2009 OPEL CORSA sensor

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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.
!

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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106 Instruments, controls
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Windscreen wipers The lever always springs back to its home
position.
For a single swipe when the windscreen
wipers are off, press the stalk down.
Run through the windscreen wiper stages
by pushing the lever past the resistance
point and holding. An acoustic signal
sounds at §.
Do not use if the windscreen is icy.
Switch off in car washes.
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Adjustable wiper interval 3
Setting wiper interval to a value
between 2 and 15 seconds: switch
ignition on, move stalk from position §
downward, wait for required interval,
move stalk to $.
After switching on the ignition and
moving the stalk up, $ the interval is set
to 6 seconds.
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Automatic wiping with rain sensor 3
The rain sensor determines the quantity of
water on the windscreen and automatically
controls the windscreen wiper.
&
=Fast
% =Slow
$ = Adjustable timed interval wipe
§ =Off$= Automatic wiping with rain sensor
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Instruments, controls
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Keep the sensor field of the rain sensor free
from dust, dirt and ice.
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Windscreen washer system
Pull stalk towards steering wheel. Screen
wash is squirted onto the screen and the
wipers move back and forth a few times.
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Rear window wiper 3 and rear window
washer system 3
To switch on, push st alk forwards. The rear
window wiper swipes in timed interval
mode. Switch off by pushing stalk forwards
again.
If the stalk is held forwards, washer fluid is
sprayed on the rear window.
Automatic rear window wiper 3
The rear window wiper switches itself on
automatically when the windscreen wiper
is switched on and reverse gear is selected.
This function can be activated or
deactivated depending on the key that is
used, see "Personalised Key", P2 339,
3 41.
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129
Climate control
Data is shown on the information display.
Setting modifications are briefly shown in
the information display, superimposing
over the currently displayed menu.
May appear differently depending on the
type of display 394.
The climate control system settings are
stored in the vehicle key when the vehicle is
locked, see "Personalised key" 339.
Different settings are stored for each
remote control. Use of a remote control will
activate the settings associated with it.
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Manual settings such as operating without
cooling and air distribu tion can be selected
using the menu 3132.
When cooling (air conditioning
compressor) is active, air is cooled and
dehumidified.
The pollen filter removes dust, soot, pollen
and spores from the inflowing outside air.
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When set to automatic mode, the climate
control system provides the optimal
settings for almost all conditions. If
necessary, climate cont rol system settings
can be modified manually.
The climate control system is only
operational when the engine is running.
If you wish the climate control system 3 to
operate correctly, do not cover the sensor
on the instrument panel.
Cooling (air conditioning compressor)
switches off automati cally at low outside
temperatures.
FM AS [TP] REG CDin MP3

90.6
MHz
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162 Driving and operation
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Ultrasonic parking sensors 3
Park pilot makes reverse parking easier by
measuring the distance between the back
of the vehicle and obstacles to the rear. It is
the driver, however, who maintains full
responsibility for parking.
The system records the distance using four
sensors in the rear bumper.
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To activateThe park pilot system activates
automatically when the ignition is switched
on and reverse gear is engaged.
Its operational readin ess is indicated by
illumination of the LED in the button r 3. If the vehicle approaches an obstacle, a
series of acoustic signals sound. The
interval between the signals becomes
shorter as the vehicle gets closer to the
obstacle. When the distance is less
than 30 cm, the signal is continuous.
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Warning
Under certain circum
stances, various
reflective surfaces on objects or clothing
as well as external noise sources may
cause the system to fail to detect obsta-
cles.
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163
Driving and operation
To deactivateThe system deactivates automatically
when reverse gear is disengaged.
If the system is switched of with reverse
gear engaged, press button r 3, the LED
in the button goes out.
To reactivate, press button r again.
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Control indicator
r
Illuminates:
Fault in system. The system is not
operational. Have cause of fault remedied
by a workshop. The system’s integrated
self diagnostics allows faults to be quickly
remedied.
Flashes:
The fault is due to sensors obstructed with
snow or ice. The sensors must be
undamaged and free of dirt, snow and ice.
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. Caravan/trailer towing equipment
3,
caravan/trailer towing When towing, park pilot is automatically
deactivated when the trailer cable is
plugged into the socket.
Fitting rear load racks
3
Rear carriers, e. g. bike carriers, could
cause system malfunction.
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Driving and operation
Driving characteristics, towing tips
Before attaching the trailer/caravan,
lubricate the ball of the trailer/caravan
towing device. However, do not lubricate
the ball if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to damp
hunting.
Check caravan/traile r lighting before
starting to drive. The fog tail lamps on the
vehicle are deactivated when towing a
caravan or trailer.
Trailers with LED turn signals must have a
provision enables lamp monitoring for
commercial bulbs.
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 are
deactivated in towing mode.
Handling is greatly influenced by the
loading of the trailer/caravan. Loads
should therefore be secured so that they
cannot slip and be placed in the centre of
the trailer/caravan if possible, i.e. above
the axle.
For trailers with low directional control and
for caravans with a permissible gross
vehicle weight of more than 1000 kg, a
speed of 80 km/h must not be exceeded;
use of a roll damper in accordance with the
friction principle is urgently recommended. If the trailer/caravan starts to sway, drive
more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if necessary.
If it is necessary to apply the brakes fully,
depress the brake pedal as hard as
possible.
Remember that the braking distance for
vehicles towing caravans/trailers with and
without brake is always greater than that
for vehicles not towing a caravan/trailer.
When driving downhill, drive in the same
gear as if driving uphill and drive at a
similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified
for full load
3264. Starting on inclines
For vehicles with manual transmission, the
most favourable engine speed when
starting off on an incline is between
2500 and 3000 rpm for petrol engines and
between 2000 and 2200 rpm for diesel
engines. Hold engine speed constant,
engage clutch gradually (let slip), release
hand brake and open throttle. If possible,
the engine speed should not drop during
this procedure.
In vehicles with automatic transmission
3
and manual transmission automated 3 it is
sufficient to give full throttle in D or
(in automatic mode) 3.
Before starting off under extreme
operating conditions, switch off
unnecessary consumers.
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Self-help, vehicle care
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Fuse box in luggage compartment
The fuse box is located behind the cover in
the left luggage compartment trim.
Remove cover from fuse box.
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No. Circuit
1 –
2 Instruments, information display
3 Radio
4 Ignition switch
5 Windscreen washer system
6 Unlocking the luggage
compartment
7 Central locking system
8 –
9 Courtesy lamp
10 Electric power steering
11 Light switch, brake lamp
12 ABS, brake lamp
13 Heated steering wheel
14 Park pilot, rain sensor, interior
mirror
No. Circuit
1 Adaptive Forward Lighting
2 –
3 Seat heater (left)
4 Seat heater (right)
5 –
6 –
7 –
8 Flex-Fix system, towing equipment
No. Circuit
9 –
10 –
11 –
12 –
13 –
14 –
15 Flex-Fix system, towing equipment
16 –
17 Sun roof
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