2009 OPEL CORSA tow

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Seats, Interior
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5-door passenger vehicle
Lift the cover backwards as shown in the
illustration, until it unlatches, then remove.
Fit in reverse order.
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3-door passenger vehicle
Lift the cover backwards as shown in
figure 18414 S, until it unlatches, set at
an angle, then remove.
Fit in reverse order.
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Stowing
When the luggage compartment is fully
loaded, stow the luggage compartment
cover behind the rear seat backrests:
Lift the cover backwards as shown in
figure 18415 S, until it unlatches, then slide
down in guides behind the seat backrests.
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82 Seats, Interior
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Stowage compartments Stowage compartment 3 beneath
passenger seat
Lift stowage compartment by grasping
recessed edge and pull out. Maximum
load: 1.5 kg. To close the stowage
compartment, push it in and engage.
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Glove compartment
Pull lever to open.
In the open cover, you will find:
z a card holder in cheque card format,
z pen holder,
z pocket torch holder.
The glove compartment should remain
closed while driving.
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Stowage compartmen t beneath double
load-bay floor 3
The double load-bay fl oor can be inserted
in the luggage compartment in two
positions:
z directly beneath the cover for the spare
wheel recess 3 or the floor cover 3, or
z in the upper openin gs in the luggage
compartment.
To remove, lift the load-bay floor using a
lever and pull backwards.
To insert, push the lo ad-bay floor forwards
in the corresponding guide, then lower.
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Seats, Interior
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If mounted in the upper position, the space
between the load-bay floor and the spare
wheel well cover 3 can be used as a
stowage compartment.
In this position, if the rear seat backrests
are folded forwards, an almost completely
flat load bay is created.
The double load-bay floor is able to
withstand a load of no more than 100 kg.
In the model with a tyre repair kit 3, the
spare wheel recess may be used as an
additional stowage compartment.
Sun visors Use the sun visor to protect from glare by
pulling it down and swivelling it to the side.
The mirror covers in the sun visors should
be closed while driving.
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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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Lighting
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Main beam, headlamp flash Push stalk forward to switch from dipped
beam to main beam.
To switch to dipped beam, push stalk
forward again or pull towards steering
wheel.
To operate the headlamp flash, pull stalk
towards steering wheel. The main beam is
switched on for as long as the stalk is held
in this position.
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Automatic dipped beam
activation A
3
Light switch set to A: when the engine is
running, dipped beam switches on when
external light conditions are poor.
The exterior lights switch off when the
ignition is switched off.
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the A position.
If visibility is poor (in foggy conditions, for
example) turn light switch to 9.
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Turn signal lamps Push stalk up or down to activate:
After operation, the turn signal stalk
returns to its starting position.
If the stalk is moved past the resistance
point, the turn signal lamp remains on.
When the steering wheel moves back
toward the straight-ahead position, the
turn signal lamp is automatically
deactivated.
Move the stalk to the resistance point and
hold for the turn signals to flash longer.
Switch the turn signal off manually by
moving the stalk slightly. Lever upwards = Right turn signal
Lever downwards = Left turn signal
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110 LightingShort turn signal 3
Push stalk until you feel resistance and
release. The turn signal flashes three times,
e.g. for changing lanes. This function can
be activated or deactivated depending on
the key that is used, see "personalised key",
P3 339, 341.
Acoustic turn signal 3
The volume of the acoustic turn signal can
be adjusted. This function can be
programmed depending on the key used,
see "Personalised key", P7 339, 341.
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Fog lamps
> 3

The fog lamps can only be switched on
when both the ignition and lights are on.
Operated with the > button.
Fog tail lamp
r
The fog tail lamp can only be switched on
both the ignition and dipped beam/parking
lamps are on.
Operated with the r button.
The vehicle fog tail lamp are deactivated
when towing.
Reversing lamps The reversing lamps come on when the
ignition is on and reverse gear is engaged.
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Lighting
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Lead-me lighting
3
The dipped beam remains switched on for
approx. 30 seconds once you have left the
vehicle and closed the driver’s door.
To activate
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver’s door.
4. Pull turn signal stalk toward steering wheel.
5. Close driver’s door.
If the driver’s door is left open, the lamps
will go out after two minutes.
The light is switched off immediately by
inserting the key into the ignition or pulling
the turn signal stalk towards the steering
wheel again.
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Switching on the exterior lighting
with the remote control
3
The lead-me-to-the-car light function
switches the dipped beam on for
approx. 30 seconds.
Program function
This function can be activated and
deactivated depending on the key used,
see "Personalised key", P1 339 341. To activate
Press button
q on the remote control twice
when the vehicle is locked.
Country-specific application 3: To switch
on the Lead-me-to-the-car light function,
press button q on the remote control once
the vehicle is locked.
Switching on the ignition or pressing
button p on the remote control will
deactivate the Lead-me-to-the-car light
function early.
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Climate control
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Heating the foot well
zRotate temperature switch to right-hand
zone.
z Switch on fan.
z Set air distribution switch to K.
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Window demisting and de-icing
Misted or icy windows, e. g. due to damp
weather, damp clothing or low outside
temperatures: z
Turn the temperature switch clockwise as
far as it will go (warm).
z Move fan switch to 3 or 4.
z Move air distribution switch to l.
z To heat footwell at same time, move air
distribution switch to J.
z Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
z Switch on heated rear window Ü.
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Warning
Disregard of the instructions could lead
to misting or icing of the windows and
subsequent accidents due to impaired
visibility.
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