2009 OPEL CORSA display

74 Seats, InteriorThe curtain airbag system will not be
deployed in the event of
zthe ignition is switched off,
z frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
z collisions involving a rear impact,
z side-on collisions outside the passenger
cell.
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Control indicator v for airbag systems
The functionality of the airbag systems is
monitored electronically together with the
belt tensioners and displayed via the
control indicator v. When the ignition is
switched on, the control indicator comes on
for approx. 4 seconds. If it does not, or if it
does not go out after 4 seconds, or if it
comes on while driving, there is a fault in
the airbag systems or belt tensioners, see
also page 361. The systems might not be
deployed in the event of an accident.
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In the event of a fault in the airbag
systems, the LEDs flash in the button * for
switching off the airbag systems 3 , the
control indicator * also illuminates.
Deployed airbags are indicated by
continuous illumination of v.
The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied.
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Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
9
Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied
immediately by a workshop.
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75
Seats, Interior
Airbag systems which can be deactivated
for the front passenger * 3
The front and side airbag front passenger
airbag systems must be deactivated if a
child restraint system is to be fitted on the
front passenger seat. The curtain airbag
system 3, the belt tensioners and all driver
airbag systems remain active when the
front passenger airbag systems are
deactivated. The front passenger airbag
systems are active in the as-delivered
condition.
The button * for activating/deactivating
the airbag systems is located among the
switches beneath the air vents in the centre
console.
LEDs in the button not on: airbag systems
for the front passenger are active.
LEDs in the button on : airbag systems for
the front passenger are not active.
The setting selected remains in storage even
when the ignition is switched on again.
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Deactivation
with the vehicle stationary and ignition off:
z switch on ignition , control indicator *
flashes, the LEDs in the button display
the current status,
z press button * within 15 seconds and
hold down,
z after about 2 seconds, you will hear a
confirmation buzzer. Release button *
after another 4 seconds at the latest.
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The airbag systems fo r the front passenger
are now deactivated. To indicate this, both
LEDs in the button * and the control
indicator * remain on when the ignition is
on.
If the LEDs or the control indicator * are
not on, the airbag systems for the front
passenger will be deployed in the event of
an impact.
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76 Seats, InteriorActivation
with the vehicle stationary and ignition off:
zSwitch on ignition, control indicator *
flashes, the LEDs in the button display
the current status 375.
z Press button * within 15 seconds and
hold down.
z After about 2 seconds, you will hear a
confirmation buzzer. Release button *
after another 4 seconds at the latest.
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The airbag systems for the front passenger
are now activated. To indicate this, LEDs in
the button * and the control indicator *
must not be on.
If the LEDs or control indicator * are on,
the airbag systems for the front passenger
will not be triggered in the event of an
impact.
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Control indicator
*
, front passenger
airbag systems which can be deactivated
When the ignition is switched on, * flashes
for approx. 15 seconds. The airbag
systems for the front passenger can only be
activated or deactivate d during this time.
LEDs illuminated in the button * and
illumination of the control indicator *
indicate deactivated airbags, but if the
LEDs and control indicator * are not on,
the airbags are activated.
Starting the engine terminates changing of
the setting.
The setting can then only be changed once
the ignition has been switched off and then
back on again.
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84 Instruments, controlsInstruments,
controls
Control indicators ................................ 84
Instrument display ............................... 90
Trip computer display in instrument panel 3.............................................. 92
Information display in the centre console ................................... 94
Warning buzzers.................................. 105
Windscreen wipers ............................... 106
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Control indicators The control indicators described here are
not present in all vehicles. The description
applies to all instrument versions.
The colours of the control indicators mean:
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Deflation detection system 3
Warning light is red or yellow.
Control indicator lights up redDeflation detected, stop immediately and
check tyre pressure
Control indicator lights up yellowFault in system. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
Deflation detection system 3164
z
Red
Danger, important reminder,
z Yellow
Warning, information, fault,
z Green
Switch-on confirmation,
z Blue
Switch-on confirmation.
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86 Instruments, controls
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A

Engine electronics, transmission
electronics 3, immobiliser,
diesel fuel filter 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
It illuminates for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is running

Fault in engine electronics or transmission
electronics. Electronics switches to
emergency running program, fuel
consumption may increase and driveability
of vehicle may be affected 3156. If the
fault is still there when the engine is started
again, contact a workshop for assistance.
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Lamps
together with InSP4 on the service
display: Diesel fuel filter needs to be
drained of water 3244.
Flashes when the ignition is on

Fault in the electronic immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started 327.
S

Engine oil level 3
Control indicator lights up yellow.
The engine oil level is checked
automatically.
Illuminates when the engine is running

Engine oil level too low. Check engine oil
level and top up engine oil if necessary
3 242.
I

Engine oil pressure
Control indicator lights up red.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
1. Depress clutch.
2. Shift manual transmission or manual
transmission automated 3 into neutral;
for automatic transmission 3, set
selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without impeding other
vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
Contact a workshop for assistance. Caution
Engine lubrication may be interrupted.
This may result in damage to the engine
and/or locking of the drive wheels.
9
Warning
When the engine is off, considerably
more force is needed to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle has
come to a standstill, otherwise the
steering column lock could engage
unexpectedly.
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88 Instruments, controls
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* Airbag systems which can be deactivated
for the front passenger
Symbol is lit, or flashes in the kilometre
display.
Illuminatedtogether with the LEDs in the button *:
airbag deactivated 376.
FlashesThe system can be activated or
deactivated within 15 seconds of switching
on the ignition 376.
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Winter setting for automatic
transmission 3 or manual
transmission automated 3
Symbol lights up on the transmission
display if the Winter program is selected
3 140, 3146. 1
Manual transmission automated SPORT
mode 3
Symbol lights up on the transmission
display if the Sport program is selected
3 139.
q Headlamp range adjustment
Symbol is lit in the kilometre display
together with the setting.
It comes on for 4 seconds when dipped
beam is switched on, as well as when the
headlamp range has been adjusted.>

Fog lamps 3
Control indicator lights up green
This comes on when the front fog lamps
are switched on 3110.
8

Exterior lights
Control indicator lights up green
Illuminates when the exterior lighting is on
3 108.
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Fog tail lamp
Control indicator lights up yellow.
This comes on when the fog tail lamp is
switched on 3110.
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90 Instruments, controls
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Instrument display On some versions, the pointer of the
tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge
briefly moves to its end position when the
ignition is switched on.
Tachometer
Displays the engine rpm.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each
gear as much as possible.
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Speedometer
Speed display.
Caution
If the pointer is in the warning zone, the
maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
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Fuel gauge

Fuel tank level display.
If the fuel level is too low, a warning lamp
lights up Y. When the light flashes, refuel as
soon as possible.
Never run the tank dry!
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank,
the amount of fuel requ ired to fill the tank
may be less than the specified tank
capacity.
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Instruments, controls
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Kilometre display
Top line:
Trip odometerDisplays the number of kilometres since the
gauge was reset.
To reset, hold down the setting knob for
approx. one second when the ignition is on,
see previous page.
Bottom line:
OdometerRecords the number of kilometres.
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Service display
On vehicles with check control 3, a
corresponding message is shown on the
info display instead of InSP2 and InSP3 .
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Transmission display 3
Display of gear selected for automatic
transmission 3 or current gear or mode for
manual transmission automated 3.
InSP Service interval display. Display of
remaining driving distance until
next service. For additional
instructions 3231.
InSP2 Bulb defective 33212.
InSP3 Remote control battery voltage
too low 3332.
InSP4 Drain water from diesel fuel filter 3.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
ESPoff Electronic stability 3 switched
off 33159.
P Automatic transmission park
position.
R Reverse gear.
N Neutral.
A Manual transmission automated
automatic mode.
D Drive.
1, 2, 3 Selected gear, automatic
transmission.
1 - 5 Current gear, manual transmission
automated, manual mode.
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