2009 OPEL CORSA engine

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.
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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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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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Seats, Interior
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The system for deactivation of the airbag
systems for the front passenger can be
identified from the sticker on the side of the
instrument panel, visible when the front
passenger door is open. Fault
The front and side airbag system
3 for the
front passenger cannot be activated or
deactivated if
z the ignition is switched off,
z the engine is running,
z the vehicle is in motion,
z the time limit of 15 seconds is exceeded
when the ignition has been switched on,
z the button * is released before the
confirmation buzzer is heard,
z the time limit of 4 seconds is exceeded
after hearing the confirmation buzzer
and button * is kept depressed,
z there is a fault in the airbag system,
z the central locking button is pressed
inside the vehicle at the same time.
In these cases, a warning signal sounds
and the original setting remains
unchanged. The system remains in its
original mode. Rectify the cause, if
possible. Turn the ignition off and then
back on, and repeat the process. Important
z
Placing accessories and objects in the
expansion region of the airbag systems
is not permitted due to the risk of injury if
the components are triggered.
z There must be no objects between the
airbag systems and the occupants, risk
of injury. No child restraint system 3 may
be fitted on the front passenger seat
when the airbag systems are active,
could result in fatalities.
z Use the hooks 3 on the handles in the
roof frame only to hang up light articles
of clothing without co at hangers. Do not
place any objects in the pockets of the
hanging items, risk of injury.
z The airbag system and belt tensioner
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area.
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Warning
When using child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat, the airbag
system for the front passenger must be
deactivated; otherwise triggering of the
front or side airbag system 3 could
result in the death of the child.
This is particularly true for the fitting of
rear-facing child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat.
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Warning
As with any other object, child restraint
systems must not be carried on a pas-
senger’s lap. Danger to life.
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80 Seats, Interior
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Cigarette lighter
3
The cigarette lighter is located in front of
the gear lever.
Press in cigarette lighter. Switches off
automatically once the element is glowing.
Pull out lighter.
Accessory socket
3
Some vehicles have an accessory socket for
the connection of electrical accessories
instead of a cigarette lighter. Use of the
accessory socket while the engine is not
running will discharge the battery.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
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Electrical accessories connected to
the socket must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in DIN VDE 40 839,
otherwise vehicle malfunctions may occur.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
If the tyre repair set is 3 is in operation, no
consumers may be connected to the
auxiliary socket.
Caution
Do not damage the socket by using
unsuitable plugs.
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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.
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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.
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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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86 Instruments, controls
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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