clock OPEL MERIVA 2009 Owners Manual

32 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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Malfunction in remote controlTo unlock
Turn key anticlockwise in driver’s door lock,
return to the vertical position and remove.
The entire vehicle is unlocked. Switch on the
ignition to deactivate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 .
To lock
With the driver’s door closed, turn the key
clockwise in the lock, return to the vertical
position and remove. The entire vehicle is
locked.
Malfunction in central
locking system To unlock
Turn key anticlockwise in driver’s door lock,
return to the vertical position and remove.
The driver’s door is unlocked. The other
doors can be unlocked by pulling the
interior lock buttons (not possible if the
anti-theft locking system is enabled 3).
Switch on the ignition to deactivate the
anti-theft alarm system 3.
To lock
With the driver’s door open, press the
interior lock button of the other doors.
Close the driver’s door. Turn the key
clockwise in the lock, re turn to the vertical
position and remove. The fuel filler flap
cannot be locked.
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Tailgate To unlock
Press button q on the remote control, the
tailgate and the doors will be unlocked.

94 Instruments, Controls
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Function areas
For each functional area there is a main
page (Main), which is selected at the top
edge of the display (not with the
Infotainment system CD 30 or the Mobile
Phone Portal):
zAudio.
z Navigation 3.
z Telephone 3.
z Trip computer 3 .
For Audio, Navigation 3 and Telephone 3
functions – see infotainment system
instructions.
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System settings
The settings are accessed via the
Settings menu.
Press the Main button 3 (not found on all
infotainment systems) on the infotainment
system (call up main display).
Press the Settings button of the
infotainment system. On Infotainment
System CD 30, make sure no menu has
been selected.
The Settings menu is displayed.
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Setting date and time 3
Select menu item Time, Date, from the
Settings menu.
The menu for Time, Date is displayed.
Select the required menu item and make
setting.
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Language
Units 10 . 07 . 2004
Contrast
Day / Night
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Time 19:36
Date 10 . 07 . 2004! Synchron. clock automatical.

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Instruments, Controls
Automatic time synchronisation
3
The RDS signal of most VHF transmitters
automatically sets the time.
Some transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, we recommend
that you switch off automatic time
synchronisation.
On infotainment systems with
navigation 3, time and date are also
harmonised upon receipt of a GPS satellite
signal.
The function is activated by ticking the field
in front of Synchron. clock automatical. in
the Time, Date menu.
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Language selection
You can select the display language for
some functions.
Select menu item Language from the
Settings menu.
The available langua ges are displayed.
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Select the desired language.
Selections are indicated by a 6 in front of
the menu item.
In systems with language version 3, when
the language setting of the display is
changed, the system will ask if the message
language should also be changed - see
infotainment system instructions.
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Settings 19,5° 19:36
Time, Date
Language Deutsch
Units English
Contrast Español
Day / Night Nederlands
! Ign. logic Français
7
13 Languages 19,5° 19:36!
Deutsch
English
Español
Nederlands
Français
Italiano

108 LightingTo activate the lead-me-to-the-car light
function, press button q on the remote
control twice with the vehicle locked.
Country-specific version 3: to enable the
lead-me-to-the-car function, press
button q on the remote control once with
the vehicle locked.
The lead-me-to-the-car light function is
deactivated immediately by pressing
button p of the remote control or
switching on the ignition.
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Instrument illumination
k,
Information display illumination
Lights come on when ignition is switched on.
Brightness can be adjusted when the
exterior lights are on: Push to release knob
k and then turn it clockwise or
anticlockwise and hold until the desired
brightness is obtained.
Display mode 3 396.
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Courtesy lamp Automatic interior light
Comes on automatically when the vehicle is
unlocked with the radi o remote control or
when a door is opened.
Goes off automatically after a delay when
the doors are closed or immediately when
the ignition is switched on or the doors are
locked.
Front courtesy lamp
To operate manually from inside when the
doors are closed: on = Press light switch 0
off = Press light switch 0 again

117
Climate control
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Ventilation
zSet the temperature to the desired
setting.
z Switch fan on, select fan setting
according to requirements.
z For maximum ventilation in head area:
set air distribution switch to M and open
all vents.
z For ventilation to foot well: Set air
distribution switch to K.
z For simultaneous ventilation to the head
area and the foot well: Set air
distribution switch to L. Heating
For rapid warming of the passenger
compartment:
z
Turn the temperature switch clockwise as
far as it will go (warm).
z Set the fan to speed 3.
z Set air distribution switch to desired
position, preferably position J, 3 116. The comfort and general well-being of the
vehicle occupants are to a large extent
dependent on a suitab
le ventilation and
heating setting.
To achieve stratifica tion of temperature
with a pleasant "cool head and warm feet"
effect, set the rotary air distribution switch
to K, J or L, set temperature rotary
switch to any position (in centre range with
temperature stratification effect).

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.

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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.

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Climate control
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Activating and deactivating air
conditioning compressor
Press the ECO button. ECO appears in the
air conditioning display.
Switch on to sa ve fuel. In this m ode cooling
(AC compressor) is switched off.
Inflowing air is neither cooled nor
dehumidified. This restricts the level of
comfort provided by the automatic climate
control system. This may cause the
windows to mist up, for example.
When cooling operates, condensation
forms and drips from the underside of the
vehicle.
To return to cooling operation: press
ECO button. ECO goes out.
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Air distribution
Press one or more of the following buttons.
The corresponding symbol appears in the
air conditioning display:
To return to automatic mode: Press the
appropriate buttons again, or press AUTO.
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Air flow
Set air flow using the right-hand rotary
knob. The selected fan speed is indicated
by the number of bars.
To deactivate the fan and thereby the
automatic climate control system: Turn the
right-hand rotary knob anticlockwise until
the display goes out.
Switching on: turn rota ry knob clockwise.
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.
sAir distribution towards windscreen
and front door windows.
M Air distribution towards vehicle
occupants via adjustable vents.
K Air distribution towards footwell.

134 Driving and operation
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Interruption of power supply
The clutch is not disengaged if there is an
interruption of the power supply when a
gear is engaged. The vehicle cannot move.
If the battery is flat, start the car using
jump leads 3166.
If the cause is not a flat battery, contact a
workshop for assistance. If the vehicle has
to be moved out of flowing traffic,
disengage clutch.
1. Apply hand brake and switch off ignition.
2. Open bonnet and engage support. 3. Clean transmission around the cap (see
Fig.) so that no dirt can get into the
opening when the cap is removed.
4. Rotate cap to slacken and remove by lifting upwards – see figure.
5. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise using a flathead screwdriver (vehicle tools 3
3 171) until clear resistance can be felt.
The clutch has now been disengaged.
6. Fit cleaned cap again. The cap must be in full contact with the housing.
Contact a workshop for assistance
immediately.
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Manual transmissionTo engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary wait 3 seconds after declutching
and then pull up the bu tton on the selector
lever and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the lever in
neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then re peat gear selection.
Do not grind the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch pedal
completely. Do not use the pedal as a foot
rest (increases clutch wear).
Caution
Do not turn beyond the resistance, since
this can damage the Easytronic.
Caution
Towing the vehicle and starting the
engine is not permitted when the clutch
has been released in this way, although
the vehicle can be moved a short
distance.

160 Driving and operation
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Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must be
tensioned before it is inserted into the
coupling housing:
zUnlock coupling ball bar by turning key
to position 1 3 159, Fig. 12416 T.
z Pull out rotary knob and turn clockwise
as far as it will go, see Fig.
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Inserting the coupling ball bar

Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar in the
housing and push firmly upwards until it
audibly engages.
The rotary handle snaps back into its home
position resting against the coupling ball
bar (no gap).
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Lock the coupling ball bar in position by
turning key to position 2 3 159,
Fig. 12416 T. Remove the key and press the
protective flap into place.
When the coupling ball bar is locked the
turn knob can no longer be pulled out.
9 Warning
Do not touch rotary handle during
insertion.