

grade gives information on the oil's

thickness over a temperature range.

Dexos is the newest engine oil quality

that provides optimum protection for

gasoline and diesel engines. If it is

unavailable, engine oils of other listed

qualities have to be used.

Recommendations for gasoline

engines are also valid for

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),

Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and

Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil

based on its quality and on the

minimum ambient temperature

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Topping up engine oil

Engine oils of different manufacturers

and brands can be mixed as long as

they comply with the required engine

oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only

ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is

prohibited, since it can cause long-

term engine damage under certain

operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil

based on its quality and on the

minimum ambient temperature

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Additional engine oil additives

The use of additional engine oil

additives could cause damage and

invalidate the warranty.

Engine oil viscosity grades

The SAE viscosity grade gives

information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two

figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first

figure, followed by a W, indicates the

low temperature viscosity and the

second figure the high temperature

viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade

depending on the minimum ambient

temperature 3 225.
All of the recommended viscosity

grades are suitable for high ambient

temperatures.

Coolant and antifreeze

Use only organic acid type-long life

coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for

the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with

coolant designed for excellent

corrosion protection and frost

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

northern countries with very low

temperatures the factory filled coolant

provides frost protection down to

approx. -37 °C. This concentration

should be maintained all year round.

The use of additional coolant

additives that intend to give additional

corrosion protection or seal against

minor leaks can cause function

problems. Liability for consequences

resulting from the use of additional

coolant additives will be rejected.

Brake and clutch fluid

Over time, brake fluid absorbs

moisture which will reduce braking

effectiveness. The brake fluid should

therefore be replaced at the specified

interval.

Technical data

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Technical data

Vehicle identification . . . . .. 223

Vehicle Identification Number .. 223

Identification plate . . . . ... 224

Engine identification . . . . 224

Vehicle data . . . . . . . ... 225

Recommended fluids and

lubricants . . . . . . . . 225

Engine data . . . . . . . . 228

Performance . . . . . . . 230

Vehicle weight . . . . . . . 232

Vehicle dimensions . . . . . 233

Capacities . . . . . . . . 234

Tyre pressures . . . . . . 235

Vehicle identification

Vehicle Identification

Number

The Vehicle Identification Number is

stamped on the identification plate

and on the floor pan, under the floor

covering, visible under a cover.

The Vehicle Identification Number

may be embossed on the instrument

panel visible through the windscreen,

or in the engine compartment on the

right body panel.

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Identification plate

The identification plate is located on

the rear or front right door frame.

Information on identification label:
1 : manufacturer

2 : type approval number

3 : vehicle identification number

4 : permissible gross vehicle weight

rating in kg

5 : permissible gross train weight in

kg

6 : maximum permissible front axle

load in kg

7 : maximum permissible rear axle

load in kg

8 : vehicle-specific or country-

specific data

The combined total of front and rear

axle loads must not exceed the

permissible gross vehicle weight. For

example, if the front axle is bearing its

maximum permissible load, the rear

axle can only bear a load that is equal

to the gross vehicle weight minus the

front axle load.
The technical data is determined in

accordance with European

Community standards. We reserve

the right to make modifications.

Specifications in the vehicle

documents always have priority over

those given in this instruction.

Engine identification

The technical data tables show the

engine identifier code. Engine data

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228.

To identify the respective engine,

refer to the engine power in the EEC

Certificate of Conformity provided

with your vehicle or other national

registration documents.
The Certificate of Conformity shows

the engine identifier code, other

national publications may show the

engineering code. Check piston

displacement and engine power to

identify the respective engine.

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Vehicle data

Recommended fluids and lubricants

European service schedule

Required engine oil quality

All European countries with European service interval 3 220

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

Diesel engines

dexos 1

–

–

dexos 2

✔

✔

In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use max. 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between each oil change.

Engine oil viscosity grades

All European countries with European service interval 3 220

Ambient temperature

Petrol and diesel engines

down to -25 °C

SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40

below -25 °C

SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

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International service schedule

Required engine oil quality

All countries with international service interval 3 220

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

Diesel engines

dexos 1 (if available)

✔

–

dexos 2

✔

✔

In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below:

All countries with international service interval 3 220

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

Diesel engines

GM-LL-A-025

✔

–

GM-LL-B-025

–

✔

All countries with international service interval 3 220

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

Diesel engines

ACEA A3/B3

✔

–

ACEA A3/B4

✔

✔

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All countries with international service interval 3 220

ACEA C3

✔

✔

API SM

✔

–

API SN resource conserving

✔

–

Engine oil viscosity grades

All countries with international service interval 3 220

Ambient temperature

Petrol and diesel engines

down to -25 °C

SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40

below -25 °C

SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

down to -20 °C

SAE 10W-30

1)

or SAE 10W-40

1)

1)

Permitted, but usage of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended.

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Technical data

Engine data

Engine identifier code

B14XER

B14NEL

B14NEL

B14NET

Sales designation

1.4

1.4

1.4 LPG

1.4

Engineering code

B14XER

B14NEL

B14NEL

B14NET

Piston displacement [cm

3

]

1398

1364

1364

1364

Engine power [kW]

74

88

88

103

at rpm

6000

4200-6000

4800-6000

4900-6000

Torque [Nm]

130

175/200

2)

175

200/220

3)

at rpm

4000

1750-4800

1750-4800

1850-4900

Fuel type

Petrol

Petrol

Liquid gas/Petrol

Petrol

Octane rating RON

4)

recommended

95

95

95

95

possible

98

98

98

98

possible

91

91

91

91

Additional fuel type

–

–

Liquid gas (LPG)

–

2)

With six-speed transmission.

3)

With overboost function.

4)

A country specific label at the fuel filler flap can supersede the engine specific requirement.

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Engine identifier code

B16DTC

B16DTL

B16DTH

B16DTE

Sales designation

1.6

1.6

1.6

1.6

Engineering code

B16DTL

B16DTL

B16DTH

B16DTE

Piston displacement [cm

3

]

1598

1598

1598

1598

Engine power [kW]

70

81

100

81

at rpm

3500

3500

3500-4000

3500

Torque [Nm]

280

300

320

300

at rpm

1500-1750

1750-2000

2000

1750-2000

Fuel type

Diesel

Diesel

Diesel

Diesel

Engine identifier code

A13DTC

A13DTE

A17DTI

Sales designation

1.3

1.3

1.7

Engineering code

A13DTC

A13DTE

A17DTI

Piston displacement [cm

3

]

1248

1248

1686

Engine power [kW]

55

70

81

at rpm

4000

4000

3600