2009 OPEL MERIVA engine

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Service and maintenance
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Coolant level
In a closed cooling system, there is hardly
any loss.
If the cooling system is cold, the coolant
should lie above the KALT/COLD mark.
Top up if the level is low. Top up with anti-freeze. If no anti-freeze is
available, fill with clean tap water or
distilled water. Have the anti-freeze
concentration checked.
Have the cause of coolant loss rectified by
a workshop.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Brakes A screeching noise indicates that the brake
lining is at its minimum thickness.
Continued driving is possible. Have the
brake lining replace as soon as possible.
Once new brake lining is fitted, do not
brake unnecessarily hard for the
first 200 km.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before opening
the cap. Carefully open the cap,
relieving the overpressure slowly.
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.

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Service and maintenance
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Windscreen wiper replacement Wiper blades on the windscreen
Lift wiper arm. Move release lever and
detach wiper blade.
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Wiper blade on the rear window 3
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as
shown in illustration and remove.
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Windscreen and headlamp
washer systems
3
Reservoir for windscreen washing system
and rear window washing system in engine
compartment beneath the right-hand
windscreen wiper.

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In vehicles with headlamp washing
system 3 Opening for refilling is in engine
compartment behind the right-hand
headlamp.
Fill with clean water mixed with cleaner
and anti-freeze.
Make sure there is sufficient anti-freeze
protection.
When closing the reservoir, press the lid
firmly over the beaded edge all the way
round.
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Battery The vehicle battery is maintenance-free.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at an
appropriate recycling collection point.
The retrofitting of electrical or electronic
accessories may subject the battery to
additional loading and cause it to become
discharged. Please seek advice concerning
the technical options, such as installing a
more powerful battery. Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery discharge.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the
vehicle battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off before
connecting or disconnecting the vehicle
battery.
Protecting electronic components In order to prevent faults in electronic
components in the electrical system, never
connect or disconnect battery with engine
running or ignition sw
itched on. Never start
engine with battery disconnected, e.g.
when starting using jump leads.
To avoid damaging th e vehicle, do not
make any modifications to the electrical
system, e. g. connecting additional
consumers or tampering with electronic
control units (chip tuning).
9 Warning
Electronic ignition systems generate very
high voltages. Do not touch the ignition
system; high voltage can be fatal.

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Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time If the vehicle is to be laid up for several
months, the following work should be
undertaken to prevent damage.
zWash and wax the vehicle 3196.
z Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody checked.
z Clean and preserve rubber seals.
z Change engine oil.
z Check antifreeze and corrosion
protection 3 212.
z Check coolant level, add antifreeze if
necessary 3213.
z Empty windscreen washer system and
headlamp washer system.
z Increase tyre pressure to value given for
full load 3228. z
Park vehicle in dry and well ventilated
place. Select first gear or reverse gear,
and with manual transmission
automated 3 move selector lever to
middle position before switching ignition
off. Use wedges or something similar to
prevent vehicle from rolling.
z Do not apply hand brake.
z Disconnect the clamp from the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
Putting the vehicle back into
servicePerform the following work before
recommissioning the vehicle:
zConnect the clamp to the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
z Check tyre pressure 3228.
z Top up windscreen washer system 3215.
z Check engine oil level 3210.
z Check coolant level 3213.
z Fit the number plate if necessary.

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

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Technical Data
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Information on identification plate:
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The vehicle identification number is
stamped on the identification plate and on
the right side of the floor of the vehicle
under a cover between the front door and
the seat.
The vehicle identification number may be
attached to the instrument panel. Engine identifier and engine number:
marked on left-hand side of engine in
engine block.
1 Manufacturer
2 Type approval number
3 Vehicle identification number
4 Gross vehicle weight rating
5 Permissible gross train weight
6 Maximum permissible front axle load
7 Maximum permissible rear axle load
8 Vehicle-specific or country-specific
data

220 Technical DataEngine data Sales designation
Engine identifier code1.4 TWINPORT
Z 14 XEP1.6 TWINPORT
Z 16 XEP1.8
Z 18 XEOPC
Z 16 LET
Number of cylinders 4 4 4 4
Piston displacement [cm
3] 1364 159817961598
Brake horse power [kW/bhp] at rpm 66
560077
600092
6000132
5500
Torque [Nm] at rpm 125
4000150
3900165
4600230
2200-5500
Fuel type
1)
1)Standard quality fuels, e.g. unleaded DIN EN 228.
Petrol PetrolPetrolPetrol
Octane rating RON
2)
recommended
possible
possible2)Standard quality fuels: N = Normal, S = Super, SP = Super Plus; bold type: recommended fuel.
95 (P)
3)
98 (PP)
3)
91 (R)
3)4)
3)Knock control system automatically adjusts ignition timing according to type of fuel used (octane number). 4)Use of 91 RON fuel - lower power and torque and increased fuel consumption.
95 (P)
3)
98 (PP)
3)
91 (R)
3)4)
95 (P)
3)
98 (PP)
3)
91 (R)
3)4)
95 (S)
3)5)
98 (SP)
3)
–6)
5)Use of 95 RON fuel - lower power and torque and increased fuel consumption. 6)91 RON fuel must not be used.Max. permissible engine speed,
continuous operation (rpm)
approx. 6200 650065006500
Oil consumption [l/1000 km] 0.6 0.60.60.6

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Engine data Sales designation
Engine code 1.3 CDTI
Z 13 DTJ1.7 CDTI
Z 17 DT1.7 CDTI
Z 17 DTH 1.7 CDTI
Z 17 DTR
Number of cylinders4444
Piston displacement [cm
3] 1248 16861686 1686
Brake horse power [kW/bhp] at rpm 55
400074
400074
4400 92
4000
Torque [Nm] at rpm 170
1750 to 2500 260
2000240
2300 280
2300
Fuel type
1)
1)Standard quality fuels, e.g. diesel DIN EN 590.
Diesel DieselDiesel Diesel
Cetane requirement [CN]
2)
2)Standard quality fuels: D = diesel, bold type: recommended fuel
49 (D)
3)
3)A lower value is possible with winter diesel fuels.
49 (D)
3)
49 (D)
3)
49 (D)
3)
Max. permissible engine speed,
continuous operation (rpm)
approx. 5100 to 530047304730 4730
Oil consumption [l/1000 km] 0.6 0.60.6 0.6