2009 OPEL MERIVA warning

24 In Brief
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Steering wheel remote control
3
The functions of the infotainment system
and the information display can be
operated with the remote control on the
steering wheel.
Steering wheel remote control 3 3 111,
Infotainment system 3111.
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Rear seat audio system
3
Twin Audio allows rear seat occupants the
choice between the audio source played on
the Infotainment system or the alternative
audio source.
Rear seat audio system 3 3 112.
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Ultrasonic parking sensors
3
When reverse gear is selected, the park
pilot switches itself on automatically.
An acoustic warning sounds when the
vehicle approaches an obstacle behind.
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 3 150.

28 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroofRadio remote control Depending on equipment level, the vehicle
comes equipped with one of the remote
controls depicted on this page.
The remote control is integrated in the key.
Used to operate:
zCentral locking system,
z Mechanical anti-the ft locking system 3,
z Anti-theft alarm system 3.
In vehicles with electric windows in all
doors 3, the radio remote control can be
used to closed the windows.
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The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. This range can be
affected by outside influences. Aim the
remote control at the vehicle to operate.
The hazard warning lamps flash to confirm
remote control operation.
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Handle the remote control with care,
protect it from moisture and high
temperatures and avoid unnecessary
operation.

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Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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Mechanical anti-theft locking system 3
All doors must be closed.
If the ignition was on, the driver’s door
must be opened and closed once so that
the vehicle can be secured.
All doors are secured against opening. Within 10 seconds of
locking, press the
p button on the remote control again.
The mechanical anti-theft locking system is
switched off when the vehicle is unlocked.
Note
z To prevent the driver from being
inadvertently locked out, the button on
the driver’s door cannot be depressed
when the door is open.
z If the driver’s door is not closed properly,
the central locking system will unlock
again immediately after locking.
z The doors lock again automatically a
short time after unlocking the vehicle
using the remote control if no door is
opened in the meantime.
z To lock the doors from inside (e.g. to
prevent unwanted entry from outside),
push down lock button on driver’s door.
z Locked doors unlock automatically if an
accident of a certain severity occurs (to
permit outside assistance) – Prerequisite:
Ignition must not be switched off. Fault
If the central locking cannot be operated,
this can be for one of the following reasons:
z
If the central locking system is
overloaded as a result of repeated
operation at short intervals. The power
supply is cut off for a brief period.
z Faulty fuse in fuse box 3182.
To eliminate the cause of the fault, contact
a workshop.
Opening driver’s door with key.
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are people
in the vehicle! The doors cannot be
unlocked from the inside.

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Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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To open
The tailgate is opened by pulling on the
button in the handle recess.
After fitting certain accessories, it might
not be possible to keep the tailgate in the
open position.
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To close
Close the tailgate usin g the handle on the
inside of the tailgate.
Do not press the release button in the trim
recess while closing as this will unlock it
again.
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To lock
Press button p on radio remote control.
9 Warning
Do not drive with the tailgate open or
ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky
objects, since toxic exhaust gas could
penetrate the interior.

34 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroofAnti-theft alarm system
3
Monitors
zthe doors, luggage compartment,
bonnet.
z the passenger compartment.
z vehicle tilt, e.g. if it is raised.
z the ignition.
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To activate
All doors, windows, sun roof 3, tilting
roof 3 and bonnet must be closed. Press
button p on the radio remote control
again within 10 seconds of locking.
If the ignition was switched on, the driver’s
door must be opened and closed once so
that the anti-theft alarm system can be
switched on.
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Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle tilt
Switch on e.g. if animal s are to be left in the
vehicle.
1. Close tailgate and bonnet.
2. Press button in front of the courtesy lamp
(with ignition off); LED in the hazard
warning lamp button flashes a
maximum of 10 seconds.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system. The LED lights up. After approx. 10 seconds,
the system is activated. The LED flashes
until the system is deactivated.
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are people
in the vehicle! The doors cannot be
unlocked from the inside.

36 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroofNote
zChanges to the vehicle interior, such as
the use of seat covers, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
z Switch off the interior monitoring system
when the interior of a parked vehicle is
being heated.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off an
acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal
(hazard warning flashers). The number
and duration of the alarms are stipulated
by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by pressing a
button on the remote control or by
switching on the ignition. The anti-theft
alarm system is deactivated at the same
time.
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Child safety locks Turn rotary knob at rear door lock from
vertical position using key: door cannot be
opened from the inside.
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Exterior mirrors Adjust manually with the handles in the
front door or electrically 3 with the switch
in the driver’s door console.
Adjust exterior mirrors manually
Use the knob to move the exterior mirrors in
the appropriate direction.
9 Warning
Use the child safety lock whenever
children are occupying the rear seats.

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Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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Automatic:Anti-dazzle interior mirror3
Dazzling at night is re duced automatically.
The interior mirror does not reduce dazzle
when:
z the ignition is switched off.
z reverse gear is engaged or selector lever
set to R.
z interior lighting has been switched on.
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Manual window operation The door windows can be operated using
window winders.
Electric windows
3
Operational readiness
Operable when the ignition key is in
position 1.
Button illumination indicates operational
readiness.
Operational readiness ends when the
driver’s door is opened.
9 Warning
Take care when oper ating the electric
windows. Risk of injury, particularly to
children.
If there are children on the rear seat,
switch on the child safety system 3 for
the electric windows.
Keep a close watch on the windows
when closing them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they move.

42 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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Sun roof and tilting roof
3
Front roof (sliding sun roof)
Left rocker switch l and \ between the
sun visors. Operable when the ignition is
on.
To open:Press button I, sun roof opens. To stop
the movement, press button again.
To close

Press button \ until the sun roof is closed.
To raise
With the sun roof closed, press button \
until sun roof is open.
To lower
Press button l until the sun roof is closed.
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Rear roof (tilting sun roof)
Right rocker switch \ and w between the
sun visors. Operable with the ignition is on.
To raise

Press button \ until tilting roof has been
raised.
To lower
Press button w until tilting roof has closed.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the sunroof 3
and the slide/tilt roof 3 . Risk of injury,
especially for children.
Keep a close watch on the sun roof when
it is being closed. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped.