OPEL MERIVA 2009 Manual Online

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zThe speeds, directions of movement and
deformation properties of the vehicles,
and the properties of the obstacle
concerned, determine the severity of the
accident and triggering of the airbags.
The degree of damage to your vehicle
and the resulting repair costs alone are
not indicative that the criteria for
triggering of the airbags were met.
z Do not perform any alterations on the
components of the airbag system, as this
would render the vehicle unroadworthy.
z We recommend having the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, all panelling
parts, the door seals, the handles and
the seats removed by a workshop. z
The applicable safety regulations must
be adhered to when the vehicle is
disposed of. The vehicle should therefore
be disposed of by a recycling company.
z Persons weighing less than 35 kg should
only travel on the rear seats. This does
not apply to children who are travelling
in child restraint systems with
transponders 3.
z In vehicles with seat occupancy
recognition 3, do not place any heavy
objects on the front passenger seat
otherwise the airbag systems for the
front passenger seat may be triggered in
the event of an accident.
z In vehicles with seat occupancy
recognition 3, to prevent malfunctions
do not use protective covers or seat
cushions on the front passenger seat. z
When using an Opel child restraint
system with transponders 3 on the front
passenger seat, in order to prevent
malfunctions, no objects (e.g. plastic
sheet, stickers or heated mats) may be
placed under the child restraint system.
9 Warning
If handled improperly the airbag
systems can be triggered in an explosive
manner – risk of injury!
9 Warning
Child restraint system s or other objects
must never be carried on the laps of
passengers; If carried in this way, child
restraint systems with transponders 3 in
vehicles with seat occupancy
recognition 3 could lead to front
passenger airbag systems not being
triggered in the event of an accident.

76 Seats, InteriorUse of child restraint systems 3 on the
front passenger seat in vehicles with
airbag systems 3, but without seat
occupancy recognition 3
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Vehicles with front passenger airbag can
be recognised by the word AIRBAG above
the glove compartment and by the sticker
on the instrument panel on the passenger
side - see Fig. 11704 A.
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A vehicle with side airbags can be
identified by the word AIRBAG on the
outboard sides of the front seat backrests.
Seat occupancy recognition 3 372.
9 Warning
Vehicles with fron t passenger airbag 3
without side airbag 3: Child seats facing
the rear of the vehicle must not be
installed on the front passenger seat,
risk of fatal injury. Child seats facing the
direction of travel (child seats for weight
classes I, II and III, following pages) may
be installed on the front passenger seat
if the seat has been pushed back as far
as it will go and the backrest has been
adjusted such that the lap belt fits
snugly.
9 Warning
Vehicles with side airbag 3: No child
restraint system 3 may be fitted on the
front passenger’s seat; risk of fatal
injury.

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Use of child restraint systems 3 on front
passenger seat in vehicles with airbag
systems 3 and with seat occupancy
recognition 3
Vehicles with seat occupancy recognition
are identified by a sticker on the lower
panel of the front passenger seat –
see Fig. above.
Picture no: 12097s.tif
Vehicles with seat occupancy recognition
can also be recognised by control
indicator
y. If control indicator
y
illuminates for approx. 4 seconds after the
ignition is switched on, the vehicle is
equipped with seat occupancy recognition
3 72. The seat occupancy recognition system
detects Opel child restraint systems with
transponders
3 and switches off the front
and side airbag sy stems for the front
passenger seat. The curtain airbag system
remains activated. Seat occupancy
recognition 3 72.
Opel child restraint systems with
transponders 3 can be identified by a
sticker or badge.
9 Warning
Only Opel child restraint systems with
transponders 3 can be fitted on the
front passenger seats. Use of systems
without transponders poses a risk of
fatal injury.

78 Seats, Interior
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Cigarette lighter
3
The cigarette lighter is behind the ashtray
cover in the centre console.
The ashtray cover opens when pressed at
the point indicated.
Press cigarette lighter with ignition
switched on. Switches off automatically
when element is hot. Withdraw cigarette
lighter.
Picture no: 16111s.tif
Accessory sockets
3
The accessory socket is behind the cover in
the centre console. Further accessory
sockets3 are located in the centre console
in front of the rear seats and in the luggage
compartment.
Accessory sockets are operable when the
ignition is switched on. Use of the sockets
while the engine is no t running will drain
the battery. Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
Electrical accessories connected to the
socket must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in DIN VDE 40 839,
otherwise vehicle malfunctions may occur.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. el
ectrical charging
devices or batteries.
If the tyre repair set is 3 is in operation, no
consumers may be connected to the
auxiliary socket.
Caution
Do not damage the socket by using
unsuitable plugs.

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Ashtrays Ashtray, front
The ashtray is behind a cover in the centre
console.
The cover opens when pressed at the point
indicated.
Picture no: 16110s.tif
To empty, grip both sides of the ashtray
insert at the spots illustrated and pull
upwards.
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Rear ashtray 3
The ashtray is in the rear centre console.
To open, pull ashtray towards the back of
the vehicle.
To empty: open the ashtray, press the
spring (arrow) and pull out the ashtray.
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for
combustible rubbish.

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Ashtray 3
The ashtray can be put in the front or rear
of the centre console or in the oddments
tray 3.
To use, open cover.
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Stowage compartments Stowage compartment 3 beneath
passenger seat
Lift stowage compartment by grasping
recessed edge and pull out. Maximum
load: 1 kg. To close the stowage
compartment, push it in and engage.
Picture no: 14115s.tif
Glove compartment
To open, pull handle upwards.
On the inside of the glove compartment
cover there is a pen holder.
The glove compartment should remain
closed while driving.

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Picture no: 11701s.tif
Stowage compartment for glasses 3
On driver’s side: fold down to open.
Do not store heavy objects in the stowage
compartment.
Picture no: 18601s.tif
Foldaway tables
3
These are located in the front seat
backrests.
Open by pulling upward until it engages.
Fold away by pressing down past the
resistance point.
Do not place any heavy objects on the
table.
Picture no: 14116s.tif
Coin holder
3
In the centre console. Sun visors Use the sun visor to protect from glare by
pulling it down and swivelling it to the side.
The mirror covers in the sun visors should
be closed while driving.

82 Instruments, ControlsInstruments, ControlsControl indicators ................................ 82
Instrument display ............................... 87
Information display ............................. 90
Warning buzzers.................................. 100
Windscreen wipers ............................... 100
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Control indicators The control indicators described here are
not present in all vehicles. The description
applies to all instrument versions.
The colours of the control indicators mean:
Picture no:
X
Seat belt 3
Control indicator lights up red.
This comes on after turning on the ignition
(with warning tone) until the seat belt is
done up.
Fasten seat belt 362. B
Adaptive headlamp 3 (AFL)
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
Lamps

Fault in system. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
z
Red
Danger, important reminder.
z Yellow
Warning, information, fault.
z Green
Switch-on confirmation.
z Blue
Switch-on confirmation.

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Flashes

System converted to symmetrical dipped
beam.
Control indicator
B
flashes for
approximately 4 seconds after the ignition
is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been converted 3110.
AFL 3106.
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Fog lamps 3
Control indicator lights up green.
This comes on when the front fog lamps
are switched on 3103.
Picture no:
A

Engine electronics, transmission
electronics, immo biliser, diesel fuel filter 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
It illuminates for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in engine electronics or transmission
electronics. Electr onics switches to
emergency running program, fuel
consumption may increase and driveability
of vehicle may be affected 3143. If the
fault is still there when the engine is started
again, contact a workshop for assistance.
For vehicles with diesel engine, the diesel
fuel filter may need to be drained of water
3 212.
Flashes when the ignition is onFault in the electronic immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started 327. Z

Exhaust emission
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in emission control system. The
permissible emission limits may be
exceeded. Contact a workshop for
assistance immediately.
If it flashes when the engine is runningFault that could lead to catalytic converter
damage. Ease up on the throttle until the
flashing stops 3143. Seek the immediate
assistance of a workshop. v
Airbag systems 3, Belt tensioners
Control indicator lights up red.
Illuminates when the engine is runningFault in zone of airbag system or belt
tensioners 361, 372.

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I

Engine oil pressure
Control indicator lights up red
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
1. Depress clutch.
2. Move gearshift lever to neutral, or with
manual transmissi on automated 3 place
selector lever in N.
Picture no:
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other
vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
Caution
Engine lubrication may be interrupted.
This may result in damage to the engine
and/or locking of the drive wheels.
9 Warning
When the engine is off, considerably
more force is needed to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle has
come to a standstill, otherwise the
steering column lock could engage
unexpectedly.
O

Turn signal lamps
Control indicator flashes green.
The control indicator flashes if a turn signal
or the hazard warning flashers are
activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a direction
indicator lamp or associated fuse.
Change bulbs 3 185. Fuses 3182.
C

Main beam
Control indicator lights up blue.
It is illuminated when main beam is on and
during headlamp flash 311, 3102.
j

Automatic transmission 3, start engine.
Control indicator lights up yellow.
The engine can only be started if the foot
brake is depressed. If the foot brake is not
depressed, the control indicator illuminates
3 130.