2009 OPEL MERIVA wheel

103
Lighting
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Main beam, headlamp flash Push stalk forward to switch from dipped
beam to main beam.
To switch to dipped beam, press stalk
forwards again.
To operate the headlamp flash, pull stalk
towards steering wheel. The main beam is
switched on for as long as the stalk is held
in this position.
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Turn signal lamps If the stalk is moved past the resistance
point, the turn signal lamp remains on.
When the steering wheel moves back
toward the straight-ahead position, the
turn signal lamp is automatically
deactivated.
Brief flash: press stalk to perceptible
resistance and release.
Manual disconnection of turn signal lamps
by returning to centre position.
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Fog lamps
> 3

The fog lamps can only be switched on
when both the ignition and lights are on.
Operated with the > button.
Lever upwards = Right turn signal
Lever downwards = Left turn signal

106 Lighting
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Adaptive Forward Lighting
3
(AFL) ensures better illumination of
zbends (curve lighting),
z crossings and narrow bends (cornering
light).
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.
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Cornering light
An additional lamp comes on with
certain steering wheel positions (after
approx. 90), turn si gnal settings and
speeds (up to approx. 40 km/h).
The light is thrown approx. 90 to the
left or right of the car, to a distance of
approx. 30 metres.
Reversing function
If the lights are on, reverse gear is
engaged, and the turn signal is activated,
the cornering light on the appropriate side
is switched on. The cornering light stays on
for 15 seconds once the turn signal has
been switched off.
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Control indicator B for adaptive driving
lights
Illuminated: Fault in system. The system is
not ready for operation.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
After a power supply interruption the
steering angle sensor must be calibrated to
make the system operational. 3147
Control indicator
B flashes for
about 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
headlamps have been converted, see
"Headlamps for driving abroad" 3110.

107
Lighting
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Lead-me lighting
3
Lead-me lighting when leaving the
vehicle 3
The dipped headlamps come on for
around 30 seconds after switching on and
closing the driver’s door.
To activate:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver’s door.
4. Pull turn signal stalk toward steering
wheel.
5. Close driver’s door. If the driver’s door is left open, the lamps
will go out after two minutes.
The light is switched off immediately by
inserting the key into
the ignition or pulling
the turn signal stalk towards the steering
wheel again.
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Lead-me lighting when opening the
vehicle 3
The Lead-me-to-the-car lighting function
allows the dipped headlamps to be lit for
around 30 seconds using the remote
control.
This function must be activated (once):
Unlock the vehicle, put the key in the
ignition and press the light switch for
approx. 5 seconds - see next page,
Fig. 14136 S.
To deactivate the function permanently,
contact a workshop.

110 LightingBattery discharge protection
3
Some consumers such as the interior
lighting switch themselves off after
approx. 30 minutes if the ignition is off in
order to protect the battery charge. Misted light covers The inside of the light covers may mist up
briefly in poor, wet and cold weather
conditions, in heavy rain or after washing.
The mist disappears quickly by itself; to
help, switch on the lights. Headlamps when driving abroad The asymmetrical dipped beam increases
the field of vision on the passenger side of
the lane.
In countries where traffic drives on the
opposite side of the road, prevent glare as
follows.
Vehicles with halogen headlamp system
or Xenon headlamp system 3
Have headlights conver ted in a workshop.
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Vehicles with Adaptive headlight 3 (AFL)
1. Pull stalk towards steering wheel and hold.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. After approx. 3 seconds, an acoustic signal sounds and then AFL control
indicator
B flashes approx. 4 seconds.
After the switch, AFL control indicator
B
flashes for 4 seconds each time the ignition
is switched on. To return to asymmetrical dipped beam,
pull and hold the main beam stalk again,
switch on the ignition and wait for the
acoustic signal. AFL control indicator
B
will then discontinue flashing.
Control indicator
B
3 106.

111
Infotainment system
Infotainment system
Radio reception
3
Radio reception may be disrupted by
static, noise, distortion or loss of reception
due to
zchanges in dist ance from the
transmitter,
z multi-path reception due to reflection
and,
z shadowing. Infotainment system
3
The infotainment system is operated as
described in the operating instructions.
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Steering wheel remote control
3
The functions of the infotainment system 3
and the information display can be
operated with the buttons on the steering
wheel.
Further information 393 and the
infotainment system instructions.
Radio reception
3................................ 111
Infotainment system 3........................ 111
Steering wheel remote control 3........ 111
Rear seat audio system 3................... 112
AUX input 3......................................... 112
Electronic data acquisition in toll systems .............................................. 112
Mobile telephones and radio equipment 3...................................... 113

115
Climate control
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Air vents At least one air vent must be open while
cooling 3 (air conditioning compressor) is
on in order to prevent the evaporator from
icing up due to lack of air movement.
Pleasant ventilation to the head area
controlled by the position of the
temperature switch.
To increase the air supply, set the fan to a
higher speed and set the air distribution
switch to M or L.
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Centre and side (1) air vents
To open vent: rotate wheel upwards.
Adjust the direction of air flow by rotating
the horizontal and vertical wheels.
To close the vents rotate the wheel fully
downwards. Windscreen defros
ter nozzles (2)
Air distribution switch set to V or J : Air is
directed onto the windscreen and door
windows.
Additional vents
are beneath the windscreen and side
windows and in the front footwell.

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Driving and operation
Driving and operation
Manual transmission
automated
3
The manual transmission automated
transmission 3 permits manual ( manual
mode ) or automatic gear shifting
(automatic mode ), both with automatic
clutch control.
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Transmission display
Shows the mode and current gear.
If the Winter programme is activated, T is
illuminated.
Manual transmission automated
3... 129
Manual transmission ........................... 134
Driving hints ......................................... 135
Saving fuel, protecting the environment ...................................... 137
Fuels, refuelling .................................... 139
Catalytic converter, exhaust gasses .. 142
Drive Control Systems ......................... 146
Hydraulic brake system ...................... 151
Anti-lock brake system (ABS u ) ........ 152
Hand brake .......................................... 153
Brake assist .......................................... 153
Hill Start Assist 3 (HSA) ...................... 153
Wheels, tyres ........................................ 153
Roof rack 3.......................................... 158
Towing equipment 3........................... 158
Towing equipment with removable coupling ball bar 3........................... 159
Caravan/trailer towing ........................ 162

146 Driving and operationDrive Control SystemsElectronic Stability Program (ESP®
Plus
) 3
ESP®
Plus
improves driving stability when
necessary in any driving situation
regardless of the type of road surface or
tyre grip. It also prevents the drive wheels
from spinning. As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve
(understeer/oversteer), engine output is
reduced and the wheels are braked
individually. This considerably improves
the driving stability of the vehicle on
slippery road surfaces.
ESP®
Plus
is ready for operation as soon as
the ignition is switched on and control
indicator v goes out.
When ESP®
Plus
comes into action, v
flashes. The vehicle is now in a critical situation;
ESP®
Plus
allows you to keep control of the
vehicle and reminds you to match your
speed to the road conditions.
9 Warning
Do not let this special safety feature
tempt you into taking risks when driving.
ESP®
Plus
does not negate the laws of
physics.
Adapt speed to the road conditions.