2009 OPEL CORSA warning

30 Keys, doors, windows, sun roofMalfunction in central locking system
To unlockTurn the key in the driver’s door lock to the
front until it stops. Turn the key back and
remove it. The other doors can be opened
by pulling the handle on the inside of the
doors. The luggage compartment and fuel
filler cap remain locked.
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To lockPut the key in the opening above the lock
on the inside of the door and activate the
lock audibly by lifting with the key, then
close the door. This procedure must be
followed for every door. The driver’s door
can also be locked from the outside using
the lock. The unlocked fuel filler cap and
tailgate or boot lid cannot be locked. Note
z
If the driver’s door is not closed properly,
the central locking system will not lock.
z To lock the doors from the inside (e. g. to
prevent unwanted entry from outside),
press central locking button m in the
centre console.
z The doors can also be opened from the
inside by pulling the handle even when
the central locking system is locked.
z Locked doors unlock automatically in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity (to allow external help to gain
access). The hazard warning lamps and
courtesy lamp also come on. For this to
occur, the key must be in the ignition
switch.
z If the central locking system is
overloaded as a result of repeated
operation at short intervals, the power
supply is cut off for a brief period.
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Remote control
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Depending on the equipment of the
vehicle, one of the remote controls
depicted on this page will be used.
The remote control is integrated in the key.
Used to operate:
zcentral locking system,
z mechanical anti-the ft locking system 3,
z anti-theft alarm system 3.
On cars with electric windows, the windows
can be opened and closed from outside
using the remote control 3345.
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The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. This range can be
affected by outside influences. Aim the
remote control at the vehicle to operate.
The hazard warning lamps flash to confirm
remote control operation.
Handle the remote control with care,
protect it from mo isture and high
temperatures and avoid unnecessary
operation. Fault
If the central locking system cannot be
operated with the remote control, it may be
due to the following:
z
Range exceeded.
z Remote control battery voltage too low.
Change battery.
z Frequent, repeated operation of the
remote control outside the reception
range of the vehicle (e.g. too far from
vehicle, remote control is then no longer
recognised). Remote control
synchronisation.
z If the central locking system is
overloaded as a result of repeated
operation at short intervals. The power
supply is cut off for a brief period.
z Interference from higher-power radio
waves from other sources.
Open driver’s door with key 335.
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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To unlock
Press button q on radio remote control.
Pull handle to open doors.
Selective unlocking
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You can set the system so that pressing the
button q once unlocks just the driver’s
door, and pressing the button q twice
unlocks the entire vehicle.
This function can be activated and
deactivated depending on the key used,
see "Personalised key", P5 339 341.
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To lock
Close doors, luggage compartment and
tank flap.
Press button p on radio remote control.
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Mechanical anti-theft locking system 3
All doors must be closed.
If the ignition was on, the driver’s door
must be opened and closed once so that
the vehicle can be secured.
All doors are secured against opening.
Within 10 seconds of locking, press
the pbutton on the remote control again.
The mechanical anti-theft locking system is
switched off when the vehicle is unlocked.
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Warning
Do not use the system if there are people
in the vehicle! The doors cannot be
unlocked from the inside.
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34 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Central locking button for locking and
unlocking the doors from inside the
vehicle
Press button m in the centre console: doors
are locked or unlocked.
The LED in the central locking button m
comes on for approx. 2 minutes once the
vehicle is locked with the remote control.
If the doors are locked from inside using the
central locking button while the vehicle is in
motion, the LED m stays on. If the key is in the ignition, locking is only
possible if all doors are closed.
The doors cannot be unlocked with this
button when the anti-theft locking system
3
is activated.
Note
z If the driver’s door is not closed properly,
the central locking system will not lock.
z The doors lock again automatically a
short time after unlocking the vehicle
using the remote control if no door is
opened in the meantime.
z To lock the doors from the inside (e. g. to
prevent unwanted entry from outside),
press central locking button m in the
centre console.
z The doors can also be opened from the
inside by pulling th e handle even when
the central locking system is locked.
z Locked doors unlock automatically in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity (to allow exte rnal help to gain
access). The hazard warning lamps and
courtesy lamp also come on. For this to
occur, the key must be in the ignition
switch. Fault
If the central locking system cannot be
operated with the remote control, it may be
due to the following:
z
If the central locking system is
overloaded as a result of repeated
operation at short intervals. The power
supply is cut off for a brief period.
z Faulty fuse in fuse box 3209.
Please contact a workshop to have the
cause of the fault remedied.
Opening driver’s door with key 335.
Automatic locking 3
Above a certain speed, the central locking
system automatically locks all doors.
This function can be activated and
deactivated depending on the key used,
see "Personalised key", P4 339 341.
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36 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Luggage compartment To unlock
Press button q on the remote control, the
luggage compartment and the doors will
be unlocked.
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To open
The luggage compartment is opened by
operating the button beneath the handle.
After fitting certain accessories, it might
not be possible to keep the tailgate in the
open position.
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To close
Close the tailgate using the handle on the
inside of the tailgate.
Do not press the release button under the
trim strip while closing as this will unlock it
again.
9
Warning
Do not drive with the tailgate open or
ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky
objects, since toxi c exhaust gas could
penetrate the interior.
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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To lock
Press button p on radio remote control.
Anti-theft alarm system
3
monitors
zDoors, tailgate, bonnet,
z The ignition.
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To activate
All doors and the bonnet must be closed.
Press the remote control button p again at
the latest 10 seconds after locking.
If the ignition was swit ched on, the driver’s
door must be opened and closed once so
that the anti-theft alarm system can be
switched on.
9
Warning
Do not use the system if there are people
in the vehicle! The doors cannot be
unlocked from the inside.
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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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Child safety locks
3
Turn rotary knob at rear door lock from
vertical position using key: door cannot be
opened from the inside.
Personalised key
Store personalised settings or
vehicle-specific functions in the
vehicle 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. Automatically saved settings
The last settings selected
z
the climate control system 3,
z the information display 3,
z the infotainment system 3,
z the instrument illumination,
are automatically stored depending on the
vehicle key used.
Different settings are stored for each
vehicle key. Use of a specific vehicle key will
activate the settings associated with it.
The settings are stored once more every
time the vehicle is locked.
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Warning
Use the child safety lock whenever chil-
dren are occupying the rear seats.
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