Opel 2009 Meriva User manual

Meriva 2009 Models Edition 1
Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this publication were accurate and up-to-date at the time of going to press (November 2008). Opel vehicles are equipped with components
manufactured by various General Motors operating units and outside suppliers. The Company reserves the right to change speciÞcations and withdraw products from sale without notice. Any such
alterations will be notiÞed to Opel dealers at the earliest opportunity; please consult your local dealer for the latest information. The speciÞcations detailed within this brochure are not necessarily
applicable to alternative models such as Special Editions. Details of any such models will be contained in speciÞc literature or found on the Opel website. The colours reproduced in this brochure may
vary slightly from the actual paint colour or trim material due to the limitations of the printing process. Please note that Opel dealers are not the agents of General Motors Ireland Limited and are not
authorised to bind the Company by any speciÞc or implied undertaking or representation. It is advisable to ensure that your motor insurance policy provides adequate cover for additional Þtted
options and accessories. As part of Opel’s policy of environmental care, this brochure is printed on paper manufactured using Elemental Chlorine Free pulps from specially farmed, sustainable timber
resources. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of General Motors Ireland Limited.
Published November 2008 (BMB/Graymatter) General Motors Ireland Limited, Fern Road, Sandyford Business Estate, Dublin 18. www.opel.ie OP0800105

4
Exterior style
31
Features explained
24
Colours and trims
22
Meriva OPC
18
Club and Design
20
Accessories
16
Expression and Life
14
Versatility, features and equipment
12
Safety and security
10
Engines and dynamics
6
FlexSpace®
8
Environmental issues
Looking for a compact MPV that’s easy to park and
manoeuvre around town? A car that makes rear
passengers of all ages feel as welcome as those in
the front – with adjustable rear seats that fit family
members of all sizes and their luggage? Check out the
latest Meriva models from Opel. With fresh style,
lively engine choices and great features throughout,
today’s Meriva fits your family’s lifestyle – effortlessly.
This brochure covers M eriva Expression, Life, Club, Design and OPC models only. Some of the vehicles
shown include options and accessories available at extra cost. And not a ll of the fe atures describ ed
are available on every model. So please check in the Opel Meriva Price Guide for fur ther details.
From time to time, we also offer alternative Meriva models such as Special Editions, feat ured in their
own separate literature or found on the Opel website: www.opel.ie
26
Technical data
Make the world
adjust to you.

Stylish.
Compact.
Spacious.
With sharp lines and brilliant detailing, Meriva has bags of visual appeal.
And everything is designed to make life that little bit easier, whether
you’re loading up at the supermarket, finding a place to park or simply
heading off for a great day out.
Please note: Wheel design on Club model may dif fer from t hat illustrate d.
4
And always fun.

6
Meriva’s FlexSpace®seating system is all about finding simple ways to accommodate
every family transport need, however unexpected, without removing the seats.
With rear seats that move backwards, forwards – even sideways – and a 40/20/40
split-folding seat back, Meriva can always make room for friends, family and luggage
– plus all the children’s bags or buggies. You can even recline the outer rear seats
for a more relaxed seating position.
Extra legroom?
Extra bag room?
Extra flexibility?
Welcome to
FlexSpace.
®

We all share a responsibility to look after our world. That’s why Opel has always
been at the forefront of green automotive initiatives. Most recently, we are
looking at ways to further reduce vehicle CO2emissions and working on even
cleaner, alternative power sources, including zero-emission fuel cell technology.
But our commitment to preserving the environment goes even further. We
have drastically reduced manufacturing emissions, for example, and our
new vehicles use more recycled materials and more recyclable parts than
ever before. We also offer free and easily accessible, environmentally friendly,
end-of-life vehicle disposal.
That way, we reduce our environmental impact in every phase of every vehicle’s
life cycle. Because your world is our world, too.
always respecting
our world.
8

Engines and dynamics
Where driving becomes a real pleasure.
Meriva’s advanced petrol and common rail turbo diesels pack plenty of punch, with low fuel consumption and low service
requirements. So it’s fun – and affordable – to drive. And with intelligent chassis features like ABS, DSA, ESP and TC, you
can be sure it’s designed to put the driver in control, whatever the road conditions.
10
Driving dynamics. A family car
that’s great to drive. Meriva gives you
a real feeling of confidence at the
wheel – secure in the corners and agile
in all conditions. The ride is beautifully
balanced – no matter how many
people you have on board. And the
intelligent chassis features like Dynamic
SAfety (DSA) suspension – which
enhances stability when braking on
surfaces with differing levels of grip
on either side of the vehicle – combined
with anti-lock brakes and traction
control gives the sort of active safety
you would expect from Opel.
ABS. Meriva’s Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce
Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake
Assist (EBA) can reduce emergency
stopping distances, particularly on
slippery roads. It prevents the wheels
from locking up and allows drivers to
retain steering control. A more detailed
explanation of the EBA function can be
found in the Features explained section
on page 31.
Tinted rear lights. Extra safety
with style. Meriva’s pillar-mounted
rear lights increase visibility for
following drivers whilst integrating
perfectly into the car’s smooth rear
styling. High mounting also keeps
them out of harm’s way, protecting
against accidental parking damage.
ESP and Traction Control. Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) helps you
maintain control during adverse or emergency conditions. If the car begins to slide,
ESP gently applies corrective braking to the appropriate road wheel to help you
regain control. Traction Control (TC) helps prevent wheelspin during acceleration.
Further explanation can be found in the Features explained section on page 31.
Easytronic. Choose the 1.6i 16v
Twinport Easytronic model and you’ll
get a five-speed manual gearbox with
a fully automatic mode. In manual
mode, you simply push the lever
forward or back to shift gears up or
down. The facia display tells you what
gear you’re in – 1 to 5, N for Neutral or
A for Auto. Switch to fully automatic
mode and it has many of the features
of a regular automatic, including a
kickdown function. There’s no clutch
pedal so you can drive it on an
automatic-only driving licence.
Petrol engines. Meriva is available
with two petrol engines – highly
economical 1.4i 16v and dependable
1.6i 16v Twinport unit. The Twinport
variable induction system ensures lively
power delivery with high fuel economy
and low emissions.
Choice of transmissions. Meriva
can be specified with either a slick,
five-speed manual gearbox or, on
the 1.6i 16v Twinport model, Opel’s
innovative Easytronic transmission.
The ratios on five-speed manual
versions have been specifically
chosen to optimise flexibility and
promote ease of driving.
Common rail diesels. Meriva is available
with two advanced, common rail, turbo
diesel engines. The 1.3CDTi 16v 75PS
unit and more powerful 100PS 1.7CDTi
16v engine are designed to offer good
flexibility, tight emissions control and
low running costs.
Please note: not all of t he features lis ted are available
on every model. Please consult your Opel de aler for full
availability details.
Please note: Wheel design on Club model may dif fer
from that illustrated.

Adult occupant rating
Safety for the whole family.
With a 4-star EuroNCAP adult occupancy rating, you don’t need a family to appreciate Meriva’s many
safety features. Every model comes with twin front airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners and side-impact
protection beams. All three rear seats are equipped with adjustable head restraints and lap and diagonal
seatbelts – the centre belt pulls down from the headlining.
Safety and security
13
Airbags. Every Meriva features
driver and front passenger airbags as
standard. Front seat side-impact
airbags and full-size curtain airbags
are available as part of the optional
Protection Pack, along with active-
safety front seat head restraints and
other important safety features.
Security. The hard work we’ve put into
securing your belongings has also led
to low, money-saving Meriva insurance
ratings. Features include an engine
deadlock immobiliser, remote control
central deadlocking and a visible
vehicle identification number.
ISOFIX child seat restraint system.
Every Meriva is fitted with ISOFIX child
seat restraint fittings on both outer
rear seats, with front passenger seat
fittings optional as part of the
Protection Pack. Used in conjunction
with Opel accessory child safety seats,
the rigid ISOFIX anchoring mechanism
virtually eliminates the dangers that
can result from incorrect child seat
installation. The Opel ISOFIX child seat
simply clicks into the mounting points
engineered into the car.
Powerful lighting. Halogen headlights
with electric headlight beam levelling
are standard on every Meriva. And
front fog lights, standard on Design
and optional as part of the Club Plus
Pack, help you see even more clearly,
and arrive safely, in the most
demanding of weather conditions.
Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL). Optional on Meriva Club and
Design models this sophisticated
halogen lighting system moves the
headlight beams up to 15 degrees
left or right when you turn the steering
wheel, helping improve your vision
of the approaching bend. Further
explanation can be found in the
Features explained section on page 31.
Please note: not all of t he features lis ted are available
on every model. Please consult your Opel de aler for full
availability details.
Welcome lighting and door-to-door
illumination. Meriva’s front, rear and
interior lights are activated when the
car is unlocked using the remote control
unit; they go out when the engine is
started, or when the car is locked.
On Club and Design models simply
flick the main beam headlight stalk
upon leaving the car and the dipped
headlights and rear lights stay on for
30 seconds, giving you time to make
your way safely from the vehicle in an
unlit driveway or car park.

How do you like to drive?
Meriva puts the driver firmly in control. To begin with, the six-way adjustable driver’s seat – including height adjustment –
plus a tiltable steering column on some models ensure the perfect driving position. And it’s just as comfortable in the back
as the front with many clever features designed to make every journey a pleasure; for everyone.
Versatility, features and equipment
14
Perfect seating position. With a
six-way adjustable driver’s seat –
including height adjustment – and a
tiltable steering column on Club and
Design models, it’s easy to find the
perfect seating position. Design models
also feature a folding front armrest.
Air-con and ECC. Air conditioning
provides chilled air on hot days, faster
demisting on damp days and a more
pleasant atmosphere throughout the
year. Move up to Electronic Climate
Control (ECC) for a more consistent
control of the interior temperature.
Infotainment. If quality sounds are
high on your agenda, you won’t be
disappointed by Meriva. Choose Life
or Club and you get a quality CD
player/stereo radio with steering wheel
controls as standard. Select Design and
you’re also treated to our ingenious
rear seat Twin Audio®system and a CD
player capable of playing MP3 CD files.
Optional infotainment systems include
an auxiliary-in socket so you can play
tracks directly from your personal MP3
player, a CD autochanger and
the very best in satellite navigation
too. Meriva Club models can also be
specified with the latest Bluetooth®
mobile phone technology, operated
via the car’s steering wheel mounted
audio controls.
Twin Audio®.Meriva’s
independent rear seat Twin Audio®
system – standard on Design,
optional on Club – comes with a
single headphone set and separate
rear controls. There’s an on/off switch,
the ability to change between CD
and radio tuner and a scan function.
So front and rear passengers can
listen to the radio or a CD totally
independently and at the same time.
It even mutes the rear speakers
when in use. Up to two headphone
sets can be accommodated with
independent headphone controls
for each. Additional headphone sets and
alternative earhook headphones (shown
above) are available as accessories.
Clever storage solutions. Meriva
is packed with practical storage ideas.
Depending on which model you choose,
you’ll find features like a stowage net
and underseat storage tray for the front
passenger, a driver’s sunglasses holder,
coin and drinks holders, luggage hooks
and more.
Fold-out tray tables. Meriva’s
practical tray tables, with their integrated
drinks holders – standard on Club and
Design models – provide a handy
surface for a variety of uses. They also
come with net pockets for both front
seat backs – perfect for magazines and
other rear passenger belongings.
Underfloor storage. All Opel cars
will keep your luggage under cover and
out of sight, but the Meriva luggage
compartment also features two side
storage bins and an underfloor storage
area, with three compartments including
a special one designed for a warning
triangle (not supplied).
Please note: not all of t he features lis ted are available
on every model. Please consult your Opel de aler for full
availability details.

Life Expression
16 17
EXPRESSION
Standard features include:
•
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
•
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
•
FlexSpace®flexible rear seats
•
Twin front airbags
•
Three rear seat head restraints
•
Three lap and diagonal rear seatbelts
•
Engine deadlock immobiliser
•
Remote control central deadlocking
•
Speed-sensitive power steering
•
Cassette player/stereo radio (CC 20)
•
Welcome lighting
•
Driver’s seat height adjuster
•
Twin sunvisors with mirror and
document pocket
•
ISOFIX child seat fixings on outer
rear seats
•
Dark-style tail lights
•
Tinted glass
•
15-inch steel wheels with
flush wheel covers
•
Lights-on audible warning
Engine availability
1.4i 16v
Model illustrated features t wo-coat pearlescent paint,
optional at extra cost.
LIFE
Standard features include:
•
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
•
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
•
FlexSpace®flexible rear seats
•
Twin front airbags
•
Three rear seat head restraints
•
Three lap and diagonal rear seatbelts
•
Engine deadlock immobiliser
•
Remote control central deadlocking
•
Speed-sensitive power steering
•
Welcome lighting
•
Driver’s seat height adjuster
•
ISOFIX child seat fixings on outer
rear seats
•
Dark-style tail lights
•
Tinted glass
Additional features over
and above Expression model:
•
Electrically operated front windows
with safety autoreverse and
one-touch facility
•
CD player/stereo radio (CD 30)
•
Steering wheel mounted
audio controls
Engine availability
1.4i 16v
1.6i 16v Easytronic
1.3CDTi 16v

Design Club
18
CLUB
Additional features over
and above Life model:
•
Air conditioning
•
Body-colour door handles and
side-protection mouldings
•
Body-colour electrically adjustable/
heated door mirrors
•
Tiltable steering column
•
Leather-covered steering wheel
•
Electro-chromatic anti-dazzle
rear-view mirror (Club models only)
•
Black foil on door pillars
(except with Black Sapphire paint)
•
Dark-tinted Solar Protect®glass
(excludes windscreen and
front door windows)
•
Front passenger’s underseat
storage tray
•
Map pockets and aviation-style
folding trays on front seat backs
•
Front and rear reading lights
•
Driver’s sunglasses holder
•
Door-to-door illumination
•
15-inch five-spoke ‘Structure’ wheels
Engine availability
1.4i 16v
1.6i 16v Easytronic
1.3CDTi 16v
Optional Club Plus Pack:
•
16-inch alloy wheels with 205/50 R 16
ultra-low profile tyres (15-inch steel
spare wheel)
•
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
incorporating air conditioning
•
Front fog lights
DESIGN
Additional features over
and above Club model:
•
Cruise control
•
Electrically operated rear windows
•
Twin electrically operated sunroofs
•
Front fog lights with
chrome-effect surrounds
•
CD player with MP3 format/stereo
radio (CD 30 MP3)
•
Rear seat Twin Audio®
•
Alloy-effect centre console
Engine availability
1.4i 16v
1.6i 16v Easytronic
1.3CDTi 16v
1.7CDTi 16v
Optional Design Plus Pack:
•
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
incorporating air conditioning
•
Solar Reflect®windscreen
•
Electro-chromatic anti-dazzle
rear-view mirror
•
Indirect night lighting
Model illustrated features t wo-coat pearlescent paint,
optional at extra cost.
Please note: Wheel design on Club model may dif fer
from that illustrated.
Model illustrated features two- coat metallic paint,
optional at extra cost.
Please note: Wheel design on D esign model may differ
from that illustrated.
19