Vauxhall Meriva, Owner'S Manual

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141 Driving and operation
Control indicator Z for exhaust
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on
and during the start a ttempt. Goes off
shortly after the engine starts running.
Illumination whilst the engine is running
indicates a fa ult in the em ission control
system. The permissible emission limits
may be exceeded. Contact a work shop for
assistance im med iately.
Illumination with the engine running
indicates a fault that can cause da mage to
the c atalytic converter. It is p ossible to
continue driving without causing d amage
by slowing down until the flashing stops
and the control indicator illuminates.
Contact a workshop for assistance
immediately.
Control indicator A for engine electronics
Illum inates for a few second s a fter the
ignition is switc hed on.
If it illuminates when the engine is running,
there is a fa ult in engine or transmission
electronics. The electronic system switches
to an emergency running programme. Fuel
consumption may be increased a nd the
driveab ility of the v ehicle may be im paired.
In some cases the fault can be remedied by
switching the engine off and starting it
again. If the control indicator continues to
illuminate whilst the engine is running,
contact a workshop for assistance in
remedying the cause of the fault.
If it illuminates briefly, but does not rec ur, it
is of no significance.
Lighting of
A ma y indicate water in the
diesel fuel filter 3 . Ha ve the fuel filter
checked for water residue
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If it flashes after the ignition is switched on,
there is a fault in the im mobiliser system.
The engine c annot be started
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