immobilizer OPEL MERIVA 2009 Owners Manual

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Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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Electronic immobiliser The system checks whether the vehicle is
allowed to start with the key used. Once
the transponder in the key is recognised,
the vehicle can be started.
The electronic immobiliser activates
automatically when the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
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Control indicator for immobilizer A
Control indicator A illuminates briefly
when the ignition is switched on.
If the control indicator flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the system;
the engine cannot be started. Switch off
the ignition and then repeat the start
attempt.
If the control indicator A continues to
flash, please try to start the engine using
the second key and contact a workshop. If control indicator
A illuminates after the
engine has started, there is a fault in the
engine electronics or transmission
electronics 3 3 83, 3133, 3143 or there is
water in the diesel fuel filter 3 3212.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors.
Therefore, always lock the vehicle before
leaving it unattended and enable the
anti-theft alarm system 3 3 34.