warning OPEL MERIVA 2009 Service Manual

88 Instruments, Controls
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Coolant temperature display
Coolant temperature display For physical reasons, the engine
temperature gauge shows the coolant
temperature only if the coolant level is
adequate.
During operation the system is pressurised.
The temperature may therefore rise briefly
to over 100 C.
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Fuel gauge
Fuel tank level display.
If the fuel level is too low, a warning lamp
lights up
Y. When the light flashes, refuel as
soon as possible.
Never run the tank dry!
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank,
the amount of fuel required to fill the
tank may be less than the specified tank
capacity.
Pointer in zone at
left
= Engine operating
temperature not yet
reached.
Pointer between
the zones = Normal operating
temperature.
Pointer in zone at
right (warning
zone) = Temperature too
high: Stop vehicle
and switch off
engine. Danger to
engine. Check
coolant level
immediately 3 213.

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Instruments, Controls
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Outside temperature A fall in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops below 3 C,
the symbol : appears in the triple
information display as a warning for icy
road conditions. When temperature
increases to at least 5 C, the : symbol
goes out.
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In vehicles with graphical information
display 3 or colour information display 3, a
warning message Slippery road appears
on the display as a warning for icy road
surfaces. There is no message below -5 C.
:
8:56
-5
,5
°C
07.04.2004
Slippery road-2,5°C
OK
9 Warning
Caution: The road surface may already
be icy even though the display indicates
a few degrees above 0 C.

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Instruments, Controls
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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.
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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.
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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

100 Instruments, ControlsWarning buzzersWhen starting the engine or whilst
driving:
zIf seat belt is not fastened 3.
z If the speed programmed at the
factory 3 is exceeded.
z If the car has automated manual
transmission 3 and the driver’s door is
opened when the engine is running, a
gear is engaged and the foot brake is
not depressed.
When the vehicle is parked and the
driver’s door is opened:
z when the key is in the ignition switch
z with parking lamps or dipped beam on
z if the turn signal stalk is engaged
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Windscreen wipers Windscreen wipers
To activate, press stalk briefly up Adjustable wipe interval
3
Setting wiper interval to a value between
2 and 15 seconds: Stalk to timed interval
wipe $, stalk to § , wait for desired
interval, stalk back to timed interval
wipe $.
The selected interval will remain stored
until the next time it is changed or until the
ignition is switched off.
After turning on the ignition and setting the
lever to $, the interval is set to 7 seconds.
& =Fast
% =Slow
$ = Adjustable timed interval wipe
§ =Off

102 LightingLighting
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Exterior lightsTurn light switch:
In positions 8 and 9, the tail lamps and
number plate lamps are also on.
If the ignition is switched off when main
beam or dipped beam is on, the parking
lamps come on. Model with daytime running lights
3
With ignition on and lights turned on 7, the
dipped headlamps are on without
instrument illumination.
The daytime running lig hts switch off when
the ignition is switched off.
Follow the regulations of the country in
which you are driving when using daytime
running lights and fog lamps 3.
Driving abroad 3110.
Exterior lights ....................................... 102
Main beam, headlamp flash .............. 103
Turn signal lamps ................................ 103
Fog lamps > 3
.................................... 103
Fog tail lamp r................................... 104
Reversing lamps................................... 104
Hazard warning lamps ....................... 104
Headlamp range adjustment ?......... 104
Adaptive Forward Lighting 3 (AFL) .. 106
Lead-me lighting 3............................. 107
Instrument illumination k,
Information display illumination ...... 108
Courtesy lamp...................................... 108
Battery discharge protection 3.......... 110
Misted light covers............................... 110
Headlamps when driving abroad ...... 110 7
=Off
8 = Parking lamps
9 = Dipped or main beam

104 LightingFog tail lamp
r
The fog tail lamp can only be switched on
both the ignition and dipped
beam/parking lamps are on.
Operated with the r button.
The fog tail lamps on the vehicle are
deactivated when towing a caravan/
trailer.
Reversing lamps The reversing lamps come on when the
ignition is on and reverse gear is engaged.
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Hazard warning lamps Operated with the ¨ button.
To aid location of the pushbutton, the red
surface is illuminated when the ignition
switched on. When the button is pressed,
its control indicator flashes in time with the
hazard warning lamps.
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Headlamp range adjustment
?
Manual headlamp range adjustment 3
To adapt headlamp ra nge to the vehicle
load so that fellow motorists are not
blinded: Press knob to disengage and turn
to required position.

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Infotainment system
Mobile telephones and radio
equipment
3
The Opel installation instructions and the
operating guidelines provided by the
telephone manufacturer must be followed
when fitting and op erating a mobile
telephone. Failure to do so could invalidate
the vehicle’s operating permit
(EU Directive 95/54/EG).
Recommended prerequisites for fault-free
operation:
z Professionally installed exterior antenna
to obtain the maximum range possible
z Maximum transmission power 10 Watt
z Installation of the telephone in a suitable
spot (see information 374)
Seek advice on predetermined installation
points for the external antenna or
equipment holder and ways of using
devices with a transmission power
exceeding 10 watts.
We recommend you contact your Opel
Service Partner who will have brackets and
various different accessory kits available
and can fit them correctly. Use of a handsfree
attachment without
external antenna with mobile telephone
standards GSM 900/1800/1900 and UMTS
is only permitted if the maximum
transmission power of the mobile
telephone is 2 watts for GSM 900 or 1 watt
for the other types.
For reasons of safety, we recommend that
you do not use the phone while driving.
Even use of a handsfree set can be a
distraction while driving. Be sure to observe
any country-specific regulations.
9 Warning
Mobile phones that do not comply with
the above-mentioned mobile phone
standard and radio equipment must
only be operated using an antenna that
is attached to the exterior of the vehicle.
Caution
Mobile phones and radio equipment
may cause malfunctions in the vehicle
electronics if they are operated in the
vehicle without the external antenna
unless the above-mentioned regulations
are complied with.

118 Climate control
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Heating the foot well
zSet the temperature switch in the right-
hand zone.
z Switch on fan.
z Set air distribution switch to K.
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Demisting and defrosting windows
Misted or icy windows, e. g. due to damp
weather, damp clothing or low outside
temperatures:
z Turn the temperature switch clockwise as
far as it will go (warm). z
Set fan to 3 or 4 .
z Set air distribution switch to V.
z Switch on heated rear window Ü 3.
z Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
z For simultaneous footwell heating, set
air distribution switch to J.
9 Warning
Disregard of the instructions could lead
to misting or icing of the windows and
subsequent accidents due to impaired
visibility.

120 Climate controlAir distribution to V: the air recirculation
system is automatically switched off to
speed up window demisting and prevent
fogging.
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Comfort setting
z Set cooling n as desired.
z Air recirculation system 4 off.
z Set temperature switch as desired.
z Switch on fan at desired speed.
z Set air distribution switch to M or L.
z Open or adjust vents as required. Temperature switch in centre of
adjustment range: warmer air will flow into
the foot well and cooler air into the upper
zone, with warmer air coming from the side
air vents and cooler air from the centre
vents.
9 Warning
The air recirculation system minimises
the entry of outside air. The humidity
increases, and the windows can mist up.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates which
may cause the vehicle occupants to feel
drowsy.

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Climate control
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Maximum cooling
Briefly open windows, sun roof and tilting
roof 3 so that warm air can escape quickly.
z Cooling n on
z Air recirculation system 4 on
z Turn the temperature switch
anticlockwise as far as it will go (cold)
z Set fan to 4
z Set air distribution switch to M
z Open all air vents
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Demisting and defrosting windows
Misted or icy windows, e. g. due to damp
weather, damp clothing or low outside
temperatures: z
Cooling n on, the air conditioning
compressor automatically switches itself
off at low outside temperatures (icing).
z Turn the temperature switch clockwise.
z Set fan to 3 or 4 .
z Air distribution switch to V, air
recirculation system 4 automatically
switches off,
– or –
if there is still moisture in the system after
previous air conditioning operation, the
windows may mist up. To prevent this,
set air distribution to K before starting
engine and set to V approx. 5 seconds
after starting.
z Activate heated rear window Ü.
z Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the side windows.
9 Warning
Disregard of the instructions could lead
to misting or icing of the windows and
subsequent accidents due to impaired
visibility.