interior lights OPEL MERIVA 2009 Owners Manual

72 Seats, InteriorThe curtain airbags will not be triggered in
the event of
zthe ignition is switched off,
z frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
z collisions involving a rear impact,
z collisions involving a side impact outside
the passenger cell.
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Control indicator v for airbag systems
The function of the airbag systems and
seat occupancy recognition 3 is monitored
electronically and indicated via control
indicator v. When the ignition is turned on,
the control indicator comes on for
about 4 seconds. If it does not light, does
not go out after 4 seconds or comes on
during driving, there is a fault in the airbag
systems, the seat occupancy recognition
system 3 or the belt tensioners 361. The
systems may fail to deploy in the event of
an accident.
Deployed airbags are indicated by
continuous illumination of v. The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied.
Seat occupancy recognition
3
The seat occupancy recognition system
deactivates the front and side front
passenger airbags if the front passenger
seat is unoccupied or an Opel child
restraint system with transponders 3 has
been fitted to the front passenger seat. The
curtain airbag system 3 remains activated.
The control indicator for seat occupancy
recognition
y is located in the courtesy
lamp. If this control indicator
y illuminates
for approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the vehicle is equipped with
seat occupancy recognition 373,
Fig. 12097 S.
If an Opel child restraint system with
transponders 3 is fitted, this control
indicator
y lights permanently after the
ignition is switched on as soon as the
system has detected the child restraint
system. Only then may the child restraint
system with transponders 3 be used on the
passenger seat.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied
immediately by a workshop.

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

110 LightingBattery discharge protection
3
Some consumers such as the interior
lighting switch themselves off after
approx. 30 minutes if the ignition is off in
order to protect the battery charge. Misted light covers The inside of the light covers may mist up
briefly in poor, wet and cold weather
conditions, in heavy rain or after washing.
The mist disappears quickly by itself; to
help, switch on the lights. Headlamps when driving abroad The asymmetrical dipped beam increases
the field of vision on the passenger side of
the lane.
In countries where traffic drives on the
opposite side of the road, prevent glare as
follows.
Vehicles with halogen headlamp system
or Xenon headlamp system 3
Have headlights conver ted in a workshop.
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Vehicles with Adaptive headlight 3 (AFL)
1. Pull stalk towards steering wheel and hold.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. After approx. 3 seconds, an acoustic signal sounds and then AFL control
indicator
B flashes approx. 4 seconds.
After the switch, AFL control indicator
B
flashes for 4 seconds each time the ignition
is switched on. To return to asymmetrical dipped beam,
pull and hold the main beam stalk again,
switch on the ignition and wait for the
acoustic signal. AFL control indicator
B
will then discontinue flashing.
Control indicator
B
3 106.

197
Self-help, vehicle care
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (by the time the
water no longer beads at the latest).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint has
become dull or if solid deposits have
become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts should not be treated
with wax and polish.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
Clean wheels with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Wheels are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with a
touch-up pen before rust forms. Have more
extensive damage or rust areas repaired
by a workshop. Exterior lights
Headlamp and other lamp covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any caustic
agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do
not clean them when dry.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned
with the same cleaner as used to clean the
body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do
not use any other agent. Avoid solvents
and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior, including
the instrument panel fascia and panelling,
with a dry cloth or interior cleaner.
The instrument pane
l should only be
cleaned using a soft damp cloth.
Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner and brush. Remove stains with an
upholstery cleaner.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or
interior cleaner.
Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro
fasteners on clothing could damage
seat upholstery.

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