2009 OPEL MERIVA brake fluid

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⊕ additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x 1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
⊕o
Remove brake drum, clean, carry out visual check every 4 years/60 000 km
Visually inspect steering system boots, track rods, final drive xxxxx
Check track rod end and supporting ball joint xxxxx
⊕
Change brake and clutch fluids (manual transmission automated) every 2 years
Loosen wheel mountings and tighten to 110 Nm
xx
Grease or apply oil to
bolt taper when fitting.
Check tyre condition and pressure (inclu ding spare wheel), correct if necessary.
If there is a tyre inflation system, check that the set is complete and the use-by date is
still valid. Replace sealant bottle every four years.
⊕
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20 000 km.
Visually check the first aid kit (that it is wher e it should be, that it is undamaged and that
the use by date is still valid), lashing eyes and warning triangle every 2 years
Check headlamp settings (including auxi liary headlamps), adjust if necessary xx
Lubricate door hinges, check arms, cylinder lo ck, door latch, bonnet catch, rear panel
hinge xx
Test run, final check (check steering and ig nition lock, instrument and warning lamps,
entire brake system, steering, air conditioni ng system, engine, bodywork and chassis,
reset service/interval display with TECH 2. xxxxx

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Genuine Opel Parts and
Accessories We recommend that you use "Genuine
Opel Parts and Accessories" and
conversion parts released expressly for
your vehicle type. These parts have
undergone special tests to establish their
reliability, safety and specific suitability for
Opel vehicles. Despit e continuous market
monitoring, we cannot assess or guarantee
these attributes for other products, even if
they have been granted approval by the
relevant authorities or in some other form.
"Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories" and
conversion parts approved by Opel can be
obtained from your Op el Partner, who can
provide expert advice on permitted
technical changes and ensure correct
installation.
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Performing work To avoid injury from moving parts and
cables conducting ignition voltage, only
carry out engine compartment checks
(e. g. checking brake fluid or engine oil
level) when the igniti on is switched off.
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To aid identification, the caps to be
removed for topping up engine oil, coolant
and washer fluid and the dipstick handle
may be coloured yellow.
9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start operating
even if the ignition is off.
9 Warning
The ignition system 3 and Xenon
headlamps 3 use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.

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Brake fluid The brake fluid level must be between
theMIN and the MAX marks. When topping up, ensure maximum
cleanliness as contamination of the brake
fluid can lead to func
tion problems in the
braking system.
Only use approved high performance
brake fluids. Only us e brake fluid DOT4.
After correcting the brake fluid level, have
the cause of the loss of brake fluid
remedied by a workshop. Brake fluid change
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs
water. If the brakes become hot, such as
when driving on long downhill stretches,
vapour bubbles can occur in the water,
which can have an extremely adverse
effect on braking power (depending on the
proportion of water).
Keep to the specified intervals.
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not allow it to come into contact with
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
9 Warning
Have the brake fluid change performed
by a workshop. Please comply with the
legal environmental and health
regulations – concerning the disposal
of brake fluid.

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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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