Bulb OPEL MERIVA 2009 User Guide

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3. Disengage the plug of the main bulb mounting by pressing (arrow in Fig.) and
pull from bulb mounting.
4. Disengage lug of fog tail lamp plug 3
(arrow in Fig.) and remove.
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5. Slacken both screws on the back of the
main bulb mounting. Press the catches
of the bulb mounting together and
remove the bulb mounting.
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Bulbs in main bulb carrier:
Remove bulb from holder. 1 = Turn signal lamp
2 =Brake lamp bulb
3 = Tail lamp
4 = Reversing light

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Fog tail lamp bulb: Rotate bulb
mounting anticlockwise and disengage.
Remove bulb from holder.
6. Fit new bulbs. Click bulb mounting into housing.
7. Connect both plugs. Insert bulb housing with retaining pins in body and fasten
with screws.
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Number plate lamp 1. Insert screwdriver 3 vertically on right-
hand side of bulb housing, exert pressure
towards the right and disengage spring.
Remove the bulb housing downwards.
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2. Rotate bulb holder to left and
disengage.

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3. Remove bulb from holder.
4. Insert new bulb. 5. Engage bulb holder
by rotating right in
lamp housing. Insert lamp housing and
engage.
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Courtesy lamps Front courtesy la mp, reading lamps 3
1. Unclip the scatter disc on the housing at the point shown.

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2. Remove bulb from holder.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Mount lens and engage in position. Rear courtesy lamp,
rear reading lamps 3
Have bulb replacement carried out by a
workshop.
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Glove compartment lamp 3, luggage
compartment lamp
1. Prise the lamp out with a screwdriver 3
and remove.

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2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip and remove.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Insert lamp in op ening and engage in
position.
Instrument illumination, Information
display illumination 3
Have bulb replacement carried out by a
workshop.
Vehicle careWhen caring for your vehicle, observe all
national environmental regulations,
particularly when washing it.
Regular, thorough care helps to improve
the appearance of your vehicle and
maintain its value over the years. It is also
prerequisite for warranty claims for any
paint or corrosion damage. The following
pages contain tips for vehicle care which, if
used properly, will help combat the
unavoidable damaging effects of the
environment.
Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is exposed to
environmental influences. Wash and wax
your vehicle regularly. When using
automatic car 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.
If using a car wash, comply with the car
wash operator’s instructions. The
windscreen wipers and rear window wiper
must be switched off. Remove antenna
3
and roof rack 3 . Stand on the door sill to
reach them more easily.
If you wash your vehicle by hand, make
sure that the insides of the wings are also
thoroughly rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened doors
and flaps as well as the areas they cover.
Thoroughly rinse off and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for paint and window
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.

234 IndexIndex
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................ 152
Accessories.............................................. 171
Accessory socket ...................................... 78
Adaptive brake lamp ............................. 152
Adaptive Forward Lighting ................... 106Bulb replacement ............................... 188
Driving abroad.................................... 110
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) ......... 106 Bulb replacement ............................... 188
Driving abroad.................................... 110
Air conditioning system ......................... 114
Air intake ................................................. 127
Air recirculation system.................. 119, 126
Air vents .................................................. 115
Airbags ...................................................... 67
Alarm ......................................................... 36
Alarm system ............................................ 34
Alternator .................................................. 85
Antenna .......................................... 111, 196
Anti-corrosion service............................. 208
Antifreeze........................................ 208, 212
Antifreeze protection ..................... 212, 216
Anti-knock quality of fuel Octane number................................... 220
Anti-theft alarm system ........................... 34
Anti-theft lock Alloy wheels ........................................ 175
Anti-theft lockin g system ......................... 31
Towing equipment ............................. 160
Aquaplaning ........................................... 156
Armrest...................................................... 48
Ashtray ...................................................... 79 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror..... 39
AUX input ............................................... 112
Auxiliary heater ...................................... 127
BBattery ............................................ 136, 216
Interruption of power supply ....... 41, 134
Battery discharge protection ................ 110
Before starting off .................................... 15
Belt tensioners .......................................... 60
Bleeding, diesel fuel system .................. 165
Bonnet ..................................................... 165
Boot, see Luggage compartment..... 32, 53
Brake assist ............................................. 153
Brake fluid ............................................... 208
Brake lamp ............................................. 152
Brake system .......................................... 151
Brakes ABS ...................................................... 152
Brake assist ......................................... 153
Brake fluid ........................................... 214
Brake lamps ........................................ 191
Brake servo unit .................................. 135
Hand brake ......................................... 153
Bulb replacement ................................... 185
Bulbs ........................................................ 184CCapacities ............................................... 230
Car Pass .................................................... 26
Caravan/trailer towing........................... 135
Care ......................................................... 196
Catalytic converter ......................... 145, 166
Central locking system ....................... 28, 30

235
Index
Centre console lighting .................. 108, 109
Changing the remote control battery ..... 29
Changing wheels .................................... 174
Chassis number, see Vehicle identification number ........................... 219
Child restraint system ............................... 65
Child safety locks ................................ 36, 40
Cigarette lighter........................................ 78
Climate control system ........................... 122
Clutch operation ............................. 134, 136
CO2 emissions......................................... 224
Coin holder ................................................ 81
Cold start ................................................. 136
Colour information display ...................... 92
Contrast ..................................................... 96
Control indicator ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............ 152
Airbag .................................................... 72
Engine electronics ............................... 143
Exhaust ................................................ 143
Immobiliser ............................................ 27
Control indicators ............................... 10, 82 Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) .............................................. 82, 106
Belt tensioners ....................................... 61
Cruise control ...................................... 148
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ............... 86
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ..... 146
Coolant ............................................ 208, 212
Coolant level ........................................... 213
Coolant temperature display .................. 88
Coolant thermometer ............................... 88
Cornering light ........................................ 106
Correcting time ......................................... 95 Coupling socket load ............................. 163
Courtesy lamp ........................................ 108
Bulb replacement ............................... 194
Cruise control .......................................... 148
Curtain airbags......................................... 71
Curve lighting ......................................... 106
DDashboard, see Instrument panel .......... 15
Data................................................... 26, 218
Date ........................................................... 92
Daytime running lights........................... 102
Decommissioning ................................... 217
Demisting and defrosting Windows .............................................. 118
with climate control system ............... 124
With the air conditioning system....... 121
Diesel fuel filter ....................................... 212
Diesel fuel system ........................... 165, 212
Diesel particle filter.............41, 86, 136, 144
Dimensions .............................................. 231
Dipped beam ............................................ 11 Bulb replacement ....................... 186, 188
Display....................................................... 90
Display mode ............................................ 96
Door locks ......................................... 26, 198
Driving abroad ....................................... 199 Headlamps.......................................... 110
Toll systems ......................................... 112
Driving hints ............................................ 135
EEasytronic ......................................... 15, 129 Driving programmes .......................... 131
Fault .................................................... 133
Interruption of power supply ............. 134
Kickdown............................................. 132
Selector lever................................. 15, 130
Winter programme ............................. 132
Economical driving ................................. 137
Electric power steering ............................. 86
Electric windows ....................................... 40
Electrical system ............................. 181, 216
Electronic components........................... 216
Electronic immobiliser .............................. 27
Electronic Stability Program .................. 146
Engine code .................................... 220, 221
Engine control indicator ........................ 143
Engine oil ........................................ 207, 210 Additives ............................................. 207
Top up ................................................. 207
Viscosity .............................................. 207
Engine oil consumption ... 135, 210, 220, 221
Engine oil level ........................................ 210
Engine oil pressure ................................... 84
Engine speed .......................................... 136
Engine wash............................................ 198
Environmental protection ...................... 196
EPS ............................................................. 86
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ........ 146
Exhaust control indicator ...................... 143
Exhaust gases......................................... 144
Exhaust system ....................................... 135

236 IndexExterior lighting switch-off delay........... 107
Exterior mirrors..........................4, 36, 38, 41FFan ........................................................... 114
Fault........................................................... 41
Filling station Engine oil level .................................... 210
Fuel .............................................. 220, 221
Opening the bonnet ........................... 165
Tyre pressure ............................... 138, 228
Vehicle data ................................ 218, 219
Windscreen washer system ................ 215
First-aid kit .............................................. 171
Flat tyre ................................................... 178
FlexSpace .................................................. 52
Fog lamps ............................................... 103 Bulb replacement................................ 191
Fog tail lamp ........................................... 104 Bulb replacement................................ 191
Foot brake ....................................... 151, 153
Front passenger airbag ........................... 67
Fuel ......................................... 139, 220, 221
Fuel consumption ........................... 137, 224
Fuel filter.................................................. 212
Fuel gauge ................................................ 88
Fuel system, diesel .................................. 165
Fuses ........................................................ 181GGears ................................................. 14, 134
Generator, see Alternator ........................ 85
Glasses compartment .............................. 81
Glove compartment ................................. 80 Glove compartment lighting ................. 109
Bulb replacement ............................... 195
Graphical information display ................ 90
Gross vehicle weight............................... 226
Gross vehicle weight rating ................... 226
HHalogen headlamp system ................... 185 Bulb replacement ............................... 185
Driving abroad.................................... 110
Hand brake ....................................... 16, 153
Hazard warning lamps .................... 12, 104
Head restraints ............................. 21, 46, 47
Headlamp flash ........................................ 11
Headlamp range adjustment................ 104
Headlamp switch ............................. 11, 102
Headlamp washer system13, 100, 101, 215
Headlamps ............................................... 11 Daytime running lights ....................... 102
Driving abroad.................................... 110
Fog lamps ........................................... 103
Reversing lamps.................................. 104
Warning device ................................... 100
Headlights Changing bulbs .................................. 185
Heated exterior mirrors................ 13, 38, 41
Heated rear window .................... 13, 38, 41
Heated seats............................................. 46
Heating ........................................... 114, 117 Seats ...................................................... 46
With climate control system .............. 123
With the air conditioning system....... 114 Height adjustment
Seat belts .............................................. 63
Steering wheel .........................................5
High-pressure cleaners .......................... 198
Hill Start Assist ........................................ 153
Horn........................................................... 12
IIdentification plate ......................... 218, 219
Idling ....................................................... 134
Ignition switch..................................... 16, 27
Ignition system ............................... 209, 216
Immobiliser ............................................... 27
Information display .................................. 90
Infotainment system .............................. 111
Instrument display ................................... 87
Instrument illumin ation .......................... 108
Bulb replacement ............................... 196
Instrument pane l ...................................... 15
Instruments ................................... 15, 82, 87
Interior mirror.................................. 4, 38, 39
Interruption of po wer supply ................... 99
Easytronic............................................ 134
Electric sun roof .................................... 43
Electric windows ................................... 41
Electronic Stability Program .............. 147
ISOFIX ....................................................... 79JJack ................................................. 171, 176
Jump leads.............................................. 166

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KKeyextending .............................................. 26
ignition lock ..................................... 16, 27
Locking doors............................28, 30, 36
Starting .................................................. 27
Starting the engine ............................... 16
Keys ........................................................... 26LLanguage selection .................................. 95
Lashing eyes ............................................. 57
Leather trim ............................................ 197
Light switch ............................................... 11
Lighting ............................................. 11, 102 Driving abroad .................................... 110
Loading .....................................58, 162, 226
Loading the vehicle .................................. 58
Locking doors ...........................2, 28, 30, 36
Locking from the inside ............................ 30
Lubricants ............................................... 210
Luggage compartment Bulb replacement................................ 195
Cover...................................................... 55
Extension ......................................... 32, 53
Lighting ............................................... 109
Loading .................................58, 162, 226
Luggage compartment cover ................. 55
Lumbar support ........................................ 45
MMain beam ................................................ 11 Bulb replacement ....................... 187, 188
Control indicator ................................... 84
Maintenance Air conditioning system...................... 128
Antifreeze protection ......................... 212
Brake fluid ........................................... 214
Brakes .................................................. 213
Catalytic converter ............................. 145
Engine oil ............................................. 210
Fuel consumption ............................... 138
Tyre pressure............................... 154, 228
Tyres .................................................... 155
Manual transmission ........................ 14, 134
Mirrors ................................................... 4, 38
Misted windows ......................118, 121, 124
Mobile telephone.................................... 113
Muffler, see Exhaust system .................. 144NNumber plate lamps Bulb replacement ............................... 193
Number plate lighting............................ 193
Number plates ........................................ 217OOctane numbers ............................. 220, 221
Odometer .................................................. 87
Oil ............................................................ 207 Additives ............................................. 207
Top up ................................................. 207
Viscosity............................................... 207 Oil consumption ..................... 210, 220, 221
Oil level.................................................... 210
Oil pressure ............................................... 84
Opel Service ............................................ 199
Operating temperature ......................... 136
Outside temperature gauge ................... 91
Overrun ........................................... 136, 138
PPaintwork damage................................. 197
Park pilot ................................................. 150
Parking lamps........................................... 11
Bulb replacement ............................... 189
Pedals...................................................... 136
Performance ........................................... 222
Pollen filter .............................................. 127
Power assisted steering, see electronic power steering ................ 86
Power steering, see electronic power steering ........................................ 86
Preheating ................................................ 86
Pushing, towing .............................. 142, 166QQuickheat ............................................... 127RRadio ................................................. 24, 111
Radio equipment (CB) ........................... 113
Radio reception ...................................... 111
Radio remote control ............................... 28
Reading lamps ....................................... 109
Rear lamp cluster ................................... 102 Bulb replacement ............................... 191

238 IndexRear seats.................................................. 51
Rear window washer system ...13, 101, 215
Refuelling................................................. 140Fuel filler cap ....................................... 141
Remote control Central locking system ......................... 28
Steering wheel ............................... 24, 111
Replacement keys .................................... 26
Reversing lamps...................................... 107 Bulb replacement................................ 191
Roof load .......................... 58, 135, 138, 226
Roof rack ...................................58, 138, 158
Roof racks ......................................... 58, 138
Running-in ............................................... 135 Brakes .................................................. 213SSafeguard against unauthorised use ..................15, 17, 27, 36
Safety accessories .................................. 171
Safety net .................................................. 56
Safety systems ........................................ 111
Saving energy ......................................... 136
Seat adjustment ............................. 2, 44, 51
Seat belts........................................... 62, 198
Seat height adjustment ........................ 3, 45
Seat occupancy recognition .................... 72
Seat position ................................... 2, 44, 45
Seats ...................................................... 2, 44 Extending the luggage
compartment .................................. 32, 53
heated ................................................... 46
Selector lever ........................................... 130
Self-diagnosis ..............................61, 72, 153 Self-help
Central locking ...................................... 31
Electric windows.................................... 40
Information display .............................. 92
Radio remote control ........................... 29
Self-help, care for your car .................... 165
Service interval display .......................... 208
Service intervals ...................................... 199 additional work ................................... 206
hard driving conditions ...................... 206
main inspection .................................. 199
Service work ............................................ 208
Side airbags .............................................. 69
Signal system ...................................... 11, 12
Spare wheel .................................... 172, 174
Speed............................................... 137, 138 Fuel consumption ....................... 137, 138
Speedometer ............................................ 87
Starting the engine.............15, 27, 130, 166 Self-help............................................... 166
Steam-jet cleaners.................................. 198
Steering column lock ................................ 15
Steering wheel adju stment ........................ 5
Steering wheel remote control ........ 24, 111
Stowage compartments .......................... 80
Sun roof ..................................................... 42 Fault....................................................... 43
Sun shade ................................................. 43
Sun visors .................................................. 81
System settings ......................................... 94
TTables ........................................................ 81
Tachometer............................................... 87 Tail lamps ............................................... 102
Bulb replacement ............................... 191
Tank Fuel gauge ............................................ 88
Technical data ....................................... 218
Telephone, see Mob ile telephone ......... 113
Temperature regulation ........................ 123
Tempomat, see cruise control ............... 148
Temporary spare wheel ................. 158, 173
The first 1000 km .................................... 135
Tightening torque .......................... 177, 228
Time........................................................... 92
Toll systems ............................................ 112
Tools ........................................................ 171
Towing equipment ................................. 158
Towing eye ..................................... 168, 170
Transmission ............................................. 14 Manual transmission .......................... 134
Transmission, Easytronic ....................... 129 Driving programmes .......................... 131
fault ..................................................... 133
Interruption of power supply ............. 134
Kickdown............................................. 132
Selector lever................................. 15, 130
Winter programme ............................. 132
Travel Assistant ............................ 22, 48, 49
Tread depth ............................................ 155
Trip computer ..................................... 23, 97
Trip odometer ........................................... 87
Triple information display ....................... 90
Turn signal lamps ............................. 11, 103
Turn signals Bulb replacement ....................... 190, 191
Twin Audio ........................................ 24, 112