2009 OPEL MERIVA Owners Manual

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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.

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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.
O

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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p

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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EPS
1)
Electric power steering
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Fault in electr ical power steering. Vehicle
can still be driven, but greater force is
required for steering. Contact a workshop
immediately.
v
Electronic Stability Program (ESP ®
Plus
)3
Control indicator flashes or lights up
yellow.
Flashing during driving
System engages 3146.
Illuminates while drivingFault in system 3146.
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Y
Fuel level
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
Lamps

Level in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel level is used up, fuel immediately.
Never let the tank run dry!
Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic
converter to overheat 3142.
Diesel engines: Bleed the fuel system after
running empty 3165.
1)EPS
= Electric
Power
Steering.
!

Preheating system 3, Diesel particle
filter 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
Illuminated
Preheating activated. Only activates when
outside temperatures are low.
Flashes(in vehicles with dies el particle filter)
Control indicator ! flashes if the filter
requires cleaning and previous driving
conditions did not permit automatic
cleaning. Continue driving and if possible
do not allow engine speed to drop
below 2000 rpm.
The control indicator ! goes off as soon
as the self-cleaning op eration is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3 144.

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Instruments, Controls
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y

Seat occupancy recognition 3
3 67, 372.
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Instrument display In some versions, the indicators of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Tachometer
Displays the engine rpm.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each
gear as much as possible.
Speedometer
Speed display. Picture no:
Kilometre display
If the ignition is off the mileage is displayed
for approx. 15 seconds by briefly pressing
the reset knob.
Top line:
Trip odometerDisplays the number of
kilometres since the
gauge was reset.
To reset, hold the reset knob depressed for
a few seconds with the ignition on.
Bottom line:
OdometerRecords the number of kilometres.
Maintenance, Inspection system, 389,
3 208.
Caution
If the pointer is in the warning zone, the
maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.

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Coolant temperature display
Coolant temperature display For physical reasons, the engine
temperature gauge shows the coolant
temperature only if the coolant level is
adequate.
During operation the system is pressurised.
The temperature may therefore rise briefly
to over 100 C.
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Fuel gauge
Fuel tank level display.
If the fuel level is too low, a warning lamp
lights up
Y. When the light flashes, refuel as
soon as possible.
Never run the tank dry!
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank,
the amount of fuel required to fill the
tank may be less than the specified tank
capacity.
Pointer in zone at
left
= Engine operating
temperature not yet
reached.
Pointer between
the zones = Normal operating
temperature.
Pointer in zone at
right (warning
zone) = Temperature too
high: Stop vehicle
and switch off
engine. Danger to
engine. Check
coolant level
immediately 3 213.

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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.

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Information display Triple information display 3
Display of time, outside temperature and
date/infotainment system (when it is on).
When the ignition is off, the time, date and
outside temperature can be shown by
briefly pressing one of the two buttons next
to the display.
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Graphical information display 3, Colour
information display 3
Display of time, outside temperature and
date/infotainment system (when it is on).
The colour information display presents the
information in colour.
The type of information and how it is
displayed depend on the equipment of the
vehicle and the settings made. Some information appears in the display in
an abbreviated form.
12:01 17
,0
°C
FM 3
90,6
MHz
REG AS
RDSTP
Ü
Board Computer 19,5° 19:36
BC 1 All values
BC 2
257.0
km
Timer
Ø40
km/h
31.0
Ltr.
Ø
7.0
Ltr./100km
1
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