steering wheel OPEL MERIVA 2009 Owner's Manual

101
Instruments, Controls
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Windscreen washer and headlamp
washer system 3
Pull stalk towards steer ing wheel. Screen
wash is squirted onto the screen and the
wipers move back and forth a few times.
When the lights are switched on,
windscreen wash is al so squirted onto the
headlamps.
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Rear window washer and wiper system
Push stalk forwards. The rear window wiper
wipes in timed interval mode. Switch off by
pulling stalk towards the steering wheel.
If the stalk is held forwards, washer fluid is
sprayed on the rear window.

103
Lighting
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Main beam, headlamp flash Push stalk forward to switch from dipped
beam to main beam.
To switch to dipped beam, press stalk
forwards again.
To operate the headlamp flash, pull stalk
towards steering wheel. The main beam is
switched on for as long as the stalk is held
in this position.
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Turn signal lamps If the stalk is moved past the resistance
point, the turn signal lamp remains on.
When the steering wheel moves back
toward the straight-ahead position, the
turn signal lamp is automatically
deactivated.
Brief flash: press stalk to perceptible
resistance and release.
Manual disconnection of turn signal lamps
by returning to centre position.
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Fog lamps
> 3

The fog lamps can only be switched on
when both the ignition and lights are on.
Operated with the > button.
Lever upwards = Right turn signal
Lever downwards = Left turn signal

106 Lighting
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Adaptive Forward Lighting
3
(AFL) ensures better illumination of
zbends (curve lighting),
z crossings and narrow bends (cornering
light).
Curve lighting
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel position and speed (from
approx. 10 km/h).
The headlamps shine at an angle of up
to 15 to the right or left of the direction of
travel.
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Cornering light
An additional lamp comes on with
certain steering wheel positions (after
approx. 90), turn si gnal settings and
speeds (up to approx. 40 km/h).
The light is thrown approx. 90 to the
left or right of the car, to a distance of
approx. 30 metres.
Reversing function
If the lights are on, reverse gear is
engaged, and the turn signal is activated,
the cornering light on the appropriate side
is switched on. The cornering light stays on
for 15 seconds once the turn signal has
been switched off.
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Control indicator B for adaptive driving
lights
Illuminated: Fault in system. The system is
not ready for operation.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
After a power supply interruption the
steering angle sensor must be calibrated to
make the system operational. 3147
Control indicator
B flashes for
about 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
headlamps have been converted, see
"Headlamps for driving abroad" 3110.

107
Lighting
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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.
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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.

110 LightingBattery discharge protection
3
Some consumers such as the interior
lighting switch themselves off after
approx. 30 minutes if the ignition is off in
order to protect the battery charge. Misted light covers The inside of the light covers may mist up
briefly in poor, wet and cold weather
conditions, in heavy rain or after washing.
The mist disappears quickly by itself; to
help, switch on the lights. Headlamps when driving abroad The asymmetrical dipped beam increases
the field of vision on the passenger side of
the lane.
In countries where traffic drives on the
opposite side of the road, prevent glare as
follows.
Vehicles with halogen headlamp system
or Xenon headlamp system 3
Have headlights conver ted in a workshop.
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Vehicles with Adaptive headlight 3 (AFL)
1. Pull stalk towards steering wheel and hold.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. After approx. 3 seconds, an acoustic signal sounds and then AFL control
indicator
B flashes approx. 4 seconds.
After the switch, AFL control indicator
B
flashes for 4 seconds each time the ignition
is switched on. To return to asymmetrical dipped beam,
pull and hold the main beam stalk again,
switch on the ignition and wait for the
acoustic signal. AFL control indicator
B
will then discontinue flashing.
Control indicator
B
3 106.

111
Infotainment system
Infotainment system
Radio reception
3
Radio reception may be disrupted by
static, noise, distortion or loss of reception
due to
zchanges in dist ance from the
transmitter,
z multi-path reception due to reflection
and,
z shadowing. Infotainment system
3
The infotainment system is operated as
described in the operating instructions.
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Steering wheel remote control
3
The functions of the infotainment system 3
and the information display can be
operated with the buttons on the steering
wheel.
Further information 393 and the
infotainment system instructions.
Radio reception
3................................ 111
Infotainment system 3........................ 111
Steering wheel remote control 3........ 111
Rear seat audio system 3................... 112
AUX input 3......................................... 112
Electronic data acquisition in toll systems .............................................. 112
Mobile telephones and radio equipment 3...................................... 113

147
Driving and operation
Control indicator
v
The warning light lights up for a few
seconds when ignition is switched on. Once
it goes out, the system is ready for
operation.
Flashing during driving:
This shows the system has come into
action. The engine output may be reduced
(the sound of the engine changes) and the
vehicle may be braked automatically to a
small degree.
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Illuminates while driving:
Fault in the system. Driving can be
continued. Poor road surface conditions
may however still cause vehicle stability to
be impaired.
Have the cause of the fault eliminated.
Self-diagnosis integrated into the system
allows rapid fault identification. Illuminates after interruption of power
supply e.g. after disconnecting battery.
After a power supply interruption the
steering angle sensor must be calibrated to
make the system operational:
z
Automatic calibration driving in straight
line at constant slow (20 to 40 km/h)
speed on level, dry road.
z Manual calibration by turning steering
wheel from limit position to limit position.
If the indicator lamp does not go off after
successful calibration , observe notes in
middle column.

178 Self-help, vehicle careTyre repair kit
3
Minor damage to the tyre tread or sidewall
can be repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove the foreign body from the
tyre.
T y r e d a m a g e e x c e e d i n g 4 m m o r t ha t i s o n
the rim cannot be repaired with the tyre
repair kit.
Important 3181.
In the event of a flat tyre:
z Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
apply the hand brake, engage first gear
or reverse.
z Erect warning triangle as specified.
Warning triangle 3171.
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The tyre repair kit is in the stowage
compartment beneath the floor cover in
the luggage compartment.
1. Remove bag containing tyre repair kit
from compartment. Carefully remove
parts from bag.
2. Remove the compressor.
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3. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the stowage
compartments on the underside of the
compressor.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use the temporary spare wheel
for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be affected.

202 Service and maintenance⊕additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
⊕o
Remove brake drum, clean, carry out visual check every 4 years/60 000 km
Visually inspect steering system boots, track rods, final drive xxxxx
Check track rod end and supporting ball joint xxxxx
⊕
Change brake and clutch fluids (manual transmission automated) every 2 years
Loosen wheel mountings and tighten to 110 Nm
xx
Grease or apply oil to
bolt taper when fitting.
Check tyre condition and pressure (inclu ding spare wheel), correct if necessary.
If there is a tyre inflation system, check that the set is complete and the use-by date is
still valid. Replace sealant bottle every four years.
⊕
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20 000 km.
Visually check the first aid kit (that it is wher e it should be, that it is undamaged and that
the use by date is still valid), lashing eyes and warning triangle every 2 years
Check headlamp settings (including auxi liary headlamps), adjust if necessary xx
Lubricate door hinges, check arms, cylinder lo ck, door latch, bonnet catch, rear panel
hinge xx
Test run, final check (check steering and ig nition lock, instrument and warning lamps,
entire brake system, steering, air conditioni ng system, engine, bodywork and chassis,
reset service/interval display with TECH 2. xxxxx
⊕
Germany only: carry out emissions check, main inspection
First time after three years, then every 2 years
If used commercially to tran sport passengers, taxis, ambulances, hire cars etc annually

205
Service and maintenance
⊕ additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x 1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
⊕o
Remove brake drum, clean, carry out visual check every 4 years/60 000 km
Visually inspect steering system boots, track rods, final drive xxxxx
Check track rod end and supporting ball joint xxxxx
⊕
Change brake and clutch fluids (manual transmission automated) every 2 years
Loosen wheel mountings and tighten to 110 Nm
xx
Grease or apply oil to
bolt taper when fitting.
Check tyre condition and pressure (inclu ding spare wheel), correct if necessary.
If there is a tyre inflation system, check that the set is complete and the use-by date is
still valid. Replace sealant bottle every four years.
⊕
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20 000 km.
Visually check the first aid kit (that it is wher e it should be, that it is undamaged and that
the use by date is still valid), lashing eyes and warning triangle every 2 years
Check headlamp settings (including auxi liary headlamps), adjust if necessary xx
Lubricate door hinges, check arms, cylinder lo ck, door latch, bonnet catch, rear panel
hinge xx
Test run, final check (check steering and ig nition lock, instrument and warning lamps,
entire brake system, steering, air conditioni ng system, engine, bodywork and chassis,
reset service/interval display with TECH 2. xxxxx