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  • 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 ........61 Instruments and controls ..... 81 Lighting ........120 Climate control ......129 Driving and operating ....139 Vehicle care ....... 171 Service and maintenance ..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction...
  • Page 5 Operation is prices. Experienced mechanics Introduction similar for right-hand drive trained by Opel work according to vehicles. Your vehicle is a designed specific Opel instructions. ● The Owner's Manual uses the combination of advanced technology, The customer literature pack should engine identifier code.
  • Page 6 We wish you many hours of Disregarding this information may pleasurable driving. endanger life. Adam Opel AG 9 Warning Text marked 9 Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury.
  • Page 7 Introduction...

  • Page 8: In Brief

    In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking Seat adjustment Longitudinal adjustment Initial drive information Press c to unlock the doors and load compartment. Open the doors by Pull handle, slide seat, release pulling the handles. To open the handle. Try to move the seat back and tailgate, push the touchpad switch forth to ensure that the seat is locked under the tailgate moulding.
  • Page 9 In brief Backrest inclination 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 Exterior mirrors Steering wheel adjustment 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 30, 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 ......120 climate control system ..132 Exterior mirrors ..... 29 Headlight range 14 Glovebox ......61 Cruise control ..... 154 adjustment ......122 15 Traction Control system ..153 Side air vents ......
  • Page 14 In brief...
  • Page 15 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 of...
  • Page 16 In brief Turn and lane-change signals Hazard warning flashers Horn lever up : right turn signal Operated by pressing ¨. Press j. lever down : left turn signal Hazard warning flashers 3 124. Turn and lane-change signals 3 124, Parking lights 3 125.

  • Page 17: Washer And Wiper Systems

    In brief Washer and wiper systems Windscreen washer Rear window wiper Windscreen wiper Pull lever. Press the rocker switch to activate the rear window wiper: Windscreen washer system 3 83, : fast Washer fluid 3 176. upper switch : continuous : slow operation INT : interval wiping or automatic...
  • Page 18 In brief Rear window washer Climate control Demisting and defrosting the windows Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors Push lever. Press V. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear window and the wiper wipes a few Set the temperature control to the The heating is operated by pressing times.

  • Page 19: Starting Off

    In brief Transmission Automatic transmission Starting off Manual transmission Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 197, 3 235. ● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 174. ● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.
  • Page 20 In brief Starting the engine Stop-start system Parking 9 Warning ● Do not park the vehicle on an easily ignitable surface. The high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface. ● Always apply parking brake. Pull switch m for approx. one second.
  • Page 21 In brief key. Turn the front wheels approx. 30 seconds before towards the kerb. switching off, in order to protect the turbocharger. ● Close the windows. ● Remove the ignition key from Keys, locks 3 20, Laying the vehicle the ignition switch. Turn the up for a long period of time 3 172.

  • Page 22: Keys, Doors And Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Windows ........31 Windscreen ....... 31 windows Keys Manual windows ......31 Power windows ......31 Heated rear window ....33 Caution Sun visors ........33 Keys, locks ........20 Roof ..........34 Do not attach heavy or bulky items Keys ..........

  • Page 23: Car Pass

    Keys, doors and windows Key with foldaway key section Radio remote control Fault If the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio remote control, the cause may be one of the following: ● Fault in radio remote control. ●...

  • Page 24: Memorised Settings

    Keys, doors and windows Radio remote control battery Extend the key and open the unit. The saved settings are automatically Replace the battery (battery type used the next time the memorised key replacement CR 2032), paying attention to the is inserted into the ignition switch and Replace the battery as soon as the installation position.
  • Page 25 Keys, doors and windows Unlocking The setting can be saved for the key Unlocking and opening the being used. tailgate Memorised settings 3 22. Locking Close doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap. Press c. Press c when the ignition is off to Two settings are selectable: unlock all doors.
  • Page 26 Keys, doors and windows Fault in radio remote control Locking system Close the driver's door, open the passenger door, then press central Unlocking locking 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 Locking Additionally, opening of the rear Caution doors from inside is not possible when the vehicle speed is above Automatic locking is only active 4 km/h. with ignition on. Fault in the automatic locking system In case of a system fault, control indicator ^ illuminates in the instrument cluster and a warning chime sounds to indicate that the rear...

  • Page 28: Child Locks

    Keys, doors and windows Doors Automatic relock after unlocking Using a key or suitable screwdriver, turn the child lock in the rear door to A short time after unlocking with the the horizontal position. The green Rear doors remote control, all doors, load LED will extinguish.

  • Page 29: Load Compartment

    Keys, doors and windows Load compartment Closing gases, which cannot be seen or smelled, could enter the vehicle. Tailgate This can cause unconsciousness and even death. Opening Caution Before opening the tailgate check overhead obstructions, such as a garage door, to avoid damage to the tailgate.

  • Page 30: Vehicle Security

    Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security Activating Status LED Anti-theft locking system 9 Warning Do not use the system if there are people in the vehicle! The doors cannot be unlocked from the inside. The system deadlocks all the doors. All doors must be closed otherwise the system cannot be activated.

  • Page 31: Immobiliser

    Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors Alarm The immobiliser is activated automatically after the key has been When triggered, the alarm horn removed from the ignition switch. Convex shape sounds and the hazard warning lights If control indicator d flashes when the flash simultaneously.

  • Page 32: Folding Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors In position 0 no mirror is selected. Heated mirrors Folding mirrors Manual anti-dazzle Operated by pressing Ü. Heating works with the engine To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on For pedestrian safety, the exterior running and is switched off the underside of the mirror housing.

  • Page 33: Automatic Anti-Dazzle

    Keys, doors and windows Windows Automatic anti-dazzle Windscreen stickers Do not attach stickers such as toll Windscreen road stickers or similar on the windscreen in the area of the interior Heat-reflecting windscreen mirror. Otherwise the detection zone of the sensor and the view area of the The heat-reflecting windscreen has a camera in the mirror housing could be coating which reflects solar radiation.
  • Page 34 Keys, doors and windows Power windows can be operated: Pushing or pulling gently to the first Child safety system for rear detent: window moves up or down as windows ● with ignition on long as switch is operated. ● within ten minutes of switching Pushing or pulling firmly to the second ignition off detent and then releasing: window...

  • Page 35: Heated Rear Window

    Keys, doors and windows warning message or a warning code Heating works with the engine is displayed in the Driver Information running and is switched off Centre. automatically after a short time. Vehicle messages 3 106. Depending on the engine type, the heated rear window comes on Activate the window electronics as automatically when the diesel particle...

  • Page 36: Roof

    Keys, doors and windows Roof Press G or H firmly to the second detent and then release: the sunblind is opened or closed automatically. To Moonroof stop movement, operate the switch Do not affix any stickers to the roof. 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 Active head restraints ....36 Front seats ........37 Only drive with the head restraint Seat position ......37 set to the proper position. Seat adjustment ......

  • 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 against the backrest as possible. Set the backrest rake so that it is Seat position possible to easily reach the steering wheel with arms slightly 9 Warning bent. Maintain contact between shoulders and the backrest when Only drive with the seat correctly turning the steering wheel.

  • Page 40: Seat Adjustment

    Seats, restraints Seat adjustment Backrest inclination Seat height Drive only with engaged seats and backrests. Longitudinal adjustment Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion release lever. Allow the backrest to : seat higher engage audibly. down : seat lower Pull handle, slide seat, release handle.
  • 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: Armrest

    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: Heating

    Seats, restraints Moving armrest Removing armrest Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an Pull the front handle firmly and raise Autostop. the armrest at the front. Press the rear button and remove the armrest. Stop-start system 3 142. The armrest can also be installed on the folded centre rear seat 3 43.

  • 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: Armrest

    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. Periodically check all parts of the belt The adapter is unlocked when the red system for damage, pollution and 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 95. 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 necessary to have the steering EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing wheel, the instrument panel, parts of child restraint on a seat protected by the panelling, the door seals, an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it; The airbag system consists of a handles and the seats replaced.
  • Page 52 Seats, restraints оборудованном фронтальной NO: Bakovervendt PL: NIE WOLNO montować fotelika подушкой безопасности, если barnesikringsutstyr må ALDRI brukes dziecięcego zwróconego tyłem do ПОДУШКА НЕ ОТКЛЮЧЕНА! Это på et sete med AKTIV kierunku jazdy na fotelu, przed может привести к СМЕРТИ или KOLLISJONSPUTE foran, da det kan którym znajduje się...
  • Page 53 Seats, restraints HR: NIKADA nemojte koristiti sustav чрез АКТИВНА ВЪЗДУШНА LV: NEKĀDĀ GADĪJUMĀ zadržavanja za djecu okrenut prema ВЪЗГЛАВНИЦА пред нея - може да neizmantojiet uz aizmuguri vērstu natrag na sjedalu s AKTIVNIM се стигне до СМЪРТ или bērnu sēdeklīti sēdvietā, kas tiek ZRAČNIM JASTUKOM ispred njega, СЕРИОЗНО...

  • Page 54: Front Airbag System

    Seats, restraints The airbag label is located on both The inflated airbags cushion the Side airbag system sides of the front passenger sun visor. impact, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the upper body and head of Airbag deactivation 3 53. the front seat occupants considerably.

  • Page 55: Curtain Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Curtain airbag system 9 Warning The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each Keep the area in which the airbag side. This can be identified by the inflates clear of obstructions. word AIRBAG on the roof pillars. The hooks in the roof frame are The curtain airbag system is triggered only suitable for hanging up light...
  • Page 56 Seats, restraints Use the ignition key to choose the position: * : front passenger airbag is deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision. Control indicator * illuminates continuously in the centre console. A child restraint system can be installed in accordance with the chart Child restraint installation locations 3 57.

  • 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 When a child restraint system is being Selecting the right system Note used, pay attention to the following Do not stick anything on the child The rear seats are the most usage and installation instructions restraint systems and do not cover convenient location to fasten a child and also those supplied with the child them with any other materials.

  • Page 59: 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 60 Seats, restraints Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system On front passenger On rear centre Weight class Size class Fixture seat On rear outboard seats 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 61 : 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 62: Isofix Child Restraint Systems

    Seats, restraints ISOFIX child restraint systems In addition to the ISOFIX mounting, fasten the Top-Tether strap to the Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap must run between the two guide rods Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX of the head restraint. child restraint systems to the ISOFIX mounting brackets.

  • Page 63: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage compartments The glovebox features a pen holder, a coin holder and an adapter for the locking wheel bolts. 9 Warning Inside the glovebox there is a Storage compartments ....61 compartment for the Owner's Manual. Glovebox ........61 Do not store heavy or sharp Pull the lug to open the compartment.
  • Page 64 Storage Detachable cupholder Armrest 3 40. Moving cupholder A cupholder can be attached either to Installing cupholder the upper or lower guide rails in the front console. Press the front button slightly and move the cupholder to the desired Press the buttons at the front and rear position.

  • Page 65: Front Storage

    Storage Armrest adapter 3 43. Underseat storage Armrest storage Storage in the detachable armrest Front storage Lift drawer at recessed edge and pull out. Maximum load: 3 kg. To close, Push button and fold the armrest lid push the drawer in and engage. A storage compartment is located upwards.

  • Page 66: Rear Carrier System

    Storage Rear carrier system There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose during transportation. Caution Do not attach bicycles with carbon pedal cranks to bicycle carriers. The bicycles may get damaged. Extending Open the tailgate. Pull release lever up.
  • Page 67 Storage Completely pull out the rear carrier Install the tail lamps Open out the lamp support on the system until you hear it engage. back of the tail lamp completely. Ensure that it is not possible to push in the rear carrier system without pulling the release lever again 9 Warning It is only permissible to fit objects...
  • Page 68 Storage Swivel the right clamping lever (1) Unfold the number plate holder first, followed by the left clamping lever (2), until a resistance is noticeable. Check the cable and lamp position to make sure these are correctly Unfold the holder for the number installed and are securely located.
  • Page 69 Storage Unfold pedal crank recesses Remove the pedal crank mounts from the pedal crank recesses. Adapting the rear carrier system to a bicycle Push the release lever on the strap retainer and remove the strap Fold one or both pedal crank retainer.
  • Page 70 Storage Prepare the bicycle for Attaching a bicycle to the rear attachment carrier system If the bicycle has curved pedal cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit all the way (position 1). 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...
  • Page 71 Storage Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank Place the wheel recesses so that the here must be placed in the pedal bicycle is roughly horizontal. Here, crank recess opening as shown in the the distance between the pedals and illustration.
  • Page 72 Storage The settings for the wheel recesses and on the rotary lever on the pedal crank recess should be noted and saved for each bicycle. Correct presetting will facilitate refitting of the bicycle. Note It is recommended to attach a warning sign at the rearmost bicycle to increase visibility.
  • Page 73 Storage Hold on to the bicycle, loosen the Press release lever and slide in wheel attachment screw for the pedal recesses all the way as far as they will bearing mount, then lift the pedal bearing mount to remove it. Retracting the rear carrier system Insert the strap retainer and pull tightly downwards as far as possible.
  • Page 74 Storage Push the clamping lever down and pull both lamp supports out of the recesses. Push the release lever up and hold. Swivel first the left clamping lever (1), Lift the system slightly and push it into followed by the right clamping lever the bumper until it engages.

  • Page 75: Load Compartment

    Storage Load compartment Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 74. Press the catch to release and push Folding down rear seat backrests the head restraint downwards 3 35. The rear seat backrest is divided into three parts. All parts can be folded down individually to increase the size of the load compartment.

  • Page 76: Rear Storage

    Storage Rear storage Removing the cover On the left side of the load compartment there is a stowage compartment. Pull the handle on the back side of the backrest and fold down the backrest. Unhook retaining straps from tailgate. To fold up, pull the handle and raise the backrests into an upright position until they engage audibly.

  • Page 77: Rear Floor Storage Cover

    Storage Remove the cover. Rear floor storage cover Double load-bay floor Stowing the cover The double load-bay floor can be inserted in the load compartment in Unhook retaining straps from tailgate. two positions: Lift cover at the rear and push it ●...

  • Page 78: Lashing Eyes

    Storage If mounted in the upper position, the Lashing eyes Installation space between the load-bay floor and the spare wheel well cover can be used as a stowage compartment. In this position, if the rear seat backrests are folded forwards, an almost completely flat load bay is created.
  • Page 79 Storage Stowage Roll the upper net rod down to approximately over the middle. Place the upper net rod over the tensioning straps next to the lower net rod. The hooks on the upper net rod must point away from the lower net rod.

  • Page 80: Folding Tray

    Storage Folding tray First aid kit Depending on the vehicle, a box is located under the driver's seat. Pull Located in the front seat backrests. Stow the first aid kit and the high handle and fold down the cover. visibility vest under the driver's seat. Open by pulling upwards until it Maximum load: 1.5 kg.

  • Page 81: 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 82 Storage ● Do not place any objects on the To calculate the payload, enter load compartment cover or the the data for your vehicle in the instrument panel, and do not weights table at the front of this cover the sensor on top of the manual.

  • Page 83: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Instruments and Control indicators ...... 92 Adaptive forward lighting ..100 Turn signal ......... 94 Fog light ........100 controls Seat belt reminder ..... 95 Rear fog light ......100 Airbag and belt tensioners ..95 Cruise control ......100 Airbag deactivation ....

  • Page 84: Controls

    Instruments and controls Controls Steering wheel controls Heated steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment Activate heating by pressing *. The Infotainment system, the cruise Activation is indicated by the LED in control and a connected mobile the button. phone can be operated via the Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel, controls on the steering wheel.

  • Page 85: Horn

    Instruments and controls The highlighted grip areas of the Windscreen wiper/washer Adjustable wiper interval steering wheel are heated quicker and to a higher temperature than the Windscreen wiper other areas. Heating is operational when the engine is running and during an Autostop.
  • Page 86 Instruments and controls Automatic wiping with rain sensor Adjustable sensitivity of the rain sensor Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. INT : automatic wiping with rain sensor Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the Windscreen washer sensitivity: The rain sensor detects the amount of low sensitivity : turn adjuster...

  • Page 87: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and controls Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed Outside temperature onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times. Washer fluid 3 176 Rear window wiper/washer Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper wipes a few times.

  • Page 88: Clock

    Instruments and controls If outside temperature drops to 3 °C, ● Display digital clock: Switches a warning message is displayed in the on/off indication of time on the Driver Information Centre with display. Uplevel-Display or ● RDS clock synchronization: The Uplevel-Combi-Display.

  • Page 89: Power Outlets

    Instruments and controls Set date Power outlets To adjust the time settings, select the Set Date menu item. Turn the multifunction knob to adjust the first setting. Press the multifunction knob to confirm the input. The coloured background moves to the next setting.

  • Page 90: Cigarette Lighter

    Instruments and controls A further 12 volt power outlet is Cigarette lighter located in the rear console. Do not exceed the maximum power consumption of 120 watts. With ignition off, the power outlets are deactivated. Additionally the power outlets are deactivated in the event of low vehicle battery voltage.

  • Page 91: Warning Lights, Gauges And Indicators

    Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges Odometer Tachometer and indicators Instrument cluster In some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end position when the ignition is switched Speedometer Displays the engine speed. The bottom line displays the recorded distance in km.

  • Page 92: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and controls Fuel gauge Because of the fuel remaining in the 1 illumi‐ : liquid gas operation tank, the top-up quantity may be less nates than the specified tank capacity. 1 flashes : liquid gas tank is empty or failure in five times liquid gas system.

  • Page 93: Service Display

    Instruments and controls Displays the coolant temperature. left area : engine operating temperature not yet reached central : normal operating area temperature right area : temperature too high Caution If engine coolant temperature is too high, stop vehicle, switch off Press MENU to select the Vehicle engine.

  • Page 94: Control Indicators

    Instruments and controls and filter changed by a workshop within one week or 500 km (whichever occurs first). Driver Information Centre 3 101. Service information 3 220. Control indicators The control indicators described are not present in all vehicles. The description applies to all instrument versions.
  • Page 95 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...

  • Page 96: Turn Signal

    Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre R Brake and clutch system Tyre pressure monitoring console 3 96 system 3 98 - Operate pedal 3 96 I Engine oil pressure 3 99 Electric parking brake 3 97 i Low fuel 3 99 Electric parking brake fault Immobiliser 3 99 3 97...

  • Page 97: Seat Belt Reminder

    Instruments and controls Flashes Seat belt status on rear seats Deployment of the belt pretensioners or airbags is indicated by continuous A turn signal or the hazard warning > or X in the Driver Information illumination of v. flashers are activated. Centre flashes or illuminates.

  • Page 98: Charging System

    Instruments and controls Illuminates when the ignition is Brake and clutch system 9 Danger switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts. Brake and clutch fluid level Risk of fatal injury for a child using a child restraint system together Illuminates when the engine is R illuminates red.

  • Page 99: Electric Parking Brake

    Instruments and controls Electric parking brake Flashes Upshift m illuminates or flashes red. [ illuminates green when upshifting Electrical parking brake is in service mode. Stop vehicle, apply and is recommended for fuel saving Illuminates release the electrical parking brake to reasons.

  • Page 100: Electronic Stability Control Off

    Instruments and controls Interference due to external sources Flashes Continue driving until % of ultrasound. Once the source of extinguishes. If possible do not allow The system is actively engaged. interference is removed, the system engine speed to drop below Engine output may be reduced and will operate normally.

  • Page 101: Engine Oil Pressure

    Instruments and controls Flashes 3. Move out of the flow of traffic as Flashes quickly as possible without Fault in system or tyre without Fuel used up. Refuel immediately. impeding other vehicles. pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare Never run the tank dry. 4.

  • Page 102: High Beam

    Instruments and controls High beam Rear fog light 9 Warning C illuminates blue. r illuminates yellow. Stop your journey immediately! The rear fog light is on 3 125. Illuminated when high beam is on and Follow the instructions as during headlight flash 3 122. described in paragraph "Fault in Cruise control the automatic locking system"...

  • Page 103: Information Displays

    Instruments and controls Information displays ● trip/fuel information ● vehicle messages, displayed as Driver Information Centre code numbers 3 106 The Driver Information Centre is located in the instrument cluster between speedometer and tachometer. It is available as Midlevel-Display, Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-Display.
  • Page 104 Instruments and controls Selecting menus and functions Vehicle Information Menu The menus and functions can be Press MENU to select the Vehicle selected via the buttons on the turn Information Menu, or on Uplevel- signal lever. Combi-Display select X. Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu.
  • Page 105 Instruments and controls ● Speed Warning: If exceeding the ● trip odometer 1 preset speed, a warning chime ● trip odometer 2 will be activated. ● digital speed ● Language: Displayed language Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are can be changed if the vehicle is only available on vehicles with not equipped with a radio.

  • Page 106: Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-Display

    Instruments and controls Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-Display Colour-Info-Display Depending on the vehicle configuration the vehicle has a ● Graphic-Info-Display ● Colour-Info-Display The Info-Display is located in the instrument panel above the Infotainment system. Graphic-Info-Display indicates: Graphic-Info-Display ● time 3 86 The Colour-Info-Display indicates in ●...
  • Page 107 Instruments and controls ● navigation, see description for Selections are made via: Multifunction knob Infotainment system in the The multifunction knob is the central ● menus Infotainment manual control element for the menus: ● function buttons and ● system settings Turn multifunction knob of the ●...

  • Page 108: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and controls Vehicle messages Vehicle messages on the No. Vehicle message Midlevel-Display Depress brake pedal to release Messages are indicated mainly in the electrical parking brake Driver Information Centre, in some cases together with a warning and Turn steering wheel, switch signal buzzer.
  • Page 109 Instruments and controls No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message 25 Left front turn signal failure 56 Tyre pressure imbalance on 71 Service rear axle front axle 26 Left rear turn signal failure 74 Service AFL 57 Tyre pressure imbalance on 27 Right front turn signal failure 75 Service air conditioning rear axle...

  • Page 110: Warning Chimes

    Instruments and controls ● brakes Warning chimes No. Vehicle message ● drive systems Only one warning chime will sound at 174 Low vehicle battery ● ride control systems a time. 258 Park assist off ● cruise control The warning chime regarding unfastened seat belts has priority ●...

  • Page 111: Battery Voltage

    Instruments and controls Trip computer ● If a fault in the automatic locking The warning message or warning system is detected. code will disappear after the engine has been started twice consecutively ● If the diesel particle filter has The menus and functions can be without a voltage drop.
  • Page 112 Instruments and controls ● trip odometer 1 Page 1: ● trip odometer 2 ● trip odometer 1 ● range ● average consumption 1 ● average consumption ● average speed 1 ● instantaneous consumption ● average speed ● digital speed Trip/Fuel Information Menu on Uplevel-Combi-Display Turn the adjuster wheel to select a page:...
  • Page 113 Instruments and controls Page 3: Reset trip odometer by pressing Trip odometer SET/CLR on the turn signal lever for ● digital speed Trip odometer displays the recorded a few seconds or, on vehicles with ● range distance since a certain reset. reset knob, by pressing the reset ●...

  • Page 114: Vehicle Personalisation

    Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation When the tank has to be refuelled Instantaneous consumption immediately, a warning message is Displays the instantaneous displayed. The vehicle's behaviour can be consumption. Additionally the control indicator i in personalised by changing the settings On vehicles with LPG engines: the fuel gauge illuminates or flashes in the Info-Display.
  • Page 115 Instruments and controls The following settings can be Vehicle settings selected by turning and pressing the multifunction knob: ● Languages ● Time Date ● Radio settings ● Phone settings ● Vehicle settings In the corresponding submenus the following settings can be changed: Press CONFIG.
  • Page 116 Instruments and controls ● 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 ●...
  • Page 117 Instruments and controls Radio Settings Vehicle Settings See Infotainment manual for further ● Climate and Air Quality information. Auto Fan Speed: Modifies the fan regulation. Changed setting will Phone Settings be active after switching the See Infotainment manual for further ignition off and on again.

  • Page 118: Onstar® System

    Instruments and controls OnStar® system ● Collision Detection Systems ● OnStar smartphone application Park Assist: Activates or ● OnStar remote services, e.g. deactivates the ultrasonic location of the vehicle, activation OnStar is a personal connectivity and sensors. of horn and lights mobility assistant with integrated Wi-Fi hotspot.
  • Page 119 Instruments and controls Privacy button OnStar services Up to seven devices may be connected. Press and hold j until an audio OnStar emergency services message is heard to activate or To connect a mobile device with the OnStar emergency provides a service deactivate the transmission of the OnStar Wi-Fi hotspot: with specially trained emergency...
  • Page 120 Instruments and controls The following functions are available: Stolen vehicle assistance Note The workshop notification function If a vehicle is stolen, the OnStar ● Honk horn or flash lights. can be disabled in your account. stolen vehicle assistance service can ●...
  • Page 121 Instruments and controls OnStar settings Vehicle location Software updates The vehicle location is transmitted to OnStar may remotely carry out OnStar PIN OnStar when service is requested or software updates without further To have full access to all OnStar triggered. A message on the Info- notice or consent.

  • Page 122: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Entry lighting ......127 Exit lighting ......127 Battery discharge protection ..128 Light switch Exterior lighting ......120 Light switch ......120 Automatic light control ..... 121 High beam ....... 122 Headlight flash ......122 Headlight range adjustment ..

  • Page 123: Automatic Light Control

    Lighting Light switch with Automatic light In the Driver Information Centre with When the automatic light control Uplevel-Display or function is switched on and the control Uplevel-Combi-Display, the current engine is running, the system status of the automatic light control is switches between daytime running displayed.

  • Page 124: High Beam

    Lighting High beam Headlight range adjustment Headlights when driving abroad Manual headlight range The asymmetrical headlight beam adjustment extends visibility at the edge of the road on the front passenger side. However, when driving in countries where traffic drives on the opposite side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming traffic.

  • Page 125: Daytime Running Lights

    Lighting The adjusting screws are located at 1. Key in ignition switch. Dynamic curve lighting the headlights above the low beam 2. Pull turn signal lever and hold caps 3 180. (headlight flash). For deactivation, turn the adjusting 3. Switch on ignition. screws anticlockwise for half a turn.

  • Page 126: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Reversing function Turn and lane-change With a trailer connected, turn signal flashes six times and tone frequency signals If the low beam is on and reverse gear changes when pressing the lever until is engaged, both corner lights are resistance is felt and then releasing.

  • Page 127: Rear Fog 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 128: 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 Interior lights...

  • Page 129: Reading Lights

    Lighting Lighting features Reading lights The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22. Centre console lighting The following lights will additionally switch on when the driver's door is Spotlight incorporated in the interior opened: lighting comes on when the low beam ●...

  • Page 130: Battery Discharge Protection

    Lighting Activating 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 off automatically after some time. 1.

  • Page 131: 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 ..... 129 Heating and ventilation system 129 s : to windscreen and front door Air conditioning system ...

  • Page 132: Air Conditioning System

    Climate control Note In addition to the heating and The air conditioning system cools and If the settings for demisting and ventilation system, the air dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the defrosting are selected, an Autostop conditioning system has controls for: outside temperature is slightly above will be inhibited.
  • Page 133 Climate control Press 4 again to deactivate Maximum cooling Demisting and defrosting the recirculation mode. windows V 9 Warning The exchange of fresh air is reduced in air recirculation mode. In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the windows may mist up from inside.

  • Page 134: Electronic Climate Control System

    Climate control Note If V is pressed while the engine is running, an Autostop will be inhibited until V is pressed again. If V is pressed while the engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically. Stop-start system 3 142. Electronic climate control system Controls for:...
  • Page 135 Climate control Automatic mode AUTO ● Press n to switch on optimal cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. ● Set the preselected temperatures for driver and front passenger using the left and right rotary knob. Recommended temperature is 22 °C.
  • Page 136 Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Note Fan speed Z If V is pressed while the engine is windows V running, an Autostop will be inhibited until V is pressed again. If V is pressed while the engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
  • Page 137 Climate control Air distribution s, M, K Cooling n Stop-start system 3 142. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the display will indicate AC when cooling is activated or Eco when the cooling is deactivated. Activation or deactivation of cooling operation after engine start can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.

  • Page 138: Auxiliary Heater

    Climate control Air vents Press 4 again to deactivate Auxiliary heater recirculation mode. Air heater Adjustable air vents 9 Warning Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air heater which automatically warms up The exchange of fresh air is the passenger compartment more reduced in air recirculation mode.

  • Page 139: Fixed Air Vents

    Climate control Maintenance filter cleans the cabin air from solid particulates such as pollen, dust, mould 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, mould and bacteria from the air.
  • Page 140 Climate control ● functionality and pressure test ● heating functionality ● leakage check ● check of drive belts ● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage ● performance check...

  • Page 141: Driving And Operating

    Driving and operating Driving and Driving hints Brakes ........150 Antilock brake system ..... 150 operating Control of the vehicle Parking brake ......151 Brake assist ......152 Never coast with engine not Hill start assist ......152 running (except during Autostop) Ride control systems ....

  • Page 142: Steering

    Driving and operating Starting and operating Pedals Ignition switch positions To ensure the pedal travel is New vehicle running-in uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals. Do not brake unnecessarily hard for the first few journeys. Use only floor mats, which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the During the first drive, smoke may...

  • Page 143: Starting The Engine

    Driving and operating Power to the Infotainment system will Turn the key briefly to position 3 and Automatic Starter Control continue to operate for 30 minutes or release: an automatic procedure This function controls the engine until the key is removed from the operates the starter with a short delay starting procedure.

  • Page 144: Overrun Cut-Off

    Driving and operating Overrun cut-off Deactivation The fuel supply is automatically cut off during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle is driven with a gear engaged but accelerator is released. Stop-start system The stop-start system helps to save fuel and to reduce the exhaust emissions.
  • Page 145 Driving and operating Conditions for an Autostop ● The self-cleaning function of the disabled or switched into a power diesel particle filter is not active. saving mode. The fan speed of the The stop-start system checks if each climate control system is reduced to of the following conditions is fulfilled: ●...

  • Page 146: Parking

    Driving and operating ● The stop-start system is Parking key. Turn the front wheels manually deactivated. towards the kerb. ● The bonnet is opened. 9 Warning ● Close the windows. ● The driver's seat belt is ● Remove the ignition key from ●...

  • Page 147: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and operating Engine exhaust needs between 7 and 12 minutes. % illuminates when diesel particle Autostop is not available and fuel filter is full. Start cleaning process as consumption may be higher during soon as possible. this period. The emission of smells 9 Danger % flashes when diesel particle filter and smoke during this process is...

  • Page 148: Catalytic Converter

    Driving and operating Automatic transmission Control indicator % extinguishes as can be continued for a short period, keeping vehicle speed and engine soon as the self-cleaning operation is speed low. complete. The automatic transmission permits automatic gearshifting (automatic Catalytic converter mode) or manual gearshifting (manual mode).

  • Page 149: Selector Lever

    Driving and operating Selector lever 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 driving downhill, see manual mode. Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle is only permissible if the vehicle is stuck in...

  • Page 150: Manual Mode

    Driving and operating Manual mode Electronic driving Fault programmes In the event of a fault, g illuminates. Additionally a code number or a ● Following a cold start, the vehicle message is displayed in the operating temperature Driver Information Centre. Vehicle programme increases engine messages 3 106.

  • Page 151: Manual Transmission

    Driving and operating Manual transmission If the vehicle battery is not the cause of the fault, release the selector lever. 1. Apply the parking brake. 5. Insert a screwdriver into the opening as far as it will go and move the selector lever out of P or To engage reverse, depress the N.

  • Page 152: Brakes

    Driving and operating Brakes ABS starts to regulate brake pressure Caution as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains The brake system comprises two It is not advisable to drive with the steerable, even during hard braking. independent brake circuits.

  • Page 153: Parking Brake

    Driving and operating Fault Parking brake adequate force. For maximum force, e.g. parking with trailer or on Electric parking brake 9 Warning inclines, pull switch m twice. The electric parking brake is If there is a fault in the ABS, the applied when control indicator m wheels may be liable to lock due illuminates 3 97.

  • Page 154: Brake Assist

    Driving and operating automatically. This is not possible Apply electric parking brake: pull and Hill start assist when the switch m is pulled at the hold switch m for more than The system helps prevent unintended same time. five seconds. If control indicator m movement when driving away on illuminates, electric parking brake is This function also helps driving away...

  • Page 155: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and operating Ride control systems TC is reactivated by pressing b 9 Warning again. Traction Control system TC is also reactivated the next time Do not let this special safety the ignition is switched on. feature tempt you into taking risks The Traction Control system (TC) is a when driving.

  • Page 156: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and operating Driver assistance ESC is reactivated by pressing b 9 Warning again. If the TC system was systems previously disabled, both TC and Do not let this special safety ESC are reactivated. feature tempt you into taking risks ESC is also reactivated the next time when driving.
  • Page 157 Driving and operating Activation Reduce speed Accelerate to the desired speed and With cruise control active, hold thumb turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to current speed is stored and SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases maintained.

  • Page 158: Parking Assist

    Driving and operating Resume stored speed Operation Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a speed above 30 km/h. The stored speed will be obtained. Switching off Press rocker switch m at the lower end, control indicator m extinguishes. The stored speed is deleted. Switching off the ignition also deletes the stored speed.
  • Page 159 Driving and operating 25 km/h beforehand. If vehicle speed Fault area of the sensors during has exceeded 25 km/h beforehand, approach of the vehicle, a In the event of a fault in the system, front parking assist remains continuous warning tone will r illuminates or a vehicle message deactivated when speed drops below sound.

  • Page 160: Rear View Camera

    Driving and operating Note Functionality 9 Warning The parking assist system automatically detects factory-fitted The rear view camera does not towing equipment. It is deactivated replace driver vision. Note that when the connector is plugged in. objects that are outside the The sensor may detect a non- camera's field of view and the existent object (echo disturbance)
  • Page 161 Driving and operating Due to the high position of the camera The function can be deactivated in the Fault the rear bumper can be seen on the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Fault messages are displayed with a display as a guide to position. Vehicle personalisation 3 112.

  • Page 162: Fuel

    Driving and operating Fuel Fuel for liquid gas operation Caution Liquid gas is known as LPG Fuel for petrol engines (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under Use of fuel with too low an octane rating could lead to uncontrolled its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole Only use unleaded fuel that complies combustion and engine damage.
  • Page 163 Driving and operating Fuel selector 1 off : petrol operation Fill the tank completely at regular intervals to prevent corrosion in the 1 flashes : checking conditions tank. for fuel transition to liquid gas operation. Faults and remedies Illuminates if If gas mode is not possible, check the conditions are fulfilled.

  • Page 164: Refuelling

    Driving and operating Refuelling Caution Repairs and adjustments may only be made by trained specialists in order to maintain the safety and warranty on the LPG system. Liquid gas is given a particular odour (odorised) so that any leaks can be detected easily.
  • Page 165 Driving and operating The fuel filler cap can be retained in 9 Danger the bracket on the fuel filler flap. For refuelling, fully insert the pump Fuel is flammable and explosive. nozzle and switch it on. No smoking. No naked flames or sparks.
  • Page 166 Driving and operating Press the button of the liquid gas supply point. The filling system stops or begins to run slowly when 80% of the tank volume is reached (maximum fill level). Release button on filling system and the filling process stops. Release the locking lever and remove the filler nozzle.

  • Page 167: Fuel Consumption - Co 2 - Emissions

    Slovenia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Ukraine, Hungary Fuel consumption - CO Emissions The fuel consumption (combined) of the model Opel Meriva is within a ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany, range of 7.4 to 3.7 l/100 km. Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland EURO adapter: Spain...

  • Page 168: Trailer Hitch

    Driving and operating Trailer hitch For the values specific for your Furthermore, fuel consumption is vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of dependent on personal driving style Conformity provided with your vehicle as well as road and traffic conditions. General information or other national registration Only use towing equipment that has documents.

  • Page 169: Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips

    Driving and operating Driving characteristics and Trailer towing as altitude increases due to the air becoming thinner, therefore reducing towing tips Trailer loads climbing ability, the permissible gross Before attaching a trailer, lubricate train weight also decreases by 10% the coupling ball. However, do not do for every 1000 metres of additional 9 Warning so if a stabiliser, which acts on the...

  • Page 170: Towing Equipment

    Driving and operating Rear axle load Stowage of the detachable Fitting the detachable coupling coupling ball bar ball bar When the trailer is coupled and the towing vehicle fully loaded, the permissible rear axle load (see identification plate or vehicle documents) may be exceeded by 80 kg (vehicles with LPG system: 110 kg), the gross vehicle weight...
  • Page 171 Driving and operating Checking the tensioning of the Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar coupling ball bar 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.
  • Page 172 Driving and operating Attach breakaway stopping cable to Dismounting the detachable eye. coupling ball bar Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed ● Green marking on rotary knob must point towards green marking on coupling ball bar. ● There must be no gap between the rotary handle and the coupling ball bar.

  • Page 173: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle care Vehicle care Interior lights ......189 Appearance care ....... 216 Instrument panel illumination ... 189 Exterior care ......216 Electrical system ......189 Interior care ......218 Fuses ........189 General Information ....172 Engine compartment fuse box . 191 Accessories and vehicle Instrument panel fuse box ..

  • Page 174: General Information

    Vehicle care General Information Vehicle storage ● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle. Storage for a long period of time Accessories and vehicle ● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle modifications If the vehicle is to be stored for several battery.

  • Page 175: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle care Vehicle checks Gas vehicles must be recycled by a 9 Danger service centre authorised for gas vehicles. Performing work The ignition system uses extremely high voltage. Do not touch. Bonnet Opening 9 Warning Only perform engine compartment checks when the ignition is off. The cooling fan may start operating even if the ignition is off.

  • Page 176: Engine Oil

    Vehicle care If the bonnet is opened during an Check with the vehicle on a level Autostop, the engine will be restarted surface. The engine must be at automatically for safety reasons. operating temperature and switched off for at least five minutes. Closing Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull...

  • Page 177: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle care We recommend the use of the same grade of engine oil that was used at last change. The engine oil level must not exceed the MAX mark on the dipstick. Caution Overfilled engine oil must be drained or suctioned out. Capacities 3 234.

  • Page 178: Power Steering Fluid

    Vehicle care the coolant concentration checked Power steering fluid level normally Caution and have the cause of the coolant must not be checked. If an unusual loss remedied by a workshop. noise sounds during steering or the Only washer fluid with a sufficient power steering reacts conspicuous antifreeze concentration provides seek the assistance of a workshop.

  • Page 179: Vehicle Battery

    Vehicle care battery. Short-distance-driving and Replacing the vehicle battery frequent engine starts can discharge Note the battery. Avoid the use of Any deviation from the instructions unnecessary electrical consumers. given in this paragraph may lead to a temporary deactivation of the stop- start system.
  • Page 180 Note is essential to ensure a proper Using an AGM vehicle battery fitting of the buffer element. different from the original Opel vehicle battery may result in a lower We recommend that you have the performance. vehicle battery replaced by a workshop.

  • Page 181: Diesel Fuel System Bleeding

    Vehicle care Meaning of symbols: Wiper blade replacement Wiper blade on the rear window ● No sparks, naked flames or Wiper blades on the windscreen smoking. ● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. ● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.

  • Page 182: 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 183 Vehicle care 4. Insert the bulb holder into the 6. Attach the plug to the bulb. reflector. 7. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise. 5. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise. Sidelight/Daytime running light High beam 3. Disengage the spring clip and then swivel it backwards.

  • Page 184: Adaptive Forward Lighting

    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 185 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 186: Fog Lights

    Vehicle care Sidelight/Daytime running light 3. Remove and replace the bulb holder with bulb. Sidelight and daytime running lights 4. Attach the plug connector. are designed as LEDs. In case of 5. Insert the bulb holder into the failure, have LEDs replaced by a reflector.

  • Page 187: Tail Lights

    Vehicle care Tail lights 2. Rotate bulb anticlockwise and 3. Carefully withdraw the light remove from bulb holder. assembly from retaining pins and 1. Release the cover and remove it. remove. Make sure that the cable 3. Replace bulb. duct remains in position. 4.
  • Page 188 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 189 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 190: Side Turn Signal Lights

    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 191: Interior Lights

    Vehicle care Electrical system 4. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it. Fuses 5. Insert bulb holder into lamp housing and turn clockwise. Data on the replacement fuse must 6. Insert lamp into bumper and let match the data on the defective fuse. engage.
  • Page 192 Vehicle care Place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top or side, and withdraw fuse. Fuse extractor A fuse extractor may be located in the fuse box in the engine compartment.

  • Page 193: Engine Compartment Fuse Box

    Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse No. Circuit Starter – Fuel filter/Cooling Horn Terminal 30 Engine control module/Trans‐ mission control unit Fog light Engine cooling Engine cooling The fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment. 10 Vacuum pump Disengage the cover, lift it upwards 11 Ignition/Preheating and remove.
  • Page 194 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit 17 Engine control module Electrical parking brake 18 Engine control module/ Tyre repair kit Terminal 15 Fuel pump 19 Airbag 20 Engine control module Heated rear window 21 Engine control module/ Terminal 87 Interior fan Cigarette lighter Air conditioning system Front power window, left...

  • Page 195: Instrument Panel Fuse Box

    Vehicle care Instrument panel fuse box 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 In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse glovebox.

  • Page 196: Load Compartment Fuse Box

    Vehicle care Load compartment fuse box Disengage the four retaining lugs and No. Circuit remove the cover. Adaptive forward lighting – – – – Right rear power window Adaptive forward lighting Trailer module/Trailer socket The fuse box is on the left side of the Left seat lumbar support load compartment behind a cover.

  • Page 197: Vehicle Tools

    Vehicle care Vehicle tools Vehicles with tyre repair kit Tools Variant 2: The vehicle tools are in the compartment under the floor cover in Variant 1: The vehicle tools are in the the load compartment, together with right-hand compartment in the load the tyre repair kit.

  • Page 198: Wheels And Tyres

    Vehicle care Wheels and tyres Vehicles with spare wheel : belt type: Radial RF : type: RunFlat 15 : wheel diameter, inches Tyre condition, wheel condition 91 : load index e.g. 91 is equivalent to 615 kg Drive over edges slowly and at right : speed code letter angles if possible.

  • Page 199: Tyre Pressure

    Vehicle care Tyre pressure Always inflate the spare tyre to the 9 Warning pressure specified for full load. Check the pressure of cold tyres at The ECO tyre pressure serves to least every 14 days and before any If the pressure is too low, this can achieve the smallest amount of fuel long journey.

  • Page 200: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

    Vehicle care The tyre pressure value displayed in Note the Driver Information Centre shows In countries where the tyre pressure the real tyre pressure. A cooled down monitoring system is legally tyre will show a decreased value, required, the use of wheels without which does not indicate an air leak.
  • Page 201 Vehicle care Each time the tyres are replaced tyre If w illuminates at lower temperatures and extinguishes after some driving, pressure monitoring system sensors must be dismounted and serviced. this could be an indicator for For the screwed sensor: replace approaching a low tyre pressure condition.
  • Page 202 Vehicle care The tyre pressure sensor matching 3. On vehicles with automatic process should also be performed transmission: set the selector after replacing a spare wheel with a lever to P. road wheel containing the tyre On vehicles with manual pressure sensor.

  • Page 203: Tread Depth

    Vehicle care sensor identification code has Tread depth indicators (TWI). Their position is been matched to this wheel indicated by markings on the Check tread depth at regular position. sidewall. intervals. 10. Proceed to the right side front If there is more wear at the front than Tyres should be replaced for safety wheel, and repeat the procedure the rear, swap round front wheels and...

  • Page 204: Wheel Covers

    Vehicle care Steel wheels: When using locking Tyre chains are only permitted on 9 Warning wheel bolts, do not attach wheel tyres of size 195/65 R15, covers. 205/55 R16 and 225/45 R17. Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres may lead to accidents and will Tyre chains of size 225/40 R18.
  • Page 205 Vehicle care Apply the parking brake and engage 2. Detach air hose from bracket and first gear, reverse gear or P. screw onto sealant bottle connection. The tyre repair kit is stowed in the load compartment. Depending on the equipment, the tyre repair kit is in a compartment in the right sidewall or in a compartment under the floor cover.
  • Page 206 Vehicle care If the prescribed tyre pressure is not obtained within 10 minutes, remove the tyre repair kit. Move the vehicle one tyre rotation. Reattach the tyre repair kit and continue the filling procedure for 10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre pressure is still not obtained, the tyre is too badly damaged.
  • Page 207 Vehicle care 15. Continue driving immediately so Vehicles with tyre repair kit under that sealant is evenly distributed the floor cover in the tyre. After driving approx. 10 km (but no more than 10 minutes), stop and check tyre pressure. Screw compressor air hose directly onto tyre valve and compressor when doing this.
  • Page 208 Vehicle care 4. Screw the compressor air hose to 9. Connect the compressor plug to 13. The prescribed tyre pressure the connection on the sealant the power outlet or cigarette should be obtained within bottle. lighter socket. 10 minutes. Tyre pressure 3 235.

  • Page 209: Wheel Changing

    Vehicle care Drain excess tyre pressure with If unusual noise is heard or the the button over the pressure compressor becomes hot, turn indicator. compressor off for at least 30 minutes. Do not run the compressor longer than 10 minutes. The built-in safety valve opens at a pressure of 7 bar.
  • Page 210 Vehicle care Make the following preparations and ● Do not start the vehicle when it is 2. Variant 1: observe the following information: raised on the jack. ● Park the vehicle on a level, firm ● Before screwing in the wheel and non-skid surface.
  • Page 211 Vehicle care Fold out the wheel wrench and 4. Variant 1: Attach jack handle and with the install ensuring that it locates jack correctly aligned rotate securely and loosen each wheel handle until wheel is clear of the bolt by half a turn. ground.

  • Page 212: Spare Wheel

    Vehicle care Install wheel bolt caps. 11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 210, the vehicle tools 3 195 and the adapter for the locking wheel bolts 3 61. 12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and also the wheel bolt torque as soon as possible.
  • Page 213 Vehicle care The use of a spare wheel that is Storing a replaced wheel in the smaller than the other wheels or in load compartment using a strap combination with winter tyres could Use the strap placed in the tool box. affect driveability.
  • Page 214 Vehicle care Only mount one temporary spare 9 Warning wheel. The permissible maximum speed on the label on the temporary Storing a jack, a wheel or other spare wheel is only valid for the equipment in the load factory-fitted tyre size. compartment could cause injury if If your vehicle gets a flat tyre in the they are not fixed properly.

  • Page 215: Jump Starting

    Vehicle care Jump starting ● A discharged vehicle battery can ● Apply the parking brake, already freeze at a temperature transmission in neutral, of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery automatic transmission in P. Do not start with quick charger. before connecting jump leads.

  • Page 216: Towing

    Vehicle care Towing 3. Connect the black lead to the 4. Switch on electrical consumers negative terminal of the booster (e.g. headlights, heated rear battery. window) of the vehicle receiving Towing the vehicle the jump start. 4. Connect the other end of the black lead to a vehicle grounding point, 5.

  • Page 217: 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 218: Appearance Care

    Vehicle care Appearance care Caution Exterior care Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can Locks damage the vehicle. The locks are lubricated at the factory After towing, unscrew the towing eye. using a high quality lock cylinder grease.
  • Page 219 Vehicle care If using a vehicle wash, comply with Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the Windows and windscreen wiper the vehicle wash manufacturer's vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use blades instructions. The windscreen wiper separate leathers for painted and Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois and rear window wiper must be glass surfaces: remnants of wax on leather together with window cleaner...

  • Page 220: Interior Care

    Vehicle care Moonroof After the underbody is washed, check Towing equipment the underbody and have it waxed if Never clean with solvents or abrasive Do not clean the coupling ball bar with necessary. agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g. a steam-jet or high-pressure jet Bitumen/rubber materials could paint cleaner, acetone-containing cleaner.
  • Page 221 Vehicle care Clean fabric upholstery with a Plastic and rubber parts vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove Plastic and rubber parts can be stains with an upholstery cleaner. cleaned with the same cleaner as Clothing fabrics may not be used to clean the body. Use interior colourfast.

  • Page 222: Service And Maintenance

    Service and maintenance Service and General information Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia- Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, maintenance Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Service information Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, In order to ensure economical and Greece, Greenland, Hungary, safe vehicle operation and to Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, maintain the value of your vehicle, it General information ....

  • Page 223: Recommended Fluids And

    Service and maintenance Recommended fluids, Confirmations Dexos is the newest engine oil quality that provides optimum protection for lubricants and parts Confirmation of service is recorded in gasoline and diesel engines. If it is the Service and warranty booklet. unavailable, engine oils of other listed Recommended fluids and The date and mileage is completed qualities have to be used.
  • Page 224 Service and maintenance Additional engine oil additives northern countries with very low temperatures the factory filled coolant The use of additional engine oil provides frost protection down to additives could cause damage and approx. -37 °C. This concentration invalidate the warranty. should be maintained all year round.

  • Page 225: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....223 Vehicle Identification Number .. 223 Identification plate ....224 Engine identification ....224 Vehicle data ....... 225 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........ 225 Engine data ......228 Performance ......

  • Page 226: Identification Plate

    Technical data Identification plate Information on identification label: Engine identification 1 : manufacturer The technical data tables show the 2 : type approval number engine identifier code. Engine data 3 : vehicle identification number 3 228. 4 : permissible gross vehicle weight To identify the respective engine, rating in kg refer to the engine power in the EEC...

  • Page 227: Vehicle Data

    Technical data Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries with European service interval 3 220 Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 – – dexos 2 ✔...
  • Page 228 Technical data International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries with international service interval 3 220 Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 (if available) ✔ – dexos 2 ✔ ✔ In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below: All countries with international service interval 3 220 Engine oil quality Petrol engines...
  • Page 229 Technical data All countries with international service interval 3 220 ACEA C3 ✔ ✔ API SM ✔ – API SN resource conserving ✔ – Engine oil viscosity grades All countries with international service interval 3 220 Ambient temperature Petrol and diesel engines down to -25 °C SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 below -25 °C...

  • Page 230: Engine Data

    Technical data Engine data Engine identifier code B14XER B14NEL B14NEL B14NET Sales designation 1.4 LPG Engineering code B14XER B14NEL B14NEL B14NET 1398 1364 1364 1364 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 6000 4200-6000 4800-6000 4900-6000 Torque [Nm] 175/200 200/220 at rpm 4000...
  • Page 231 Technical data Engine identifier code B16DTC B16DTL B16DTE B16DTH Sales designation Engineering code B16DTL B16DTL B16DTE B16DTH 1598 1598 1598 1598 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 3500 3500 3500 3500-4000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 1500-1750 1750-2000 1750-2000 2000 Fuel type Diesel...

  • Page 232: Performance

    Technical data Engine identifier code A13DTC A13DTE A17DTI Sales designation Engineering code A13DTC A13DTE A17DTI Torque [Nm] at rpm 1750-2500 1750-3500 2300 Fuel type Diesel Diesel Diesel Performance Engine B14XER B14NEL B14NEL LPG B14NET Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Automatic transmission –...
  • Page 233 Technical data Engine A13DTC A13DTE A17DTI Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission – Automatic transmission – –...

  • Page 234: 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 LPG 1471/1486 – B14NEL 1393/1408 1471/1486 B14NET 1393/1408 1471/1486 B16DTC 1503/1518 – B16DTL 1503/1518 – B16DTH 1503/1518 –...

  • Page 235: Vehicle Dimensions

    Technical data Vehicle dimensions Meriva Length [mm] 4300 Width without exterior mirrors [mm] 1812 Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 1994 Height (without antenna) [mm] 1615 Length of load compartment floor [mm] Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1642 Load compartment width [mm] 1038...

  • Page 236: Capacities

    Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine B14XER B14NEL B14NEL LPG B14NET A13DTC A13DTE including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Engine B16DTC B16DTL B16DTH B16DTE A17DTI including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Petrol/diesel, refilling quantity [l] LPG, refilling quantity [l]...

  • Page 237: Tyre Pressures

    Technical data Tyre pressures Comfort with up to 3 With full load people ECO with up to 3 people 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,...
  • Page 238 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 With full load people ECO with up to 3 people 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 239 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 With full load people ECO with up to 3 people 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 205/55 R16, 250/2.5 (36) 230/2.3 (33) 300/3.0 (43) 280/2.8 (41) 270/2.7 (39) 320/3.2 (46) 225/45 R17 225/40 R18...

  • Page 240: Customer Information

    Customer information Customer Customer information information Declaration of conformity Transmission systems Customer information ....238 This vehicle has systems that Declaration of conformity ..238 transmit and/or receive radio waves Collision damage repair ... 240 subject to Directive 1999/5/EC. Software acknowledgement ..240 These systems are in compliance with the essential requirements and Vehicle data recording and pri‐...
  • Page 241 Customer information Jack...

  • Page 242: Collision Damage Repair

    Product designation: Jack Engineering Group Manager Chassis party software please see http:// Type/GM part number: 13576735 & Structure www.lg.com/global/support/ is in compliance with the provisions of Adam Opel AG opensource/index. Directive 2006/42/EC. D-65423 Rüsselsheim libcurl Applied technical standards: GMN9737 : jacking...
  • Page 243 Customer information copyright holders be liable for any Gordon, Ian Gorman, Chris Herborth, 1. Redistributions of source code claim, damages or other liability, Dirk Haase, Greg Hartwig, Robert must retain the above copyright whether in an action of contract, tort Heath, Jonathan Hudson, Paul notice, definition, disclaimer, and or otherwise, arising from, out of or in...

  • Page 244: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    Customer information Vehicle data recording original source. Such altered ● vehicle reactions in particular versions also must not be driving situations (e.g. inflation of and privacy misrepresented as being Info-ZIP an airbag, activation of the releases--including, but not stability regulation system) Event data recorders limited to, labeling of the altered ●...

  • Page 245: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)

    RFID technology in Opel vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Opel system containing...

  • Page 246: Index

    Index Automatic transmission ..... 146 Auxiliary heater......136 Accessories and vehicle modifications ......172 Active head restraints....36 Battery discharge protection ..128 Adaptive brake light....150 Battery voltage ......109 Adaptive forward lighting . . 100, Belts..........45 123, 182 Bicycle rack........
  • Page 247 Climate control ......16 Driver assistance systems..154 Exit lighting ........ 127 Climate control, service....137 Driver Information Centre... 101 Exterior care ......216 Climate control systems..... 129 Driving characteristics and Exterior light ......... 99 Clock..........86 towing tips ......167 Exterior lighting ....
  • Page 248 Fuse box........191 Lighting features......127 Fuses ......... 189 Light switch ........ 120 Identification plate ..... 224 Load compartment ....27, 73 Ignition switch positions ..... 140 Load compartment cover ..... 74 Immobiliser ......29, 99 Gauges......... 89 Load compartment fuse box ..194 Indicators........
  • Page 249 Operate pedal....... 96 Rear fog light ......100 Service information ....220 Outside temperature ....85 Rear fog lights ......125 Service vehicle soon ....96 Overrun cut-off ......142 Rear seats........42 Side airbag system ...... 52 Rear storage......... 74 Sidelights........
  • Page 250 Tow bar........166 Upholstery........218 Welcome lighting......127 Towing........ 166, 214 Upshift.......... 97 Wheel changing ......207 Towing another vehicle ..... 215 Using this manual ......3 Wheel covers ......202 Towing a trailer......167 Wheels and tyres ....... 196 Towing equipment .....
  • Page 251 Copyright by ADAM OPEL AG, Rüsselsheim, Germany. The information contained in this publication is effective as of the date indicated below. Adam Opel AG reserves the right to make changes to the technical specifications, features and design of the vehicles relative to the information in this publication as well as changes to the publication itself.

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