open bonnet OPEL MERIVA 2009 Owners Manual

34 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroofAnti-theft alarm system
3
Monitors
zthe doors, luggage compartment,
bonnet.
z the passenger compartment.
z vehicle tilt, e.g. if it is raised.
z the ignition.
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To activate
All doors, windows, sun roof 3, tilting
roof 3 and bonnet must be closed. Press
button p on the radio remote control
again within 10 seconds of locking.
If the ignition was switched on, the driver’s
door must be opened and closed once so
that the anti-theft alarm system can be
switched on.
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Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle tilt
Switch on e.g. if animal s are to be left in the
vehicle.
1. Close tailgate and bonnet.
2. Press button in front of the courtesy lamp
(with ignition off); LED in the hazard
warning lamp button flashes a
maximum of 10 seconds.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system. The LED lights up. After approx. 10 seconds,
the system is activated. The LED flashes
until the system is deactivated.
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are people
in the vehicle! The doors cannot be
unlocked from the inside.

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Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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Light emitting diode (LED)
During the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation: After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
Contact a workshop for assistance if
problems are encountered.
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To deactivate
Press button
q on remote control unit
– or –
switch on ignition.
In the case of a malfunction in the remote
control, use the key to unlock the vehicle
3 32.
If the alarm is triggered when the driver’s
door is opened, deactivate the anti-theft
alarm system by switching on the ignition.
z
LED comes on
= Test, delayed
switch-on,
z LED flashes
rapidly = Door, tailgate or
bonnet open, or
system fault.
zLED flashes
slowly =System switched on,
z LED comes on for
approx. 1 second = Switch-off function.

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.

166 Self-help, vehicle care
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Pull the safety catch and open the bonnet.
Any dirt or snow on the bonnet can slide
down toward the windscreen when the
bonnet is opened and block the air intake
3127.
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Secure the bonnet support. Before closing
the bonnet, press the support into the
holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into
the catch. Check that the bonnet is
engaged.
Starting the engine with jump
leads
3
Do not use a rapid charger or push or two
the vehicle to get it started.
A vehicle with a discha rged battery can be
started using jump leads and the battery of
another vehicle.
9 Warning
Starting the engine with jump leads must
be carried out with the utmost caution.
Any deviation from the following
instruction may lead to injury or damage
due to the explosion of the batteries and
to damage of the electrics in both
vehicles.

186 Self-help, vehicle care
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Dipped beam
1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove.
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3. Press the bulb do wn in the holder.
4. Remove bulb with connector from reflector housing.
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5. Detach plug connector from bulb base.
6. Attach connector to new bulb.
7. Insert the bulb with connector so that the lug engages in the recess in the
reflector.
8. Place headlamp protective cover in position and close.

187
Self-help, vehicle care
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Main beam
1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove.
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3. Detach plug connector from bulb.
4. Disengage spring wire clip from
retaining lugs by moving it forwards
and swivel it aside.
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5. Remove bulb from reflector housing.
6. When fitting the new bulb, insert lugs in the reflector recesses.
7. Engage spring wire clip, plug connector
onto bulb.
8. Place headlamp protective cover in position and close.

188 Self-help, vehicle careHalogen headlamp system
3,
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
Halogen headlamp system for dipped and
main beam in comb ination with curve
lighting and cornering light.
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Xenon headlamp systemHeadlamp system has separate bulbs for
dipped beam 1 (bottom bulbs) and main
beam 2 (top bulbs).
Dipped beam
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Main beam
1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Remove headlamp protective cover.
9 Warning
The xenon headlamps work with very
high electrical voltage. Do not touch.
Have bulbs changed by a workshop.
9 Warning
The xenon headlamps work with very
high electrical volt age. Do not touch.
Have bulbs changed by a workshop.

189
Self-help, vehicle care
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3. Detach plug connector from bulb.
4. Disengage spring wire clip from retaining lug and swivel upward.
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5. Remove bulb from reflector housing.
6. When fitting the new bulb, insert lugs in
the reflector recesses.
7. Engage spring wire clip, plug connector onto bulb.
8. Place headlamp protective cover in position and close.
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Parking lamps 1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Rotate the main beam headlamp cap anticlockwise and remove.
On vehicles with Xenon headlamps 3 ,
remove headlamp cover cap 3188,
Fig. 14219 S.

190 Self-help, vehicle care
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3. Push side lugs of parking lamp holder together and remove holder from
reflector.
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4. Remove bulb from holder.
5. Insert new bulb.
6. Insert bulb socket in reflector.
7. Place headlamp protective cover in position and close.
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Front indicator lamps 1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2 . R o ta te l ef t t u r n s i g n a l l a m p bu l b c a r r i e r and disengage.

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