2009 OPEL MERIVA mirror

4In Brief
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Extend the seat belt and clip it
into the buckle The seat belt must not be twisted and must
lie snugly against the body. The backrest
must not be tilted back too far (maximum
approx. 25).
To release belt, press red button on belt
buckle.
Three-point seat belt 359,
Airbag system 3 3 67, seat position 345.
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To adjust interior mirror by
swivelling Swivel lever 3 on underside of mirror
housing to reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 338, Automatic anti-dazzle
interior mirror 3 3 39.
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Use the knob to move the exterior
mirrors in the appropriate
direction Mirror 336, Aspherical exterior mirrors 3
3 37, Swinging in exterior mirror 337.

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In Brief
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Adjust exterior mirrors
electrically
3
Select the mirror to be adjusted using the
rocker switch and adjust using the four-
way switch.
Mirror 336, Aspherical exterior mirrors 3
3 37, Swinging in exterior mirror 337,
Heated exterior mirrors 3 3 13, 341.
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Steering wheel adjustment
3:
Swivel lever down, adjust height,
swivel lever up, engage
Adjust steering wheel only when vehicle is
stationary and steering wheel lock is
released.
Airbag system 3 67, Steering wheel lock
3 15.

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In Brief
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Operating windscreen and
headlamp washer systems
3:
Pull stalk towards steering wheel
The wipers will swipe for a few strokes.
The headlamp washer system 3 can be
operated when the lights are on.
Windscreen washer system and headlamp
washer system 3 3101, Further
information 3198, 3215.
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Rear window wiper and washer
system Rear window wash and wipe system 3101,
Wiper blades 3215, Car care 3198.
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Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
3
Operated with the Ü button.
Climate control 3114, Heated rear window
3 41.
Wiper on = Push stalk forwards
Wiper off = Pull stalk towards
steering wheel
Washing = Push lever forward and hold

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In Brief
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Automated manual
transmission
3
To move the selector lever from N to R
press the button on the lever.
Only start in N with foot brake applied.
Automated manual transmission 3 3 129.
Before starting off, checkz Tyre pressure and tyre condition 3155,
3 228.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels 3209 to
3 216.
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted. 344, 359, 336.
z Check brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
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Steering wheel lock and ignitionTurn key to position 1. Move the steering
wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
N
=Idle/start position
o =Driving position
+ = Higher gear
- = Lower gear
A/M = Switch between Automatic and
Manual mode
R = Reverse gear
(with selector lever lock) 0=Ignition off
1 = Steering free, ignition off
2 =Ignition on, with diesel engine: pre-
heating
3 =Starting

26 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroofKeys, doors, windows,
slide and tilt sunroof
Replacement keys The key number is specified in the
Car Pass3.
The key is part of the electronic
immobiliser.
Locks 3198.
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Key with retractable key blade
3
Press button to extend. To retract, press
button and audibly engage key blade. Car Pass The Car Pass contains safety-related
vehicle data and should therefore be kept
in a safe place.
When the car is taken to a workshop, the
Car Pass data is needed in order to
perform certain operations.
Replacement keys ............................... 26
Key with retractable key blade
3...... 26
Car Pass................................................ 26
Electronic immobiliser.......................... 27
Radio remote control .......................... 28
Central locking system ........................ 30
Malfunction in remote control ............ 32
Malfunction in central locking system ................................. 32
Tailgate ................................................ 32
Anti-theft alarm system 3.................. 34
Child safety locks ................................. 36
Exterior mirrors..................................... 36
Interior mirror ....................................... 38
Manual window operation .................. 39
Electric windows 3............................... 39
Sun roof and tilting roof 3.................. 42

36 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroofNote
zChanges to the vehicle interior, such as
the use of seat covers, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
z Switch off the interior monitoring system
when the interior of a parked vehicle is
being heated.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off an
acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal
(hazard warning flashers). The number
and duration of the alarms are stipulated
by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by pressing a
button on the remote control or by
switching on the ignition. The anti-theft
alarm system is deactivated at the same
time.
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Child safety locks Turn rotary knob at rear door lock from
vertical position using key: door cannot be
opened from the inside.
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Exterior mirrors Adjust manually with the handles in the
front door or electrically 3 with the switch
in the driver’s door console.
Adjust exterior mirrors manually
Use the knob to move the exterior mirrors in
the appropriate direction.
9 Warning
Use the child safety lock whenever
children are occupying the rear seats.

37
Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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Adjust exterior mirrors electrically 3
Select the mirror to be adjusted using the
rocker switch and adjust using the four-
way switch.
Aspherical exterior mirror 3
The aspherical mirror glass makes the blind
angle smaller. The curvature makes objects
look smaller, making it more difficult to
estimate how far away following vehicles
are.
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To retract exterior mirrors
Manual: The exterior mirrors can be folded
in by a slight pressure on the outer edge of
the housing.
Electric 3: Press button and both exterior
mirrors fold in.
Press button again and both exterior
mirrors swivel back to the driving position.
If a mirror has been manually adjusted,
swivel in both mirrors by hand and then
press the button.
After electrical operation, there is a
6 second delay before it can be swung
again.
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For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are bumped with
sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by
applying slight pressu re to the mirror
housing.

38 Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof
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Heated exterior mirrors 3
Heating is activated or deactivated by
pressing the Ü button.
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On vehicles with electronic climate control
Ü appears on the climate control display.
Heating works with the engine running and
is switched off automatically after a few
minutes.
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Interior mirrorSwivel mirror housing to adjust.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, swivel the lever on the
underside of the mirror housing.