2009 OPEL CORSA light

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In Brief
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Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
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ensures better illumination of
zbends (curve lighting),
z crossings and narrow bends
(cornering light). Curve lighting (1)
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel position and speed
(from approx. 10 km/h).
Cornering light (2)
An additional lamp throws a beam
approx. 90 to the left or right, if the
steering-wheel is turned approx. 90, the
turn signal is activated and the speed is
below approx. 40 km/h.
Reversing function
If the lights are on, reverse gear is
engaged, and the turn signal is activated,
the cornering light on the appropriate side
is switched on.
Adaptive headlight
3112.
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Personalised key If the vehicle is used by a number of drivers,
each driver can store his or her own
preferred settings and vehicle functions
using their key. These settings and
functions are then activated when the
relevant key is used.
A total of up to five vehicle keys can be
programmed separately and used.
Personalised key 339.
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38 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Light emitting diode (LED)
During the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
Contact a workshop for assistance if
problems are encountered.
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To deactivate
Press button q on remote control
– or –
Switch on ignition. In the case of a malfunction in the remote
control, use the key to unlock the vehicle
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35.
If the alarm is triggered when the driver’s
door is opened, deactivate the anti-theft
alarm system by switching on the ignition.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off an
acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal
(hazard warning flashers). The number
and duration of the alarms are stipulated
by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by pressing a
button on the remote co ntrol or by switching
on the ignition. The anti-theft alarm system
is deactivated at the same time.
z LED comes on
=Test, delayed
switch-on,
z LED flashes
rapidly = Door, tailgate or
bonnet open, or
system fault.
z LED flashes
slowly =System switched on.
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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z Push the wiper stalk (right) up or down
and select status On or OFF , or input a
value for speed (P6) or value for volume
(P7),
z Pull turn signal stalk (left) and wiper stalk
(right) simultaneously to the steering
wheel until you hear a confirmation
signal (approx. 3 seconds).
The selected settings are now stored for the
key in the ignition lock. To activate and
deactivate the functions and set the
functions selected, please see the relevant
sections. For page references, see the
following table.
Repeat the procedure to program
additional keys.
Overview of programmable functions
Function
designation Function
Status ex works Description
P 1 Switch on the extern al lighting using the
remote control (lead-me-to-the-car
lighting function) OFF
3113
P 2 Automatic rear windscreen wiper when
reverse gear is selected OFF
313
P 3 Lane change indication: three flashes
when the lever is moved slightly On
311
P 4 Automatic locking OFF334
P 5 3
Selective unlocking OFF333
P 6 Speed warning OFF392
P 7 Volume of the acoustic turn signal 3 3110
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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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48 Seats, InteriorSeats, Interior
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Front seats Adjust longitudinal seat position
Pull handle at front of seat, move seat and
then release handle.
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Adjusting the backrests
Take the pressure off the backrest and turn
the hand wheel on the side.
Front seats ........................................... 48
Head restraints .................................... 51
Luggage compartment extension
3.. 53
Luggage compartment cover ............ 54
Lashing eyes ........................................ 56
Notes on loading the vehicle .............. 57
Three-stage safety system.................. 58
Three-point seat be lts ......................... 58
Belt tensioners...................................... 60
Seat belt operation.............................. 62
Child restraint system 3...................... 63
Mounting clips 3 for ISOFIX child
restraint systems ............................... 68
Attachment eye 3 for Top-Tether
child restraint systems ...................... 68
Airbag system ...................................... 69
Cigarette lighter 3............................... 80
Accessory socket 3.............................. 80
Ashtray 3............................................. 81
Drink holder.......................................... 81
Stowage compartments ...................... 82
Sun visors.............................................. 83
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Warning
Never adjust seats while driving. They
may make uncontrolled movements.
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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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Adjusting the rear head restraints 3
The height of the head restraints can be set
in two positions. To set in the first position,
pull the head restraint up, in the second
position press the spring marked in the
illustration and push the head restraint
right up to the top.
To adjust downwards, press the spring
marked in the illustration and push the
head restraint down.
To fold down the backrests 353 or improve
visibility when the rear seats are not
occupied, push the head restraint all the
way down.
If the rear seats are occupied, adjust the
rear head restraints accordingly to body
size.
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Head restraint position
The middle of the head restraint should be
at eye level. If this is not possible for
extremely tall persons, set to highest
position, and set to lowest position for
small persons. Active head restraints
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In the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints automatically tilt
slightly forward. The head is more
effectively supported by the head restraint
and the danger of injury in the area of the
cervical vertebra is reduced.
Note
Only approved objects or components
must be attached to the head restraint of
the unoccupied front passenger seat.
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Warning
Only drive with the head restraint set to
the proper position.
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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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