2009 OPEL MERIVA Owners Manual

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In Brief
The backrest can engage in several
positions. In addition, the backrest can be
folded all the way down to the seat when
extending the luggage compartment.
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Lower centre seat
z House centre seat belt in the holder in
the roof.
z Insert seat belts into recesses in seat
cushion.
z Slide centre seat head rest all the way
down.
z Pull release handle at rear of centre
backrest. Tilt backrest forward and
engage.
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Variant 1 with three rear seats
zAdjust backrest to centre position.
z Pull handle beneath seat. Slide seat all
the way forward, then outward toward
the door and then further forward to the
desired position.
z Release handle and allow seat to
engage in position.
z Raise centre seat.
9 Warning
To prevent injuries, always hold back
seat backrest firmly and guide
downward when folding.

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Variant 2 with two rear seats, with
maximum seating space
zLower centre seat.
z Adjust backrest to centre position.
z Pull handle beneath seat. Slide seat all
the way back, then toward the centre of
the vehicle and then further rearward to
the desired position.
z Release handle and allow seat to
engage in position.
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Lower outboard seats
zPull seat belt from be lt guide at backrest.
z Fold down outboard re ar seat backrests.
z To achieve a level loading surface, pull
release handle on back of backrest and
push seat down unt il it latches into
position.
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Airbag system The airbag system consists of several
internal systems.
Front airbag system
The front airbag system will be triggered in
the event of a serious accident involving a
frontal impact and forms safety cushions
for the driver and front passenger. The
forward movement of the driver and front
passenger is checked and the risk of
injuries to the upper body and head
thereby substantially reduced.

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In Brief
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Side airbag system 3
The side airbag is triggered in the event of
a side-on collision to form a safety cushion
for the driver or front passenger in the
respective door area. This substantially
reduces the risk of injury to the upper body
and pelvis.
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Curtain airbag system 3
In the event of a side-on collision, the
curtain airbag system triggers and
provides a safety barrier in the head area
of the vehicle. This considerably reduces
the risk of injury to the head in the event of
a side-on collision.
Airbag System 3 3 67.
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Active head restraints
3 on front
seats
In the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints tilt forwards slightly.
The head is more effectively supported by
the head restraint and the risk of whiplash
injury is reduced.
Active head restraints can be recognised
by the word ACTIVE.
Head restraints 346.

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Travel Assistant
3
The Travel Assistant Contains
zArmrest.
z Tray.
z Drink holders.
The Travel Assistant is mounted on the
lowered centre seat.
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Dismantling the Travel Assistant
z Press lower button on the
Travel Assistant.
z Pull Travel Assistant upwards out of
recesses.
z There is a carrying handle on the back to
facilitate transport.
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Operating menus via the
information display
3
Menu options are selected using menus
and using the buttons/ four-way button or
the multifunction button of the
Infotainment system 3 or the buttons 3 on
the steering wheel. The respective menu
options are shown on the display.
Selection using four-way button: press
four-way button at top, bottom, left or
right.

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In Brief
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Selection using multifunction button 3:
rotate and press multifunction button.
To exit a menu, turn the multifunction
button left or right to Return or Main and
select.
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To select with steering wheel buttons 3
Select menu options via the menus and the
buttons.
Information display 390.
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Trip computer
3
Functions:
z Range
z Instantaneous consumption
z Distance travelled
z Average speed
z Effective consumption
z Average consumption
z Stop watch
Trip computer 397.
Ü
Board Computer 19,5° 19:36
BC 1 All values
BC 2
257.0
km
Timer
Ø40
km/h
31.0
Ltr.
Ø
7.0
Ltr./100km
1
8

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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.

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In Brief
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Adaptive Headlight (AFL)
3
The system provides better illumination of
the road on corners and curves.
Curve lighting
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel position and speed
(from approx. 10 km/h).
The headlamps shine at an angle of up
to 15 to the right or left of the direction of
travel.
Cornering light
An additional lamp comes on at certain
steering wheel settings (after rotation
of approx. 90), turn signal settings and
speeds (up to approx. 40 km/h).The lamp beam projects at a 90 angle to
the left or right of the vehicle up to a
distance of approx. 30 metres.
Reversing function
Turning the lights on
, selecting reverse
gear and activating the turn signal
activates the cornering light for the
relevant side. When the turn signal is
switched off, the corn ering light continues
to illuminate for 15 seconds.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 3 106.
Diesel particle filter
3
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the exhaust
gases. The system includes a self-cleaning
function that run automatically during
driving. The filter is cleaned by burning off
the soot particles at high temperature.
This process takes place automatically
under set driving conditions and may take
up to 25 minutes. Fuel consumption may
be higher during this period. The emission
of smells and smoke during this process is
normal.
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Under certain driving conditions, e.g. short
journeys, the system may not clean itself
automatically.
If the filter requires cleaning and previous
driving conditions did not enable
automatic cleaning, control indicator !
flashes.
Further instructions 3144.

26 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroofKeys, doors, windows,
slide and tilt sunroof
Replacement keys The key number is specified in the
Car Pass3.
The key is part of the electronic
immobiliser.
Locks 3198.
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Key with retractable key blade
3
Press button to extend. To retract, press
button and audibly engage key blade. Car Pass The Car Pass contains safety-related
vehicle data and should therefore be kept
in a safe place.
When the car is taken to a workshop, the
Car Pass data is needed in order to
perform certain operations.
Replacement keys ............................... 26
Key with retractable key blade
3...... 26
Car Pass................................................ 26
Electronic immobiliser.......................... 27
Radio remote control .......................... 28
Central locking system ........................ 30
Malfunction in remote control ............ 32
Malfunction in central locking system ................................. 32
Tailgate ................................................ 32
Anti-theft alarm system 3.................. 34
Child safety locks ................................. 36
Exterior mirrors..................................... 36
Interior mirror ....................................... 38
Manual window operation .................. 39
Electric windows 3............................... 39
Sun roof and tilting roof 3.................. 42