2009 OPEL CORSA engine

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Instruments, controls
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Alternator
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
red.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Flashes during or after engine start
Battery voltage too lo w. Have electrical
system tested by a workshop.
Illuminates when the engine is runningStop and switch engine off. Battery will not
be charged. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. Effect of brake servo unit may
stop in vehicles with diesel engines.
Contact a workshop for assistance. p
Electro-hydraulic power assisted steering
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Fault in electro-hydr aulic power assisted
steering system. The power assisted
steering may have failed. The vehicle can
be steered but considerably more force is
required. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
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Turn signal lamps
Control indicator flashes green.
The control indicator flashes if a turn signal
or the hazard warning flashers are
activated.
Rapid flashes: A turn signal lamp or the
related fuse has failed, failure of turn signal
lamp on the trailer 3.
Change bulbs 3212. Fuses 3 209.
Y
Fuel level
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
Lamps

Level in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel level is used up, fuel immediately.
Never let the tank run dry!
Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic
converter to overheat 3155.
Diesel engines: Bleed the fuel system after
running empty 3190.
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Main beam
Control indicator lights up blue.
It is illuminated when main beam is on and
during headlamp flash 311, 3109.
W
Coolant temperature
Stop, switch off engine.
Check coolant level immediately 3244.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a
workshop. Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
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Instruments, controls
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Airbag systems 3, belt tensioners 3
Control indicator lights up red.
Illuminates when the engine is runningFault in the airbag or belt tensioner system
3 61, 374.X
Seat belt 3
Control indicator lights up or flashes red.
Lamps

It lights up from when the ignition is
switched on until the dr iver’s seatbelt is
fastened.
Flashes
If the driver’s seatbelt has not been
fastened when the vehicle starts moving, a
warning light flashes.
Fasten seat belt 359, 362.
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Brake system, clutch system
Control indicator lights up or flashes red.
Illuminated
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on
if the hand brake is applied 3167.
Lights up when the hand brake is released
when the fluid level for the brake or clutch
systems is low 3246.
FlashesFor vehicles with ma nual transmission
automated 3, the control indicator flashes
for a few seconds if the ignition is turned off
when the hand brake is not applied. u

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 3
Control indicator lights up red.
Illuminates while driving
Fault in anti-lock braking system 3166.
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Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP ®
Plus
)3
Control indicator flashes or lights up
yellow.
Flashing during driving
System engages actively 3151, 3159.
Illuminates while drivingSystem switched off or fault in system
3 159.m

Cruise control 3
Control indicator lights up or flashes green.
Lamps

Cruise control switched on 3160.
Flashes
Cruise control was enabled without
depressing the brake pedal beforehand
3 160.
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Warning
Stop. Do not continue your journey. Con-
sult a workshop.
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90 Instruments, controls
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Instrument display On some versions, the pointer of the
tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge
briefly moves to its end position when the
ignition is switched on.
Tachometer
Displays the engine rpm.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each
gear as much as possible.
Picture no:
Speedometer
Speed display.
Caution
If the pointer is in the warning zone, the
maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
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Fuel gauge

Fuel tank level display.
If the fuel level is too low, a warning lamp
lights up Y. When the light flashes, refuel as
soon as possible.
Never run the tank dry!
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank,
the amount of fuel requ ired to fill the tank
may be less than the specified tank
capacity.
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105
Instruments, controls
Acknowledge warning messages as
described on page 96, confirm.
Unacknowledged warning messages can
be re-displayed later.
Warning messages:Remote Control
Battery
check
Remote control battery voltage too low
3 32.
Brakelight switch
check
Brake light does not come on during
braking. Have the cause of the fault
eliminated immediately by a workshop.
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If there is a fault in the lighting system, the
respective location of the fault is displayed
as text, e.g.:
Brakelight
check right
Interruption of power supply
Stored warning messages appear on the
display one after the other.
Warning buzzersWhen starting the engine or whilst
driving:
z If seat belt is not fastened 3.
z If a door or the luggage compartment
has not been closed correctly when you
set off.
z Once you have reached a certain speed
if the hand brake is applied.
z If the speed programmed at the factory 3
is exceeded.
z If the car has automated manual
transmission 3 and the driver’s door is
opened when the engine is running, a
gear is engaged and the foot brake is
not depressed.
z Warning signal sounded three times if
the Flex-Fix system is extended 3 and
reverse gear is selected.
When the vehicle is parked and the
driver’s door is opened:
z When the key is in the ignition switch 3.
z With parking lamps or dipped beam on.
z For automated manual transmission 3, if
the hand brake is not applied and no
gear is engaged when the engine is
switched off.
Brakelightcheck right
OK
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108 LightingLighting
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Exterior lightsTurn light switch:
In positions 8 and 9, the tail lamps and
number plate lamps are also on.
Control indicator 8388.
If the ignition is switched off when main
beam or dipped beam is on, the parking
lamps come on.
The parking lamps go off when the ignition
key is removed. Versions with daytime running lights 3
:
Parking lamps are on when the ignition is
switched on and the lig ht switch is set to 7
or A 3. Dipped beam is on when the engine
is running.
The daytime running lig hts switch off when
the ignition is switched off.
Follow the regulations of the country in
which you are driving when using daytime
running lights and fog lamps 3.
Driving abroad 3117.
Exterior lights ....................................... 108
Main beam, headlamp flash .............. 109
Automatic dipped beam
activation A 3................................. 109
Turn signal lamps ................................ 109
Fog lamps > 3.................................... 110
Fog tail lamp r................................... 110
Reversing lamps................................... 110
Hazard warning lamps ....................... 111
Headlamp range adjustment ? 3..... 111
Adaptive Forward Lighting 3 (AFL) .. 112
Lead-me lighting 3............................. 113
Switching on the exterior lighting with the remote control 3......................... 113
Parking lamps ...................................... 114
Instrument illumination, Information display illumination ........................... 114
Courtesy lamp...................................... 114
Battery discharge protection .............. 116
Misted light covers............................... 116
Headlamps when driving abroad ...... 117 7
=Off
8 = Parking lamps
9 = Dipped or main beam
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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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Climate control
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Heating and ventilation system Temperature
Adjusted using left-hand rotary switch.
The amount of heat is dependent on the
coolant temperature and is thus not fully
attained until the engine is warm.
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Air flow
Adjusted using centre rotary switch.
The rate of air flow is determined by the
fan. The fan should therefore also be
switched on during a journey.
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Air distribution
Set using right rotary switch.
Intermediate settings are possible.
Open the air vents when the switch is set to
L or M.
Turn clockwise = Warm
Turn anticlockwise = Cold
x
Off
1 - 4 Selected fan speed
MTo headroom via adjustable
air vents
L To headroom via adjustable
air vents, to footwell
K To footwell
J To windscreen, to front side
windows, to footwell
l To windscreen and front side
windows
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126 Climate controlAir conditioning system
3
As a supplement to the heating and
ventilation system, the air conditioning
system cools and dehumidifies (dries)
inflowing air.
If cooling or dehumidification is not
desired, switch off cooling in order to save
fuel.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
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Cooling n
Only operate with the engine and fan
running. Activate and deactivate with
the n button.
When cooling is active (AC compressor) the
air is cooled and dehumid ified. If cooling or
dehumidification is not desired, switch off
cooling in order to save fuel.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
When cooling operates, condensation
forms and drips from the underside of the
vehicle.
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Air recirculation system 4
The air recirculation mode of the
ventilation system is activated and
deactivated by pressing the 4 button.
If fumes or unpleasant odours penetrate
from outside: temporarily switch on air
recirculation system 4.
To increase cooling at high outside
temperatures, switch on the air
recirculation system briefly.
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