page 34 OPEL MERIVA 2009 Owners Manual

IntroductionYour vehicle is an intelligent combination
of forward-looking technology, impressive
safety, environmental friendliness and
economy.
It now lies with you to drive your vehicle
safely and to see it performs perfectly. This
Owner’s Manual provides you with all the
necessary information to that end.
Make sure your passengers are aware of
the possible risk of accident and injury
which may result from improper use of the
vehicle.
You must always comply with the specific
laws of the country that you are in. These
laws may differ from the information in this
Owner’s Manual.
When this Manual refers to a workshop vis-
it, we recommend your Opel Service Part-
ner.
All Opel Service Partners provide first-class
service at reasonable prices. Experienced
mechanics trained by Opel work according
to specific Opel instructions.
The Owner’s Manual, infotainment system
instructions and the vehicle Service and
Warranty Booklet should always be kept
ready to hand in the vehicle glove com-
partment. Make use of the Owner’s Manual zThe "In Brief" section will give you an ini-
tial overview. z
The table of contents at the beginning of
the owner’s manual and within the indi-
vidual chapters will show you where eve-
rything is.
z Its index will help you find what you
want.
z Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as
points of reference or indicate some ac-
tion to be performed.
z Black arrows in the illustrations indicate
a reaction or a second action to be per-
formed.
z This Owner’s Manual depicts left-hand
drive vehicles. Right-hand drive vehicles
are operated in the same way.
z The Owner’s Manual uses the internal
engine codes. The corresponding sales
designations are found in the chapter
"Technical data".
z Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, in the descriptions always
relate to the direction of travel.
Symbols6 Continue reading on next page. 3
signifies equipment not fitted to all vehi-
cles (model variants, engine options, mod-
els specific to one country, optional equip-
ment, Genuine Opel Parts and Accesso-
ries).
Page references are indicated with 3. 3
means "see page".
9
Danger,
9 Warning, Caution
Safe driving! Adam Opel GmbH
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides infor-
mation on risk of endangering life. Fail-
ure to comply with the instructions could
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides infor-
mation on risk of accident or injury. Fail-
ure to comply with the instructions could
lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides informa-
tion on possible damage to the vehicle
Failure to comply with the instructions
could lead to vehicle damage.

28 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroofRadio remote control Depending on equipment level, the vehicle
comes equipped with one of the remote
controls depicted on this page.
The remote control is integrated in the key.
Used to operate:
zCentral locking system,
z Mechanical anti-the ft locking system 3,
z Anti-theft alarm system 3.
In vehicles with electric windows in all
doors 3, the radio remote control can be
used to closed the windows.
Picture no: 15330t.tif
The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. This range can be
affected by outside influences. Aim the
remote control at the vehicle to operate.
The hazard warning lamps flash to confirm
remote control operation.
Picture no: 15331t.tif
Handle the remote control with care,
protect it from moisture and high
temperatures and avoid unnecessary
operation.

29
Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
Fault
If the central locking system cannot be
operated with the remote control, it may be
due to the following:
zRange exceeded.
z Remote control battery voltage too low.
Change battery.
z Operating the remote control several
times in quick succession outside the
range of the vehicle can result in the
remote control no longer being
recognised so that it has to be re-
synchronised.
z If the central locking system is
overloaded as a result of repeated
operation at short intervals. The power
supply is cut off for a brief period.
z Interference from higher-power radio
waves from other sources.
Opening the vehicle 332.
Picture no: 15332t.tif
Remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the range
of the remote control begins to shrink.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at an
appropriate recycling collection point.
Key with retractable key blade
, see
Fig. 15330 T on previous page.
Extend the key 3 26. Open the remote
control. Replace the battery (battery type
CR 20 32), noting installation position.
Close the remote control and synchronise. Key with fixed key bit
, see Fig. 15331 T on
previous page.
Have the battery chan ged in a workshop.
Synchronise remote control
After changing the battery, unlock the
door using the key in the lock. The radio
remote control is sync hronised by inserting
the key in the ignition lock.

46 Seats, InteriorzSit with your shoulders as far back
against the backrest as possible. Set the
backrest rake so that you can easily
reach the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent. Mainta in contact between
your shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not angle
the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25.
z Adjust the steering wheel 35.
z Set seat height 3 high enough to have a
clear field of vision on all sides and of all
display instruments. There should be at
least six inches of clearance between
your head and the headlining. Your
thighs should rest lightly on the seat
without pressing into it.
z Adjust the head restraint.
z Adjust the height of the seat belt 362.
z Adjust the lumbar support 3 so that it
supports the natural shape of the spine.
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Heated front seats 3
Two buttons between the centre air vents
for the left and right seats.
To heat with the ignition switched on, press
button ß.
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Head restraints Adjusting the front head restraints and
the rear outboard head restraints 3
Tip head restraint forw ard, hold and adjust
height.
To fold over the rear seats or lower the
front passenger seat head restraint all the
way down and remove, see next page.
With the seats occupi ed, adjust height
according to body size.

58 Seats, Interior
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Notes on loading the vehicle zHeavy objects in the luggage
compartment should be placed as far
forward as possible against the properly
engaged rear seat backrests or, if the
rear seat backrests are folded down,
against the front seat backrests. If
objects are to be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the bottom.
z Secure heavy objects with lashing
straps 3 attached to lashing eyes 357.
z When transporting objects with rear seat
backrests tilted forward, fit the safety net
356. z
Close luggage compartment cover 3
3 55.
z If the backrests are not folded down
when transporting objects in the
luggage compartment, they must be
engaged in an upright position 355.
z Do not allow the load to protrude above
the upper edge of the backrests.
z The warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit
(cushion) 3 must always be freely
accessible.
z Do not place any objects on the luggage
compartment cover 3 or the instrument
panel.
z No objects must be placed in the airbag
inflation area, since they could cause
injury when the systems are triggered.
z Items loaded must not prevent operation
of the pedals, hand brake and gears or
obstruct the freedom of movement of
the driver. Do not place loose objects in
the interior.
z Do not drive with luggage compartment
open when transporting bulky objects,
for example, since toxic exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior.
z The payload is the difference between
the permitted gross vehicle weight (see
identification plate 3218) and the EC
kerb weight. z
To calculate the EC kerb weight, enter
the data for your vehicle on page 3 226.
z The EC kerb weight includes allowances
for the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and
all fluids (tank 90 % full).
z Optional equipment and accessories
increase the kerb weight.
z Weights and loads 3226.
z 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
to the load conditions. Do not drive
faster than 120 km/h. Check and re-
tighten the straps frequently. Observe
country-specific regulations.
z The permissible roof load is 100 kg. The
roof load consists of the weight of the
roof rack plus the load carried.

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
Picture no: 11704a.tif
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.

94 Instruments, Controls
Picture no: 16711t.tif
Function areas
For each functional area there is a main
page (Main), which is selected at the top
edge of the display (not with the
Infotainment system CD 30 or the Mobile
Phone Portal):
zAudio.
z Navigation 3.
z Telephone 3.
z Trip computer 3 .
For Audio, Navigation 3 and Telephone 3
functions – see infotainment system
instructions.
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System settings
The settings are accessed via the
Settings menu.
Press the Main button 3 (not found on all
infotainment systems) on the infotainment
system (call up main display).
Press the Settings button of the
infotainment system. On Infotainment
System CD 30, make sure no menu has
been selected.
The Settings menu is displayed.
Picture no: 16713t.tif
Setting date and time 3
Select menu item Time, Date, from the
Settings menu.
The menu for Time, Date is displayed.
Select the required menu item and make
setting.
FM AS [TP] REG CDin MP3

90.6
MHz
19,5° 19:36
7
Settings19,5° 19:36
Time, Date 19:36
Language
Units 10 . 07 . 2004
Contrast
Day / Night
! Ign. logic
7 Time, Date 19,5° 19:36
Time 19:36
Date 10 . 07 . 2004! Synchron. clock automatical.

97
Instruments, Controls
Picture no: 16719t.tif
Graphical information display
3
or Colour information display 3,
Trip computer
3
The trip computers provide information on
driving data, which is continually recorded
and evaluated electronically.
The trip computer main page provides
information on range, average
consumption and momentary
consumption 3.
To display the other trip computer driving
information, press BC button on
Infotainment system 3 or select trip
computer menu on display.
For vehicles with Infotainment System
CD 30 3 and steering wheel remove
control 3, the left steering wheel buttons
only operate the trip computer.
Picture no: 16710t.tif
Range
Range is calculated fr om current fuel tank
content and instantaneous consumption.
The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the vehicle updates the
range automatically after a brief delay.
Picture no: 16718t.tif
If the fuel in the tank will allow less than
50 km of travel, the message Range
appears in the display.
If the fuel in the tank will allow less than
30 km of travel, the message
Please refuel! 3 appears in the display.
Acknowledge warning message 392.
Instantaneous consumption
Display of current consumption. At low
speeds, consumption per hour is displayed.
Ü
Board Computer 19,5° 19:36
BC 1 All values
BC 2
257.0
km
Timer
Ø40
km/h
31.0
Ltr.
Ø
7.0
Ltr./100km
1
8
Range
257
km
Aver. Consump.
7.0
Ltr./100km
Inst. Consumpt.
7.6
Ltr./100km
19,5° 19:36
Range33km
OK

98 Instruments, ControlsDistance travelled
Display of distance travelled. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Stoppages in the journey with the ignition
off are not included in the calculations.
Effective consumption
Display of fuel consumed. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Picture no: 16719t.tif
Restart trip computer
The measurement or calculation of the
following trip computer information can be
restarted:
zDistance,
z Average speed,
z Effective consumption,
z Average consumption.
Select BC 1 or BC 2 from the trip computer
menu.
Picture no: 16720t.tif
The information of the two trip computers
can be reset separately, making it possible
to evaluate data from different time
periods.
Select the required trip computer
information and confirm.
The value for the selected function will be
reset and recalculated.
Ü
Board Computer 19,5° 19:36
BC 1 All values
BC 2
257.0
km
Timer
Ø40
km/h
31.0
Ltr.
Ø
7.0
Ltr./100km
1
8
Ü
Reset BC 1 19,5° 19:36
All values
257.0
km
Ø40
km/h
31.0
Ltr.
Ø
7.0
Ltr./100km

107
Lighting
Picture no: 14302s.tif
Lead-me lighting
3
Lead-me lighting when leaving the
vehicle 3
The dipped headlamps come on for
around 30 seconds after switching on and
closing the driver’s door.
To activate:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver’s door.
4. Pull turn signal stalk toward steering
wheel.
5. Close driver’s door. If the driver’s door is left open, the lamps
will go out after two minutes.
The light is switched off immediately by
inserting the key into
the ignition or pulling
the turn signal stalk towards the steering
wheel again.
Picture no: 17920S.tif
Lead-me lighting when opening the
vehicle 3
The Lead-me-to-the-car lighting function
allows the dipped headlamps to be lit for
around 30 seconds using the remote
control.
This function must be activated (once):
Unlock the vehicle, put the key in the
ignition and press the light switch for
approx. 5 seconds - see next page,
Fig. 14136 S.
To deactivate the function permanently,
contact a workshop.