OPEL MERIVA 2009 Service Manual

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Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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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.

36 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroofNote
zChanges to the vehicle interior, such as
the use of seat covers, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
z Switch off the interior monitoring system
when the interior of a parked vehicle is
being heated.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off an
acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal
(hazard warning flashers). The number
and duration of the alarms are stipulated
by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by pressing a
button on the remote control or by
switching on the ignition. The anti-theft
alarm system is deactivated at the same
time.
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Child safety locks Turn rotary knob at rear door lock from
vertical position using key: door cannot be
opened from the inside.
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Exterior mirrors Adjust manually with the handles in the
front door or electrically 3 with the switch
in the driver’s door console.
Adjust exterior mirrors manually
Use the knob to move the exterior mirrors in
the appropriate direction.
9 Warning
Use the child safety lock whenever
children are occupying the rear seats.

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Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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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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Heated exterior mirrors 3
Heating is activated or deactivated by
pressing the Ü button.
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On vehicles with electronic climate control
Ü appears on the climate control display.
Heating works with the engine running and
is switched off automatically after a few
minutes.
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Interior mirrorSwivel mirror housing to adjust.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, swivel the lever on the
underside of the mirror housing.

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Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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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.

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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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Heated rear window 3
Heating is activated or deactivated by
pressing the Ü button.
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On vehicles with electronic climate
control Ü appears on the climate control
display.
Heating works with the engine running and
is switched off automatically after a few
minutes.
The heated rear window automatically
switches on when the dies el particle filter is
being cleaned 3 depending on the engine.
Climate control 3114. Overload
If the windows are repeatedly operated at
short intervals, the power supply is briefly
cut off.
Fault
If the windows cannot be opened and
closed automatically, activate the window
electronics as follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Close the window completely and hold
the rocker switch down at least
5 seconds longer.
4. Open the window completely and hold the rocker switch down at least 1 second
longer.
5. Repeat for each window.

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Sun roof and tilting roof
3
Front roof (sliding sun roof)
Left rocker switch l and \ between the
sun visors. Operable when the ignition is
on.
To open:Press button I, sun roof opens. To stop
the movement, press button again.
To close

Press button \ until the sun roof is closed.
To raise
With the sun roof closed, press button \
until sun roof is open.
To lower
Press button l until the sun roof is closed.
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Rear roof (tilting sun roof)
Right rocker switch \ and w between the
sun visors. Operable with the ignition is on.
To raise

Press button \ until tilting roof has been
raised.
To lower
Press button w until tilting roof has closed.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the sunroof 3
and the slide/tilt roof 3 . Risk of injury,
especially for children.
Keep a close watch on the sun roof when
it is being closed. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped.

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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.