2009 OPEL CORSA Owners Manual

11
In Brief
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Exterior lightsRotate
Press
Lighting 3108,
headlamp warning device 3105.
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Headlamp flash, main beam and
dipped beamMain beam, headlamp flash 3109.
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Switch turn signal onTurn signals 3109.
7
=Off
8 = Parking lamps
9 = Dipped or main beam
A Automatic dipped beam activation 3
> =Fog lamps 3
r = Fog tail lamp
Headlamp flash = Pull stalk towards
steering wheel
Main beam = Push stalk forwards
Dipped beam = Lever forward again or toward steering
wheel
Right = Lever upwards
Left = Lever downwards
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12 In Brief
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Hazard warning flashersOperated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning lamps 3111.
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Activate horn:
Press
j in centre of steering wheel
Airbag system 3 69,
Steering wheel remote control 3 3 118.
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Windscreen wiper:
Gently tap lever upwards For a single swipe when the windscreen
wipers are off, press the stalk down.
Windscreen wipers 3106,
adjustable intermittent setting 3106,
further information 3228, 3248,
trip computer 392. & =Fast
% =Slow
$ = Timed interval wipe or automatic
wiping with rain sensor 3
§ =Off
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13
In Brief
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Operating windscreen washer
system: Stalk toward steering
wheel Windscreen washer system 3248,
further information 3228, 3248.
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Rear window wiper
3 and
Rear window washer system
3
operation Rear window wipers and rear window
washer system 3107,
further information 3228, 3248.
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Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrorsOperated with the Ü button.
Climate control 3120,
heated rear window 346.
Wiper on = Push stalk forwards
Wiper off = Push stalk forwards
again
Washing = Push lever forward and hold
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14 In Brief
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To clear fogged or icy windows Air distribution to
l
, turn rotary switch for
temperature and air flow; climate control 3:
Button n must also be pressed; automatic
climate control 3: button V must also be
pressed.
Climate control 33120.
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To set automatic mode of climate
control system
3
Press AUTO button, select temperature
with rotary knob, open air vents.
6 Climate control system 3 3 128.
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Manual transmission Reverse gear: With vehicle stationary, wait
3 seconds after depressing the clutch, then
lift the ring below the gear knob and
engage gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the lever in
neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then re peat gear selection.
Manual transmission 3144.
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15
In Brief
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Automated manual
transmission
3
Always move the selector lever in the
appropriate direction right up to the stop.
It will automatically re turn to the neutral
position after each operation.
The foot brake must be depressed when
starting.
Automated manual transmission 3 3 136.
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Automatic transmission
3
Only start engine in P or N. To come out
of P, turn the ignition, operate the foot
break and press the button.
Deactivate the selector lever lock by
pressing the button.
6 Automatic transmission 3 3144.
Before starting off, check z Tyre pressure an d tyre condition 3169,
3 264.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine
compartment, 3241 to 3248.
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted 348, 358, 342.
z Check brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
N = Idling
o =Driving position
+ =Higher gear
- =Lower gear
A = Switch between Automatic and
Manual mode
R = Reverse gear (with selector lever
lock)
P = Park position
R = Reverse gear
N = Neutral (idling)
D = Automatic gear selection
3 =1st to 3rd gear
2 = 1st and 2nd gear
1 =1st gear
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16 In Brief
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Steering wheel lock and ignitionTurn key to position 1. Move the steering
wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
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Starting the engineDepress clutch and brake pedals, select 3
P or N for automatic transmission, 3N for
manual transmission automated. Do not
press the accelerator, in the case of diesel
engines, release the key in position 2 until
the warning light ! goes out, turn the key
to position 3 and release once the engine is
running.
Before restarting or switching off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
To switch on the ignition, only turn the
key to 2.
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Releasing the hand brake:
Raise lever slightly,
press release button,
lower lever fully Hand brake 3167.
0
=Ignition off
1 = Steering free, ignition off
2 = Ignition on, with diesel engine:
pre-heating
3 =Starting
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17
In Brief
Parking the vehicle zApply hand brake firmly without
operating release bu tton. On a downhill
or uphill slope, apply as firmly as
possible. Apply foot brake at same time
to reduce operating force.
z Switch off engine and ignition. Turn the
ignition key to position 0 and pull it out.
Turn the steering wheel until it is clear
that the steering lock has engaged
(anti-theft protection).
On vehicles with automatic
transmission 3, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is in
the P position.
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicator R
flashes for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched off if the hand brake
has not been applied. z
If the vehicle is standing on a level
surface or a hill, select first gear before
switching the ignition off with manual
transmission automated 3, and with
automatic transmission 3 move selector
lever to P. Also turn front wheels away
from kerb if parked on an uphill slope.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope, with
manual transmi ssion or manual
transmission automated, 3 select
reverse gear before switching the
ignition off, and with automatic
transmission 3 move selector lever to
position P. Also turn front wheels
towards the kerb.
z Lock vehicle with key in lock or button p
on the remote key fob.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system 3 and anti-theft alarm system 3,
press button p twice.
Advice when parking zDo not park the vehicle on an easy
flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
z Close the windows and sun roof 3.
z The engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off 3241.
z After running at high engine speeds or
with high engine loads, operate the
engine briefly at a low load or run in
neutral for approx. 30 seconds before
switching off in order to protect the
turbocharger 3.
Remote control 331,
Central locking system 332,
Anti-theft alarm system 3 3 37,
Vehicle decommissioning 3249.
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18 In BriefInteresting functions
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Airbag system The airbag system consists of several
internal systems.
Front airbag system 3
The front airbag system will be triggered in
the event of a serious accident involving a
frontal impact and forms safety cushions
for the driver and front passenger 3. The
forward movement of the driver and front
passenger is checked and the risk of
injuries to the upper body and head
thereby substantially reduced.
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Side airbag system 3
The side airbag is triggered in the event of
a side-on collision to form a safety cushion
for the driver or front passenger in the
respective door area. This substantially
reduces the risk of injury to the upper body
and pelvis.
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