2009 OPEL MERIVA parking brake

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In Brief
1 Parking lamps, dipped beam ... 3102
Courtesy lamp ............................ 3108
Instrument illumination .............. 3108
Rear fog lamp ............................ 3104
Fog lamp 3 ................................. 3103
Headlamp range adjustment 33104
2 Side Air vents .............................. 3115
3 Horn ............................................... 312
4 Indicators, headlamp flasher
Dipped beam, main beam ............ 311
Ambient lighting 3...................... 3107
Cruise control 3........................... 3148
5 Steering wheel remote
control 3...................................... 3111
6 Instruments .................................. 382
7 Windscreen wipers and
windscreen washer system,
headlamp washer system 3
and rear window
washer system 3 ............... 312, 3100
8 Centre air vents .......................... 3115 9
Hazard warning lamps ... 312, 3104
LED for
anti-theft alarm system 3 ............ 334
Heated seats 3 ............................ 346
10 Central information display
for time, date,
outside temperature,
infotainment system 3 ................ 390
11 Infotainment system 3 .............. 311
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12 Front passenger airbag 3 ........... 367
13 Glove compartment ..................... 380
14 Climate control ........................... 3114
15 Air conditioning system 3 ......... 3114
Heated rear window ........... 313, 341
Recirculation system 3............... 3 119
16 Ashtray ......................................... 379
Accessory socket and
cigarette lighter ........................... 378
17 Accelerator pedal .......... 3135, 3137 18
Brake pedal .................... 3135, 3151
19 Ignition switch
with steering wheel lock .............. 315
20 Steering wheel adjustment 3 ....... 35
21 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3135
22 Bonnet release lever .................. 3165
23 Fuse box ..................................... 3182

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In Brief
1Side air vents .............................. 3115
2 Front passenger airbag 3 .......... 367
3 Infotainment system 3 ............. 3111
4 Hazard warning lamps .... 312, 3104
LED for
anti-theft alarm system 3 ............ 334
Heated seats 3 ........................... 346
5 Information display
for time, date,
outside temperature,
infotainment system 3 ............... 390
6 Centre air vents .......................... 3115
7 Indicators, headlamp flasher
dipped beam, main beam ............3 11
ambient lighting 3...................... 3107
cruise control 3........................... 3148 8
Horn ............................................... 312
9 Instruments ................................... 382
10 Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system,
headlamp washer system 3
and rear window
washer system 3 ............... 312, 3100
11 Parking lamps, dipped beam .... 3102
Courtesy lamp ............................. 3108
Instrument illum ination .............. 3108
Fog tail lamp ............................... 3104
Fog lamp 3 ................................. 3103
Headlamp range adjustment 3.3 10
4
12 Bonnet release lever .................. 3165
13 Steering wheel remote
control 3 ...................................... 3111
14 Ignition switch with steering
wheel lock ..................................... 315 15
Steering wheel adjustment 3 ....... 35
16 Accelerator pedal .......... 3135, 3137
17 Brake pedal .................... 3135, 3151
18 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3135
19 Ashtray ......................................... 379
Accessory socket and
cigarette lighter ........................... 378
20 Air conditioning system 3 ......... 3114
Heated rear window ........... 313, 341
Recirculation system 3............... 3119
21 Climate control .......................... 3114
22 Glove compartment .................... 380
23 Fuse box ..................................... 3182

16 In Brief
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Starting the engine Depress clutch and brake, manual
transmission automated 3 in N, do not
press the accelerator, in diesel engine
vehicles turn the key to positing 2 until the
warning lamp ! goes out, turn key to
position 3; let go of the key when the
engine is running.
Before restarting or switching off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
To switch on the ignition, only turn the key
to 2.
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Releasing the hand brake: Raise
lever slightly, Press release
button, Lower lever fully Hand brake 3153.
Parking the vehicle z Always apply the handbrake without
pressing the release button. On an
incline, apply as tight as possible. To
reduce activation force, depress foot
brake at the same time.
z Switch off engine and ignition. Turn the
ignition key to position 0 and pull it out.
Turn the steering wheel until it is clear
that the steering lock has engaged (anti-
theft protection).
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicator R
flashes for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched off if the hand brake
has not been applied.
z If the vehicle is on the flat or on an
incline, engage first gear before
switching off the ignition. On an uphill
slope, also turn the front wheels out from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is facing downhill, engage
reverse gear before switching off the
ignition. Also turn the front wheels into
the kerb.
z Lock the vehicle by pressing button p on
the remote key fob.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system 3 and anti-theft alarm system 3,
press button p twice.

100 Instruments, ControlsWarning buzzersWhen starting the engine or whilst
driving:
zIf seat belt is not fastened 3.
z If the speed programmed at the
factory 3 is exceeded.
z If the car has automated manual
transmission 3 and the driver’s door is
opened when the engine is running, a
gear is engaged and the foot brake is
not depressed.
When the vehicle is parked and the
driver’s door is opened:
z when the key is in the ignition switch
z with parking lamps or dipped beam on
z if the turn signal stalk is engaged
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Windscreen wipers Windscreen wipers
To activate, press stalk briefly up Adjustable wipe interval
3
Setting wiper interval to a value between
2 and 15 seconds: Stalk to timed interval
wipe $, stalk to § , wait for desired
interval, stalk back to timed interval
wipe $.
The selected interval will remain stored
until the next time it is changed or until the
ignition is switched off.
After turning on the ignition and setting the
lever to $, the interval is set to 7 seconds.
& =Fast
% =Slow
$ = Adjustable timed interval wipe
§ =Off

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Driving and operation
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Manoeuvring the vehicle
For accurate manoeuvring when parking,
at garage entrances etc., the creeping
movement can be utilised by releasing the
foot brake with a gear selected.
Never actuate accelerator and brake
pedals simultaneously.
To prevent damage, the manual
transmission automated deactivates the
"creep function" when the temperature of
the automatic clutch is extremely high. Vehicle storage
Apply the handbrake and remove the key
from the ignition. The most recently
engaged gear (indicator in transmission
display) remains engaged. With
N, no gear
is engaged.
When the ignition is switched off the
manual transmission automated no longer
responds to movement of the selector
lever.
If the ignition key is not removed, the
battery may be discharg ed if the vehicle is
then left to stand for a lengthy period of
time.
If the hand brake has not been applied, the
control indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is switched off.
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Fault
To prevent damage to the automated
manual transmission, the clutch is closed
automatically at high clutch temperatures.
Warning light A lights up if there is a fault.
It is possible to continue driving but manual
mode can no longer be used for changing
gear.
If "F" also appears in the transmission
display, it is not possible to continue
driving.
Have cause of fault remedied by a
workshop. The system’s integrated self
diagnostics allow faults to be quickly
remedied.

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Index
KKeyextending .............................................. 26
ignition lock ..................................... 16, 27
Locking doors............................28, 30, 36
Starting .................................................. 27
Starting the engine ............................... 16
Keys ........................................................... 26LLanguage selection .................................. 95
Lashing eyes ............................................. 57
Leather trim ............................................ 197
Light switch ............................................... 11
Lighting ............................................. 11, 102 Driving abroad .................................... 110
Loading .....................................58, 162, 226
Loading the vehicle .................................. 58
Locking doors ...........................2, 28, 30, 36
Locking from the inside ............................ 30
Lubricants ............................................... 210
Luggage compartment Bulb replacement................................ 195
Cover...................................................... 55
Extension ......................................... 32, 53
Lighting ............................................... 109
Loading .................................58, 162, 226
Luggage compartment cover ................. 55
Lumbar support ........................................ 45
MMain beam ................................................ 11 Bulb replacement ....................... 187, 188
Control indicator ................................... 84
Maintenance Air conditioning system...................... 128
Antifreeze protection ......................... 212
Brake fluid ........................................... 214
Brakes .................................................. 213
Catalytic converter ............................. 145
Engine oil ............................................. 210
Fuel consumption ............................... 138
Tyre pressure............................... 154, 228
Tyres .................................................... 155
Manual transmission ........................ 14, 134
Mirrors ................................................... 4, 38
Misted windows ......................118, 121, 124
Mobile telephone.................................... 113
Muffler, see Exhaust system .................. 144NNumber plate lamps Bulb replacement ............................... 193
Number plate lighting............................ 193
Number plates ........................................ 217OOctane numbers ............................. 220, 221
Odometer .................................................. 87
Oil ............................................................ 207 Additives ............................................. 207
Top up ................................................. 207
Viscosity............................................... 207 Oil consumption ..................... 210, 220, 221
Oil level.................................................... 210
Oil pressure ............................................... 84
Opel Service ............................................ 199
Operating temperature ......................... 136
Outside temperature gauge ................... 91
Overrun ........................................... 136, 138
PPaintwork damage................................. 197
Park pilot ................................................. 150
Parking lamps........................................... 11
Bulb replacement ............................... 189
Pedals...................................................... 136
Performance ........................................... 222
Pollen filter .............................................. 127
Power assisted steering, see electronic power steering ................ 86
Power steering, see electronic power steering ........................................ 86
Preheating ................................................ 86
Pushing, towing .............................. 142, 166QQuickheat ............................................... 127RRadio ................................................. 24, 111
Radio equipment (CB) ........................... 113
Radio reception ...................................... 111
Radio remote control ............................... 28
Reading lamps ....................................... 109
Rear lamp cluster ................................... 102 Bulb replacement ............................... 191