Page 1 OPEL Meriva Owner's Manual...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........6 Keys, doors and windows .... 20 Seats, restraints ......35 Storage ........62 Instruments and controls ..... 82 Lighting ........114 Climate control ......123 Driving and operating ....133 Vehicle care ....... 165 Service and maintenance ..
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Introduction...
Page 5: Introduction
Operation is prices. Experienced mechanics Introduction similar for right-hand drive vehicles. trained by Opel work according to ■ The Owner's Manual uses the Your vehicle is a designed specific Opel instructions. factory engine designations. The...
Page 6 3 means "see page". 9 Danger We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving. Text marked 9 Danger provides Adam Opel AG information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life. 9 Warning Text marked 9 Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury.
Page 7 Introduction...
Page 8: In Brief
In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking Seat adjustment Seat positioning Initial drive information Press button c to unlock the doors and load compartment. Open the Pull handle, slide seat, release doors by pulling the handles. To open handle. the tailgate, push the touchpad switch under the tailgate moulding.
Page 9 In brief Seat backrests Seat height Seat inclination Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion Lever pumping motion release lever. Allow the seat to = seat higher = front end higher engage audibly. down = seat lower down = front end lower Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment...
Page 10: Head Restraint Adjustment
In brief Head restraint adjustment Seat belt Mirror adjustment Interior mirror Press release button, adjust height Pull out the seat belt and engage in and engage. belt buckle. The seat belt must not be To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on twisted and must fit close against the To adjust horizontally, pull the head the underside of the mirror housing.
Page 11: Steering Wheel Adjustment
In brief Steering wheel adjustment Exterior mirrors Select the relevant exterior mirror and Unlock the lever, adjust the steering adjust it. wheel, then engage the lever and ensure it is fully locked. Convex exterior mirrors 3 29, Electric adjustment 3 29, Folding Do not adjust the steering wheel exterior mirrors 3 29, Heated unless the vehicle is stationary and...
Page 12 In brief Instrument panel overview...
Page 13 In brief Power windows ..... 31 13 Sensor for electronic 24 Light switch ......114 climate control system ..125 Exterior mirrors ..... 29 Headlight range 14 Glovebox ......62 Cruise control ..... 148 adjustment ......116 15 Traction Control system ..146 Side air vents ......
Page 14 In brief...
Page 15: Exterior Lighting
In brief Exterior lighting Headlight flash, high beam and low beam Automatic light control AUTO = automatic light control: Turn light switch: exterior lighting is switched headlight flash = pull lever = lights off on and off automatically high beam = push lever 8 = sidelights = activation or deactivation...
Page 16 In brief Horn Turn and lane-change signals Hazard warning flashers Operated with the ¨ button. lever up = right turn signal Press j. lever down = left turn signal Hazard warning flashers 3 118. Turn and lane-change signals 3 118, Parking lights 3 119.
Page 17: Washer And Wiper Systems
In brief Washer and wiper systems Windscreen washer system Rear window wiper and washer systems Windscreen wiper Pull lever. Press the rocker switch to activate the Windscreen washer system 3 84, = fast rear window wiper: Washer fluid 3 169. = slow upper position = short interval P = interval wiping or automatic...
Page 18: Climate Control
In brief Climate control Demisting and defrosting the windows Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear window and the wiper wipes a few Press button V. times. Set the temperature control to the Rear window wiper/washer 3 85.
Page 19: Starting Off
In brief Transmission Starting off Automatic transmission Manual transmission Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 190, 3 225. ■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 167. ■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.
Page 20 In brief Parking Starting the engine Stop-start system ■ Always apply the parking brake. Pull switch m for approx. one second. ■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and remove it. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is felt to engage.
Page 21 In brief ■ Lock the vehicle with button e on the radio remote control. ■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 28. ■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily ignitable surface. The high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
Page 22: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Key with foldaway key section windows Keys Replacement keys The key number is specified in the Keys, locks ........20 Car Pass or on a detachable tag. Doors ........... 26 The key number must be quoted Vehicle security ......
Page 23: Radio Remote Control
Keys, doors and windows Radio remote control Fault If the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio remote control, it may be due to the following: ■ Range exceeded ■ Battery voltage too low Batteries do not belong in household ■...
Page 24: Central Locking System
Keys, doors and windows Extend the key and open the unit. The saved settings are automatically Unlocking Replace the battery (battery type used the next time the memorised key CR 2032), paying attention to the is inserted into the ignition switch and installation position.
Page 25 Keys, doors and windows The setting can be changed in the Unlocking and opening the menu Settings in the Info-Display. tailgate Vehicle personalisation 3 110. The setting can be saved for the key being used. Memorised settings 3 22. Locking Close doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap.
Page 26 Keys, doors and windows Fault in radio remote control Locking Locking Close the driver's door, open the system passenger door, press central locking Unlocking button. The vehicle is locked. Close the passenger door. Fault in central locking system Unlocking Manually unlock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock.
Page 27: Automatic Locking
Keys, doors and windows Automatic locking Hold the inner rear door handle to the warning chime will stop as soon activate the proximity sensor and as both child locks are activated. Pull then pull the handle. the inner rear door handles to check Automatic locking after driving if the doors are locked from inside.
Page 28: Doors
Keys, doors and windows Doors Load compartment 9 Warning Tailgate Rear doors Use the child locks whenever children are occupying the rear Opening 9 Warning seats. Using a key or suitable screwdriver, Take care of other persons when turn the child lock in the rear door to getting in or out at the front and the horizontal position.
Page 29: Vehicle Security
Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security Closing gases, which cannot be seen or smelled, could enter the vehicle. Anti-theft locking system This can cause unconsciousness and even death. 9 Warning Caution Do not use the system if there are people in the vehicle! The doors Before opening the tailgate check cannot be unlocked from the overhead obstructions, such as a...
Page 30: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Keys, doors and windows Activating Status LED Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults. Alarm When triggered, the horn sounds, 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...
Page 31: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors Immobiliser In position 0 no mirror is selected. The system is part of the ignition Convex shape Folding mirrors switch and checks whether the vehicle is allowed to be started with The convex exterior mirror contains the key being used.
Page 32: Heated Mirrors
Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors Heated mirrors Automatic anti-dazzle Manual anti-dazzle Dazzle from following vehicles at Operated by pressing the Ü button. night is automatically reduced. Heating works with the engine To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on running and is switched off the underside of the mirror housing.
Page 33: Windows
Keys, doors and windows Windows Windscreen stickers Keep a close watch on the Do not attach stickers such as toll windows when closing them. Windscreen road stickers or similar on the Ensure that nothing becomes windscreen in the area of the interior trapped in them as they move.
Page 34 Keys, doors and windows Operate the switch for the respective Child safety system for rear window by pushing to open or pulling windows to close. Pushing or pulling gently to the first detent: window moves up or down as long as switch is operated. Pushing or pulling firmly to the second detent and then releasing: window moves up or down automatically with...
Page 35: Heated Rear Window
Keys, doors and windows Heated rear window Initialising the power windows If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed If the windows cannot be closed when driving. automatically (e.g. after disconnecting the vehicle battery), a A ticket holder is located on the back warning message or a warning code of the sun visor.
Page 36: Roof
Keys, doors and windows Roof Press button G or H firmly to the second detent and then release: the sunblind is opened or closed Moonroof automatically. To stop movement, Do not affix any stickers to the roof. operate the switch once more. Do not cover the vehicle using a Safety function tarpaulin.
Page 37: Seats, Restraints
Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Head restraints on front seats Position Head restraints ......35 9 Warning Front seats ........37 Rear seats ........42 Only drive with the head restraint Seat belts ........45 set to the proper position. Airbag system ......
Page 38: Active Head Restraints
Seats, restraints Horizontal adjustment Head restraints on rear seats Note Approved accessories may only be attached if the seat is not in use. To adjust horizontally, pull the head Height adjustment restraint forwards. It engages in Pull the head restraint upwards or several positions.
Page 39: Front Seats
Seats, restraints Front seats ■ Sit with shoulders as far back ■ Adjust the thigh support so that against the backrest as possible. there is a space approx. two fingers Set the backrest rake so that it is wide between the edge of the seat Seat position possible to easily reach the and the hollow of the knee.
Page 40 Seats, restraints Seat positioning Seat backrests Seat height Pull handle, slide seat, release Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion handle. release lever. Allow the backrest to = seat higher engage audibly. down = seat lower...
Page 41 Seats, restraints Seat inclination Lumbar support Adjustable thigh support Lever pumping motion Adjust lumbar support using the four- Pull the lever and slide the thigh way switch to suit personal support. = front end higher requirements. down = front end lower Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.
Page 42 Seats, restraints Armrest Installing armrest on the centre console Detachable armrest Lower the armrest at the front. Pull the front handle firmly and insert the front guide pins into the upper guide rails. Press the rear button and insert the Release the handle.
Page 43 Seats, restraints Moving armrest Removing armrest Prolonged use of the highest setting for people with sensitive skin is not Pull the front handle firmly and raise recommended. the armrest at the front. Press the rear button and remove the armrest. Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an The armrest can also be installed on...
Page 44: Rear Seats
Seats, restraints Rear seats The rear outboard seats can be The rear seat row can be adjusted individually moved forwards or with two seats, providing maximum backwards. The seats are movable in seating space in position 1, or with Seat adjustment longitudinal and transversal three seats in position 2.
Page 45 Seats, restraints Moving seats to position 2 Pull handle and slide the seat Pull the strap and raise the centre transversely backward into position seat. Pull handle and slide the seat 1. The seat is automatically guided The centre seat is not usable if the transversely forwards into position 2.
Page 46 Seats, restraints Lock the adapter by turning the ignition key clockwise in the lock. The adapter is locked properly when the green mark is visible. Mount the armrest on the adapter. Armrest 3 40. Attaching the armrest to the adapter Lower the armrest at the rear.
Page 47: Seat Belts
Seats, restraints Seat belts Removing the adapter Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child Unlock the adapter by turning the restraint system 3 55. ignition key anticlockwise in the lock. The adapter is unlocked when the red Periodically check all parts of the belt mark is visible.
Page 48: Three-Point Seat Belt
Seats, restraints Three-point seat belt 9 Warning Fastening seat belt Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or fitting of belts) can trigger the belt pretensioners. Deployment of the belt pretensioners is indicated by continuous illumination of control indicator v 3 94. Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop.
Page 49 Seats, restraints Height adjustment Removing seat belt Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie 1. Pull belt out slightly. To release belt, press red button on across the throat or upper arm. belt buckle.
Page 50 Seats, restraints Insert in the seat belt holder in the roof with the lower latch plate pointing forward. Using the seat belt while pregnant Click bottom latch plate into right- Push the top latch plate into the hand buckle (1) at centre seat. retainer.
Page 51: Airbag System
Seats, restraints Airbag system Each airbag is triggered only once. Have deployed airbags replaced by a workshop. Furthermore, it might be The airbag system consists of a necessary to have the steering number of individual systems wheel, the instrument panel, parts of depending on the scope of the panelling, the door seals, equipment.
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Page 54: Front Airbag System
Seats, restraints AKTĪVU DROŠĪBAS SPILVENU, jo Airbag deactivation 3 54. The inflated airbags cushion the pretējā gadījumā BĒRNS var gūt impact, thereby reducing the risk of SMAGAS TRAUMAS vai IET BOJĀ. injury to the upper body and head of Front airbag system the front seat occupants ET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole The front airbag system consists of...
Page 55: Side Airbag System
Seats, restraints Side airbag system Curtain airbag system The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each side. This can be identified by the word AIRBAG on the roof pillars. The curtain airbag system is triggered in the event of a side-on impact of a certain severity.
Page 56: Airbag Deactivation
Seats, restraints Use the ignition key to choose the 9 Warning position: * = front passenger airbag is Keep the area in which the airbag deactivated and will not inflate inflates clear of obstructions. in the event of a collision. The hooks in the roof frame are Control indicator * illuminates only suitable for hanging up light...
Page 57: Child Restraints
Child restraint systems We recommend the Opel child restraint system DUO which is tailored specifically to the vehicle. When using the Opel child restraint system DUO, move the rear outboard seats into position 2 3 42. We recommend fastening the Opel child...
Page 58 Seats, restraints Three-point seat belt When a child restraint system is being Selecting the right system used, pay attention to the following The rear seats are the most usage and installation instructions convenient location to fasten a child and also those supplied with the child restraint system.
Page 59 Seats, restraints When the child restraint system is not in use, secure the seat with a seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Note Do not stick anything on the child restraint systems and do not cover them with any other materials. A child restraint system which has been subjected to stress in an accident must be replaced.
Page 60: Child Restraint Installation Locations
Seats, restraints Child restraint installation locations Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system On front passenger seat Weight and age class activated airbag deactivated airbag On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg or approx.
Page 61 Seats, restraints Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system On front passenger Weight class Size class Fixture seat On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg ISO/R1 X or approx. 10 months Group 0+: up to 13 kg ISO/R1 X or approx.
Page 62 = Only if outboard seats are in position 1 or 2, 3 42. = Only for Opel child restraint system DUO: If the seat is secured as recommended 3 55, the outboard seats must be in position 2 3 42.
Page 63: Top-Tether Fastening Eyes
Seats, restraints ISOFIX child restraint Top-tether fastening eyes systems Top-Tether fastening eyes are marked with the symbol : for a child seat. Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX child restraint systems to the ISOFIX In addition to the ISOFIX mounting, mounting brackets. Specific vehicle fasten the Top-Tether strap to the ISOFIX child restraint system Top-Tether fastening eyes.
Page 64: Storage
Storage Storage Storage compartments The glovebox features a pen holder, a coin holder and a key adapter for the locking wheel bolts. 9 Warning Inside the glovebox there is a Storage compartments ....62 compartment for the Owner's Manual. Do not store heavy or sharp Pull the lug to open the compartment.
Page 65 Storage Detachable cupholder armrest and the cupholder might be Note damaged while moving them one Install the cupholder in the direction A cupholder can be attached either to above the other. as shown in the illustration. the upper or lower guide rails in the Otherwise the cupholder may not front console.
Page 66: Underseat Storage
Storage Underseat storage Armrest storage Cupholder on armrest adapter A further cupholder is integrated to Storage in the detachable the armrest adapter of the rear centre armrest seat. Armrest adapter 3 43. Front storage Lift drawer at recessed edge and pull out.
Page 67: Rear Carrier System
Storage Rear carrier system Pull release lever up. The system Caution disengages and travels quickly out of the bumper. Do not attach bicycles with carbon pedal cranks to bicycle carriers. The bicycles might get damaged. Extending Open the tailgate. 9 Warning No-one should be in the extension zone of the rear carrier system, risk of injury.
Page 68 Storage Push the clamping lever down and will not engage correctly, do not fit push the lamp support into the objects to the system and slide the retainer until it engages. system back. Seek the assistance Perform this procedure for both tail of a workshop.
Page 69 Storage Lock the rear carrier system Unfold the number plate holder The rear carrier system is locked when the clamping levers are Swivel the right clamping lever (1) Unfold the holder for the number swivelled by approx. 50°. Otherwise first, followed by the left clamping plate.
Page 70 Storage Unfold pedal crank recesses Adapting the rear carrier system to a bicycle Remove the pedal crank mounts from the pedal crank recesses. Fold one or both pedal crank recesses upwards until the diagonal Press the release lever and withdraw support engages.
Page 71 Storage Prepare the bicycle for Attaching a bicycle to the rear attachment carrier system Push the release lever on the strap retainer and remove the strap retainer. Note With the rotary lever on the pedal The maximum width for the pedal crank recess, roughly adapt the crank is 38.3 mm and the maximum adjustable pedal crank unit to the...
Page 72 Storage Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank here must be placed in the pedal crank recess opening as shown in the illustration. Caution Make sure that the pedal does not touch the surface of the rear end carrier. Otherwise the crankset might be damaged during the transport.
Page 73 Storage Place the wheel recesses so that the bicycle is roughly horizontal. Here, the distance between the pedals and the tailgate should be at least 5 cm. Both bicycle tyres must be in the wheel recesses. Caution Make sure to pull out the wheel recesses as far as necessary to have both bicycle tyres placed in the recesses.
Page 74 Storage The settings for the wheel recesses Hold on to the bicycle, loosen the and on the rotary lever on the pedal attachment screw for the pedal crank recess should be noted and bearing mount, then lift the pedal saved for each bicycle. Correct bearing mount to remove it.
Page 75 Storage Press release lever and slide in wheel Push the clamping lever down and recesses all the way as far as they will pull both lamp supports out of the recesses. Swivel first the left clamping lever (1), followed by the right clamping lever (2), until they stop.
Page 76: Load Compartment
Storage Load compartment Caution Do not fold the outer seatbacks Folding down rear seat while the seats are in the inner backrests position. The seats could be The rear seat backrest is divided into damaged. three parts. All parts can be folded down and lowered individually to Remove the load compartment cover increase the size of the load...
Page 77: Rear Storage
Storage Rear storage On the left side of the load compartment there is a stowage compartment. Pull the handle on the front side of the Pull the handle on the back side of the backrest and fold down the backrest backrest and fold down the backrest.
Page 78: Rear Floor Storage Cover
Storage Rear floor storage cover Removing the cover Lift cover at the rear and push it upwards at the front. Remove the cover. Stowing the cover Unhook retaining straps from tailgate. Lift cover at the rear and push it upwards out of the side guides at the front.
Page 79: Lashing Eyes
Storage Lashing eyes Double load-bay floor If mounted in the upper position, the space between the load-bay floor and The double load-bay floor can be the spare wheel well cover can be inserted in the load compartment in used as a stowage compartment. two positions: In this position, if the rear seat ■...
Page 80 Storage Installation Stowage Suspend hooks of net tensioning belts in lashing eyes in the floor Place tensioning straps as shown in There are two installation openings in behind the front seats. Tension the illustration and align with safety net. the roof frame: suspend rod of net at net by pulling the loose end of the belt.
Page 81: Folding Tray
Storage Folding tray First aid kit Roll the upper net rod down to approximately over the middle. Located in the front seat backrests. Stow the first aid kit and the high Place the upper net rod over the visibility vest under the driver's seat. Open by pulling upwards until it tensioning straps next to the lower net engages.
Page 82: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof rack system Loading information Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the roof, the vehicle approved roof rack system is recommended. For further information contact your workshop. Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in use.
Page 83 Storage ■ Do not place any objects on the To calculate the payload, enter the load compartment cover or the data for your vehicle in the Weights instrument panel, and do not cover table at the front of this manual. the sensor on top of the instrument The EC kerb weight includes panel.
Page 84: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and controls Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ........82 Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........... 89 Information displays ....100 Vehicle messages ...... 104 Trip computer ......108 Vehicle personalisation ....110 The Infotainment system, the cruise control and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the...
Page 85: Horn
Instruments and controls Heated steering wheel Horn The recommended grip areas of the steering wheel are heated quicker Activate heating by pressing * and to a higher temperature than the Press j. other areas. button. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
Page 86: Windscreen Wiper/Washer
Instruments and controls Windscreen wiper/washer Adjustable wiper interval Automatic wiping with rain sensor Windscreen wiper Wiper lever in position P. P = automatic wiping with rain sensor Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the = fast desired wipe interval: The rain sensor detects the amount of = slow short = turn adjuster wheel...
Page 87: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Instruments and controls Adjustable sensitivity of the rain Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed sensor onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times. Rear window wiper/washer Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the Windscreen washer sensitivity: = turn adjuster wheel...
Page 88: Outside Temperature
Instruments and controls Outside temperature If outside temperature drops to 3 °C, Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed a warning message is displayed in the onto the rear window and the wiper A drop in temperature is indicated Driver Information Centre with wipes a few times.
Page 89: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and controls Time and date settings ■ Set date format: Changes indication of date between MM/DD/ CD 300/CD 400/CD400plus YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY. Press the CONFIG button. The menu ■ Display digital clock: Switches on/ Settings is displayed. off indication of time on the display. Select Time &...
Page 90: Power Outlets
Instruments and controls Power outlets Adjust all settings. A further 12 volt power outlet is located in the rear console. Set date Do not exceed the maximum power To adjust the time settings, select the consumption of 120 watts. Set Date menu item. Turn the With ignition off, the power outlets are multifunction knob to adjust the first deactivated.
Page 91: Warning Lights, Gauges And Indicators
Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges Cigarette lighter and indicators Instrument cluster In some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end position when the ignition is switched Speedometer The portable ashtray can be placed in the cupholders. The cigarette lighter is located in the front console.
Page 92: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and controls Odometer Tachometer Fuel gauge Displays the engine speed. Displays the fuel level or gas level in The bottom line displays the recorded the tank depending on the operation distance in km. Drive in a low engine speed range for mode.
Page 93: Fuel Selector
Instruments and controls Because of the fuel remaining in the As soon as the liquid gas tanks are Caution tank, the top-up quantity may be less empty, petrol operation is than the specified tank capacity. automatically engaged until the If engine coolant temperature is ignition is switched off.
Page 94: Control Indicators
Instruments and controls In the Uplevel-Display the remaining Turn the adjuster wheel to select Depending on the equipment the oil life duration is displayed in the Remaining Oil Life. position of the control indicators may Vehicle Information Menu. vary. The system must be reset every time In the Midlevel-Display the remaining the engine oil is changed to allow When the ignition is switched on,...
Page 95 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...
Page 96: Seat Belt Reminder
Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre Bulb replacement 3 173, Fuses Illuminates 3 183. After having started the engine for a console minimum of 35 seconds until the seat Turn signals 3 118. belt has been fastened. If an unfastened seat belt is fastened Seat belt reminder whilst driving.
Page 97: Charging System
Instruments and controls Illuminates when the engine is Risk of fatal injury for an adult 9 Warning running person with deactivated front passenger airbag. Fault in the emission control system. Have the cause of the fault The permitted emission limits may be remedied immediately by a Charging system exceeded.
Page 98: Brake And Clutch System
Instruments and controls Brake and clutch system Electric parking brake Flashes Electrical parking brake is in service m illuminates or flashes red. Brake and clutch fluid level mode. Stop vehicle, apply and release the electrical parking brake to R illuminates red. Illuminates reset.
Page 99: Ultrasonic Parking Assist
Instruments and controls Upshift Interference due to external sources Have the cause of the fault remedied of ultrasound. Once the source of by a workshop. [ illuminates green or is shown as a interference is removed, the system Flashes symbol in the Driver Information will operate normally.
Page 100: Engine Oil Pressure
Instruments and controls Engine oil pressure Continue driving until % 9 Warning extinguishes. If possible do not allow I illuminates red. engine speed to drop below When the engine is off, Illuminates when the ignition is 2000 rpm. considerably more force is needed switched on and extinguishes shortly to brake and steer.
Page 101: Cruise Control
Instruments and controls Additionally a warning message is Illuminated when high beam is on and The rear fog light is on 3 119. displayed on vehicles with Midlevel- during headlight flash 3 115. and Uplevel-Display. Cruise control Adaptive forward lighting Catalytic converter 3 139.
Page 102: Driver Information Centre
Instruments and controls Information displays 9 Warning Driver Information Centre 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. The following main menus, depending on the vehicle configuration, can be selected: ■...
Page 103 Instruments and controls Selecting menus and functions Vehicle Information Menu The menus and functions can be Press the MENU button to select the selected via the buttons on the turn Vehicle Information Menu. signal lever. Turn the adjuster wheel to select one of the submenus.
Page 104: Info-Display
Instruments and controls Graphic-Info-Display, ◆ Unit1: Great Britain ◆ Unit2: United States Colour-Info-Display ◆ Unit3: Europe Depending on the vehicle ■ Tire Pressure System: 3 190 configuration the vehicle has a Graphic- or Colour-Info-Display. The ■ Remaining Oil Life: 3 91 Info-Display is located in the ■...
Page 105 Instruments and controls Colour-Info-Display ■ vehicle messages 3 104 ■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 110 The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings made. Selecting menus and settings Menus and settings are accessed via the display.
Page 106: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and controls Vehicle messages Selecting with the Infotainment Press (the outer ring) system ■ To select or activate the marked option Messages are indicated mainly in the Driver Information Centre (DIC), in ■ To confirm a set value some cases together with a warning ■...
Page 107 Instruments and controls Vehicle messages on the No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message Midlevel-Display Depress brake pedal to release 24 Number plate light failure electrical parking brake 25 Left front turn signal failure Turn steering wheel, switch 26 Left rear turn signal failure ignition off and then on 27 Right front turn signal failure Turn steering wheel, start...
Page 108 Instruments and controls No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message 55 Diesel particle filter is full 69 Service suspension system 136 Service parking assist 3 138 70 Service level control system 174 Low vehicle battery 56 Tyre pressure imbalance on 71 Service rear axle 258 Park assist off front axle...
Page 109: Warning Chimes
Instruments and controls The system displays messages Vehicle messages on the ■ If a warning message or a warning regarding the following topics: code appears in the Driver Colour-Info-Display Information Centre. ■ Fluid levels Some important messages appear ■ If the parking assist detects an additionally in the ■...
Page 110: Trip Computer
Instruments and controls Trip computer 1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are not required for a safe ride, e.g. The menus and functions can be seat heating, heated rear window selected via the buttons on the turn or other main consumers. signal lever.
Page 111 Instruments and controls Additionally the control indicator i in the fuel gauge illuminates or flashes 3 98. Average consumption Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any time and starts with a default value. To reset, press the SET/CLR button for a few seconds.
Page 112: Vehicle Personalisation
Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation The following settings can be selected by turning and pressing the multifunction knob: The vehicle's behaviour can be ■ Languages personalised by changing the settings in the Info-Display. ■ Time Date Some of the personal settings for ■...
Page 113 Instruments and controls Vehicle settings ■ Exterior ambient lighting Duration upon exit of vehicle: Activates or deactivates and changes the duration of exit lighting. Exterior lighting by unlocking: Activates or deactivates the welcome lighting. ■ Remote locking, unlocking, starting Remote door unlock: Changes the configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole vehicle ■...
Page 114 Instruments and controls Turn the multifunction knob to scroll Languages ■ Display Off: upwards or downwards in the list. Selection of the desired language. See Infotainment system manual Press the multifunction knob for further information. Time and Date (Navi 950 / Navi 650: press the outer ■...
Page 115 Instruments and controls Personalisation by Driver: Activates or deactivates the personalisation function. Auto Reverse Gear Wiper: Activates or deactivates automatically switching on of the rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged. ■ Collision Detection Systems Park Assist: Activates or deactivates the ultrasonic sensors.
Page 116: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Light switch with Automatic light control Light switch Exterior lighting ......114 Interior lighting ......120 Lighting features ......121 Turn light switch: Turn light switch: AUTO = automatic light control: Exterior lighting is = lights off switched on and off 8 = sidelights automatically depending...
Page 117: Automatic Light Control
Lighting High beam In the Driver Information Centre with When the automatic light control Uplevel-Display, the current status of function is switched on and the the automatic light control is engine is running, the system displayed. switches between daytime running light and low beam depending on the When switching on the ignition, lighting conditions.
Page 118: Headlight Range Adjustment
Lighting Headlight range Headlights when driving The adjusting screws are located at the headlights above the low beam adjustment abroad caps 3 173. The asymmetrical headlight beam For deactivation, turn the adjusting Manual headlight range extends visibility at the edge of the screws anticlockwise for half a turn.
Page 119: Daytime Running Lights
Lighting Vehicles with Adaptive Forward For deactivation, operate the same Corner lighting procedure as described above. Lighting Control indicator f will not flash when function is deactivated. Daytime running lights Daytime running light increases visibility of the vehicle during daylight. On tight bends or when turning off, They are switched on automatically depending on the steering angle or...
Page 120: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard warning flashers Turn and lane-change With a trailer connected, turn signal flashes six times when pressing the signals 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.
Page 121: Parking Lights
Lighting Rear fog lights Parking lights 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.
Page 122: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior lighting On vehicles with light sensor the Operate rocker switch: brightness can only be adjusted when = automatic switching on the exterior lights are on and the light Instrument panel and off. sensor detects night conditions. press u = on. illumination control press v = off.
Page 123: Exit Lighting
Lighting Lighting features Reading lights The following lights will additionally switch on when the driver's door is opened: Centre console lighting ■ All switches Spotlight incorporated in the interior ■ Driver Information Centre lighting comes on when the low beam is switched on.
Page 124: Battery Discharge Protection
Lighting Switching on Activation, deactivation and duration of this function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 3 110. The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22. Battery discharge protection Switching off electric lights To prevent discharge of the vehicle battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched...
Page 125: Climate Control
Climate control Climate control Climate control systems Heating will not be fully effective until the engine has reached normal operating temperature. Heating and ventilation system Air distribution Climate control systems ..... 123 s = to windscreen and front door Air vents ........130 windows Maintenance ......
Page 126: Air Conditioning System
Climate control Note In addition to the heating and Air recirculation system 4 If the settings for demisting and ventilation system, the air Press button 4 to activate air defrosting are selected, an Autostop conditioning system has controls for: recirculation mode. Activation is will be inhibited.
Page 127: Climate Control System
Climate control ■ Switch on cooling n. ■ Press button V: fan automatically In Automatic mode temperature, fan switches to higher speed, the air speed and air distribution are ■ Switch on air recirculation system distribution is directed towards the regulated automatically.
Page 128 Climate control Heated rear window Ü 3 33, Heated Automatic mode AUTO ■ Press n to switch on optimal cooling and demisting. Activation is seats ß 3 41, Heated steering wheel indicated by the LED in the button. * 3 83. ■...
Page 129 Climate control If the minimum temperature Lo is set, Demisting and defrosting the Setting of automatic rear window the climate control system runs at heating can be changed in the menu windows V maximum cooling, if cooling n is Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle switched on.
Page 130 Climate control Fan speed Z Air distribution s, M, K Cooling n Press lower button to decrease or Press button n to switch on cooling. Press appropriate button for desired upper button to increase fan speed as Activation is indicated by the LED in adjustment.
Page 131 Climate control If no cooling or drying is required, Press button 4 to activate air ■ Switch on cooling n. switch off the cooling system for fuel recirculation mode. Activation is ■ Switch on air recirculation system saving reasons. Activated cooling indicated by the LED in the button.
Page 132: Side Air Vents
Climate control Air vents Demisting and defrosting the Note If the V button is pressed while the windows V engine is running, an Autostop will Adjustable air vents be inhibited until the V button is pressed again. If the V button is pressed while the engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Page 133: Pollen Filter
Climate control Maintenance filter cleans the cabin air from solid particulates such as pollen, dust, mold and bacteria from the air. Air intake If the vehicle is equipped with an electronic climate control system, a charcoal air filter cleans the cabin air from solid particulates such as pollen, dust, mold and bacteria from the air.
Page 134 Climate control ■ Functionality and pressure test ■ Heating functionality ■ Leakage check ■ Check of drive belts ■ Cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage ■ Performance check...
Page 135: Driving And Operating
Driving and operating Driving and operating Driving hints Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is Control of the vehicle uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals. Driving hints ....... 133 Never coast with engine not running (except during Steering Starting and operating ....
Page 136: Starting And Operating
Driving and operating Starting and operating Ignition switch positions ■ Power windows ■ Power outlets New vehicle running-in Power to the Infotainment system will continue to operate for 30 minutes or Do not brake unnecessarily hard for until the key is removed from the the first few journeys.
Page 137: Overrun Cut-Off
Driving and operating Diesel engine: turn the key to position Starting the vehicle at low Possible reasons for a non-starting 2 for preheating until control engine: temperatures indicator ! extinguishes. ■ Clutch pedal not operated (manual The start of the engine without Turn the key briefly to position 3 and transmission) additional heaters is possible down to...
Page 138: Eco Button
Driving and operating Stop-start system Deactivation The stop-start system helps to save fuel and to reduce the exhaust emissions. When conditions allow, it switches off the engine as soon as the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill, e.g.
Page 139 Driving and operating ■ The stop-start system is not Otherwise an Autostop will be Restart of the engine by the manually deactivated inhibited. driver ■ the bonnet is fully closed An Autostop may become less Depress the clutch pedal to restart the available as the ambient temperature engine.
Page 140: Engine Exhaust
Driving and operating Engine exhaust ■ the engine temperature is too low ■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the ■ the vehicle battery is discharged steering wheel lock engages. ■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient 9 Danger ■...
Page 141: Catalytic Converter
Driving and operating take up to 25 minutes. Typically it is full continue driving or warning Cleaning takes place quickest at high needs between 7 and 12 minutes. code 55 appears in the Driver engine speeds and loads. Autostop is not available and fuel Information Centre.
Page 142: Automatic Transmission
Driving and operating Automatic transmission Selector lever rectified by a workshop as soon as possible. In an emergency, driving can be continued for a short period, The automatic transmission permits keeping vehicle speed and engine automatic gearshifting (automatic speed low. mode) or manual gearshifting (manual mode).
Page 143: Manual Mode
Driving and operating Manual mode Do not accelerate while engaging a gear. Never depress the accelerator pedal and brake pedal at the same time. When a gear is engaged, the vehicle slowly begins to creep when the brake is released. Engine braking To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when...
Page 144 Driving and operating Fault In manual mode no automatic shifting If the vehicle battery is discharged, to a higher gear takes place at high start the vehicle using jump leads In the event of a fault, g illuminates. engine revolutions. 3 201.
Page 145: Manual Transmission
Driving and operating Manual transmission 4. Move the selector lever trim to the Caution left. Take care that the plug and the wiring harness at the bottom It is not advisable to drive with the are not damaged. hand resting on the selector lever. To engage reverse, with the vehicle stationary wait 3 seconds after 5.
Page 146: Brakes
Driving and operating Brakes ABS starts to regulate brake pressure Fault as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains 9 Warning The brake system comprises two steerable, even during hard braking. independent brake circuits. If there is a fault in the ABS, the ABS control is made apparent If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can wheels may be liable to lock due...
Page 147: Parking Brake
Driving and operating Parking brake Do not operate electric parking brake Dynamic braking when vehicle is system too often with engine not moving running as this will discharge the Electric parking brake When the vehicle is moving and vehicle battery. switch m is kept pulled, the electric parking brake system will decelerate Before leaving the vehicle, check the...
Page 148: Traction Control System
Driving and operating Ride control systems Control indicator m flashes: electric The hill start assist is not active during an Autostop. parking brake is not fully applied or released. When continuously Traction Control system flashing, release electric parking The Traction Control system (TC) is a brake and retry applying.
Page 149: Electronic Stability Control
Driving and operating TC is reactivated by pressing the b 9 Warning 9 Warning button again. TC is also reactivated the next time Do not let this special safety Do not let this special safety the ignition is switched on. feature tempt you into taking risks feature tempt you into taking risks when driving.
Page 150: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and operating Driver assistance ESC is reactivated by pressing the For safety reasons the cruise control b button again. If the TC system was cannot be activated until the foot systems brake has been operated once. previously disabled, both TC and Activating in first gear is not possible.
Page 151: Parking Assist
Driving and operating Switching on Reduce speed Switching off Press rocker switch m at the upper With cruise control active, hold thumb Press rocker switch m at the lower end, control indicator m illuminates wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to end, control indicator m extinguishes.
Page 152 Driving and operating The system consists of four ultrasonic An illuminated LED in the parking Fault parking sensors in the rear bumper. If assist button indicates that the In the event of a fault in the system, the vehicle is equipped with a front system is ready to operate.
Page 153: Rear View Camera
Driving and operating Rear view camera such obstacles leave the detection Parking assist will not avoid a area of the sensors during collision with objects which are out The rear view camera assists the approach of the vehicle, a of the detection range of the driver when reversing by displaying a continuous warning tone will sensors.
Page 154 Driving and operating Functionality Due to the high position of the camera Trajectory lane of the vehicle is the rear bumper can be seen on the shown in accordance with the The camera is mounted in the tailgate display as a guide to position. steering angle.
Page 155: Fuel
Driving and operating Fuel Display settings Fault Fault messages are displayed with a Fuel for petrol engines 9 on the top line of the Info-Display. The rear view camera may not Only use unleaded fuel that complies operate properly when: with European standard EN 228 or ■...
Page 156: Fuel For Diesel Engines
Driving and operating The boiling point depends on the Caution Caution pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure Use of fuel that does not comply to Use of fuel that does not comply to propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).
Page 157 Driving and operating Pressing the LPG button switches Fill the tank completely at regular Caution between petrol and liquid gas intervals to prevent corrosion in the operation as soon as the required tank. Repairs and adjustments may only parameters (coolant temperature, be made by trained specialists in Faults and remedies gas temperature and minimum...
Page 158 Driving and operating Refuelling 9 Danger Fuel is flammable and explosive. No smoking. No naked flames or sparks. If you can smell fuel in your vehicle, have the cause of this remedied immediately by a workshop. Caution Turn the thumb wheel clockwise. In case of misfuelling, do not If no further gas odour is perceptible switch on ignition.
Page 159 Driving and operating Fuel filler cap Only use genuine fuel filler caps. Diesel-engined vehicles have special fuel filler caps. Liquid gas refuelling Follow the operating and safety instructions of the filling station when refuelling. The filling valve for the liquid gas is behind the fuel filler cap.
Page 160 A small quantity of liquid gas required which are available from can escape. Opel Distributors and from Opel Remove adapter and stow in vehicle. Authorised Repairers. Fit protective cap to prevent the penetration of foreign bodies into the...
Page 161: Fuel Consumption - Co
Slovenia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Ukraine, Hungary Fuel consumption - CO Emissions The fuel consumption (combined) of the model Opel Meriva is within a range of 7.6 to 4.1 l/100 km. ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany, EURO adapter: Spain Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland...
Page 162: Trailer Hitch
Driving and operating Trailer hitch Fuel consumption data and CO 1100 kg the use of a stabiliser is strongly recommended when driving emission data are determined above 80 km/h. according to regulation R (EC) No. General information 715/2007 (in the version respectively If the trailer starts snaking, drive more Only use towing equipment that has applicable), taking into consideration...
Page 163: Towing Equipment
Driving and operating The permissible trailer loads are The permissible gross train weight Rear axle load vehicle and engine-dependent must not be exceeded. This weight is When the trailer is coupled and the maximum values which must not be specified on the identification plate towing vehicle fully loaded, the exceeded.
Page 164 Driving and operating Stowage of the detachable Fitting the detachable coupling Checking the tensioning of the coupling ball bar coupling ball bar ball bar ■ Red marking on rotary knob must The bag with the coupling ball bar is Disengage and fold down the socket. point towards green marking on stowed in the rear stowage Remove the sealing plug from the...
Page 165 Driving and operating Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar Eye for break-away stopping cable in the opening and push firmly upwards until it audibly engages. The rotary handle snaps back into its original position resting against the coupling ball bar without a gap. 9 Warning Do not touch rotary handle during insertion.
Page 166 Driving and operating ■ The coupling ball bar must be firmly Open the protective flap and turn the engaged in the opening. key clockwise to unlock the coupling ball bar. ■ The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed. Pull out rotary handle and turn clockwise as far as it will go.
Page 167: Vehicle Care
Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information Vehicle storage Storage for a long period of time Accessories and vehicle If the vehicle is to be stored for several modifications General Information ....165 months: We recommend the use of genuine Vehicle checks ......166 ■...
Page 168: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle care Vehicle checks End-of-life vehicle ■ Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle. recovery Performing work ■ Disconnect the clamp from the Information on end-of-life vehicle negative terminal of the vehicle recovery centres and the recycling of battery.
Page 169: Engine Oil
Vehicle care If the bonnet is opened during an 9 Danger Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons. The ignition system uses extremely high voltage. Do not Closing touch. Before closing the bonnet, press the support into the holder. Bonnet Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch.
Page 170: Engine Coolant
Vehicle care When the engine oil level has Fit the cap on straight and tighten it. dropped to the MIN mark, top up engine oil. Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze protection down to approx. -28 °C. Caution Only use approved antifreeze. Coolant level Different dipsticks are used Caution...
Page 171: Washer Fluid
Vehicle care Brakes the coolant concentration checked and have the cause of the coolant In the event of minimum thickness of loss remedied by a workshop. the brake lining, a squealing noise sounds during braking. Washer fluid Continued driving is possible but have the brake lining replaced as soon as possible.
Page 172: Vehicle Battery
Vehicle care Vehicle battery Laying up the vehicle for more than 4 weeks can lead to battery Vehicles without stop-start system discharge. Disconnect the clamp from will be equipped with a lead acid the negative terminal of the vehicle battery. Vehicles with stop-start battery.
Page 173 Opel vehicle battery. We recommend that you have the vehicle battery replaced by a Note workshop. Using an AGM vehicle battery Stop-start system 3 136. different from the original Opel vehicle battery may result in a lower performance of the stop-start system.
Page 174: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle care Diesel fuel system Meaning of symbols: Lift the wiper arm, press button to disengage the wiper blade and ■ No sparks, naked flames or bleeding remove. smoking. If the tank has been run dry, the diesel Attach the wiper blade slightly angled ■...
Page 175: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle care Bulb replacement Headlights have separate systems for low beam 1 (outer bulbs) and high beam 2 (inner bulbs). Switch off the ignition and switch off the relevant switch or close the doors. Low beam Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands.
Page 176 Vehicle care 3. Detach the bulb from the bulb 5. Swivel the spring clip forwards holder and replace the bulb. and engage. 4. Insert the bulb holder into the 6. Attach the plug to the bulb. reflector. 7. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise. 5.
Page 177 Vehicle care Adaptive forward lighting Low beam/High beam 2. Detach bulb from the bulb holder and replace it. 1. Rotate the cap 1 anticlockwise Headlights have separate systems for 3. Insert the bulb holder into the and remove it. low beam and high beam 1 (outer reflector and rotate clockwise.
Page 178: Cornering Light
Vehicle care 2. Rotate the bulb holder clockwise Cornering light 2. Rotate the bulb holder to disengage. Withdraw the bulb anticlockwise to disengage. holder from the reflector. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 1. Rotate protective cover 2 anticlockwise and remove. 3.
Page 179: Fog Lights
Vehicle care Sidelight/Daytime running light 2. Disengage the bulb holder from the plug connector by pressing Sidelight and daytime running lights the retaining lug. are designed as LEDs. In case of failure, have LEDs replaced by a 3. Remove and replace the bulb workshop.
Page 180: Tail Lights
Vehicle care Tail lights 2. Unscrew the two plastic securing nuts from the inside by hand. 2. Rotate bulb anticlockwise and remove from bulb holder. 1. Release the cover and remove it. 3. Replace bulb. 3. Carefully withdraw the light assembly from retaining pins and 4.
Page 181 Vehicle care Tail light (2) Tail lights in the tailgate frame Turn signal light (3) Version with Light Emitting Diode (LED): 5. Unlatch the four retaining lugs and remove the bulb carrier. 1. Open the tailgate and remove the cover with a screwdriver. Only brake light (1) and turn signal light (2) can be changed.
Page 182 Vehicle care 2. Press the retaining lug and For replacing the tail light bulb and remove the bulb carrier reverse light bulb on the right side of downwards. the tailgate frame, proceed in the same way. Version with Light Emitting Diode (LED): Only the reverse light bulb can be changed.
Page 183: Number Plate Light
Vehicle care Side turn signal lights 4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. To replace bulb, remove lamp 5. On left side: insert front end into housing: front wing, slide forward and insert rear end. On right side: insert rear end into front wing, slide rearward and insert front end.
Page 184: Interior Lights
Vehicle care 4. Pull bulb from bulb holder and 1. Disengage the housing at the replace it. bottom and remove it. 5. Insert bulb holder into lamp housing and turn clockwise. 6. Insert lamp into bumper and let engage. Interior lights Courtesy light, reading lights Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Page 185: Electrical System
Vehicle care Electrical system 3. Rotate the bulb holder clockwise and remove. Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse. There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle: ■ in the front left of the engine compartment, ■...
Page 186: Engine Compartment Fuse
Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse Place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top or side, and withdraw fuse. The fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment. Disengage the cover, lift it upwards and remove.
Page 187 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit Starter 16 High beam left – 17 Engine control module Fuel filter, cooling 18 Engine control module, terminal 15 Horn 19 Airbag Terminal 30 20 Engine control module Engine control module, trans‐ mission control unit 21 Engine control module, terminal 87 Fog light...
Page 188: Electrical Parking Brake
Vehicle care Instrument panel fuse box No. Circuit Electrical parking brake Tyre repair kit Fuel pump Heated rear window Interior fan Cigarette lighter In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse Air conditioning system box is behind the storage Front power window, left compartment in the instrument panel.
Page 189 Vehicle care Load compartment fuse No. Circuit Radio Display, instrument, telephone Radio Ignition switch, immobiliser Windscreen washer, rear screen washer Central locking system, tailgate Central locking system In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind a cover in the Display, instrument, telephone glovebox.
Page 190 Vehicle care No. Circuit Adaptive forward lighting – – – – Rear power window, right Adaptive forward lighting Disengage the four retaining lugs and Trailer module, Trailer socket remove the cover. Seat, lumbar support, left 10 Rear power window, left 11 Park assist 12 Electrical sunblind 13 –...
Page 191: Vehicle Tools
Vehicle care Vehicle tools Vehicles with tyre repair kit The vehicle tools are in the right-hand compartment in the load compartment, together with the tyre Tools repair kit. Vehicles with spare wheel To open the compartment, disengage the cover and open it. The jack and the vehicle tools are in the spare wheel well in the load compartment.
Page 192: Wheels And Tyres
Vehicle care Wheels and tyres Tyre designations Unscrew the valve cap. E.g. 195/65 R 15 91 H Tyre condition, wheel condition 195 = Tyre width, mm = Cross-section ratio (tyre Drive over edges slowly and at right height to tyre width), % angles if possible.
Page 193: Tyre Deflation Detection System
Vehicle care Tyre pressures differ depending on If the tyre pressure must be reduced 3. Turn the adjuster wheel to select various options. For the correct tyre or increased on a vehicle with tyre Tire Pressure System. pressure value, follow the procedure pressure monitoring system, switch 4.
Page 194: Tread Depth
Vehicle care If the system is ready again, a The legally permissible minimum 9 Warning message is displayed in the Driver tread depth (1.6 mm) has been Information Centre with reached when the tread has worn Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels Uplevel-Display.
Page 195: Tyre Chains
Vehicle care Tyre chains Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres The tyre repair kit is in the stowage of size 225/40 R 18. compartment in the load compartment. The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel. Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Page 196 Vehicle care 2. Detach air hose from bracket and screw onto sealant bottle connection. 1. Take the sealant bottle and 4. Unscrew valve cap from defective bracket with air hose from the tyre. insert. 5. Screw tyre inflation hose to valve. 3.
Page 197 Vehicle care compressor by pressing the on/off 14. Take the label indicating switch again. maximum permitted speed from the sealant bottle and affix in the If the prescribed tyre pressure is driver's field of view. not obtained within 10 minutes, remove the tyre repair kit.
Page 198: Wheel Changing
Vehicle care Wheel changing Note ■ Never crawl under a jacked-up The driving characteristics of the vehicle. Some vehicles are equipped with a repaired tyre is severely affected, ■ Do not start the vehicle when it is tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel therefore have this tyre replaced.
Page 199 Vehicle care Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel bolt caps with a screwdriver and remove. To protect the wheel, place a soft cloth between the screwdriver and the alloy wheel. 2. Variant 1: Fold out the wheel wrench and 3. Ensure the jack is positioned install ensuring that it locates correctly with the vehicle jacking securely and loosen each wheel...
Page 200 Vehicle care Set the jack to the necessary Attach wheel wrench and with the height. Position it directly below jack correctly aligned rotate wheel the jacking point in a manner that wrench until wheel is clear of the prevents it from slipping. ground.
Page 201: Spare Wheel
Vehicle care Jacking position for lifting The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in platform combination with winter tyres could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as possible. Front arm position of the lifting platform at the underbody.
Page 202 Vehicle care Storing a replaced wheel in the load compartment using a strap Use the strap placed in the tool box. Vehicle tools 3 189. ■ Position the wheel on the load compartment floor close to one sidewall of the load compartment. ■...
Page 203: Jump Starting
Vehicle care Jump starting If your vehicle gets a flat tyre in the 9 Warning rear while towing another vehicle, mount the temporary spare wheel in Do not start with quick charger. Storing a jack, a wheel or other the front and the full tyre in the rear. equipment in the load A vehicle with a discharged vehicle Tyre chains 3 193.
Page 204 Vehicle care ■ Never expose the vehicle battery to ■ The vehicles must not come into 3. Connect the black lead to the naked flames or sparks. contact with each other during the negative terminal of the booster jump starting process. battery.
Page 205: Towing
Vehicle care Towing 4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear window) of the vehicle receiving Towing the vehicle the jump start. 5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal position.
Page 206: Towing Another Vehicle
Vehicle care Switch on ignition to release steering Insert cap at the bottom and close wheel lock and to permit operation of cap. brake lights, horn and windscreen wiper. Towing another vehicle Transmission in neutral. Caution Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle.
Page 207: Appearance Care
Vehicle care Appearance care If using a vehicle wash, comply with Caution the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiper Exterior care Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. and rear window wiper must be Excessive tractive force can switched off. Remove antenna and Locks damage the vehicle.
Page 208: Exterior Lights
Vehicle care Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the Windows and windscreen wiper Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use cleaner. blades separate leathers for painted and Rims are painted and can be treated Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois glass surfaces: remnants of wax on with the same agents as the body.
Page 209: Interior Care
Vehicle care Interior care Liquid gas system Caution Interior and upholstery 9 Danger Close Velcro fasteners as open Only clean the vehicle interior, Velcro fasteners on clothing could Liquid gas is heavier than air and including the instrument panel fascia damage seat upholstery.
Page 210: Service And Maintenance
Service and maintenance Service and General information Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, maintenance Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Service information Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, In order to ensure economical and Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, safe vehicle operation and to Switzerland, United Kingdom. General information ....
Page 211: Recommended Fluids
Service and maintenance Recommended fluids, Make sure that the Service and aging control, whereas viscosity Warranty Booklet is completed grade gives information on the oil's lubricants and parts correctly as continuous proof of thickness over a temperature range. service is essential if any warranty or Dexos is the newest engine oil quality Recommended fluids and goodwill claims are to be met, and is...
Page 212 Service and maintenance Select the appropriate engine oil The system is factory filled with based on its quality and on the coolant designed for excellent minimum ambient temperature corrosion protection and frost 3 213. protection down to approx. -28 °C. This concentration should be Additional engine oil additives maintained all year round.
Page 213: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....211 Vehicle data ....... 213 The Vehicle Identification Number may be embossed on the instrument panel visible through the windscreen. The Vehicle Identification Number is stamped on the identification plate and on the floor pan, under the floor covering, visible under a cover.
Page 214: Identification Plate
Technical data Identification plate Information on identification label: Specifications in the vehicle documents always have priority over 1 = Manufacturer those given in this manual. 2 = Type approval number 3 = Vehicle Identification Number Engine identification 4 = Permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg The technical data tables show the 5 = Permissible gross train weight...
Page 215: Vehicle Data
Technical data Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey) Only Israel Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 –...
Page 216 Technical data International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 ✔...
Page 217 Technical data All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) ACEA A3/B3 ✔ – ✔ – ACEA A3/B4 ✔...
Page 218: Engine Data
Technical data Engine data Sales designation Engine identifier code B14XER B14NEL B14NET Number of cylinders 1398 1364 1364 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 6000 4200-6000 4900 Torque [Nm] 175/200 200/220 at rpm 4000 1750-4800 1850-4900 Fuel type Petrol Petrol/LPG Petrol...
Page 219 Technical data Sales designation Engine identifier code B16DTC B16DTL B16DTN B16DTH Number of cylinders 1598 1598 1598 1598 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 3500 3500 3500-4000 3500-4000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 1500-1750 1750-2000 1750-2000 2000-2250 Fuel type Diesel Diesel Diesel...
Page 220 Technical data Sales designation Engine identifier code A13DTC A13DTE A17DTI Torque [Nm] at rpm 1750-2500 1750-3500 2300 Fuel type Diesel Diesel Diesel Oil consumption [l/1000 km]...
Page 221 Technical data Performance Engine B14XER B14NEL B14NET Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle. Value was not available at time of printing.
Page 222 Technical data Engine A13DTC A13DTE A17DTI Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission – Automatic transmission – – The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.
Page 223: Vehicle Weight
Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning B14XER 1361/1376 – [kg] B14NEL 1393 /1408 1471/1486 B14NET 1393/1408 1471/1486 B16DTC 1503/1518 – B16DTL 1503/1518 – B16DTN 1503/1518 – B16DTH 1503/1518 –...
Page 224: Vehicle Dimensions
Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning B14XER –/1571 – [kg] B14NEL –/1613 –/1664 B14NET –/1613 –/1664 B16DTC –/1701 – B16DTL –/1701 – B16DTN –/1701 – B16DTH –/1701 – A13DTC –/1613 –...
Page 225 Technical data Length of load compartment floor [mm] Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1642 Load compartment width [mm] 1038 Load compartment height [mm] Height of load compartment opening Wheelbase [mm] 2644 Turning circle diameter [m] 11.1...
Page 226 Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine B14XER B14NEL B14NET A13DTC A13DTE including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Engine B16DTC B16DTL B16DTN B16DTH A17DTI including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Petrol/diesel, refilling quantity [l] LPG, refilling quantity [l]...
Page 227: Tyre Pressures
Technical data Tyre pressures Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) B14XER 195/65 R15, 230/2.3 (33) 210/2.1 (30) 280/2.8 (41) 260/2.6 (38) 250/2.5 (36) 320/3.2 (46) 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17,...
Page 228 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A13DTC 195/65 R15, 230/2.3 (33) 210/2.1 (30) 280/2.8 (41) 260/2.6 (38) 250/2.5 (36) 320/3.2 (46) 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17,...
Page 229 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A17DTI 250/2.5 (36) 230/2.3 (33) 300/3.0 (43) 280/2.8 (41) 270/2.7 (39) 320/3.2 (46) 195/65 R15 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17...
Page 230: Customer Information
Customer information Customer information Customer information Vehicle data recording and privacy Declaration of conformity Event data recorders This vehicle has systems that Customer information ....228 transmit and/or receive radio waves Vehicle data recording and pri‐ Data storage modules in the subject to Directive 1999/5/EC.
Page 231 Motion profiles indicating travelled openers. RFID technology in Opel allow the transmission of particular routes cannot be created with these vehicles does not use or record vehicle data from the vehicle.
Page 232: Index
Index Automatic locking ....25, 99 Automatic transmission ..... 140 Accessories and vehicle Auxiliary heater......130 modifications ......165 Active head restraints....36 Adaptive brake light....144 Battery discharge protection ..122 Adaptive forward lighting ..Battery voltage ......107 ........
Page 233 Child restraint systems ....55 Door open ........99 Event data recorders....228 Cigarette lighter ......89 Doors..........26 Exhaust gases......138 Climate control ......16 Driver assistance systems..148 Exit lighting ........ 121 Climate control, service....131 Driver Information Centre... 100 Exterior care ......
Page 234 Fuel gauge ........90 Fuel selector ........ 91 Identification plate ..... 212 Lashing eyes ....... 77 Fuse box........184 Ignition switch positions ..... 134 Light covers, misted....119 Fuses ......... 183 Immobiliser ......29, 99 Lighting features......121 Indicators........89 Light switch ........
Page 235 Oil..........167 Rear doors ........26 Service ....... 131, 208 Oil, engine......209, 213 Rear floor storage cover ....76 Service display ......91 Oil pressure........98 Rear fog light ....... 99 Service information ....208 Outside temperature ....86 Rear fog lights ......
Page 236: Ultrasonic Parking Assist
Top-tether fastening eyes .... 61 Upholstery........207 Washer fluid ....... 169 Tow bar........160 Upshift.......... 97 Welcome lighting......121 Towing........ 160, 203 Using this manual ......3 Wheel changing ......196 Towing another vehicle ..... 204 Wheel covers ......192 Towing a trailer......
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