2009 OPEL MERIVA coolant

88 Instruments, Controls
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Coolant temperature display
Coolant temperature display For physical reasons, the engine
temperature gauge shows the coolant
temperature only if the coolant level is
adequate.
During operation the system is pressurised.
The temperature may therefore rise briefly
to over 100 C.
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Fuel gauge
Fuel tank level display.
If the fuel level is too low, a warning lamp
lights up
Y. When the light flashes, refuel as
soon as possible.
Never run the tank dry!
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank,
the amount of fuel required to fill the
tank may be less than the specified tank
capacity.
Pointer in zone at
left
= Engine operating
temperature not yet
reached.
Pointer between
the zones = Normal operating
temperature.
Pointer in zone at
right (warning
zone) = Temperature too
high: Stop vehicle
and switch off
engine. Danger to
engine. Check
coolant level
immediately 3 213.

116 Climate control
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Heating and ventilation system Temperature
Adjusted using left-hand rotary switch.
The amount of heat is dependent on the
coolant temperature and is thus not fully
attained until the engine is warm.
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Air flow
Adjusted using centre rotary switch.
The rate of air flow is determined by the
fan. The fan should therefore also be
switched on during a journey.
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Air distribution
Set using right rotary switch.
Open the air vents when the switch is set
toL or M .
red area = warm
blue area = cold
x
off
1-4 selected fan speed
Vto windscreen and front side
windows
J towards windscreen, front door
windows and footwell
K to footwell
L towards head area and footwell
M towards head area

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Service and maintenance
Service and
maintenance
Scheduled maintenanceThese service intervals apply only under
normal driving conditions. If conditions are
more arduous 3206
Service interval display 3208.
European service intervals
Every 30 000 km or annually, whichever
occurs first.
International service intervals
Every 15 000 km or annually, whichever
occurs first.
Validation
Service is validated using the spaces
provided in the Service and Warranty
Booklet. The date of service and kilometre
reading are added, stamped and signed
by the service workshop.
Ensure that the Service and Warranty
Booklet is filled in correctly - an
uninterrupted service history is important
when making guarantee or goodwill
claims, and is also an advantage when
selling the vehicle on.
Service scheduleThe service schedule applies in the
following countries: Andorra, Austria,
Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Great Br itain, Greece,
Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Slovakia, Slovenia , Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland.
The international serv ice schedule applies
in all other countries.
Scheduled maintenance ..................... 199
Service schedule .................................. 199
Additional service work ....................... 206
Recommended fluids and lubricants .. 206
Inspection system ................................ 208
Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories .. 209
Performing work .................................. 209
Engine oil .............................................. 210
Diesel fuel filter .................................... 212
Coolant ................................................. 212
Brakes ................................................... 213
Brake fluid ............................................ 214
Windscreen wiper replacement .......... 215
Windscreen and headlamp washer
systems 3........................................... 215
Battery .................................................. 216
Protecting electronic components ..... 216
Laying the vehicle up for a long period of time .................................... 217
Putting the vehicle back into service ... 217

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

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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

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Service and maintenance
Genuine Opel Parts and
Accessories We recommend that you use "Genuine
Opel Parts and Accessories" and
conversion parts released expressly for
your vehicle type. These parts have
undergone special tests to establish their
reliability, safety and specific suitability for
Opel vehicles. Despit e continuous market
monitoring, we cannot assess or guarantee
these attributes for other products, even if
they have been granted approval by the
relevant authorities or in some other form.
"Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories" and
conversion parts approved by Opel can be
obtained from your Op el Partner, who can
provide expert advice on permitted
technical changes and ensure correct
installation.
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Performing work To avoid injury from moving parts and
cables conducting ignition voltage, only
carry out engine compartment checks
(e. g. checking brake fluid or engine oil
level) when the igniti on is switched off.
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To aid identification, the caps to be
removed for topping up engine oil, coolant
and washer fluid and the dipstick handle
may be coloured yellow.
9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start operating
even if the ignition is off.
9 Warning
The ignition system 3 and Xenon
headlamps 3 use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.

212 Service and maintenanceDiesel fuel filter On the event of engine oil change, have
fuel filter checked for possible water
residue by a workshop.
Illumination of A indicates water in the
fuel filter 3.
Have fuel filter checked at shorter intervals
if the vehicle is subjected to extreme
operating conditions such as high humidity
(primarily in coastal areas), extremely high
or low outside temperatures and
substantially varying daytime and
night-time temperatures.
Coolant The coolant provid es anti-freeze
protection down to approx. -28 C. .
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Antifreeze and corrosion protection
Have the concentration of the radiator
contents tested by a workshop before
winter starts. The amount of antifreeze
must provide protection down to
approx. -28 C. A lower antifreeze
concentration will reduce the amount of
protection from fros t and corrosion. Add
antifreeze if necessary.
If coolant loss is topped up with water,
have concentration checked and add
antifreeze if necessary.
Caution
Only use approved anti-freeze.
Coolant additives used to give
additional protection against corrosion
and prevention against small leaks can
lead to functional problems. No liability
is accepted for damage caused by using
coolant additives.
9 Warning
Antifreeze is a danger to health; it must
therefore be kept in the original
container and out of the reach of
children.

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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.