2009 OPEL CORSA Owners Manual

19
In Brief
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Curtain airbag system 3
The curtain airbag system triggers in case
of a side-on collision and provides a safety
barrier in the head area on the respective
side of the vehicle. This reduces the risk of
injury to the head considerably in case of a
side-on collision.
Airbag system 369.
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Airbag systems which can be
deactivated for the front
passenger *
3
The front and side airbag systems 3 for
the front passenger must be deactivated
if a child restraint system is to be fitted
to the passenger seat. The curtain airbag
system 3, the belt tensioners and all driver
airbag systems remain active when the
systems for the front passenger are
deactivated. The passenger airbag
systems are active in the as-delivered
condition.
Airbag systems which can be
deactivated 375.
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Operating menus via the
information display
3
The menu options are selected via the
menus and the arrow keys or the
multifunction button of the infotainment
system 3 or the left adjusting wheel 3 on
the steering wheel. The relevant menu
options appear on the display.
Selection using arrow keys 3:
Press right or left arrow key.
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20 In Brief
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Selection using multifunction button 3:
rotate and press multifunction button.
To exit a menu, turn the multifunction
button left or right to Return or Main and
select.
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Selection using left adjusting wheel on
steering wheel 3: Rotate and press knurled
wheel.
Information display 394.
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Trip computer
3
Functions:
z Range
z Instantaneous consumption
z Distance travelled
z Average speed
z Effective consumption
z Average consumption
z Stop watch
Trip computer 33101.
Ü
Board Computer19,5° 19:36
BC 1 All values
BC 2
257.0
km
Timer
Ø40
km/h
31.0
Ltr.
Ø
7.0
L/100km
1
8
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21
In Brief
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Check control
3
The check control software monitors
zRemote control battery.
z Important exterior lighting lamps,
including cables and fuses.
Check control 33104.
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Steering wheel remote control
3
The functions of the infotainment system 3
and the information display can be
operated using the buttons and adjusting
wheels on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
infotainment system operating
instructions.
Steering wheel remote control 3 3 118,
Infotainment system 3 118.
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AUX input
3
An external audio source such as a
portable CD player can be connected via
the AUX input with a 3.5 mm jack plug.
AUX input 3 3 119.
Brakelightcheck right
OK
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22 In Brief
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Ultrasonic parking sensors
3
When reverse gear is selected, the park
pilot switches itself on automatically.
Manual activation is possible at speed
below 25 km/h by using the r button in
the instrument panel.
An acoustic warning sounds when the
vehicle approaches an obstacle behind.
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 – page 3 162.
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Tyre pressure loss monitoring
system (DDS = Deflation Detection
System)
3
If a tyre loses pressure, it grows smaller. It
then rotates at a different speed than the
other tyres. If the system detects a
difference in speed, control indicator w
illuminates red.
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After tyre pressure is corrected or a tyre or
wheel is changed, the system must be
initialised by pressing the DDS button.
Deflation detection system 3 3 164.
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23
In Brief
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Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
3
ensures better illumination of
zbends (curve lighting),
z crossings and narrow bends
(cornering light). Curve lighting (1)
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel position and speed
(from approx. 10 km/h).
Cornering light (2)
An additional lamp throws a beam
approx. 90 to the left or right, if the
steering-wheel is turned approx. 90, the
turn signal is activated and the speed is
below approx. 40 km/h.
Reversing function
If the lights are on, reverse gear is
engaged, and the turn signal is activated,
the cornering light on the appropriate side
is switched on.
Adaptive headlight
3112.
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Personalised 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.
Personalised key 339.
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24 In Brief
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Heated steering wheel
3
Heating of the steering wheel and of the
driver’s seat is switched on by a single, or
repeated (as appropriate) activation of the
switch ß - .
Heating of the steering wheel - the section
marked out in the illustration.
Heated steering wheel 351.
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Double load-bay floor
3
Double load-bay floor, which can be
inserted in the baggage compartment in
two positions.
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.
Double load-bay floor 382.
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Flex-Fix system
3
The Flex-Fix system allows two bikes to be
attached to a pull-ou t carrier integrated
into the vehicle floor.
If not in use, the Flex-Fix system can be
collapsed back into the vehicle floor.
Flex-Fix system 3174.
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25
In Brief
Diesel particle filter
3
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the exhaust
gases. The system includes a self-cleaning
function that run automatically during
driving. The filter is cleaned by burning off
the soot particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically under
set driving conditions and may take up
to 25 minutes. Fuel consumption may be
higher during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process is
normal.
Under certain driving conditions, e.g. short
journeys, the system may not clean itself
automatically.
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If the filter requires cleaning and previous
driving conditions did not enable automatic
cleaning, control indicator
!
flashes.
Further instructions 3 157.
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26 Keys, doors, windows, sun roofKeys, doors, windows,
sun roof
Replacement keys The key number is specified in the
Car Pass3.
The key is part of the electronic immobiliser.
Locks 3230.
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Key with foldaway key section
3
Press button to extend. To retract, press
button and audibly engage key blade. Car PassThe Car Pass contains safety-related
vehicle data and should therefore be kept
in a safe place.
When the car is taken to a workshop, the
Car Pass data is needed in order to
perform certain operations.
Replacement keys ............................... 26
Key with foldaway key section
3....... 26
Car Pass................................................ 26
Electronic immobiliser.......................... 27
Central locking system with key activation 3....................................... 28
Remote control 3................................. 31
Central locking system with remote control 3............................................ 32
Malfunction in remote control ............ 35
Malfunction in central locking system. 35
Luggage compartment....................... 36
Anti-theft alarm system 3.................. 37
Child safety locks 3............................. 39
Personalised key .................................. 39
Exterior mirrors..................................... 42
Interior mirror ....................................... 44
Manual window operation .................. 44
Electric windows 3 on the front doors 45
Sun roof 3............................................ 46
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