Opel Meriva 2009 Owner Manual
OPEL Meriva
Owner’s Manual
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OPEL Meriva
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Operation, Safety, Maintenance
Data specific to your vehicle
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Please enter your vehicle’s data here so that it is readily accessible. Please refer to the sections "Servicing and maintenance" and "Technical
data" and the identification plate.
Fuel
Designation
Engine oil
Grade
Viscosity
Tyre pressure
Tyre size Front
Summer tyres
Winter tyres
Rear
Weights
Gross vehicle weight rating
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Introduction
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Your vehicle is an intelligent combination
of forward-looking technology, impressive
safety, environmental friendliness and
economy.
It now lies with you to drive your vehicle
safely and to see it performs perfectly. This
Owner’s Manual provides you with all the
necessary information to that end.
Make sure your passengers are aware of
the possible risk of accident and injury
which may result from improper use of the
vehicle.
You must always comply with the specific
laws of the country that you are in. These
laws may differ from the information in this
Owner’s Manual.
When this Manual refers to a workshop visit, we recommend your Opel Service Partner.
All Opel Service Partners provide first-class
service at reasonable prices. Experienced
mechanics trained by Opel work according
to specific Opel instructions.
The Owner’s Manual, infotainment system
instructions and the vehicle Service and
Warranty Booklet should always be kept
ready to hand in the vehicle glove compartment.
Make use of the Owner’s Manual
z The "In Brief" section will give you an ini-
tial overview.
z The table of contents at the beginning of
the owner’s manual and within the individual chapters will show you where everything is.
z Its index will help you find what you
want.
z Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as
points of reference or indicate some action to be performed.
z Black arrows in the illustrations indicate
a reaction or a second action to be performed.
z This Owner’s Manual depicts left-hand
drive vehicles. Right-hand drive vehicles
are operated in the same way.
z The Owner’s Manual uses the internal
engine codes. The corresponding sales
designations are found in the chapter
"Technical data".
z Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, in the descriptions always
relate to the direction of travel.
Symbols
6 Continue reading on next page.
3 signifies equipment not fitted to all vehi-
cles (model variants, engine options, models specific to one country, optional equipment, Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories).
Page references are indicated with 3. 3
means "see page".
Danger, 9 Warning, Caution
9
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides infor-
mation on risk of endangering life. Failure to comply with the instructions could
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury. Failure to comply with the instructions could
lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides information on possible damage to the vehicle
Failure to comply with the instructions
could lead to vehicle damage.
Safe driving!
Adam Opel GmbH
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Contents
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In Brief ....................................................... 2
Keys, doors, windows,
slide and tilt sunroof .......................... 26
Seats, Interior .......................................... 44
Instruments, Controls ............................. 82
Lighting ................................................. 102
Infotainment system ........................... 111
Climate control ..................................... 114
Driving and operation ......................... 129
Self-help, vehicle care .......................... 165
Service and maintenance ................... 199
Technical Data .................................... 218
Index ...................................................... 234
2In Brief
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In Brief
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To unlock the vehicle: Press
button q
Open the door by pulling on the door
handle. To open the tailgate, pull on the
button in the handle recess and pull the
tailgate upwards.
Door locks 3 26, key 3 26, remote control
3 28, central locking system 3 30, antitheft locking system 3 3 31, tailgate 3 32,
anti-theft alarm system 3 3 34.
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To adjust front seat leg room: Pull
handle, slide seat, release handle
Seats 3 44, Seat position 3 45.
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To adjust front seat backrests:
Turn handwheel
Do not lean on seat backrest whilst
adjusting it.
Seats 3 44, Seat position 3 45.
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To adjust front seat height 3: Pull
lever
Lift lever and relieve some weight from seat
to raise it or press down on seat with body
weight to lower it.
Seats 3 44, Seat position 3 45.
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Head restraint height of front and
rear outer seats: Tip head
restraint forward to release, hold
and adjust height, engage
Head restraints 3 46, Centre rear head
restraint 3 47, Head restraint position 3 47,
Head restraint removal 3 48.
4In Brief
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Extend the seat belt and clip it
into the buckle
The seat belt must not be twisted and must
lie snugly against the body. The backrest
must not be tilted back too far (maximum
approx. 25).
To release belt, press red button on belt
buckle.
Three-point seat belt 3 59,
Airbag system 3 3 67, seat position 3 45.
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To adjust interior mirror by
swivelling
Swivel lever 3 on underside of mirror
housing to reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 38, Automatic anti-dazzle
interior mirror 3 3 39.
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Use the knob to move the exterior
mirrors in the appropriate
direction
Mirror 3 36, Aspherical exterior mirrors 3
3 37, Swinging in exterior mirror 3 37.
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Adjust exterior mirrors
electrically 3
Select the mirror to be adjusted using the
rocker switch and adjust using the fourway switch.
Mirror 3 36, Aspherical exterior mirrors 3
3 37, Swinging in exterior mirror 3 37,
Heated exterior mirrors 3 3 13, 3 41.
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Steering wheel adjustment 3:
Swivel lever down, adjust height,
swivel lever up, engage
Adjust steering wheel only when vehicle is
stationary and steering wheel lock is
released.
Airbag system 3 67, Steering wheel lock
3 15.
6In Brief
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7In Brief
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1 Parking lamps, dipped beam ... 3 102
Courtesy lamp ............................ 3 108
Instrument illumination .............. 3 108
Rear fog lamp ............................ 3 104
Fog lamp 3 ................................. 3 103
Headlamp range adjustment 3 3 104
2 Side Air vents .............................. 3 115
3 Horn ...............................................3 12
4 Indicators, headlamp flasher
Dipped beam, main beam............3 11
Ambient lighting 3...................... 3 107
Cruise control 3........................... 3 148
5 Steering wheel remote
control 3 ...................................... 3 111
6 Instruments .................................. 3 82
7 Windscreen wipers and
windscreen washer system,
headlamp washer system 3
and rear window
washer system 3 ...............3 12, 3 100
8 Centre air vents .......................... 3 115
9 Hazard warning lamps ... 3 12, 3 104
LED for
anti-theft alarm system 3 ............3 34
Heated seats 3 ............................ 3 46
10 Central information display
for time, date,
outside temperature,
infotainment system 3 ................ 3 90
11 Infotainment system 3 .............. 3 11
12 Front passenger airbag 3 ........... 3 67
13 Glove compartment ..................... 3 80
14 Climate control ........................... 3 114
15 Air conditioning system 3 ......... 3 114
Heated rear window ........... 3 13, 3 41
Recirculation system 3............... 3 119
16 Ashtray ......................................... 3 79
Accessory socket and
cigarette lighter ........................... 3 78
17 Accelerator pedal .......... 3 135, 3 137
18 Brake pedal .................... 3 135, 3 151
19 Ignition switch
with steering wheel lock .............. 3 15
20 Steering wheel adjustment 3 ....... 3 5
21 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3 135
22 Bonnet release lever .................. 3 165
23 Fuse box ..................................... 3 182
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1 Side air vents .............................. 3 115
2 Front passenger airbag 3 .......... 3 67
3 Infotainment system 3 ............. 3 111
4 Hazard warning lamps .... 3 12, 3 104
LED for
anti-theft alarm system 3 ............3 34
Heated seats 3 ........................... 3 46
5 Information display
for time, date,
outside temperature,
infotainment system 3 ............... 3 90
6 Centre air vents .......................... 3 115
7 Indicators, headlamp flasher
dipped beam, main beam ............3 11
ambient lighting 3...................... 3 107
cruise control 3 ........................... 3 148
8 Horn ...............................................3 12
9 Instruments ................................... 3 82
10 Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system,
headlamp washer system 3
and rear window
washer system 3 ...............3 12, 3 100
11 Parking lamps, dipped beam ....3 102
Courtesy lamp .............................3 108
Instrument illumination ..............3 108
Fog tail lamp ...............................3 104
Fog lamp 3 .................................3 103
Headlamp range adjustment 3 .3 10
12 Bonnet release lever .................. 3 165
13 Steering wheel remote
control 3 ......................................3 111
14 Ignition switch with steering
wheel lock ..................................... 3 15
15 Steering wheel adjustment 3 ....... 3 5
16 Accelerator pedal .......... 3 135, 3 137
17 Brake pedal .................... 3 135, 3 151
18 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3 135
19 Ashtray ......................................... 3 79
Accessory socket and
cigarette lighter ........................... 3 78
20 Air conditioning system 3 ......... 3 114
Heated rear window ........... 3 13, 3 41
Recirculation system 3............... 3 119
21 Climate control .......................... 3 114
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22 Glove compartment .................... 3 80
23 Fuse box ..................................... 3 182
10 In Brief
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Control indicators
X
B
>
A
Z
v
Seat belt 3,
3 82.
Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) 3, fault,
3 82, 3 106.
Fog lamps 3,
3 83, 3 103.
Engine electronics, immobiliser,
Easytronic 3, Fault,
3 83, 3 27, 3 143.
Exhaust gases 3,
3 83, 3 143.
Airbag systems 3, Belt
tensioners,
3 61, 3 72.
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C
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T
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r
p
Engine oil pressure,
3 84.
Turn signal lamps,
3 11, 3 84.
Main beam,
3 11, 3 84.
Preheating system 3, Diesel
particle filter 3,
3 86.
Easytronic 3, starting the
engine 3,
3 130.
Easytronic 3, Winter
programme,
3 132.
Cruise control 3,
3 148.
Fog tail lamp,
3 85, 3 104.
Alternator,
3 85.
R
u
S
EPS
v
Y
y
Brake system, clutch system 3,
3 85.
Anti-lock Braking System 3,
3 152.
Engine oil level 3,
3 85.
Electric power steering 3,
3 86.
Electronic Stability Program
Plus
(ESP®
3 146.
Fuel level,
3 86, 3 140.
Seat occupancy recognition 3,
3 72, 3 73.
) 3,
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Exterior lights
Rotate
7 =Off
8 = Parking lamps
9 = Dipped or main beam
Press
> =Fog lamps 3
r = Fog tail lamp
Lighting 3 102, headlamp warning device
3 17.
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Headlamp flash, main beam and
dipped beam
Headlamp flash = Pull stalk towards
steering wheel
Main beam = Push stalk forwards
Dipped beam = Push stalk forwards
again
Main beam, headlamp flash 3 103.
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Turn signals
Right = Lever upwards
Left = Lever downwards
Turn signal lamps 3 103.
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Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning lamps 3 104.
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Horn: Press j
Airbag system 3 3 67, Steering wheel
remote control 3 3 111.
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Windscreen wipers
& =Fast
% =Slow
$ = Timed interval wipe
§ =Off
Windscreen wipers 3 100 adjustable
intermittent setting 3 3 100, further
information 3 198, 3 215.
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Operating windscreen and
headlamp washer systems 3:
Pull stalk towards steering wheel
The wipers will swipe for a few strokes.
The headlamp washer system 3 can be
operated when the lights are on.
Windscreen washer system and headlamp
washer system 3 3 101, Further
information 3 198, 3 215.
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Rear window wiper and washer
system
Wiper on = Push stalk forwards
Wiper off = Pull stalk towards
steering wheel
Washing = Push lever forward
and hold
Rear window wash and wipe system 3 101,
Wiper blades 3 215, Car care 3 198.
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Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors 3
Operated with the Ü button.
Climate control 3 114, Heated rear window
3 41.
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To clear fogged or icy windows
Turn rotary switch for temperature and air
volume, for air flow also press V,for air
conditioning system 3: button n, climate
control 3: button V.
Climate control 3 114, Air conditioning
system 3 3 119, Climate control system 3
3 122.
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To set automatic mode of climate
control system 3
Press AUTO button, select temperature
with rotary knob, open air vents.
Climate control system 3 3 122.
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Manual transmission
Reverse gear: With vehicle stationary, wait
3 seconds after depressing the clutch, then
lift the ring below the gear knob and
engage gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the lever in
neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then repeat gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 14.
Before starting off, check
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z Tyre pressure and tyre condition 3 155,
3 228.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 209 to
3 216.
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted. 3 44, 3 59, 3 36.
z Check brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
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Automated manual
transmission 3
N =Idle/start position
o =Driving position
+ = Higher gear
- = Lower gear
A/M = Switch between Automatic and
Manual mode
R = Reverse gear
(with selector lever lock)
To move the selector lever from N to R
press the button on the lever.
Only start in N with foot brake applied.
Automated manual transmission 3 3 129.
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Steering wheel lock and ignition
Turn key to position 1. Move the steering
wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
0 =Ignition off
1 = Steering free, ignition off
2 =Ignition on, with diesel engine: pre-
heating
3 =Starting
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Starting the engine
Depress clutch and brake, manual
transmission automated 3 in N, do not
press the accelerator, in diesel engine
vehicles turn the key to positing 2 until the
warning lamp ! goes out, turn key to
position 3; let go of the key when the
engine is running.
Before restarting or switching off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
To switch on the ignition, only turn the key
to 2.
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Releasing the hand brake: Raise
lever slightly, Press release
button, Lower lever fully
Hand brake 3 153.
Parking the vehicle
z Always apply the handbrake without
pressing the release button. On an
incline, apply as tight as possible. To
reduce activation force, depress foot
brake at the same time.
z Switch off engine and ignition. Turn the
ignition key to position 0 and pull it out.
Turn the steering wheel until it is clear
that the steering lock has engaged (antitheft protection).
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicator R
flashes for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched off if the hand brake
has not been applied.
z If the vehicle is on the flat or on an
incline, engage first gear before
switching off the ignition. On an uphill
slope, also turn the front wheels out from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is facing downhill, engage
reverse gear before switching off the
ignition. Also turn the front wheels into
the kerb.
z Lock the vehicle by pressing button p on
the remote key fob.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system 3 and anti-theft alarm system 3,
press button p twice.
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Advice when parking
z Do not park the vehicle on flammable
ground as combustion could occur due
to the high exhaust temperatures.
z Close window, sliding roof 3 and tilting
roof 3.
z The engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off, 3 209.
z After running at high engine speeds or
with high engine loads, operate the
engine briefly at a low load or run in
neutral for approx. 30 seconds before
switching off in order to protect the
turbocharger 3.
Remote control 3 28, central locking
system 3 30, anti-theft warning system 3
3 34, parking vehicle for longer periods
3 217.
Interesting functions
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Flexible Seat System (FlexSpace)
The back seat of your vehicle has three
seats or, with the centre seat lowered, two
seats with maximum seating space. The
outer seats can be lowered to obtain a level
loading surface.
Sliding outboard rear seats front-rear
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z Pull handle under seat.
z Slide seat.
z Release handle and allow seat to
engage in position.
When pushing the seats back, to prevent
damage make sure the backrests are not in
their furthest back position.
Adjust or fold backrest of rear outboard
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seats
z Pull handle on outboard side of seat.
z Guide backrest into the relevant position.
z Release handle and allow seat to audibly
engage in position.
The backrest can engage in several
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positions. In addition, the backrest can be
folded all the way down to the seat when
extending the luggage compartment.
9 Warning
To prevent injuries, always hold back
seat backrest firmly and guide
downward when folding.
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Lower centre seat
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z House centre seat belt in the holder in
the roof.
z Insert seat belts into recesses in seat
cushion.
z Slide centre seat head rest all the way
down.
z Pull release handle at rear of centre
backrest. Tilt backrest forward and
engage.
Variant 1 with three rear seats
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z Adjust backrest to centre position.
z Pull handle beneath seat. Slide seat all
the way forward, then outward toward
the door and then further forward to the
desired position.
z Release handle and allow seat to
engage in position.
z Raise centre seat.
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Variant 2 with two rear seats, with
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maximum seating space
z Lower centre seat.
z Adjust backrest to centre position.
z Pull handle beneath seat. Slide seat all
the way back, then toward the centre of
the vehicle and then further rearward to
the desired position.
z Release handle and allow seat to
engage in position.
Lower outboard seats
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z Pull seat belt from belt guide at backrest.
z Fold down outboard rear seat backrests.
z To achieve a level loading surface, pull
release handle on back of backrest and
push seat down until it latches into
position.
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Airbag system
The airbag system consists of several
internal systems.
Front airbag system
The front airbag system will be triggered in
the event of a serious accident involving a
frontal impact and forms safety cushions
for the driver and front passenger. The
forward movement of the driver and front
passenger is checked and the risk of
injuries to the upper body and head
thereby substantially reduced.
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Side airbag system 3
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The side airbag is triggered in the event of
a side-on collision to form a safety cushion
for the driver or front passenger in the
respective door area. This substantially
reduces the risk of injury to the upper body
and pelvis.
Curtain airbag system 3
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In the event of a side-on collision, the
curtain airbag system triggers and
provides a safety barrier in the head area
of the vehicle. This considerably reduces
the risk of injury to the head in the event of
a side-on collision.
Airbag System 3 3 67.
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Active head restraints 3 on front
seats
In the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints tilt forwards slightly.
The head is more effectively supported by
the head restraint and the risk of whiplash
injury is reduced.
Active head restraints can be recognised
by the word ACTIVE.
Head restraints 3 46.
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Travel Assistant 3
The Travel Assistant Contains
z Armrest.
z Tray.
z Drink holders.
The Travel Assistant is mounted on the
lowered centre seat.
Dismantling the Travel Assistant
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z Press lower button on the
Travel Assistant.
z Pull Travel Assistant upwards out of
recesses.
z There is a carrying handle on the back to
facilitate transport.
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Operating menus via the
information display 3
Menu options are selected using menus
and using the buttons/four-way button or
the multifunction button of the
Infotainment system 3 or the buttons 3 on
the steering wheel. The respective menu
options are shown on the display.
Selection using four-way button: press
four-way button at top, bottom, left or
right.
Ü Board Computer 19,5° 19:36
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BC 1 All values
BC 2
Timer
1
257.0 km
Ø40km/h
31.0 Ltr.
8
Ø 7.0 Ltr./100km
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Selection using multifunction button 3:
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rotate and press multifunction button.
To exit a menu, turn the multifunction
button left or right to Return or Main and
select.
To select with steering wheel buttons 3
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Select menu options via the menus and the
buttons.
Information display 3 90.
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Trip computer 3
Functions:
z Range
z Instantaneous consumption
z Distance travelled
z Average speed
z Effective consumption
z Average consumption
z Stop watch
Trip computer 3 97.
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Steering wheel remote control 3
The functions of the infotainment system
and the information display can be
operated with the remote control on the
steering wheel.
Steering wheel remote control 3 3 111,
Infotainment system 3 111.
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Rear seat audio system 3
Twin Audio allows rear seat occupants the
choice between the audio source played on
the Infotainment system or the alternative
audio source.
Rear seat audio system 3 3 112.
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Ultrasonic parking sensors 3
When reverse gear is selected, the park
pilot switches itself on automatically.
An acoustic warning sounds when the
vehicle approaches an obstacle behind.
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 3 150.
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