2009 OPEL MERIVA towing

184 Self-help, vehicle care
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No. Circuit
42 Engine cooling, lighting
43 Left parking lamp
44 Right parking lamp
45 Fog tail lamp
46 Fog lamps
47 Towing equipment, accessory
socket
48 Diesel filter heater
49 –
50 Diesel filter heater
No. Circuit
51 Left dipped beam:
Xenon headlamp
Halogen headlamp
52 Right dipped beam:
Xenon headlamp
Halogen headlamp
53 Sun roof, electric windows, radio
54 Main beam (left)
55 Main beam (right)
56 –
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Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is at the front left of the
engine compartment.
Disengage cover of fuse box from lug and
lift off.
Some circuits may be protected by several
fuses.
9 Warning
Turn off engine before opening fuse
box, risk of injury.

198 Self-help, vehicle careWindows and windscreen wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather
together with window cleaner and insect
remover.
When cleaning the rear window, make sure
the heating element inside the window is
not damaged.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a sharp-
edged ice scraper. Pre ss the scraper firmly
against the glass so that no dirt can get
under it and scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a soft
cloth and window cleaner. Locks
The locks are lubricated with a high-quality
locking cylinder grease
in the factory. Only
use de-icer in urgent cases, since it has a
de-greasing effect and affects the
operation of the locks. Have the locks re-
greased in a workshop after using de-icer.
Engine compartment
Look after areas in the engine
compartment that are painted in the same
colour as the vehicle like any other
paintwork.
It is advisable to wash the engine
compartment before and after winter and
preserve it with wax. Cover alternator and
brake fluid reservoir with plastic sheets
before washing the engine.
When washing the engine with a steam-jet
cleaner, do not direct the steam jet at
components of the Anti-lock Braking
System 3, the automatic air conditioning
system 3 or the belt drive and its
components.
After an engine wash, have all engine room
components preserved thoroughly by a
workshop using protective wax.
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners. Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody have
a PVC undercoating while other critical
areas have a durable protective wax
coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the
underbody and have more protective wax
applied if necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could damage
the PVC coating. Have underbody work
carried out by a workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective wax
coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner.

206 Service and maintenanceAdditional service workAdditional work ⊕
Additional work is not always necessary at
each service, but can be carried out at the
same time as a regular service.
T h e c o s t o f th i s t y p e o f w o r k i s n o t i n c l ud e d
in the charge for a regular service and will
be invoiced separately. It is, however, more
c o s t - e f f e c t i v e t o h a v e t h i s w o r k d o n e a t t h e
same time as a scheduled service rather
than have it done separately.
Hard driving conditions o
Conditions are considered hard when one
or more of the following situations occurs
more frequently:
z cold start,
z stop and go,
z caravan/trailer towing,
z inclines or steep climbs,
z poor road conditions,
z sand and dust,
z extreme temperature fluctuations.
Police vehicles, taxis and driving school
vehicles are classified as being subjected to
hard driving conditions. With hard driving conditions it might be
necessary to carry out certain service work
more frequently than the scheduled
intervals.
We recommend seeking technical advice
with regard to servic
ing requirements for
your particular driving circumstances.
Recommended fluids and
lubricants Only use products which have been tested
and approved. Damage caused by using
operating materials which have not been
approved is not covere d by the guarantee.
9 Warning
Operating materials are dangerous and
must be handled carefully. If swallowed,
seek medical help immediately. Do not
breath in fumes and avoid contact with
the skin. Keep away from children.
These materials are forbidden to
contaminate waste water, surface
water, groundwater or soil. Dispose of
empty containers correctly. Always
remember that operating materials are
dangerous.

218 Technical DataTechnical Data
Vehicle dataThe technical data is determined in
accordance with European Community
standards. We reserve the right to make
modifications. Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over those
given in this manual.
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The identification plate is affixed to the
front right door frame.
Vehicle data ......................................... 218
Engine data.......................................... 220
Performance......................................... 222
Fuel consumption, CO
2 -emissions .....
224
Weights, payload and roof load ........ 226
Tyres ..................................................... 228
Capacities ............................................ 230
Dimensions ........................................... 231
Mounting dimensions of towing equipment 3...................................... 232

226 Technical DataWeights, payload and roof load The payload is the difference between the
permitted gross vehicle weight (see
identification plate 3218) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the kerb weight, enter the
data for your vehicle below:
is the EC kerb weight.
Optional equipmen t and accessories
increase the kerb weight, which means that
the payload will also change slightly.
Note weight ranges in the vehicle
documents and on the rating plate. The combined total of front and rear axle
loads must not exceed the permissible
gross vehicle weight. For example, if the
front axle is bearing its maximum
permissible load, the rear axle can only
bear a load that is equal to the gross
vehicle weight minus
the front axle load.
When the trailer is coupled and the towing
vehicle fully loaded (including all
occupants), the permissible rear axle load
(see identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by 25 kg
and the permissible gross vehicle weight by
25 kg. If the permissible rear axle load is
exceeded, a maximum speed of 100 km/h
applies. If national regulations specify a
lower maximum speed for vehicles towing
a trailer, this must be observed.
See the identification plate or vehicle
documents for permissible axle loads. Roof load
The permissible roof load is 100 kg. The
roof load consists of the weight of the roof
rack plus the load carried.
Driving hints
3135. Roof rack 3158.
z Unladen weight from
table 1 3227 +.............. kg
z Weight of heavy
accessories from
table 2 3227. +.............. kg
Total =.............. kg

227
Technical Data
Table 1, kerb weight
1)
1)According to EC Directive 70/156/EC, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % ful l). MerivaEngineManual
transmission Manual transmission
automated
without/with air
conditioning [kg] Z 14 XEP
1330/1355 –/–
Z 16 XEP 1375/1400 1375/1400
Z 18 XE 1380/1405 1380/1405
Z 16 LET 1450/1475 –/–
Z 13 DTJ 1415/1440 –/–
Z 17 DT, Z 17 DTR 1460/1485 –/–
Z 17 DTH 1455/1480 –/–Table 2, weight of heavy accessories Accessories Towing equipment
Weight [kg] 25

232 Technical DataMounting dimensions of towing
equipment
3
All measurements refer to Opel-approved
towing equipment.
9 Warning
Only use towing equipment approved
for your vehicle. We recommend
entrusting retrofitting of towing
equipment to your workshop.
Dimensions
[mm]
A468
B 727
C 508.1
D 471.5
E 441.4
F 497.6
G 496.6
H 35.1
I 50.1
J 36.4
K 90
L 142.6
M 585
N 568
Dimensions
[mm]
O 425
P 378
Q 14
R 16
S 69
T 76
U 430

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