2009 OPEL MERIVA System

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Service and maintenance
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Windscreen wiper replacement Wiper blades on the windscreen
Lift wiper arm. Move release lever and
detach wiper blade.
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Wiper blade on the rear window 3
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as
shown in illustration and remove.
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Windscreen and headlamp
washer systems
3
Reservoir for windscreen washing system
and rear window washing system in engine
compartment beneath the right-hand
windscreen wiper.

216 Service and maintenance
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In vehicles with headlamp washing
system 3 Opening for refilling is in engine
compartment behind the right-hand
headlamp.
Fill with clean water mixed with cleaner
and anti-freeze.
Make sure there is sufficient anti-freeze
protection.
When closing the reservoir, press the lid
firmly over the beaded edge all the way
round.
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Battery The vehicle battery is maintenance-free.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at an
appropriate recycling collection point.
The retrofitting of electrical or electronic
accessories may subject the battery to
additional loading and cause it to become
discharged. Please seek advice concerning
the technical options, such as installing a
more powerful battery. Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery discharge.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the
vehicle battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off before
connecting or disconnecting the vehicle
battery.
Protecting electronic components In order to prevent faults in electronic
components in the electrical system, never
connect or disconnect battery with engine
running or ignition sw
itched on. Never start
engine with battery disconnected, e.g.
when starting using jump leads.
To avoid damaging th e vehicle, do not
make any modifications to the electrical
system, e. g. connecting additional
consumers or tampering with electronic
control units (chip tuning).
9 Warning
Electronic ignition systems generate very
high voltages. Do not touch the ignition
system; high voltage can be fatal.

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Service and maintenance
Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time If the vehicle is to be laid up for several
months, the following work should be
undertaken to prevent damage.
zWash and wax the vehicle 3196.
z Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody checked.
z Clean and preserve rubber seals.
z Change engine oil.
z Check antifreeze and corrosion
protection 3 212.
z Check coolant level, add antifreeze if
necessary 3213.
z Empty windscreen washer system and
headlamp washer system.
z Increase tyre pressure to value given for
full load 3228. z
Park vehicle in dry and well ventilated
place. Select first gear or reverse gear,
and with manual transmission
automated 3 move selector lever to
middle position before switching ignition
off. Use wedges or something similar to
prevent vehicle from rolling.
z Do not apply hand brake.
z Disconnect the clamp from the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
Putting the vehicle back into
servicePerform the following work before
recommissioning the vehicle:
zConnect the clamp to the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
z Check tyre pressure 3228.
z Top up windscreen washer system 3215.
z Check engine oil level 3210.
z Check coolant level 3213.
z Fit the number plate if necessary.

220 Technical DataEngine data Sales designation
Engine identifier code1.4 TWINPORT
Z 14 XEP1.6 TWINPORT
Z 16 XEP1.8
Z 18 XEOPC
Z 16 LET
Number of cylinders 4 4 4 4
Piston displacement [cm
3] 1364 159817961598
Brake horse power [kW/bhp] at rpm 66
560077
600092
6000132
5500
Torque [Nm] at rpm 125
4000150
3900165
4600230
2200-5500
Fuel type
1)
1)Standard quality fuels, e.g. unleaded DIN EN 228.
Petrol PetrolPetrolPetrol
Octane rating RON
2)
recommended
possible
possible2)Standard quality fuels: N = Normal, S = Super, SP = Super Plus; bold type: recommended fuel.
95 (P)
3)
98 (PP)
3)
91 (R)
3)4)
3)Knock control system automatically adjusts ignition timing according to type of fuel used (octane number). 4)Use of 91 RON fuel - lower power and torque and increased fuel consumption.
95 (P)
3)
98 (PP)
3)
91 (R)
3)4)
95 (P)
3)
98 (PP)
3)
91 (R)
3)4)
95 (S)
3)5)
98 (SP)
3)
–6)
5)Use of 95 RON fuel - lower power and torque and increased fuel consumption. 6)91 RON fuel must not be used.Max. permissible engine speed,
continuous operation (rpm)
approx. 6200 650065006500
Oil consumption [l/1000 km] 0.6 0.60.60.6

234 IndexIndex
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................ 152
Accessories.............................................. 171
Accessory socket ...................................... 78
Adaptive brake lamp ............................. 152
Adaptive Forward Lighting ................... 106Bulb replacement ............................... 188
Driving abroad.................................... 110
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) ......... 106 Bulb replacement ............................... 188
Driving abroad.................................... 110
Air conditioning system ......................... 114
Air intake ................................................. 127
Air recirculation system.................. 119, 126
Air vents .................................................. 115
Airbags ...................................................... 67
Alarm ......................................................... 36
Alarm system ............................................ 34
Alternator .................................................. 85
Antenna .......................................... 111, 196
Anti-corrosion service............................. 208
Antifreeze........................................ 208, 212
Antifreeze protection ..................... 212, 216
Anti-knock quality of fuel Octane number................................... 220
Anti-theft alarm system ........................... 34
Anti-theft lock Alloy wheels ........................................ 175
Anti-theft lockin g system ......................... 31
Towing equipment ............................. 160
Aquaplaning ........................................... 156
Armrest...................................................... 48
Ashtray ...................................................... 79 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror..... 39
AUX input ............................................... 112
Auxiliary heater ...................................... 127
BBattery ............................................ 136, 216
Interruption of power supply ....... 41, 134
Battery discharge protection ................ 110
Before starting off .................................... 15
Belt tensioners .......................................... 60
Bleeding, diesel fuel system .................. 165
Bonnet ..................................................... 165
Boot, see Luggage compartment..... 32, 53
Brake assist ............................................. 153
Brake fluid ............................................... 208
Brake lamp ............................................. 152
Brake system .......................................... 151
Brakes ABS ...................................................... 152
Brake assist ......................................... 153
Brake fluid ........................................... 214
Brake lamps ........................................ 191
Brake servo unit .................................. 135
Hand brake ......................................... 153
Bulb replacement ................................... 185
Bulbs ........................................................ 184CCapacities ............................................... 230
Car Pass .................................................... 26
Caravan/trailer towing........................... 135
Care ......................................................... 196
Catalytic converter ......................... 145, 166
Central locking system ....................... 28, 30

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Index
Centre console lighting .................. 108, 109
Changing the remote control battery ..... 29
Changing wheels .................................... 174
Chassis number, see Vehicle identification number ........................... 219
Child restraint system ............................... 65
Child safety locks ................................ 36, 40
Cigarette lighter........................................ 78
Climate control system ........................... 122
Clutch operation ............................. 134, 136
CO2 emissions......................................... 224
Coin holder ................................................ 81
Cold start ................................................. 136
Colour information display ...................... 92
Contrast ..................................................... 96
Control indicator ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............ 152
Airbag .................................................... 72
Engine electronics ............................... 143
Exhaust ................................................ 143
Immobiliser ............................................ 27
Control indicators ............................... 10, 82 Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) .............................................. 82, 106
Belt tensioners ....................................... 61
Cruise control ...................................... 148
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ............... 86
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ..... 146
Coolant ............................................ 208, 212
Coolant level ........................................... 213
Coolant temperature display .................. 88
Coolant thermometer ............................... 88
Cornering light ........................................ 106
Correcting time ......................................... 95 Coupling socket load ............................. 163
Courtesy lamp ........................................ 108
Bulb replacement ............................... 194
Cruise control .......................................... 148
Curtain airbags......................................... 71
Curve lighting ......................................... 106
DDashboard, see Instrument panel .......... 15
Data................................................... 26, 218
Date ........................................................... 92
Daytime running lights........................... 102
Decommissioning ................................... 217
Demisting and defrosting Windows .............................................. 118
with climate control system ............... 124
With the air conditioning system....... 121
Diesel fuel filter ....................................... 212
Diesel fuel system ........................... 165, 212
Diesel particle filter.............41, 86, 136, 144
Dimensions .............................................. 231
Dipped beam ............................................ 11 Bulb replacement ....................... 186, 188
Display....................................................... 90
Display mode ............................................ 96
Door locks ......................................... 26, 198
Driving abroad ....................................... 199 Headlamps.......................................... 110
Toll systems ......................................... 112
Driving hints ............................................ 135
EEasytronic ......................................... 15, 129 Driving programmes .......................... 131
Fault .................................................... 133
Interruption of power supply ............. 134
Kickdown............................................. 132
Selector lever................................. 15, 130
Winter programme ............................. 132
Economical driving ................................. 137
Electric power steering ............................. 86
Electric windows ....................................... 40
Electrical system ............................. 181, 216
Electronic components........................... 216
Electronic immobiliser .............................. 27
Electronic Stability Program .................. 146
Engine code .................................... 220, 221
Engine control indicator ........................ 143
Engine oil ........................................ 207, 210 Additives ............................................. 207
Top up ................................................. 207
Viscosity .............................................. 207
Engine oil consumption ... 135, 210, 220, 221
Engine oil level ........................................ 210
Engine oil pressure ................................... 84
Engine speed .......................................... 136
Engine wash............................................ 198
Environmental protection ...................... 196
EPS ............................................................. 86
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ........ 146
Exhaust control indicator ...................... 143
Exhaust gases......................................... 144
Exhaust system ....................................... 135

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

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Index
KKeyextending .............................................. 26
ignition lock ..................................... 16, 27
Locking doors............................28, 30, 36
Starting .................................................. 27
Starting the engine ............................... 16
Keys ........................................................... 26LLanguage selection .................................. 95
Lashing eyes ............................................. 57
Leather trim ............................................ 197
Light switch ............................................... 11
Lighting ............................................. 11, 102 Driving abroad .................................... 110
Loading .....................................58, 162, 226
Loading the vehicle .................................. 58
Locking doors ...........................2, 28, 30, 36
Locking from the inside ............................ 30
Lubricants ............................................... 210
Luggage compartment Bulb replacement................................ 195
Cover...................................................... 55
Extension ......................................... 32, 53
Lighting ............................................... 109
Loading .................................58, 162, 226
Luggage compartment cover ................. 55
Lumbar support ........................................ 45
MMain beam ................................................ 11 Bulb replacement ....................... 187, 188
Control indicator ................................... 84
Maintenance Air conditioning system...................... 128
Antifreeze protection ......................... 212
Brake fluid ........................................... 214
Brakes .................................................. 213
Catalytic converter ............................. 145
Engine oil ............................................. 210
Fuel consumption ............................... 138
Tyre pressure............................... 154, 228
Tyres .................................................... 155
Manual transmission ........................ 14, 134
Mirrors ................................................... 4, 38
Misted windows ......................118, 121, 124
Mobile telephone.................................... 113
Muffler, see Exhaust system .................. 144NNumber plate lamps Bulb replacement ............................... 193
Number plate lighting............................ 193
Number plates ........................................ 217OOctane numbers ............................. 220, 221
Odometer .................................................. 87
Oil ............................................................ 207 Additives ............................................. 207
Top up ................................................. 207
Viscosity............................................... 207 Oil consumption ..................... 210, 220, 221
Oil level.................................................... 210
Oil pressure ............................................... 84
Opel Service ............................................ 199
Operating temperature ......................... 136
Outside temperature gauge ................... 91
Overrun ........................................... 136, 138
PPaintwork damage................................. 197
Park pilot ................................................. 150
Parking lamps........................................... 11
Bulb replacement ............................... 189
Pedals...................................................... 136
Performance ........................................... 222
Pollen filter .............................................. 127
Power assisted steering, see electronic power steering ................ 86
Power steering, see electronic power steering ........................................ 86
Preheating ................................................ 86
Pushing, towing .............................. 142, 166QQuickheat ............................................... 127RRadio ................................................. 24, 111
Radio equipment (CB) ........................... 113
Radio reception ...................................... 111
Radio remote control ............................... 28
Reading lamps ....................................... 109
Rear lamp cluster ................................... 102 Bulb replacement ............................... 191