Warning Chimes; Battery Voltage - Opel MERIVA Owner's Manual

104 Instruments and controls
■ Brakes
■ Drive systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Cruise control
■ Object detection systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop
up for a few seconds.

Warning chimes

Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting-off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with
parking brake applied.
■ If a programmed speed is
exceeded.
■ If a warning message or a warning
code appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ If the parking assist detects an
object.
■ If reverse gear is engaged and the
rear end carrier is extended.
■ If a fault in the automatic locking
system is detected.
■ If the diesel particle filter has
reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and/
or the driver's door is opened
■ When the key is in the ignition
switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop
■ If the driver's door is opened.

Battery voltage

When the battery voltage is running
low, a warning message or warning
code 174 will appear in the Driver
Information Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any
electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window
or other main consumers.
2. Charge the battery by driving
continuously for a while or by
using a charging device.