Vauxhall Meriva Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 18)

In brief 17

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 3 133.

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 3 135.

Parking

■ Always apply the parking brake.

Pull switch m for approx. one

second.

■ Switch off the engine. Turn the

ignition key to position 0 and

remove it. 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 the P position.

■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or

uphill slope, engage first gear or set

the selector lever to P before

switching off the ignition. 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 P before switching

off the ignition. Turn the front

wheels towards the kerb.

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