transmission OPEL MERIVA 2009 Owners Manual

14 In Brief
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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.

15
In Brief
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Automated manual
transmission
3
To move the selector lever from N to R
press the button on the lever.
Only start in N with foot brake applied.
Automated manual transmission 3 3 129.
Before starting off, checkz Tyre pressure and tyre condition 3155,
3 228.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels 3209 to
3 216.
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted. 344, 359, 336.
z Check brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
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Steering wheel lock and ignitionTurn key to position 1. Move the steering
wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
N
=Idle/start position
o =Driving position
+ = Higher gear
- = Lower gear
A/M = Switch between Automatic and
Manual mode
R = Reverse gear
(with selector lever lock) 0=Ignition off
1 = Steering free, ignition off
2 =Ignition on, with diesel engine: pre-
heating
3 =Starting

16 In Brief
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Starting the engine Depress clutch and brake, manual
transmission automated 3 in N, do not
press the accelerator, in diesel engine
vehicles turn the key to positing 2 until the
warning lamp ! goes out, turn key to
position 3; let go of the key when the
engine is running.
Before restarting or switching off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
To switch on the ignition, only turn the key
to 2.
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Releasing the hand brake: Raise
lever slightly, Press release
button, Lower lever fully Hand brake 3153.
Parking the vehicle z Always apply the handbrake without
pressing the release button. On an
incline, apply as tight as possible. To
reduce activation force, depress foot
brake at the same time.
z Switch off engine and ignition. Turn the
ignition key to position 0 and pull it out.
Turn the steering wheel until it is clear
that the steering lock has engaged (anti-
theft protection).
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicator R
flashes for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched off if the hand brake
has not been applied.
z If the vehicle is on the flat or on an
incline, engage first gear before
switching off the ignition. On an uphill
slope, also turn the front wheels out from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is facing downhill, engage
reverse gear before switching off the
ignition. Also turn the front wheels into
the kerb.
z Lock the vehicle by pressing button p on
the remote key fob.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system 3 and anti-theft alarm system 3,
press button p twice.

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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.

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Instruments, Controls
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Flashes

System converted to symmetrical dipped
beam.
Control indicator
B
flashes for
approximately 4 seconds after the ignition
is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been converted 3110.
AFL 3106.
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Fog lamps 3
Control indicator lights up green.
This comes on when the front fog lamps
are switched on 3103.
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A

Engine electronics, transmission
electronics, immo biliser, diesel fuel filter 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
It illuminates for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in engine electronics or transmission
electronics. Electr onics switches to
emergency running program, fuel
consumption may increase and driveability
of vehicle may be affected 3143. If the
fault is still there when the engine is started
again, contact a workshop for assistance.
For vehicles with diesel engine, the diesel
fuel filter may need to be drained of water
3 212.
Flashes when the ignition is onFault in the electronic immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started 327. Z

Exhaust emission
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in emission control system. The
permissible emission limits may be
exceeded. Contact a workshop for
assistance immediately.
If it flashes when the engine is runningFault that could lead to catalytic converter
damage. Ease up on the throttle until the
flashing stops 3143. Seek the immediate
assistance of a workshop. v
Airbag systems 3, Belt tensioners
Control indicator lights up red.
Illuminates when the engine is runningFault in zone of airbag system or belt
tensioners 361, 372.

84 Instruments, Controls
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I

Engine oil pressure
Control indicator lights up red
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
1. Depress clutch.
2. Move gearshift lever to neutral, or with
manual transmissi on automated 3 place
selector lever in N.
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3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other
vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
Caution
Engine lubrication may be interrupted.
This may result in damage to the engine
and/or locking of the drive wheels.
9 Warning
When the engine is off, considerably
more force is needed to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle has
come to a standstill, otherwise the
steering column lock could engage
unexpectedly.
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Turn signal lamps
Control indicator flashes green.
The control indicator flashes if a turn signal
or the hazard warning flashers are
activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a direction
indicator lamp or associated fuse.
Change bulbs 3 185. Fuses 3182.
C

Main beam
Control indicator lights up blue.
It is illuminated when main beam is on and
during headlamp flash 311, 3102.
j

Automatic transmission 3, start engine.
Control indicator lights up yellow.
The engine can only be started if the foot
brake is depressed. If the foot brake is not
depressed, the control indicator illuminates
3 130.

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Instruments, Controls
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T
Winter mode for manual transmission
automated 3
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Control indicator lights up when winter
program is enabled 3132. m

Cruise control 3
Control indicator lights up green
This comes on when the system is switched
on 3148.
r
Fog tail lamp
Control indicator lights up yellow.
This comes on when the fog tail lamp is
switched on 3104.
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Alternator
Control indicator lights up red.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Contact a workshop
immediately. R

Brake system, clutch system
Control indicator lights up or flashes red.
Illuminated
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on
if the hand brake is applied 3151.
Lights up when the hand brake is released
when the fluid level for the brake or clutch
systems is low 3214.
FlashesOn vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicator R flashes
for a few seconds after the ignition is
switched off when the hand brake has not
been applied. u

Anti-lock brake system
Control indicator lights up red.
Illuminates while driving
Fault in anti-lock braking system 3152. S

Engine oil level 3
Control indicator lights up yellow.
The engine oil level is checked
automatically 3.
Illuminates when the engine is running

Engine oil level too lo w. Check engine oil
level and top up engine oil if necessary
3 210.
9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your journey.
Consult a workshop.

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Instruments, Controls
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Service Display 3
When the InSP indicator in the odometer
display comes on, make a service
appointment with a workshop as soon as
possible.
Maintenance, Inspection system, 3208.
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Transmission display 3
Display of current gear or mode with
manual transmission automated 3. Automated manual transmission
3 3 129.
R Reverse gear.
N Neutral.
A Manual transmission automated
automatic mode.
1-5 Manual mode, current gear in
manual transmission automated.

100 Instruments, ControlsWarning buzzersWhen starting the engine or whilst
driving:
zIf seat belt is not fastened 3.
z If the speed programmed at the
factory 3 is exceeded.
z If the car has automated manual
transmission 3 and the driver’s door is
opened when the engine is running, a
gear is engaged and the foot brake is
not depressed.
When the vehicle is parked and the
driver’s door is opened:
z when the key is in the ignition switch
z with parking lamps or dipped beam on
z if the turn signal stalk is engaged
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Windscreen wipers Windscreen wipers
To activate, press stalk briefly up Adjustable wipe interval
3
Setting wiper interval to a value between
2 and 15 seconds: Stalk to timed interval
wipe $, stalk to § , wait for desired
interval, stalk back to timed interval
wipe $.
The selected interval will remain stored
until the next time it is changed or until the
ignition is switched off.
After turning on the ignition and setting the
lever to $, the interval is set to 7 seconds.
& =Fast
% =Slow
$ = Adjustable timed interval wipe
§ =Off

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Infotainment system
Mobile telephones and radio
equipment
3
The Opel installation instructions and the
operating guidelines provided by the
telephone manufacturer must be followed
when fitting and op erating a mobile
telephone. Failure to do so could invalidate
the vehicle’s operating permit
(EU Directive 95/54/EG).
Recommended prerequisites for fault-free
operation:
z Professionally installed exterior antenna
to obtain the maximum range possible
z Maximum transmission power 10 Watt
z Installation of the telephone in a suitable
spot (see information 374)
Seek advice on predetermined installation
points for the external antenna or
equipment holder and ways of using
devices with a transmission power
exceeding 10 watts.
We recommend you contact your Opel
Service Partner who will have brackets and
various different accessory kits available
and can fit them correctly. Use of a handsfree
attachment without
external antenna with mobile telephone
standards GSM 900/1800/1900 and UMTS
is only permitted if the maximum
transmission power of the mobile
telephone is 2 watts for GSM 900 or 1 watt
for the other types.
For reasons of safety, we recommend that
you do not use the phone while driving.
Even use of a handsfree set can be a
distraction while driving. Be sure to observe
any country-specific regulations.
9 Warning
Mobile phones that do not comply with
the above-mentioned mobile phone
standard and radio equipment must
only be operated using an antenna that
is attached to the exterior of the vehicle.
Caution
Mobile phones and radio equipment
may cause malfunctions in the vehicle
electronics if they are operated in the
vehicle without the external antenna
unless the above-mentioned regulations
are complied with.