2017 OPEL MERIVA fog light

124LightingReversing functionIf the low beam is on and reverse gear
is engaged, both corner lights are
switched on. They remain illuminated
for 20 seconds after disengaging
reverse gear or until driving faster
than 17 km/h in a forward gear.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.
With a trailer connected, turn signal
flashes six times and tone frequency
changes when pressing the lever until resistance is felt and then releasing.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by
moving the lever to its original
position.
Front fog lights
Operated by pressing >.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch the low beam on automatically.

Lighting125Rear fog lights
Operated by pressing r.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
the low beam on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move turn signal lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down
(left parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn signal control
indicator.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
exterior lights.

Vehicle care171Vehicle careGeneral Information...................172
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 172
Vehicle storage ........................172
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....172
Vehicle checks ........................... 173
Performing work ......................173
Bonnet ..................................... 173
Engine oil ................................. 174
Engine coolant ......................... 175
Power steering fluid .................176
Washer fluid ............................ 176
Brakes ..................................... 176
Brake fluid ............................... 176
Vehicle battery ......................... 177
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....179
Wiper blade replacement ........179
Bulb replacement .......................180
Halogen headlights ..................180
Adaptive forward lighting .........182
Fog lights ................................. 184
Front turn signal lights .............184
Tail lights ................................. 185
Side turn signal lights ..............188
Number plate light ...................188Interior lights ............................ 189
Instrument panel illumination ...189
Electrical system ........................189
Fuses ....................................... 189
Engine compartment fuse box . 191
Instrument panel fuse box .......193
Load compartment fuse box ....194
Vehicle tools .............................. 195
Tools ........................................ 195
Wheels and tyres .......................196
Winter tyres ............................. 196
Tyre designations ....................196
Tyre pressure .......................... 197
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 198
Tread depth ............................. 201
Changing tyre and wheel size . 201
Wheel covers ........................... 202
Tyre chains .............................. 202
Tyre repair kit .......................... 202
Wheel changing .......................207
Spare wheel ............................ 210
Jump starting ............................. 213
Towing ....................................... 214
Towing the vehicle ...................214
Towing another vehicle ...........215Appearance care .......................216
Exterior care ............................ 216
Interior care ............................. 218

184Vehicle careSidelight/Daytime running light
Sidelight and daytime running lights
are designed as LEDs. In case of
failure, have LEDs replaced by a
workshop.
Fog lights
The bulbs are accessible from the
underside of the vehicle.
1. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise
and remove it from the reflector.
2. Disengage the bulb holder from the plug connector by pressing
the retaining lug.
3. Remove and replace the bulb holder with bulb.
4. Attach the plug connector.
5. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector.
6. Turn the bulb holder clockwise and engage.
Front turn signal lights
1. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise and remove it.

Vehicle care1872. Press the retaining lug andremove the bulb carrier
downwards.
3. To replace the reverse light bulb (1 ), remove and replace the bulb.
To replace the tail light/rear fog
light bulb ( 2), push the bulb
slightly into the socket, rotate
anticlockwise, remove and
replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb carrier into the retainer.
5. Attach the cover.
6. Switch on the ignition, operate and check all lights.
For replacing the tail light bulb and
reverse light bulb on the right side of
the tailgate frame, proceed in the
same way.
Version with Light Emitting Diode
(LED):
Only the reverse light bulb can be
changed.
1. Open the tailgate and remove the
cover with a screwdriver.
2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage.
Withdraw the bulb holder.
3. To replace the reverse light bulb, push the bulb slightly into the
socket, rotate anticlockwise,
remove and replace the bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise.
5. Attach the cover.

Vehicle care191Engine compartment fusebox
The fuse box is in the front left of the
engine compartment.
Disengage the cover, lift it upwards
and remove.
After having changed defective fuses
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunctions may occur.
No.Circuit1Starter2–3Fuel filter/Cooling4Horn5Terminal 306Engine control module/Trans‐
mission control unit7Fog light8Engine cooling9Engine cooling10Vacuum pump11Ignition/Preheating12Headlamp levelling13Air conditioning system/
Terminal 1514Transmission control unit15High beam right16High beam left

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

247OnStar........................................ 116
Operate pedal ............................... 96
Outside temperature ....................85
Overrun cut-off ........................... 142
P
Parking ................................ 18, 144
Parking assist ............................ 156
Parking brake ............................ 151
Parking lights ............................. 125
Particulate filter ........................... 145
Performance .............................. 230
Performing work ........................173
Personalisation ........................... 112
Pollen filter ................................. 137
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power steering fluid ....................176
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................... 98
Puncture ..................................... 207
Q
Quickheat ................................... 136
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 243
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 127
Rear carrier system ......................64
Rear doors ................................... 26Rear floor storage cover ..............75
Rear fog light ............................. 100
Rear fog lights ........................... 125
Rear seats .................................... 42
Rear storage ................................. 74
Rear view camera ...................... 158
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 85 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 221, 225
Reduced engine power ................99
Refuelling ................................... 162
Remote control ............................. 21
Retained power off .....................140
Reversing lights .........................125
Ride control systems ..................153
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 79
Roof rack ..................................... 79
S Safety belts ................................... 45
Safety net .................................... 76
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 38
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................95
Seat belts ..................................... 45
Seat heating ................................. 41
Seat position ................................ 37
Selector lever ............................. 147
Service ............................... 137, 220Service display ............................ 91
Service information ....................220
Service vehicle soon .................... 96
Side airbag system ......................52
Sidelights .................................... 120
Side turn signal lights ................188
Software acknowledgement .......240
Spare wheel ............................... 210
Speedometer ............................... 89
Starting and operating ................140
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................141
Steering ...................................... 140
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 82
Steering wheel controls ...............82
Steering wheel, heated .................82
Stop-start system........................ 142
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunvisor lights ........................... 127
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 89
Tailgate ......................................... 27
Tail lights ................................... 185
Technical data ............................ 228
Three-point seat belt .................... 46
Tools .......................................... 195