2017 OPEL MERIVA warning lights

In brief111Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................154
4 Side air vents ...................... 136
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...124
Exit lighting ......................... 127
Parking lights ...................... 125
Driver Information Centre .... 101
6 Instruments .......................... 89
7 Steering wheel controls .......82
8 Driver Information Centre .... 101
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system .....................83
10 Centre air vents .................. 136
11 Central locking system ..........22
Hazard warning flashers ....124
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 95
12 Info-Display ......................... 10413Sensor for electronic
climate control system .......132
14 Glovebox .............................. 61
15 Traction Control system .....153
Electronic Stability Control . 153
Ultrasonic parking assist ....156
Eco button ........................... 142
Fuel selector ......................... 90
16 Climate control system ........ 129
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 149
Automatic transmission ......146
18 Electric parking brake .........151
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............140
20 Horn ..................................... 83
Driver airbag ........................ 52
21 Bonnet release lever ..........173
22 Storage compartment ...........61
Fuse box ............................ 193
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..8224 Light switch ........................ 120
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 122
Front fog lights ...................124
Rear fog light ...................... 125 Instrument illumination .......126

14In briefTurn and lane-change signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 124, Parking lights 3 125.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 124.
Horn
Press j.

Keys, doors and windows29AlarmWhen triggered, the alarm hornsounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button of the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing c or by
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by a warning message or a
warning code in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 106.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If control indicator d flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and then repeat
the start attempt.
If control indicator d continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 22,
3 28.
Control indicator d 3 99.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.

Instruments and controls81Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 82
Steering wheel adjustment ........82
Steering wheel controls .............82
Heated steering wheel ...............82
Horn ........................................... 83
Windscreen wiper/washer .........83
Rear window wiper/washer .......85
Outside temperature ..................85
Clock ......................................... 86
Power outlets ............................. 87
Cigarette lighter ......................... 88
Ashtrays .................................... 88
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 89
Instrument cluster ......................89
Speedometer ............................. 89
Odometer .................................. 89
Trip odometer ............................ 89
Tachometer ............................... 89
Fuel gauge ................................ 90
Fuel selector .............................. 90
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Service display .......................... 91Control indicators ......................92
Turn signal ................................. 94
Seat belt reminder .....................95
Airbag and belt tensioners .........95
Airbag deactivation ....................95
Charging system .......................96
Malfunction indicator light ..........96
Service vehicle soon .................96
Brake and clutch system ...........96
Operate pedal ............................ 96
Electric parking brake ................97
Electric parking brake fault ........97
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....97
Upshift ....................................... 97
Variable effort steering ..............97
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........97
Electronic Stability Control off ...98
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........98
Traction Control system off .......98
Preheating ................................. 98
Diesel particle filter ....................98
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 98
Engine oil pressure ....................99
Low fuel ..................................... 99
Immobiliser ................................ 99
Reduced engine power .............99
Exterior light .............................. 99
High beam ............................... 100Adaptive forward lighting .........100
Fog light ................................... 100
Rear fog light ........................... 100
Cruise control .......................... 100
Door open ................................ 100
Automatic locking ....................100
Information displays ...................101
Driver Information Centre ........101
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 104
Vehicle messages ......................106
Warning chimes .......................108
Battery voltage ........................ 109
Trip computer ............................. 109
Vehicle personalisation ..............112
OnStar ....................................... 116

Instruments and controls89Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance in km.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recordeddistance since the last reset.
To reset, press SET/CLR on the turn
signal lever for a few seconds
3 101.
On vehicles with reset knob, hold the
reset knob depressed for a few
seconds with the ignition on.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.

Instruments and controls99Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 198.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as
quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 174.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Additionally a warning message is
displayed on vehicles with Uplevel-
Display.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Additionally a warning message is
displayed on vehicles with Midlevel-
and Uplevel-Display.
Refuelling 3 162.
Catalytic converter 3 146.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 179.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 120.

100Instruments and controlsHigh beamC illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 122.
Adaptive forward lighting f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 122.
Automatic light control 3 121.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 124.Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 125.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
A certain speed is stored.
Cruise control 3 154.
Door open
h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.
Automatic locking
^ illuminates amber.
Fault in the automatic locking system. The rear doors are possibly not
secured against opening.9 Warning
Stop your journey immediately!
Follow the instructions as
described in paragraph "Fault in
the automatic locking system"
before continuing your journey
3 25.
Consult a workshop.

Instruments and controls109● If a fault in the automatic lockingsystem is detected.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Trip computer
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever 3 101.
Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Menu , or select W on
the Uplevel-Combi-Display.