light OPEL MERIVA 2009 User Guide

34 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroofAnti-theft alarm system
3
Monitors
zthe doors, luggage compartment,
bonnet.
z the passenger compartment.
z vehicle tilt, e.g. if it is raised.
z the ignition.
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To activate
All doors, windows, sun roof 3, tilting
roof 3 and bonnet must be closed. Press
button p on the radio remote control
again within 10 seconds of locking.
If the ignition was switched on, the driver’s
door must be opened and closed once so
that the anti-theft alarm system can be
switched on.
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Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle tilt
Switch on e.g. if animal s are to be left in the
vehicle.
1. Close tailgate and bonnet.
2. Press button in front of the courtesy lamp
(with ignition off); LED in the hazard
warning lamp button flashes a
maximum of 10 seconds.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system. The LED lights up. After approx. 10 seconds,
the system is activated. The LED flashes
until the system is deactivated.
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are people
in the vehicle! The doors cannot be
unlocked from the inside.

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Light emitting diode (LED)
During the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation: After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
Contact a workshop for assistance if
problems are encountered.
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To deactivate
Press button
q on remote control unit
– or –
switch on ignition.
In the case of a malfunction in the remote
control, use the key to unlock the vehicle
3 32.
If the alarm is triggered when the driver’s
door is opened, deactivate the anti-theft
alarm system by switching on the ignition.
z
LED comes on
= Test, delayed
switch-on,
z LED flashes
rapidly = Door, tailgate or
bonnet open, or
system fault.
zLED flashes
slowly =System switched on,
z LED comes on for
approx. 1 second = Switch-off function.

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Adjust exterior mirrors electrically 3
Select the mirror to be adjusted using the
rocker switch and adjust using the four-
way switch.
Aspherical exterior mirror 3
The aspherical mirror glass makes the blind
angle smaller. The curvature makes objects
look smaller, making it more difficult to
estimate how far away following vehicles
are.
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To retract exterior mirrors
Manual: The exterior mirrors can be folded
in by a slight pressure on the outer edge of
the housing.
Electric 3: Press button and both exterior
mirrors fold in.
Press button again and both exterior
mirrors swivel back to the driving position.
If a mirror has been manually adjusted,
swivel in both mirrors by hand and then
press the button.
After electrical operation, there is a
6 second delay before it can be swung
again.
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For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are bumped with
sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by
applying slight pressu re to the mirror
housing.

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Automatic:Anti-dazzle interior mirror3
Dazzling at night is re duced automatically.
The interior mirror does not reduce dazzle
when:
z the ignition is switched off.
z reverse gear is engaged or selector lever
set to R.
z interior lighting has been switched on.
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Manual window operation The door windows can be operated using
window winders.
Electric windows
3
Operational readiness
Operable when the ignition key is in
position 1.
Button illumination indicates operational
readiness.
Operational readiness ends when the
driver’s door is opened.
9 Warning
Take care when oper ating the electric
windows. Risk of injury, particularly to
children.
If there are children on the rear seat,
switch on the child safety system 3 for
the electric windows.
Keep a close watch on the windows
when closing them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they move.

40 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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Operation
To operate window in stages, tap
appropriate switch. For automatic opening
or closing, keep switch pressed for slightly
longer; to stop window movement, tap
switch again.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters resistance
above the middle of the window during
automatic closing, it is immediately
stopped and the wind ow opened again.
If the windows do not move easily (e.g. on
account of frost), repeatedly tap the switch
for the window in question until the window
has been closed in stages.
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Child safety system for rear windows 3
Switch between the rocker switches in the
handle on the driver’s door
z to left (red control indicator visible): rear
windows cannot be operated with the
rocker buttons in the rear doors,
z to right (green control indicator visible):
rear windows can be operated with the
rocker buttons in the rear doors.
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Closing windows 3 from outside

On vehicles with electric windows in all
doors, the windows can be closed from
outside:
Hold button p of the remote control
depressed until all of the windows have
closed completely.

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Sun shade
To reduce the sunlight in the interior with
the sliding roof closed or raised.
Open or close sun shade as required.
When the sun roof is opened, the sun shade
is also opened.
Note
zIf the top of the roof is wet, raise roof,
allow water to run off and then open
roof.
z When using a roof rack, check the
clearance of the sun roof to avoid
damage.
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Fault
If the electric drive fails, the system is
protected by a fuse in the fuse box 3181.
Until the fault is remedied, operate the sun
roof as follows:
Push drive cover backwards.
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Use a screwdriver 3 to push the drive shaft
in and turn until the sunroof or slide/tilt roof
is closed.

44 Seats, InteriorSeats, Interior
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Front seats Adjust longitudinal seat position
Pull handle at front of seat, move seat and
then release handle.
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Adjusting the backrests
Take the pressure off the backrest and turn
the hand wheel on the side.
Front seats ........................................... 44
Head restraints .................................... 46
Armrest
3............................................. 48
Travel Assistant 3............................... 48
Rear seats............................................. 51
Flexible Seat System (FlexSpace) ....... 52
Luggage compartment extension ..... 53
Luggage compartment cover 3......... 55
Safety net 3......................................... 56
Lashing eyes ........................................ 57
Bag hangers 3..................................... 57
Notes on loading the vehicle .............. 58
Three-stage safety system.................. 59
Three-point seat be lts ......................... 59
Belt tensioners...................................... 60
Using the belts ..................................... 62
Mounting clips 3 for ISOFIX child
restraint systems ............................... 64
Child restraint system 3...................... 65
Airbag system ...................................... 67
Cigarette lighter 3............................... 78
Accessory sockets 3............................ 78
Ashtrays ............................................... 79
Stowage compartments ...................... 80
Foldaway tables 3.............................. 81
Coin holder 3....................................... 81
Sun visors.............................................. 81
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving. They
may make uncontrolled movements.

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Adjusting the seat height3
Lift front side lever and relieve some weight
from seat to raise it or press down on seat
with body weight to lower it.
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Adjusting the lumbar support 3
Turn side hand wheel on backrest while
relieving the load on the backrest.
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Seat position
z Sit with your buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the
distance between your feet and the
pedals so that your legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals. Slide
the passenger seat as far back as
possible.
9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.

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.

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Adjusting the rear centre head restraint
Pull head restraint upwards, press springs
and push head restraint down.
To improve visibility push headrest down
as far as possible if middle seat is
unoccupied or to increase the size of the
luggage compartment.
Fold down centre seat 354.
If centre seat is occupied, pull head
restraint upwards.
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Head restraint position
The middle of the head restraint should be
at eye level. If this is not possible for
extremely tall persons, set to highest
position, and set to lowest position for
small persons.
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Active head restraints 3 on front seats
In the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints automatically tilt
slightly forward. The head is more
effectively supported by the head restraint
and the danger of injury in the area of the
cervical vertebra is reduced.
Active head restraints can be recognised
by the word ACTIVE.
9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint set to
the proper position.