2009 OPEL MERIVA belt

128 Climate controlRegular operationFor consistently good operation, the air
cooling system 3 must be switched on for
several minutes once per month regardless
of the weather and the time of year.
Operation not possible with the cooling
system switched on and when the outside
temperature is low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, we
recommend that the climate control
system be checked annually, starting three
years after initial vehicle registration.
z Functionality and pressure test,
z Heating functionality,
z Leakage check,
z Check of drive belts,
z Cleaning of condenser and evaporator
drainage,
z Performance check.

156 Driving and operation
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If wear in the front is greater than that in
the rear, move the rear wheels to the front
axle and vice versa.
Correct tyre pressure. General information
z
The risk of aquaplaning is greater if the
tyres are worn.
z Tyres age, even if they are not used or
used infrequently. We recommend tyre
replacement every six years at the latest.
z Never fit used tyres the previous history
and use of which you do not know. Tyre designations
Meanings:
e.g.
175/70 R 14 88 T
Speed code letters:
175 = Tyre width in mm
70 = Cross-section ratio (tyre height to
tyre width in %)
R = Belt type Radial
14 = Rim diameter in inches
88 = Load index e.g. 88 corresponds
to 567 kg
T = Speed code letter:
Q = Up to 160 km/h
S = Up to 180 km/h
T = Up to 190 km/h
H = Up to 210 km/h
V = Up to 240 km/h
W = Up to 270 km/h

197
Self-help, vehicle care
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (by the time the
water no longer beads at the latest).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint has
become dull or if solid deposits have
become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts should not be treated
with wax and polish.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
Clean wheels with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Wheels are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with a
touch-up pen before rust forms. Have more
extensive damage or rust areas repaired
by a workshop. Exterior lights
Headlamp and other lamp covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any caustic
agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do
not clean them when dry.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned
with the same cleaner as used to clean the
body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do
not use any other agent. Avoid solvents
and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior, including
the instrument panel fascia and panelling,
with a dry cloth or interior cleaner.
The instrument pane
l should only be
cleaned using a soft damp cloth.
Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner and brush. Remove stains with an
upholstery cleaner.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or
interior cleaner.
Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro
fasteners on clothing could damage
seat upholstery.

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.

200 Service and maintenanceService schedule Europe⊕additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
Carry out a visual check of all warning lamps, lighting and signalling devices,
check steering and ignition locks xxxxx
Remote control: replace batteries (check spare key) every 2 years
Check windscreen wipers, windscreen washer and headlamp washer systems, adjust if
necessary. xxxxx
Check coolant and antifreeze (bright orange) levels
2), adjust if necessary, note
antifreeze temperature in Service and Warranty Booklet (validation fields).
2)If the loss is too great or there are leaks, carry out remedial work in agr eement with the customer.
xxxxx
Check water-carrying hoses for leaks and make sure that they are secure. xxxxx
Check break fluid level
2), top up if necessary. xxx
Check that the battery terminals and lugs are secure xxxxx
Vehicle system check using TECH 2 xxxxx
Replace pollen filter or active charcoal filter xx
⊕o
If the air is particularly polluted, full of du st or sand or pollen, if the air conditioning
system smells Discussion between customer / Opel Partner
Replace air cleaner element every 4 years/60 000 km
⊕
Replace spark plugsevery 4 years/60 000 km
Make a visual check of the ribbed belt xx
⊕
Replace ribbed belt
Z 13 DT, Z 13 DTJ, Z 17 DTH, Z 17 DT, Z 17 DTR. every 10 years/150 000 km
⊕
Check valve clearance,
adjust if necessary
Z 16 LET, Z 16 XEP, Z 17 DTH, Z 17 DT, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150 000 km

201
Service and maintenance
⊕ 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
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
⊕
Replace timing belt and tension pulley
Z 18 XE every 6 years/90 000 km
Z 17 DTH every 10 years/90 000 km
Z 16 LET, Z 16 XEP, Z 17 DTR, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150 000 km
Change engine oil and replace filter xxxxx
⊕o
Drain water from fuel filter, diesel (if the air humidity is high or the fuel of lower quality)xxxxx
Replace fuel filter and drain water, diesel (grade EN 590)
Z 13 DTJ, Z 17 DTH xx
Replace fuel filter, petrol (grade EN 228), outer Z 16 LET every 4 years/60 000 km
Check handbrake, adjust if necessary (unl aden wheels); carry out a visual check of
wheel suspension and suspension front and re ar, brake lines, brake pressure hose, fuel
lines and exhaust system xx
Check external bodywork / underseal, note any damage in the Service and Warranty
Booklet. x
xxxx
⊕o
Carry out a visual check on the front and rear wheel brakes
2)
2)If the loss is too great or there are leaks, carry out remedial work in agr
eement with the customer.
xx
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20 000 km.
Carry out a visual check of the engine, tran smission (AT, MT), check air conditioning
compressor for leaks
2)
xxxxx

203
Service and maintenance
International service schedule⊕ 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
Carry out a visual check of all warning lamps, lighting and signalling devices,
check steering and ignition locks xxxxx
Remote control: replace batteries (check spare key) every 2 years
Check windscreen wipers, windscreen washer and headlamp washer systems, adjust if
necessary. xxxxx
Check coolant and antifreeze (bright orange) levels
2), adjust if necessary, note
antifreeze temperature in Service and Warranty Booklet (validation fields).
2)If the loss is too great or there are leaks, carry out remedial work in agr eement with the customer.
xxxxx
Check water-carrying hoses for leaks and make sure that they are secure. xxxxx
Check break fluid level
2), top up if necessary. xxx
Check that the battery terminals and lugs are secure xxxxx
Vehicle system check using TECH 2 xxxxx
Replace pollen filter or active charcoal filter xx
⊕o
If the air is particularly polluted, full of du st or sand or pollen, if the air conditioning
system smells Discussion between customer / Opel Partner
Replace air cleaner element every 4 years/60 000 km
⊕
Replace spark plugsevery 4 years/60 000 km
Make a visual check of the ribbed belt xx
⊕
Replace ribbed belt
Z 13 DT, Z 13 DTJ, Z 17 DTH, Z 17 DT, Z 17 DTR. every 10 years/150 000 km
⊕
Check valve clearance,
adjust if necessary
Z16 LET, Z 16 XEP, Z 17 DTH, Z 17 DT, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150 000 km

204 Service and maintenance⊕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
⊕
Replace timing belt and tension pulley
Z 18 XE every 6 years/90 000 km
Z 17 DTH every 10 years/90 000 km
Z 16 LET, Z 16 XEP, Z 17 DTR, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150 000 km
Change engine oil and replace filter xxxxx
⊕o
Drain water from fuel filter, diesel (if the air humidity is high or the fuel of lower quality)xxxxx
Replace fuel filter and drain water, diesel (grade EN 590)
Z 13 DTJ, Z 17 DTH xx
Replace fuel filter, petrol (grade EN228), outer Z 16 LET every 4 years/60 000 km
Check handbrake, adjust if necessary (unl aden wheels); carry out a visual check of
wheel suspension and suspension front and re ar, brake lines, brake pressure hose, fuel
lines and exhaust system xx
Check external bodywork / underseal, note any damage in the Service and Warranty
Booklet. x
xxxx
⊕o
Carry out a visual check on the front and rear wheel brakes
2)
2)If the loss is too great or there are leaks, carry out remedial work in agr
eement with the customer.
xx
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20 000 km.
Carry out a visual check of the engine, tran smission (AT, MT), check air conditioning
compressor for leaks
2)
xxxxx