2009 OPEL CORSA heating

10 In BriefControl indicators w
Deflation detection system 3,
3 84, 3164.
r
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3,
fault,
3 162.
B
Adaptive driving light 3, fault,
3 112, 3117.
j
Manual transmission
automated 3, starting the
engine 3,
3 85, 3137.
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Preheating system 3,
Diesel particle filter 3,
3 85.
Z
Exhaust gases 3,
3 85, 3156.
A
Engine electronics, transmission
electronics 3, immobiliser, diesel
fuel filter 3 , fault,
3 27, 386, 3142, 3148, 3156.
S Engine oil level 3
,
3 86, 3242.
I
Engine oil pressure,
386.
p
Alternator,
3
87.
p
Electro-hydraulic power
assisted steering,
387.
O
Turn signal lamps,
311, 387.
Y
Fuel level,
387, 390.
C
Main beam,
311, 387.
W
Coolant temperature,
387, 3244.
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Deactivate front passenger
airbag systems,
375.
T
Winter setting for automatic
transmission
3 or automated
transmission 3,
3 140, 3146.
1
Manual transmission
automated SPORT mode
3,
3 139, 3146.
q
Headlamp range adjustment,
375.
8
Exterior lights,
388, 3108.
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Fog lamps 3,
3 88, 3110.
v
Airbag systems, belt tensioners,
361, 374.
X
Seat belt 3,
3 89, 362.
r
Fog tail lamp,
388, 3110.
R
Brake system, clutch system,
389, 3167, 3246.
u
Anti-lock brake system,
3166.
v
Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP®
Plus
) 3 ,
3 151.
m
Cruise control 3,
3 161.
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16 In Brief
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Steering wheel lock and ignitionTurn key to position 1. Move the steering
wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
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Starting the engineDepress clutch and brake pedals, select 3
P or N for automatic transmission, 3N for
manual transmission automated. Do not
press the accelerator, in the case of diesel
engines, release the key in position 2 until
the warning light ! goes out, turn the key
to position 3 and release once 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 3167.
0
=Ignition off
1 = Steering free, ignition off
2 = Ignition on, with diesel engine:
pre-heating
3 =Starting
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24 In Brief
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Heated steering wheel
3
Heating of the steering wheel and of the
driver’s seat is switched on by a single, or
repeated (as appropriate) activation of the
switch ß - .
Heating of the steering wheel - the section
marked out in the illustration.
Heated steering wheel 351.
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Double load-bay floor
3
Double load-bay floor, which can be
inserted in the baggage compartment in
two positions.
If mounted in the upper position, the space
between the load-bay floor and the spare
wheel well cover 3 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.
Double load-bay floor 382.
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Flex-Fix system
3
The Flex-Fix system allows two bikes to be
attached to a pull-ou t carrier integrated
into the vehicle floor.
If not in use, the Flex-Fix system can be
collapsed back into the vehicle floor.
Flex-Fix system 3174.
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are bumped with
sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by
applying slight pressure to the mirror
housing.
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For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior
mirrors of the Corsa OPC are released from
the holder if they are bumped. Fit mirror
housing to holder with latching lugs and
engage by striking gently.
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Heated exterior mirrors 3
Heating is activated or deactivated by
pressing the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine running and
is switched off automatically after a few
minutes.
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46 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Heated rear window 3
Heating is activated or deactivated by
pressing the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine running and
is switched off automatically after a few
minutes.
The heated rear window automatically
switches on when the diesel particle filter is
being cleaned 3 depending on the engine. Overload
If the windows are repeatedly operated at
short intervals, the power supply is briefly
cut off.
Fault
If the windows cannot be opened and
closed automatically, activate the window
electronics as follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Close the window completely and hold
the button depressed at least 5 seconds
longer.
4. Open the window completely and hold the button depressed at least 1 second
longer.
5. Repeat for each window.
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Sun roof
3
Operated via a rocker switch in the roof
console when the ignition is switched on.
Press the button briefly for activation in
steps. Hold down the button for longer for
automatic opening.
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Warning
Take care when oper ating the electric
sunroof 3. Risk of injury, particularly to
children.
Keep a close watch on the sun roof when
it is being closed. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped.
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50 Seats, Interior
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Seat position
zSit with your buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the
distance between your feet and the
pedals so that your legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals. Slide
the passenger seat as far back as
possible. z
Sit with your shou lders as far back
against the backrest as possible. Set the
backrest rake so that you can easily
reach the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent. Maintain contact between
your shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not angle
the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25.
z Adjust the steering wheel 35.
z Set seat height 3 high enough to have a
clear field of vision on all sides and of all
display instruments. There should be at
least six inches of clearance between
your head and the headlining. Your
thighs should rest lightly on the seat
without pressing into it.
z Adjust the head restraint.
z Adjust the height of the seat belt 363.
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Heated front seats 3
Two buttons beneath the centre air vents
for the left and right seats.
When the ignition is switched on, the
heating of the front seats is activated by
pressing the corresponding button ß.
LED in button ß on: relevant front seat
heating on.
No LED on: front seat heating is off.
Seat heating is op erational when the
engine is running.
9
Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
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Seats, Interior
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Heated driver’s seat 3,
heated steering wheel 3
When the ignition is switched on, the
heating of the steering wheel and/or the
driver seat is activated by pressing the
corresponding button ß - once or several
times.
LED ß on: heating of the driver seat.
LEDs ß and - on: heating of the driver
seat and steering wheel.
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LED - on: heating of the steering wheel.
No LED on: heating of the driver seat and
steering wheel off.
The steering wheel is heated with the
engine running in the area shown in the
illustration above.
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Head restraintsFront head restraint adjustment 3
To adjust, press button on side and adjust
height.
Set height according to body size.
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Instruments, controls
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Ultrasonic parking sensors 3
Control indicator lights or flashes yellow.
Lamps
Fault in system. Have the cause of the fault
eliminated by a workshop.
Flashes
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources of
ultra sound (e.g. pneumatic drills, rotary
machines). Once the source of interference
is removed, the system will operate
normally.
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 162.
B
Adaptive Forward Lighting 3 (AFL)
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
Lamps

Fault in system. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
Flashes for 4 seconds after the ignition has
been switched on

System converted for driving abroad.
AFL 3112.
j

Manual transmission automated 3 start
engine
Control indicator lights up yellow.
The engine can only be started if the foot
brake is depressed. If the foot brake is not
depressed, the control indicator illuminates
3 137.
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Preheating system 3, diesel particle
filter 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
Lamps

Preheating activated. Only activates when
outside temperatures are low.
Flashes
(in vehicles with diesel particle filter)
Control indicator ! flashes if the filter
requires cleaning and previous driving
conditions did not permit automatic
cleaning. Continue driving and if possible do
not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm. The control indicator
! goes off as soon
as the self-cleaning op eration is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3157.
Z

Exhaust emission 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in emission control system. The
permissible emission limits may be
exceeded. Contact a workshop for
assistance immediately.
If it flashes when the engine is runningFault that could lead to catalytic converter
damage. Ease up on the throttle until the
flashing stops 3156. Seek the immediate
assistance of a workshop.
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