climate control OPEL MERIVA 2009 Owners Manual

Contents
In Brief ....................................................... 2
Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof .......................... 26
Seats, Interior .......................................... 44
Instruments, Cont rols ............................. 82
Lighting ................................................. 102
Infotainment system ........................... 111
Climate control ..................................... 114
Driving and operation ......................... 129
Self-help, vehicle care .......................... 165
Service and maintenance ................... 199
Technical Data .................................... 218
Index ...................................................... 234

7
In Brief
1 Parking lamps, dipped beam ... 3102
Courtesy lamp ............................ 3108
Instrument illumination .............. 3108
Rear fog lamp ............................ 3104
Fog lamp 3 ................................. 3103
Headlamp range adjustment 33104
2 Side Air vents .............................. 3115
3 Horn ............................................... 312
4 Indicators, headlamp flasher
Dipped beam, main beam ............ 311
Ambient lighting 3...................... 3107
Cruise control 3........................... 3148
5 Steering wheel remote
control 3...................................... 3111
6 Instruments .................................. 382
7 Windscreen wipers and
windscreen washer system,
headlamp washer system 3
and rear window
washer system 3 ............... 312, 3100
8 Centre air vents .......................... 3115 9
Hazard warning lamps ... 312, 3104
LED for
anti-theft alarm system 3 ............ 334
Heated seats 3 ............................ 346
10 Central information display
for time, date,
outside temperature,
infotainment system 3 ................ 390
11 Infotainment system 3 .............. 311
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12 Front passenger airbag 3 ........... 367
13 Glove compartment ..................... 380
14 Climate control ........................... 3114
15 Air conditioning system 3 ......... 3114
Heated rear window ........... 313, 341
Recirculation system 3............... 3 119
16 Ashtray ......................................... 379
Accessory socket and
cigarette lighter ........................... 378
17 Accelerator pedal .......... 3135, 3137 18
Brake pedal .................... 3135, 3151
19 Ignition switch
with steering wheel lock .............. 315
20 Steering wheel adjustment 3 ....... 35
21 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3135
22 Bonnet release lever .................. 3165
23 Fuse box ..................................... 3182

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In Brief
1Side air vents .............................. 3115
2 Front passenger airbag 3 .......... 367
3 Infotainment system 3 ............. 3111
4 Hazard warning lamps .... 312, 3104
LED for
anti-theft alarm system 3 ............ 334
Heated seats 3 ........................... 346
5 Information display
for time, date,
outside temperature,
infotainment system 3 ............... 390
6 Centre air vents .......................... 3115
7 Indicators, headlamp flasher
dipped beam, main beam ............3 11
ambient lighting 3...................... 3107
cruise control 3........................... 3148 8
Horn ............................................... 312
9 Instruments ................................... 382
10 Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system,
headlamp washer system 3
and rear window
washer system 3 ............... 312, 3100
11 Parking lamps, dipped beam .... 3102
Courtesy lamp ............................. 3108
Instrument illum ination .............. 3108
Fog tail lamp ............................... 3104
Fog lamp 3 ................................. 3103
Headlamp range adjustment 3.3 10
4
12 Bonnet release lever .................. 3165
13 Steering wheel remote
control 3 ...................................... 3111
14 Ignition switch with steering
wheel lock ..................................... 315 15
Steering wheel adjustment 3 ....... 35
16 Accelerator pedal .......... 3135, 3137
17 Brake pedal .................... 3135, 3151
18 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3135
19 Ashtray ......................................... 379
Accessory socket and
cigarette lighter ........................... 378
20 Air conditioning system 3 ......... 3114
Heated rear window ........... 313, 341
Recirculation system 3............... 3119
21 Climate control .......................... 3114
22 Glove compartment .................... 380
23 Fuse box ..................................... 3182

13
In Brief
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Operating windscreen and
headlamp washer systems
3:
Pull stalk towards steering wheel
The wipers will swipe for a few strokes.
The headlamp washer system 3 can be
operated when the lights are on.
Windscreen washer system and headlamp
washer system 3 3101, Further
information 3198, 3215.
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Rear window wiper and washer
system Rear window wash and wipe system 3101,
Wiper blades 3215, Car care 3198.
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Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
3
Operated with the Ü button.
Climate control 3114, Heated rear window
3 41.
Wiper on = Push stalk forwards
Wiper off = Pull stalk towards
steering wheel
Washing = Push lever forward and hold

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To clear fogged or icy windows Turn rotary switch for temperature and air
volume, for air flow also press V,for air
conditioning system 3: button n, climate
control 3: button V.
Climate control 3114, Air conditioning
system 3 3119, Climate control system 3
3 122.
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To set automatic mode of climate
control system
3
Press AUTO button, select temperature
with rotary knob, open air vents.
Climate control system 3 3 122.
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Manual transmission Reverse gear: With vehicle stationary, wait
3 seconds after depressing the clutch, then
lift the ring below the gear knob and
engage gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the lever in
neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then re peat gear selection.
Manual transmission 314.

38 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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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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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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Heating and ventilation system,
air conditioning system
3
Ventilation, heating and cooling 3 are
combined into one unit that is designed to
provide comfort regardless of the season,
weather or outside temperature.
When cooling 3 is activated, the air is
cooled and dried.
The heating unit heats the air as required in
all operating modes depending on the
position of the temperature switch. The air
supply can be adjusted to suit
requirements by means of the fan.
The buttons for cooling n and air
recirculation 4 are only found on
versions with optional air conditioning
system 3.
Air conditioning system 3 3 119.
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Electronic climate control
system
3
Offers the greatest comfort in the vehicle
interior regardless of the conditions
outside.
To ensure a uniform and comfortable
climate in the vehicle, the temperature of
inflowing air, air-flow rate and air
distribution are automatically adapted
based on the climate conditions outside
the vehicle and the current temperature of
the vehicle interior.
Electronic climate control system 3 3 122.
Heating and ventilation system, air
conditioning system 3...................... 114
Electronic climate control system 3... 114
Air vents ............................................... 115
Heating and ventilation system ......... 116
Air conditioning system 3................... 119
Electronic climate control system 3... 122
Auxiliary heater ................................... 127
Air intake .............................................. 127
Air outlet............................................... 127
Pollen filter ........................................... 127
Regular operation ............................... 128

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Climate control
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Air vents At least one air vent must be open while
cooling 3 (air conditioning compressor) is
on in order to prevent the evaporator from
icing up due to lack of air movement.
Pleasant ventilation to the head area
controlled by the position of the
temperature switch.
To increase the air supply, set the fan to a
higher speed and set the air distribution
switch to M or L.
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Centre and side (1) air vents
To open vent: rotate wheel upwards.
Adjust the direction of air flow by rotating
the horizontal and vertical wheels.
To close the vents rotate the wheel fully
downwards. Windscreen defros
ter nozzles (2)
Air distribution switch set to V or J : Air is
directed onto the windscreen and door
windows.
Additional vents
are beneath the windscreen and side
windows and in the front footwell.

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Heating and ventilation system Temperature
Adjusted using left-hand rotary switch.
The amount of heat is dependent on the
coolant temperature and is thus not fully
attained until the engine is warm.
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Air flow
Adjusted using centre rotary switch.
The rate of air flow is determined by the
fan. The fan should therefore also be
switched on during a journey.
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Air distribution
Set using right rotary switch.
Open the air vents when the switch is set
toL or M .
red area = warm
blue area = cold
x
off
1-4 selected fan speed
Vto windscreen and front side
windows
J towards windscreen, front door
windows and footwell
K to footwell
L towards head area and footwell
M towards head area