2009 OPEL MERIVA ECO mode

IntroductionYour vehicle is an intelligent combination
of forward-looking technology, impressive
safety, environmental friendliness and
economy.
It now lies with you to drive your vehicle
safely and to see it performs perfectly. This
Owner’s Manual provides you with all the
necessary information to that end.
Make sure your passengers are aware of
the possible risk of accident and injury
which may result from improper use of the
vehicle.
You must always comply with the specific
laws of the country that you are in. These
laws may differ from the information in this
Owner’s Manual.
When this Manual refers to a workshop vis-
it, we recommend your Opel Service Part-
ner.
All Opel Service Partners provide first-class
service at reasonable prices. Experienced
mechanics trained by Opel work according
to specific Opel instructions.
The Owner’s Manual, infotainment system
instructions and the vehicle Service and
Warranty Booklet should always be kept
ready to hand in the vehicle glove com-
partment. Make use of the Owner’s Manual zThe "In Brief" section will give you an ini-
tial overview. z
The table of contents at the beginning of
the owner’s manual and within the indi-
vidual chapters will show you where eve-
rything is.
z Its index will help you find what you
want.
z Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as
points of reference or indicate some ac-
tion to be performed.
z Black arrows in the illustrations indicate
a reaction or a second action to be per-
formed.
z This Owner’s Manual depicts left-hand
drive vehicles. Right-hand drive vehicles
are operated in the same way.
z The Owner’s Manual uses the internal
engine codes. The corresponding sales
designations are found in the chapter
"Technical data".
z Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, in the descriptions always
relate to the direction of travel.
Symbols6 Continue reading on next page. 3
signifies equipment not fitted to all vehi-
cles (model variants, engine options, mod-
els specific to one country, optional equip-
ment, Genuine Opel Parts and Accesso-
ries).
Page references are indicated with 3. 3
means "see page".
9
Danger,
9 Warning, Caution
Safe driving! Adam Opel GmbH
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides infor-
mation on risk of endangering life. Fail-
ure to comply with the instructions could
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides infor-
mation on risk of accident or injury. Fail-
ure to comply with the instructions could
lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides informa-
tion on possible damage to the vehicle
Failure to comply with the instructions
could lead to vehicle damage.

14 In Brief
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To clear fogged or icy windows Turn rotary switch for temperature and air
volume, for air flow also press V,for air
conditioning system 3: button n, climate
control 3: button V.
Climate control 3114, Air conditioning
system 3 3119, Climate control system 3
3 122.
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To set automatic mode of climate
control system
3
Press AUTO button, select temperature
with rotary knob, open air vents.
Climate control system 3 3 122.
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Manual transmission Reverse gear: With vehicle stationary, wait
3 seconds after depressing the clutch, then
lift the ring below the gear knob and
engage gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the lever in
neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then re peat gear selection.
Manual transmission 314.

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Instruments, Controls
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Winter mode for manual transmission
automated 3
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Control indicator lights up when winter
program is enabled 3132. m

Cruise control 3
Control indicator lights up green
This comes on when the system is switched
on 3148.
r
Fog tail lamp
Control indicator lights up yellow.
This comes on when the fog tail lamp is
switched on 3104.
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Alternator
Control indicator lights up red.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Contact a workshop
immediately. R

Brake system, clutch system
Control indicator lights up or flashes red.
Illuminated
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on
if the hand brake is applied 3151.
Lights up when the hand brake is released
when the fluid level for the brake or clutch
systems is low 3214.
FlashesOn vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicator R flashes
for a few seconds after the ignition is
switched off when the hand brake has not
been applied. u

Anti-lock brake system
Control indicator lights up red.
Illuminates while driving
Fault in anti-lock braking system 3152. S

Engine oil level 3
Control indicator lights up yellow.
The engine oil level is checked
automatically 3.
Illuminates when the engine is running

Engine oil level too lo w. Check engine oil
level and top up engine oil if necessary
3 210.
9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your journey.
Consult a workshop.

92 Instruments, Controls
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Triple information display Set date and time
The infotainment system 3 must be off.
Activate setting mode by holding the Ö
button depressed for about 2 seconds. The
flashing value is adjusted using the ;
button. The Ö button is used to switch to
the next unit and to exit setting mode. Automatic time synchronisation
3
The RDS signal of most VHF transmitters
automatically sets the time. This can be
identified by } in the display.
Some transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, we recommend
that you switch off automatic time
synchronisation.
Activate setting mode and set it to year
setting. Hold the Ö button depressed
about 3 seconds until } flashes in the
display and “RDS TIME" appears. The
function is activated (RDS TIME 1) or
deactivated (RDS TIME 0) with the ;
button. Exit setting mode using the Ö
button.
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Graphical information display
3
or colour information display
3,
selecting functions
Functions and their menus are depicted in
the graphical information display and
colour information display.
These functions are marked or executed in
the menu display via the cross switch, the
multifunction knob 3 on the Infotainment
System or buttons 3 on the steering wheel.
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123
Climate control
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Automatic mode
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
zPress AUTO button.
z Open all air vents.
z Switch on AC compressor 3125.
z Preset temperature to 22 C with turn
knob.
The temperature can be set higher or lower
as desired. Switching off the air conditioning
compressor (
ECO appears in display) can
have a detrimental effect on comfort and
safety 3125.
All air vents are actuated automatically in
automatic mode. The air vents should
therefore always be open 3115. Temperature preset
The left rotary knob can be used to set the
temperature to values of between 16 C
and 28 C.
For the sake of comfort, only change the
pre-selected temperature in small steps.
If the temperature setting is less
than 16 C,
LO appears in the air
conditioning display: the climate control
system runs constantly at maximum
cooling power, and the temperature is not
regulated.
If the temperature setting is
above 28 C, HI appears in the air
conditioning display: the climate control
system runs constantly at maximum
heating power, and the temperature is not
regulated.
The temperature settings remain stored
when the ignition is turned off.

125
Climate control
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Activating and deactivating air
conditioning compressor
Press the ECO button. ECO appears in the
air conditioning display.
Switch on to sa ve fuel. In this m ode cooling
(AC compressor) is switched off.
Inflowing air is neither cooled nor
dehumidified. This restricts the level of
comfort provided by the automatic climate
control system. This may cause the
windows to mist up, for example.
When cooling operates, condensation
forms and drips from the underside of the
vehicle.
To return to cooling operation: press
ECO button. ECO goes out.
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Air distribution
Press one or more of the following buttons.
The corresponding symbol appears in the
air conditioning display:
To return to automatic mode: Press the
appropriate buttons again, or press AUTO.
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Air flow
Set air flow using the right-hand rotary
knob. The selected fan speed is indicated
by the number of bars.
To deactivate the fan and thereby the
automatic climate control system: Turn the
right-hand rotary knob anticlockwise until
the display goes out.
Switching on: turn rota ry knob clockwise.
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.
sAir distribution towards windscreen
and front door windows.
M Air distribution towards vehicle
occupants via adjustable vents.
K Air distribution towards footwell.

130 Driving and operation
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Starting the engine
When starting the engine, activate the
footbrake at the same time. The engine
can only be started in position N and with
the footbrake activated. The transmission
display shows "N". If the footbrake is not
activated, the control light j 3 in the
instrument panel illuminates and "N"
flashes in the transmission display, the
engine cannot be started.
If no brake lights are operational, the
engine will not start.
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Operation of manual transmission
automated using selector lever
Always move the selector lever all the way
to the stop. Note the gear or mode
indicator in the transmission display.
Move selector lever toward N
Neutral. Selector lever in
o (centre position)
Once the selector lever has been moved
from N to position o (centre position) with
the foot brake operated, the Easytronic is
in automatic mode and first gear has been
selected (second gear with winter
programme enabled). "A" appears in the
transmission display.
When the foot brake is released the vehicle
starts to "creep". If the foot brake is not
operated, "A" flashes. Start off by pressing
the accelerator immediately or more
selector lever back to N and repeat
procedure with foot brake operated.
In Automatic mode, selection of other
gears is automatic irrespective of driving
conditions.

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Driving and operation
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Selector lever in A/M
Switch between Automatic and Manual
mode.
In manual mode, gears can be selected
manually by moving the selector lever
to
+or
-. The currect gear is indicated in
the transmission display.
If the engine speed is too low the manual
transmission automated will automatically
shift to a lower gear even in Manual mode.
This prevents the engine from stalling. Selector lever in + or -
If a higher gear is selected when the
running speed is too low, or a lower gear
when the speed is too high, the gear
selection will not take place. This prevents
the engine from running at too low or too
high revs.
Gears can be skipped by jogging the
selector lever repeatedly
at short intervals.
When the vehicle is in automatic mode, the
manual transmission automated shifts to
manual mode by moving the selector lever
to position
+ or
-. The correct gear is
indicated on the transmission display.
Selector lever in R
Reverse gear. Engage only when vehicle is
stationary.
Press button on selector lever, select R. The
transmission display shows "R".
If R is selected when the vehicle is in motion,
"R" flashes in the transmission display and
no gear is engaged. Stopping the vehicle
In Automatic or Manual mode, when the
vehicle has stopped first gear (with Winter
mode engaged, second gear) is engaged
automatically and the
clutch released. In R
reverse remains engaged.
If a warning signal sounds when the
driver’s door is opened (foot brake not
depressed), move the selector lever to N
and apply the hand brake.
When stopping on gradients, engage the
hand brake or depress the brake pedal. To
prevent overheating of the clutch, do not
increase engine speed to ensure smooth
idling when in gear.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy
period, e.g. in traffic jams or at level
crossings.
Electronically controlled driving
programmes in automatic mode
z Following a cold start, the operating
temperature program automatically
increases the engine revolutions to bring
the catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
z The adaptive program automatically
selects the gear according to the driving
conditions, e.g. increased load and
gradients.
+
Shift to a higher gear.
-
Shift to a lower gear.