2009 OPEL CORSA roof

Contents
In Brief ....................................................... 2
Keys, doors, windows, sun roof ............ 26
Seats, Interior .......................................... 48
Instruments, controls .............................. 84
Lighting ................................................. 108
Infotainment system ............................ 118
Climate control .................................... 120
Driving and operation ........................ 136
Self-help, vehicle care .......................... 190
Opel Service, maintenance ................. 231
Technical Data .................................... 250
Index ...................................................... 270
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In Brief
Parking the vehicle zApply hand brake firmly without
operating release bu tton. On a downhill
or uphill slope, apply as firmly as
possible. Apply foot brake at same time
to reduce operating force.
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
(anti-theft protection).
On vehicles with automatic
transmission 3, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is in
the P position.
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 standing on a level
surface or a hill, select first gear before
switching the ignition off with manual
transmission automated 3, and with
automatic transmission 3 move selector
lever to P. Also turn front wheels away
from kerb if parked on an uphill slope.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope, with
manual transmi ssion or manual
transmission automated, 3 select
reverse gear before switching the
ignition off, and with automatic
transmission 3 move selector lever to
position P. Also turn front wheels
towards the kerb.
z Lock vehicle with key in lock or 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.
Advice when parking zDo not park the vehicle on an easy
flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
z Close the windows and sun roof 3.
z The engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off 3241.
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 331,
Central locking system 332,
Anti-theft alarm system 3 3 37,
Vehicle decommissioning 3249.
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26 Keys, doors, windows, sun roofKeys, doors, windows,
sun roof
Replacement keys The key number is specified in the
Car Pass3.
The key is part of the electronic immobiliser.
Locks 3230.
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Key with foldaway key section
3
Press button to extend. To retract, press
button and audibly engage key blade. Car PassThe Car Pass contains safety-related
vehicle data and should therefore be kept
in a safe place.
When the car is taken to a workshop, the
Car Pass data is needed in order to
perform certain operations.
Replacement keys ............................... 26
Key with foldaway key section
3....... 26
Car Pass................................................ 26
Electronic immobiliser.......................... 27
Central locking system with key activation 3....................................... 28
Remote control 3................................. 31
Central locking system with remote control 3............................................ 32
Malfunction in remote control ............ 35
Malfunction in central locking system. 35
Luggage compartment....................... 36
Anti-theft alarm system 3.................. 37
Child safety locks 3............................. 39
Personalised key .................................. 39
Exterior mirrors..................................... 42
Interior mirror ....................................... 44
Manual window operation .................. 44
Electric windows 3 on the front doors 45
Sun roof 3............................................ 46
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Electronic immobiliser The system checks whether the vehicle is
allowed to start with the key used. Once
the transponder in the key is recognised,
the vehicle can be started.
The electronic immobiliser activates
automatically when the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
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Control indicator for immobilizer A
Control indicator A illuminates briefly
when the ignition is switched on.
If the control indicator flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the system;
the engine cannot be started. Switch off
the ignition and then repeat the start
attempt.
If the control indicator A continues to
flash, please try to start the engine using
the second key and contact a workshop. If control indicator
A illuminates after the
engine has started, there is a fault in the
engine electronics or transmission
electronics 33142, 3148, 3156 or there is
water in the diesel fuel filter 33244.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors.
You should always lock the vehicle after
leaving it and switch on the anti-theft
alarm system 3 3 33, 337.
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28 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Central locking system with key
activation
3
Used to unlock and lock doors and
luggage compartment.
Central locking system with remote
control332.
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To unlock
Turn the key in the driver’s door lock to the
front: all doors and the luggage
compartment will be unlocked.
Pull handle to open doors.
Fuel filler cap 3153.
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Open luggage compartment
When the central locking system is
unlocked, pull the button beneath the
lever.
After fitting certain accessories, it might
not be possible to keep the tailgate in the
open position.
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Warning
Do not drive with the tailgate open or
ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky
objects, since toxic exhaust gas could
penetrate the interior.
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Close luggage compartment
Close the luggage compartment with the
handle on the inside of the tailgate.
Do not operate the button beneath the
handle when closing. Otherwise the
luggage compartment will once again be
unlocked.
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To lock
Close doors and luggage compartment.
Turn the key in the driver’s door lock
towards the rear: all doors and the
luggage compartment will be locked.
Fuel filler cap 3153.
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Central locking button for locking and
unlocking the doors from inside the
vehicle
Press button m in the centre console: doors
are locked or unlocked.
The LED in the central locking button m
comes on for approx. 2 minutes once the
vehicle is locked with the key in the driver’s
door lock.
If the doors are locked from inside using the
central locking button while the vehicle is in
motion, the LED m stays on.
If the key is in the ignition, locking is only
possible if all doors are closed.
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30 Keys, doors, windows, sun roofMalfunction in central locking system
To unlockTurn the key in the driver’s door lock to the
front until it stops. Turn the key back and
remove it. The other doors can be opened
by pulling the handle on the inside of the
doors. The luggage compartment and fuel
filler cap remain locked.
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To lockPut the key in the opening above the lock
on the inside of the door and activate the
lock audibly by lifting with the key, then
close the door. This procedure must be
followed for every door. The driver’s door
can also be locked from the outside using
the lock. The unlocked fuel filler cap and
tailgate or boot lid cannot be locked. Note
z
If the driver’s door is not closed properly,
the central locking system will not lock.
z To lock the doors from the inside (e. g. to
prevent unwanted entry from outside),
press central locking button m in the
centre console.
z The doors can also be opened from the
inside by pulling the handle even when
the central locking system is locked.
z Locked doors unlock automatically in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity (to allow external help to gain
access). The hazard warning lamps and
courtesy lamp also come on. For this to
occur, the key must be in the ignition
switch.
z If the central locking system is
overloaded as a result of repeated
operation at short intervals, the power
supply is cut off for a brief period.
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Remote control
3
Depending on the equipment of the
vehicle, one of the remote controls
depicted on this page will be used.
The remote control is integrated in the key.
Used to operate:
zcentral locking system,
z mechanical anti-the ft locking system 3,
z anti-theft alarm system 3.
On cars with electric windows, the windows
can be opened and closed from outside
using the remote control 3345.
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The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. This range can be
affected by outside influences. Aim the
remote control at the vehicle to operate.
The hazard warning lamps flash to confirm
remote control operation.
Handle the remote control with care,
protect it from mo isture and high
temperatures and avoid unnecessary
operation. Fault
If the central locking system cannot be
operated with the remote control, it may be
due to the following:
z
Range exceeded.
z Remote control battery voltage too low.
Change battery.
z Frequent, repeated operation of the
remote control outside the reception
range of the vehicle (e.g. too far from
vehicle, remote control is then no longer
recognised). Remote control
synchronisation.
z If the central locking system is
overloaded as a result of repeated
operation at short intervals. The power
supply is cut off for a brief period.
z Interference from higher-power radio
waves from other sources.
Open driver’s door with key 335.
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