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Owners Manual OPEL Meriva Owner’s Manual Meriva_Introduction.fm Seite -1 Donnerstag, 10. September 2009 3:34 15 OPEL Meriva Operation, Safety, Maintenance Meriva_Introduction.fm Seite 0 Donnerstag, 10. September 2009 3:34 15 Data specific to your vehicle Please enter your vehicle’s data here so that it is readily accessible. Please refer to the sections "Servicing and maintenance" and "Technical data" and the identification plate. Fuel Designation Engine oil Grade Viscosity Tyre pressure Tyre size Front Rear Summer tyres Winter tyres Weights Gross vehicle weight rating – EC kerb weight = Loading Meriva_Introduction.fm Seite 1 Donnerstag, 10. September 2009 3:34 15 Introduction z The table of contents at the beginning of 3 signifies equipment not fitted to all vehi- Your vehicle is an intelligent combination the owner’s manual and within the indi- cles (model variants, engine options, mod- of forward-looking technology, impressive vidual chapters will show you where eve- els specific to one country, optional equip- safety, environmental friendliness and rything is. ment, Genuine Opel Parts and Accesso- economy. z Its index will help you find what you ries). It now lies with you to drive your vehicle want. Page references are indicated with 3. 3 safely and to see it performs perfectly. This z Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as means "see page". Owner’s Manual provides you with all the points of reference or indicate some ac- 9 Danger, 9 Warning, Caution necessary information to that end. tion to be performed. Make sure your passengers are aware of z Black arrows in the illustrations indicate 9 Danger the possible risk of accident and injury a reaction or a second action to be per- which may result from improper use of the formed. Text marked 9 Danger provides infor- vehicle. z This Owner’s Manual depicts left-hand mation on risk of endangering life. Fail- You must always comply with the specific drive vehicles. Right-hand drive vehicles ure to comply with the instructions could laws of the country that you are in. These are operated in the same way. endanger life. laws may differ from the information in this z The Owner’s Manual uses the internal Owner’s Manual. engine codes. The corresponding sales 9 Warning When this Manual refers to a workshop vis- designations are found in the chapter it, we recommend your Opel Service Part- "Technical data". Text marked 9 Warning provides infor- ner. mation on risk of accident or injury. Fail- z Directional data, e.g. left or right, or ure to comply with the instructions could All Opel Service Partners provide first-class front or back, in the descriptions always lead to injury. service at reasonable prices. Experienced relate to the direction of travel. mechanics trained by Opel work according Symbols to specific Opel instructions. Caution 6 Continue reading on next page. The Owner’s Manual, infotainment system Text marked Caution provides informa- instructions and the vehicle Service and tion on possible damage to the vehicle Warranty Booklet should always be kept Failure to comply with the instructions ready to hand in the vehicle glove com- could lead to vehicle damage. partment. Make use of the Owner’s Manual Safe driving! z The "In Brief" section will give you an ini- Adam Opel GmbH tial overview. Meriva_Introduction.fm Seite 2 Donnerstag, 10. September 2009 3:34 15 In Brief ....................................................... 2 Contents Keys, doors, windows, slide and tilt sunroof .......................... 26 Seats, Interior .......................................... 44 Instruments, Controls ............................. 82 Lighting ................................................. 102 Infotainment system ........................... 111 Climate control ..................................... 114 Driving and operation ......................... 129 Self-help, vehicle care .......................... 165 Service and maintenance ................... 199 Technical Data .................................... 218 Index ...................................................... 234 2In Brief In Brief Picture no: 15335T.tif Picture no: 13977s.tif To unlock the vehicle: Press To adjust front seat leg room: Pull button q handle, slide seat, release handle Open the door by pulling on the door Seats 3 44, Seat position 3 45. handle. To open the tailgate, pull on the button in the handle recess and pull the tailgate upwards. Door locks 3 26, key 3 26, remote control 3 28, central locking system 3 30, anti- theft locking system 3 3 31, tailgate 3 32, anti-theft alarm system 3 3 34. In Brief 3 Picture no: 13978s.tif Picture no: 13979s.tif Picture no: 13980s.tif To adjust front seat backrests: To adjust front seat height 3: Pull Head restraint height of front and Turn handwheel lever rear outer seats: Tip head Do not lean on seat backrest whilst Lift lever and relieve some weight from seat restraint forward to release, hold adjusting it. to raise it or press down on seat with body and adjust height, engage Seats 3 44, Seat position 3 45. weight to lower it. Head restraints 3 46, Centre rear head Seats 3 44, Seat position 3 45. restraint 3 47, Head restraint position 3 47, Head restraint removal 3 48. 4In Brief Picture no: 18531s.tif Picture no: 14300s.tif Picture no: 13985s.tif Extend the seat belt and clip it To adjust interior mirror by Use the knob to move the exterior into the buckle swivelling mirrors in the appropriate The seat belt must not be twisted and must Swivel lever 3 on underside of mirror direction lie snugly against the body. The backrest housing to reduce dazzle. Mirror 3 36, Aspherical exterior mirrors 3 must not be tilted back too far (maximum Interior mirror 3 38, Automatic anti-dazzle 3 37, Swinging in exterior mirror 3 37. approx. 25). interior mirror 3 3 39. To release belt, press red button on belt buckle. Three-point seat belt 3 59, Airbag system 3 3 67, seat position 3 45. In Brief 5 Picture no: 16099s.tif Picture no: 13981s.tif Adjust exterior mirrors Steering wheel adjustment 3: electrically 3 Swivel lever down, adjust height, Select the mirror to be adjusted using the swivel lever up, engage rocker switch and adjust using the four- Adjust steering wheel only when vehicle is way switch. stationary and steering wheel lock is Mirror 3 36, Aspherical exterior mirrors 3 released. 3 37, Swinging in exterior mirror 3 37, Airbag system 3 67, Steering wheel lock Heated exterior mirrors 3 3 13, 3 41. 3 15. 6In Brief In Brief 7 1 Parking lamps, dipped beam ... 3 102 9 Hazard warning lamps ... 3 12, 3 104 18 Brake pedal .................... 3 135, 3 151 3 Courtesy lamp ............................ 108 LED for 19 Ignition switch 3 3 3 Instrument illumination .............. 108 anti-theft alarm system ............ 34 with steering wheel lock .............. 3 15 Rear fog lamp ............................ 3 104 Heated seats 3 ............................ 3 46 3 3 20 Steering wheel adjustment 3 ....... 3 5 Fog lamp ................................. 103 10 Central information display 3 3 Headlamp range adjustment 104 for time, date, 21 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3 135 2 Side Air vents .............................. 3 115 outside temperature, 22 Bonnet release lever .................. 3 165 infotainment system 3 ................ 3 90 3 Horn ...............................................3 12 23 Fuse box ..................................... 3 182 3 3 4 Indicators, headlamp flasher 11 Infotainment system .............. 111 Dipped beam, main beam............3 11 12 Front passenger airbag 3 ........... 3 67 3 3 Ambient lighting ...................... 107 13 Glove compartment ..................... 3 80 Cruise control 3........................... 3 148 14 Climate control ........................... 3 114 5 Steering wheel remote control 3 ...................................... 3 111 15 Air conditioning system 3 ......... 3 114 Heated rear window ...........3 13, 3 41 3 6 Instruments .................................. 82 Recirculation system 3............... 3 119 7 Windscreen wipers and 16 Ashtray ......................................... 3 79 windscreen washer system, Accessory socket and 3 headlamp washer system cigarette lighter ........................... 3 78 and rear window washer system 3 ...............3 12, 3 100 17 Accelerator pedal .......... 3 135, 3 137 8 Centre air vents .......................... 3 115 8In Brief In Brief 9 1 Side air vents .............................. 3 115 8 Horn ...............................................3 12 15 Steering wheel adjustment 3 ....... 3 5 2 Front passenger airbag 3 .......... 3 67 9 Instruments ................................... 3 82 16 Accelerator pedal .......... 3 135, 3 137 3 Infotainment system 3 ............. 3 111 10 Windscreen wipers, 17 Brake pedal .................... 3 135, 3 151 4 Hazard warning lamps .... 3 12, 3 104 windscreen washer system, 18 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3 135 headlamp washer system 3 LED for 19 Ashtray ......................................... 3 79 3 3 and rear window anti-theft alarm system ............ 34 Accessory socket and 3 3 washer system 3 ...............3 12, 3 100 Heated seats ........................... 46 cigarette lighter ........................... 3 78 3 5 Information display 11 Parking lamps, dipped beam .... 102 3 20 Air conditioning system 3 ......... 3 114 for time, date, Courtesy lamp ............................. 108 3 Heated rear window ........... 3 13, 3 41 outside temperature, Instrument illumination .............. 108 3 Recirculation system 3..............
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