wipers OPEL MERIVA 2009 Owners Manual

7
In Brief
1 Parking lamps, dipped beam ... 3102
Courtesy lamp ............................ 3108
Instrument illumination .............. 3108
Rear fog lamp ............................ 3104
Fog lamp 3 ................................. 3103
Headlamp range adjustment 33104
2 Side Air vents .............................. 3115
3 Horn ............................................... 312
4 Indicators, headlamp flasher
Dipped beam, main beam ............ 311
Ambient lighting 3...................... 3107
Cruise control 3........................... 3148
5 Steering wheel remote
control 3...................................... 3111
6 Instruments .................................. 382
7 Windscreen wipers and
windscreen washer system,
headlamp washer system 3
and rear window
washer system 3 ............... 312, 3100
8 Centre air vents .......................... 3115 9
Hazard warning lamps ... 312, 3104
LED for
anti-theft alarm system 3 ............ 334
Heated seats 3 ............................ 346
10 Central information display
for time, date,
outside temperature,
infotainment system 3 ................ 390
11 Infotainment system 3 .............. 311
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12 Front passenger airbag 3 ........... 367
13 Glove compartment ..................... 380
14 Climate control ........................... 3114
15 Air conditioning system 3 ......... 3114
Heated rear window ........... 313, 341
Recirculation system 3............... 3 119
16 Ashtray ......................................... 379
Accessory socket and
cigarette lighter ........................... 378
17 Accelerator pedal .......... 3135, 3137 18
Brake pedal .................... 3135, 3151
19 Ignition switch
with steering wheel lock .............. 315
20 Steering wheel adjustment 3 ....... 35
21 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3135
22 Bonnet release lever .................. 3165
23 Fuse box ..................................... 3182

9
In Brief
1Side air vents .............................. 3115
2 Front passenger airbag 3 .......... 367
3 Infotainment system 3 ............. 3111
4 Hazard warning lamps .... 312, 3104
LED for
anti-theft alarm system 3 ............ 334
Heated seats 3 ........................... 346
5 Information display
for time, date,
outside temperature,
infotainment system 3 ............... 390
6 Centre air vents .......................... 3115
7 Indicators, headlamp flasher
dipped beam, main beam ............3 11
ambient lighting 3...................... 3107
cruise control 3........................... 3148 8
Horn ............................................... 312
9 Instruments ................................... 382
10 Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system,
headlamp washer system 3
and rear window
washer system 3 ............... 312, 3100
11 Parking lamps, dipped beam .... 3102
Courtesy lamp ............................. 3108
Instrument illum ination .............. 3108
Fog tail lamp ............................... 3104
Fog lamp 3 ................................. 3103
Headlamp range adjustment 3.3 10
4
12 Bonnet release lever .................. 3165
13 Steering wheel remote
control 3 ...................................... 3111
14 Ignition switch with steering
wheel lock ..................................... 315 15
Steering wheel adjustment 3 ....... 35
16 Accelerator pedal .......... 3135, 3137
17 Brake pedal .................... 3135, 3151
18 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3135
19 Ashtray ......................................... 379
Accessory socket and
cigarette lighter ........................... 378
20 Air conditioning system 3 ......... 3114
Heated rear window ........... 313, 341
Recirculation system 3............... 3119
21 Climate control .......................... 3114
22 Glove compartment .................... 380
23 Fuse box ..................................... 3182

12 In Brief
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Hazard warning flashersOperated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning lamps 3104.
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Horn: Press
j
Airbag system 3 3 67, Steering wheel
remote control 3 3 111.
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Windscreen wipers Windscreen wipers 3100 adjustable
intermittent setting 3 3100, further
information 3198, 3215. & =Fast
% =Slow
$ = Timed interval wipe
§ =Off

13
In Brief
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Operating windscreen and
headlamp washer systems
3:
Pull stalk towards steering wheel
The wipers will swipe for a few strokes.
The headlamp washer system 3 can be
operated when the lights are on.
Windscreen washer system and headlamp
washer system 3 3101, Further
information 3198, 3215.
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Rear window wiper and washer
system Rear window wash and wipe system 3101,
Wiper blades 3215, Car care 3198.
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Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
3
Operated with the Ü button.
Climate control 3114, Heated rear window
3 41.
Wiper on = Push stalk forwards
Wiper off = Pull stalk towards
steering wheel
Washing = Push lever forward and hold

82 Instruments, ControlsInstruments, ControlsControl indicators ................................ 82
Instrument display ............................... 87
Information display ............................. 90
Warning buzzers.................................. 100
Windscreen wipers ............................... 100
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Control indicators The control indicators described here are
not present in all vehicles. The description
applies to all instrument versions.
The colours of the control indicators mean:
Picture no:
X
Seat belt 3
Control indicator lights up red.
This comes on after turning on the ignition
(with warning tone) until the seat belt is
done up.
Fasten seat belt 362. B
Adaptive headlamp 3 (AFL)
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
Lamps

Fault in system. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
z
Red
Danger, important reminder.
z Yellow
Warning, information, fault.
z Green
Switch-on confirmation.
z Blue
Switch-on confirmation.

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

101
Instruments, Controls
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Windscreen washer and headlamp
washer system 3
Pull stalk towards steer ing wheel. Screen
wash is squirted onto the screen and the
wipers move back and forth a few times.
When the lights are switched on,
windscreen wash is al so squirted onto the
headlamps.
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Rear window washer and wiper system
Push stalk forwards. The rear window wiper
wipes in timed interval mode. Switch off by
pulling stalk towards the steering wheel.
If the stalk is held forwards, washer fluid is
sprayed on the rear window.

169
Self-help, vehicle care
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Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise as far
as it will go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope 3 – or better still a tow
rod 3 – to the eye.
The towing eye may only be used for
towing and not for recovery of the vehicle. Switch on ignition to release steering
column lock and to permit operation of
brake lamps, horn an
d windscreen wipers.
Gear lever in neutral.
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When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to brake
and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes from
the towing vehicle, switch on the air
recirculation 3 and close the windows.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can damage
the vehicle.

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Self-help, vehicle care
No. Circuit4 Infotainment system, diesel engine
5 –
6 –
7 Starter, diesel engine: engine
controller
8 Horn
9 Fuel injection system, fuel pump,
stationary heater
10 Turn signal lamps
11 Infotainment system, Information
display, Infotainment system
12 Heated rear window, exterior
mirrors
13 Central locking, anti-theft alarm
system
14 Engine control
Petrol engine:
Diesel engine:
15 Engine control unit,
Z 17 DTH engine
16 Accessory socket, cigarette lighter No. Circuit
17 –
18 Adaptive Forward Lighting
19 Central locking system
20 Interior lighting, reading lamp
21 Windscreen washer system
22 Rear electric window
23 Tilt/slide sun roof, skylight roof
24 Anti-theft alarm system
25 Rear window wiper
26 Ignition system, engine electronics
27 Engine control, airbag, ESP®
Plus

28 Air conditioning system
29 Front left electric window
30 –
31 Engine control,
Z 17 DTH engine
32 Front right electric window No. Circuit
33 Central control module,
immobiliser, control indicators
34 Windscreen wipers
35 Interior lighting, interior mirror,
information display
36 Brake light, ABS, ESP®
Plus
37Cigarette lighter, auxiliary heater
38 Seat heater (left)
39 Seat heater (right)
40 Adaptive Forward Lighting,
automatic headlamp range
adjustment
41 Reversing lamps

196 Self-help, vehicle care
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2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip and remove.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Insert lamp in op ening and engage in
position.
Instrument illumination, Information
display illumination 3
Have bulb replacement carried out by a
workshop.
Vehicle careWhen caring for your vehicle, observe all
national environmental regulations,
particularly when washing it.
Regular, thorough care helps to improve
the appearance of your vehicle and
maintain its value over the years. It is also
prerequisite for warranty claims for any
paint or corrosion damage. The following
pages contain tips for vehicle care which, if
used properly, will help combat the
unavoidable damaging effects of the
environment.
Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is exposed to
environmental influences. Wash and wax
your vehicle regularly. When using
automatic car washes, select a programme
that includes waxing. Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, pollen
and the like should be cleaned off
immediately, as they contain aggressive
constituents which can cause paint
damage.
If using a car wash, comply with the car
wash operator’s instructions. The
windscreen wipers and rear window wiper
must be switched off. Remove antenna
3
and roof rack 3 . Stand on the door sill to
reach them more easily.
If you wash your vehicle by hand, make
sure that the insides of the wings are also
thoroughly rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened doors
and flaps as well as the areas they cover.
Thoroughly rinse off and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for paint and window
surfaces: remnants of wax on the windows
will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove spots of
tar. Use tar removal spray on painted
surfaces.