2009 OPEL MERIVA height

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Driving and operation
Coupling socket load
The coupling socket load is the load
exerted by the trailer/caravan on the
coupling ball. It can be varied by changing
the weight distribution when loading the
trailer/caravan.
The maximum permissible coupling socket
load (55 kg) of the towing vehicle is
specified on the towing equipment
identification plate and in the vehicle
documents. This must always be complied
with, particularly in the case of heavy
caravans/trailers. The coupling socket load
should be no less than 25 kg.
When measuring the coupling socket load,
make sure that the drawbar of the loaded
trailer/caravan is at the same height as it
will be when the trailer/caravan is coupled
with the towing vehicle loaded. Particularly
important for trailers/caravans with
tandem axle. Rear axle load during towing
With the trailer connected and the towing
vehicle fully loaded including all
occupants, the permitted rear axle load
(specified on the identification plate and
vehicle documents) must be exceeded by
no more than 25 kg and the maximum
permitted gross vehicle weight by no more
than 30 kg. If the maximum permitted rear
axle load is exceeded, a maximum speed
of 100 km/h applies, and 80 km/h for
commercial vehicles.
Driving characteristics, towing tips
Before attaching th
e trailer/caravan,
lubricate the ball of the trailer/caravan
towing device. However, do not lubricate
the ball if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to damp
hunting.
Check caravan/traile r lighting before
starting to drive. The fog tail lamps on the
vehicle are deactivated when towing a
caravan or trailer.
Trailers with LED turn signals must have a
provision enables lamp monitoring for
commercial bulbs.
Handling is greatly influenced by the
loading of the trailer/caravan. Loads
should therefore be secured so that they
cannot slip and be placed in the centre of
the trailer/caravan if possible, i.e. above
the axle.
In the case of trailers with low driving
stability, do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h;
the use of a friction-type stabiliser is
strongly recommended.

176 Self-help, vehicle care
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2. Push the wheel bolt wrench 3 on as far
as possible and slacken the wheel bolts
half a turn.
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3. The jacking points are marked.
On Meriva OPC and OPC Line and
vehicles with sill trims, the jack 3 cannot
be used. It could damage the vehicle.
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4. Set the jack 3 to the required height by
turning the lug by hand. Fit the jack arm
at the front – or rear – so that the jack
claw (arrow in Fig.) grasps the vertical
ridge and engages in the recess in the
ridge. Ensure that the claw is properly
positioned.

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Technical Data
Dimensions
Meriva Meriva OPC
Length [mm] 40524068
Width without exterior mirrors [mm] 16941694
Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 19481948
Height [mm] 16241624
Length of luggage compartment
floor [mm] 861
861
Luggage compartment width [mm] 10341034
Height of luggage compartment
opening [mm] 832
832
Wheelbase [mm] 26302630
Turning circle diameter [m] 10.4210.42

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

238 IndexRear seats.................................................. 51
Rear window washer system ...13, 101, 215
Refuelling................................................. 140Fuel filler cap ....................................... 141
Remote control Central locking system ......................... 28
Steering wheel ............................... 24, 111
Replacement keys .................................... 26
Reversing lamps...................................... 107 Bulb replacement................................ 191
Roof load .......................... 58, 135, 138, 226
Roof rack ...................................58, 138, 158
Roof racks ......................................... 58, 138
Running-in ............................................... 135 Brakes .................................................. 213SSafeguard against unauthorised use ..................15, 17, 27, 36
Safety accessories .................................. 171
Safety net .................................................. 56
Safety systems ........................................ 111
Saving energy ......................................... 136
Seat adjustment ............................. 2, 44, 51
Seat belts........................................... 62, 198
Seat height adjustment ........................ 3, 45
Seat occupancy recognition .................... 72
Seat position ................................... 2, 44, 45
Seats ...................................................... 2, 44 Extending the luggage
compartment .................................. 32, 53
heated ................................................... 46
Selector lever ........................................... 130
Self-diagnosis ..............................61, 72, 153 Self-help
Central locking ...................................... 31
Electric windows.................................... 40
Information display .............................. 92
Radio remote control ........................... 29
Self-help, care for your car .................... 165
Service interval display .......................... 208
Service intervals ...................................... 199 additional work ................................... 206
hard driving conditions ...................... 206
main inspection .................................. 199
Service work ............................................ 208
Side airbags .............................................. 69
Signal system ...................................... 11, 12
Spare wheel .................................... 172, 174
Speed............................................... 137, 138 Fuel consumption ....................... 137, 138
Speedometer ............................................ 87
Starting the engine.............15, 27, 130, 166 Self-help............................................... 166
Steam-jet cleaners.................................. 198
Steering column lock ................................ 15
Steering wheel adju stment ........................ 5
Steering wheel remote control ........ 24, 111
Stowage compartments .......................... 80
Sun roof ..................................................... 42 Fault....................................................... 43
Sun shade ................................................. 43
Sun visors .................................................. 81
System settings ......................................... 94
TTables ........................................................ 81
Tachometer............................................... 87 Tail lamps ............................................... 102
Bulb replacement ............................... 191
Tank Fuel gauge ............................................ 88
Technical data ....................................... 218
Telephone, see Mob ile telephone ......... 113
Temperature regulation ........................ 123
Tempomat, see cruise control ............... 148
Temporary spare wheel ................. 158, 173
The first 1000 km .................................... 135
Tightening torque .......................... 177, 228
Time........................................................... 92
Toll systems ............................................ 112
Tools ........................................................ 171
Towing equipment ................................. 158
Towing eye ..................................... 168, 170
Transmission ............................................. 14 Manual transmission .......................... 134
Transmission, Easytronic ....................... 129 Driving programmes .......................... 131
fault ..................................................... 133
Interruption of power supply ............. 134
Kickdown............................................. 132
Selector lever................................. 15, 130
Winter programme ............................. 132
Travel Assistant ............................ 22, 48, 49
Tread depth ............................................ 155
Trip computer ..................................... 23, 97
Trip odometer ........................................... 87
Triple information display ....................... 90
Turn signal lamps ............................. 11, 103
Turn signals Bulb replacement ....................... 190, 191
Twin Audio ........................................ 24, 112