2017 OPEL MERIVA cruise control

154Driving and operating9Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 98.
Deactivation
ESC can be deactivated: hold b
depressed for approx. 5 seconds.
Control indicator n illuminates.
ESC is reactivated by pressing b
again. If the TC system was
previously disabled, both TC and
ESC are reactivated.
ESC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If there is a fault in the system the
control indicator b illuminates
continuously and a message appears in the Driver Information Centre. The
system is not operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.Driver assistance
systems9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds of approx. 30 to
200 km/h. Deviations from the stored
speeds may occur when driving uphill or downhill.
For safety reasons the cruise control cannot be activated until the foot
brake has been operated once.
Activating in first gear is not possible.

Driving and operating155
Do not use the cruise control if it is notadvisable to maintain a constant
speed.
With automatic transmission, only
activate cruise control in automatic
mode.
Control indicator m 3 100.
Switching on
Press rocker switch m at the upper
end, control indicator m illuminates
white.
Activation
Accelerate to the desired speed and
turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the
current speed is stored and
maintained. Control indicator m
illuminates green. Accelerator pedal
can be released.
Vehicle speed can be increased by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the previously stored speed
is resumed.
Cruise control remains activated
while gearshifting.
Increase speed With cruise control active, hold thumb
wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn
to RES/+ repeatedly: speed
increases continuously or in small
increments.
Alternatively accelerate to the desired speed and store by turning to RES/+.Reduce speed
With cruise control active, hold thumb wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to
SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases
continuously or in small increments.
Deactivation Press y, control indicator m
illuminates white. Cruise control is
deactivated. Last stored speed
remains in memory for later speed
resume.
Automatic deactivation: ● Vehicle speed is below approx. 30 km/h.
● The brake pedal is depressed.
● The clutch pedal is depressed for
a few seconds.
● Selector lever is in N.
● Engine speed is in a very low range.
● The Traction Control system or Electronic Stability Control is
operating.

245Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control, service ..............137
Climate control systems .............129
Clock............................................. 86
Code ........................................... 106
Collision damage repair ..............240
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................139
Controls ........................................ 82
Controls in steering wheel ............82
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant ....................................... 175
Coolant and antifreeze ...............221
Coolant temperature gauge ..........90
Coupling ball bar ........................168
Cruise control ....................100, 154
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 53
Curve lighting.............................. 123
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running light ..................121
Daytime running lights ...............123
Declaration of conformity ............238
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......179
Diesel particle filter ...............98, 145
Door open .................................. 100Doors............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........154
Driver Information Centre ...........101
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 167
Driving hints ................................ 139
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 189
Electric parking brake ...........97, 151
Electric parking brake fault ...........97
Electronic climate control system 132
Electronic driving programmes ..148
Electronic Stability Control.......... 153
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............98
Electronic Stability Control off....... 98
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......172
Engine compartment fuse box ...191
Engine coolant ........................... 175
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine data ............................... 228
Engine exhaust .......................... 145
Engine identification ...................224
Engine oil ................... 174, 221, 225
Engine oil pressure ......................99
Entry lighting .............................. 127
Event data recorders ..................242Exhaust gases ............................ 145
Exit lighting ................................ 127
Exterior care .............................. 216
Exterior light ................................. 99
Exterior lighting ....................13, 120
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 148
First aid ......................................... 78
First aid kit ................................... 78
Fixed air vents ........................... 137
Flex-Fix system ............................ 64
Fog light ..................................... 100
Fog lights .................... 124, 125, 184
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Folding tray .................................. 78
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights ........................... 124
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 63
Front turn signal light ..................180
Front turn signal lights ...............184
Fuel............................................. 160
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 165
Fuel for diesel engines ..............160
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......160
Fuel for petrol engines ...............160
Fuel gauge ................................... 90