Opel Meriva (2017 year). Manual - part 4

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Seats, restraints

The front passenger airbag system

can be deactivated via a key-

operated switch on the right side of

the instrument panel.

Use the ignition key to choose the

position:
*

: front passenger airbag is

deactivated and will not inflate in

the event of a collision. Control

indicator * illuminates

continuously in the centre

console. A child restraint

system can be installed in

accordance with the chart Child

restraint installation locations

3

 57. No adult person is

allowed to occupy the front

passenger seat

V

: front passenger airbag is active.

A child restraint system must

not be installed

9 Danger

Risk of fatal injury for a child using

a child restraint system on a seat

with activated front passenger

airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult

person on a seat with deactivated

front passenger airbag.

If the control indicator V illuminates

for approx. 60 seconds after the

ignition is switched on, the front

passenger airbag system will inflate

in the event of a collision.
If both control indicators are

illuminated at the same time, there is

a system failure. The status of the

system is not discernible, therefore

no person is allowed to occupy the

front passenger seat. Contact a

workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle

is stationary with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.

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Control indicator for airbag

deactivation 3 95.

Child restraints

Child restraint systems

We recommend the Opel child

restraint system DUO which is

tailored specifically to the vehicle.
When using the Opel child restraint

system DUO, move the rear outboard

seats into position 2 3 42. We

recommend fastening the Opel child

restraint system DUO by using the

following securing systems in

combination:
ISOFIX

Three-point seat belt

Top-Tether

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When a child restraint system is being

used, pay attention to the following

usage and installation instructions

and also those supplied with the child

restraint system.
Always comply with local or national

regulations. In some countries, the

use of child restraint systems is

forbidden on certain seats.

9 Warning

If using a child restraint system on

the front passenger seat, the

airbag system for the front

passenger seat must be

deactivated; if not, the triggering of

the front airbag poses a risk of fatal

injury to the child.
This is especially the case if

rearfacing child restraint systems

are used on the front passenger

seat.

Airbag deactivation 3 53,
Airbag label 3 49.

Selecting the right system

The rear seats are the most

convenient location to fasten a child

restraint system.
Children should travel facing

rearwards in the vehicle as long as

possible. This makes sure that the

child's backbone, which is still very

weak, is under less strain in the event

of an accident.
Suitable are restraint systems that

comply with valid UN ECE

regulations. Check local laws and

regulations for mandatory use of child

restraint systems.
Ensure that the child restraint system

to be installed is compatible with the

vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of

the child restraint system within the

vehicle is correct, see following

tables.
Allow children to enter and exit the

vehicle only on the side facing away

from the traffic.
When the child restraint system is not

in use, secure the seat with a seat belt

or remove it from the vehicle.

Note

Do not stick anything on the child

restraint systems and do not cover

them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has

been subjected to stress in an

accident must be replaced.

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Child restraint installation locations

Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system

Weight and age class

On front passenger seat

On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat

activated airbag deactivated airbag

Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months

X

U

1

U

2

U

3

Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years

X

U

1

U

2

U

3

Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years

X

U

1

U

2

U

3

Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years

X

X

U

2

U

3

Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years

X

X

U

2

U

3

1

: if the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost

position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest

inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.

2

: only if outboard seats are in position 1 or 2, 3 42.

3

: only if outboard seats are flush with the centre seat (position 2, 3 42).

U : universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.

X : no child restraint system permitted in this weight and age class.

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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system

Weight class

Size class Fixture

On front passenger

seat

On rear outboard seats

On rear centre

seat

Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months

E

ISO/R1 X

IL

1

X

Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years

E

ISO/R1 X

IL

1

X

D

ISO/R2 X

IL

1

X

C

ISO/R3 X

IL

1

X

Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years

D

ISO/R2 X

IL

1

X

C

ISO/R3 X

IL

1

X

B

ISO/F2 X

IL

1

, IUF

1, 2

X

B1

ISO/F2X X

IL

1

, IUF

1, 2

X

A

ISO/F3 X

IL

1

, IUF

1, 2

X

Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years

X

IL

1

X

Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years

X

IL

1

X

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IL : suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories.

The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.

IUF : suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.

X

: no ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.

1

: only if outboard seats are in position 1 or 2, 3 42.

2

: only for Opel child restraint system DUO: If the seat is secured as recommended 3 55, the outboard seats must be

in position 2 3 42.

ISOFIX size class and seat device

A – ISO/F3

: forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.

B – ISO/F2

: forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.

B1 – ISO/F2X : forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.

C – ISO/R3

: rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kg.

D – ISO/R2

: rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.

E – ISO/R1

: rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.

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ISOFIX child restraint

systems

Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX

child restraint systems to the ISOFIX

mounting brackets. Specific vehicle

ISOFIX child restraint system

positions are marked in the table by

IL.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are

indicated by a label on the backrest.

Top-tether fastening eyes

Top-Tether fastening eyes are

marked with the symbol : for a child

seat.

In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,

fasten the Top-Tether strap to the

Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap

must run between the two guide rods

of the head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of

universal category positions are

marked in the table by IUF.

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Storage

Storage compartments ................ 61

Glovebox ................................... 61

Cupholders ................................ 61

Front storage ............................. 63

Underseat storage ..................... 63

Armrest storage ......................... 63

Rear carrier system ................... 64

Load compartment ....................... 73

Rear storage .............................. 74

Load compartment cover ........... 74

Rear floor storage cover ............ 75

Lashing eyes ............................. 76

Safety net .................................. 76

Folding tray ................................ 78

Warning triangle ........................ 78

First aid kit ................................. 78

Roof rack system ......................... 79

Roof rack ................................... 79

Loading information ..................... 79

Storage compartments

9 Warning

Do not store heavy or sharp

objects in the storage

compartments. Otherwise, the

storage compartment lid could

open and vehicle occupants could

be injured by objects being thrown

around in the event of hard

braking, a sudden change in

direction or an accident.

Glovebox

The glovebox features a pen holder,

a coin holder and an adapter for the

locking wheel bolts.
Inside the glovebox there is a

compartment for the Owner's Manual.

Pull the lug to open the compartment.
The glovebox should be closed whilst

driving.

Cupholders

A cupholder is located in the centre

console.

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Storage

Detachable cupholder

A cupholder can be attached either to

the upper or lower guide rails in the

front console.

Fold the frame out of its initial position

before using.

Note

If the cupholder is installed in the

lower guide rail and the detachable

armrest in the upper guide rail,

ensure that the frame is folded back

into the initial position before moving

any of the parts.
Otherwise, the armrest and the

cupholder might be damaged while

moving them one above the other.

Armrest 3 40.

Installing cupholder

Press the buttons at the front and rear

and insert the guide pins into the

upper or lower guide rails. The front

button must be pressed firmly.
Release the buttons and move the

cupholder until it engages audibly.

Note

Install the cupholder in the direction

as shown in the illustration.

Otherwise the cupholder may not

engage properly.

Moving cupholder

Press the front button slightly and

move the cupholder to the desired

position. Release the button and

move the cupholder until it engages

audibly.

Removing cupholder

Press the buttons at the front and rear

and remove the cupholder. The front

button must be pressed firmly.

Cupholder on armrest adapter

A further cupholder is integrated to

the armrest adapter of the rear centre

seat.

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Armrest adapter 3 43.

Front storage

A storage compartment is located

next to the steering wheel.

Underseat storage

Lift drawer at recessed edge and pull

out. Maximum load: 3 kg. To close,

push the drawer in and engage.

Armrest storage

Storage in the detachable armrest

Push button and fold the armrest lid

upwards. The armrest contains a

storage compartment.
The armrest can also be installed on

the folded centre rear seat 3 43.

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Rear carrier system

The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix

system) allows bicycles to be

attached to a pull-out carrier

integrated into the vehicle floor. The

transportation of other objects is not

permitted.
The maximum load of the rear carrier

system is 40 kg. The maximum load

per bicycle is 20 kg.
The wheelbase of a bicycle must not

exceed 1.2 metres. Otherwise the

secure fastening of a bicycle is not

possible.
If not in use, the rear carrier system

can be slid back into the vehicle floor.

There must not be any objects on the

bicycles that could become loose

during transportation.

Caution

Do not attach bicycles with carbon

pedal cranks to bicycle carriers.

The bicycles may get damaged.

Extending

Open the tailgate.

9 Warning

No-one should be in the extension

zone of the rear carrier system,

risk of injury.

Pull release lever up. The system

disengages and travels quickly out of

the bumper.

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Completely pull out the rear carrier

system until you hear it engage.
Ensure that it is not possible to push

in the rear carrier system without

pulling the release lever again

9 Warning

It is only permissible to fit objects

to the rear carrier system if the

system has been correctly

engaged. If the rear carrier system

will not engage correctly, do not fit

objects to the system and slide the

system back. Seek the assistance

of a workshop.

Install the tail lamps

First remove the rear tail lamp (1),

then the front (2) tail lamp from the

recesses.

Open out the lamp support on the

back of the tail lamp completely.

Push the clamping lever down and

push the lamp support into the

retainer until it engages.
Perform this procedure for both tail

lamps.

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Check the cable and lamp position to

make sure these are correctly

installed and are securely located.

Lock the rear carrier system

Swivel the right clamping lever (1)

first, followed by the left clamping

lever (2), until a resistance is

noticeable.

The rear carrier system is locked

when the clamping levers are

swivelled by approx. 50°. Otherwise

safe functionality is not guaranteed.

Note

Close the tailgate.

Unfold the number plate holder

Unfold the holder for the number

plate.
Affix the number plate before first

usage of the rear carrier system.

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Unfold pedal crank recesses

Fold one or both pedal crank

recesses upwards until the diagonal

support engages.

Remove the pedal crank mounts from

the pedal crank recesses.

Adapting the rear carrier system

to a bicycle

Press the release lever and withdraw

the wheel recesses.

Push the release lever on the strap

retainer and remove the strap

retainer.

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Prepare the bicycle for

attachment

Note

The maximum width for the pedal

crank is 38.3 mm and the maximum

depth is 14.4 mm.

Rotate the left pedal (without a chain

cog) vertically downwards. The pedal

on the left pedal crank must be

horizontal.
The front bicycle must have its front

wheel facing left.
The rear bicycle must have its front

wheel facing right.

Attaching a bicycle to the rear

carrier system

With the rotary lever on the pedal

crank recess, roughly adapt the

adjustable pedal crank unit to the

protrusion of the pedal crank.
If the bicycle has straight pedal

cranks, unscrew the pedal crank unit

completely (position 5).

If the bicycle has curved pedal

cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit

all the way (position 1).

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Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank

here must be placed in the pedal

crank recess opening as shown in the

illustration.

Caution

Make sure that the pedal does not

touch the surface of the rear end

carrier. Otherwise the crankset

might be damaged during the

transport.

Insert pedal crank mount into outer

rail of each pedal crank recess from

above and slide downwards until at

least underneath the notching.

Attach the pedal crank by rotating the

attachment screw on the pedal crank

mount.

Place the wheel recesses so that the

bicycle is roughly horizontal. Here,

the distance between the pedals and

the tailgate should be at least 5 cm.
Both bicycle tyres must be in the

wheel recesses.

Caution

Make sure to pull out the wheel

recesses as far as necessary to

have both bicycle tyres placed in

the recesses. Otherwise a

horizontal mounting of the bicycle

is not ensured. Disregard could

lead to damage of the bicycle

wheels caused by hot exhaust

fumes.