alternator OPEL MERIVA 2009 Owners Manual

10 In BriefControl indicators X Seat belt
3,
3 82.
B Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL)
3, fault,
3 82, 3106.>
Fog lamps 3,
3 83, 3103.
A
Engine electronic
s, immobiliser,
Easytronic 3, Fault,
3 83, 327, 3143.
Z
Exhaust gases 3,
3 83, 3143.
v
Airbag systems 3, Belt
tensioners,
3 61, 372.
I
Engine oil pressure,
384.
O
Turn signal lamps,
311, 384.
C Main beam,
3
11, 384.
!
Preheating system
3, Diesel
particle filter 3,
3 86.
j Easytronic
3, starting the
engine 3,
3 130.
T
Easytronic 3, Winter
programme,
3 132.
m
Cruise control 3,
3 148.
r
Fog tail lamp,
385, 3104.
p
Alternator,
3
85.
R
Brake system, clutch system 3,
3 85.
u
Anti-lock Braking System 3,
3 152.
S
Engine oil level 3 ,
3 85.
EPS Electric power steering
3,
3 86.
v
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP®
Plus
) 3 ,
3 146.
Y
Fuel level,
3 86, 3140.
y
Seat occupancy recognition 3,
3 72, 373.

85
Instruments, Controls
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T
Winter mode for manual transmission
automated 3
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Control indicator lights up when winter
program is enabled 3132. m

Cruise control 3
Control indicator lights up green
This comes on when the system is switched
on 3148.
r
Fog tail lamp
Control indicator lights up yellow.
This comes on when the fog tail lamp is
switched on 3104.
Picture no:
p

Alternator
Control indicator lights up red.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Contact a workshop
immediately. R

Brake system, clutch system
Control indicator lights up or flashes red.
Illuminated
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on
if the hand brake is applied 3151.
Lights up when the hand brake is released
when the fluid level for the brake or clutch
systems is low 3214.
FlashesOn vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicator R flashes
for a few seconds after the ignition is
switched off when the hand brake has not
been applied. u

Anti-lock brake system
Control indicator lights up red.
Illuminates while driving
Fault in anti-lock braking system 3152. S

Engine oil level 3
Control indicator lights up yellow.
The engine oil level is checked
automatically 3.
Illuminates when the engine is running

Engine oil level too lo w. Check engine oil
level and top up engine oil if necessary
3 210.
9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your journey.
Consult a workshop.

198 Self-help, vehicle careWindows and windscreen wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather
together with window cleaner and insect
remover.
When cleaning the rear window, make sure
the heating element inside the window is
not damaged.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a sharp-
edged ice scraper. Pre ss the scraper firmly
against the glass so that no dirt can get
under it and scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a soft
cloth and window cleaner. Locks
The locks are lubricated with a high-quality
locking cylinder grease
in the factory. Only
use de-icer in urgent cases, since it has a
de-greasing effect and affects the
operation of the locks. Have the locks re-
greased in a workshop after using de-icer.
Engine compartment
Look after areas in the engine
compartment that are painted in the same
colour as the vehicle like any other
paintwork.
It is advisable to wash the engine
compartment before and after winter and
preserve it with wax. Cover alternator and
brake fluid reservoir with plastic sheets
before washing the engine.
When washing the engine with a steam-jet
cleaner, do not direct the steam jet at
components of the Anti-lock Braking
System 3, the automatic air conditioning
system 3 or the belt drive and its
components.
After an engine wash, have all engine room
components preserved thoroughly by a
workshop using protective wax.
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners. Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody have
a PVC undercoating while other critical
areas have a durable protective wax
coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the
underbody and have more protective wax
applied if necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could damage
the PVC coating. Have underbody work
carried out by a workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective wax
coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner.

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

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