2009 OPEL CORSA steering wheel

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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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109
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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112 Lighting
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Adaptive Forward Lighting
3
(AFL) 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).
The headlamps shine at an angle of up to
15 to the right or left of the direction of
travel.
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Cornering light (2)
An additional light is switched on
depending on the stee ring wheel position
(from rotation of approx. 90), turn signal
position and speed (up to approx. 40 km/h).
The light is thrown approx. 90 to the
left or right of the car, to a distance of
approx. 30 metres.
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. The cornering light stays on
for 15 seconds once the turn signal has
been switched off.
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Control indicator fo r adaptive driving
lamps
B
Illuminated: Fault in system. The system is
not ready for operation.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
If control indicator
B flashes for
approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, this is a reminder that the
headlamps have been set to symmetrical
dipped beam; see "Headlamps when
driving abroad" 3117.
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113
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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117
Lighting
Headlamps when driving abroad The asymmetrical dipped beam increases
the field of vision on the passenger side of
the lane.
This causes glare for oncoming traffic if the
vehicle is driven in countries where traffic
drives on the opposite side of the road. Do as follows to prevent glare:
Vehicles with halogen headlamps
Have headlights conv
erted in a workshop. Vehicles with Adaptive Forward Lighting
3
(AFL)
1. Pull and hold stalk for main beam on steering wheel (headlamp flash).
2. Switch on ignition.
3. After approx. 3 seconds, an acoustic signal sounds and then AFL control
indicator
B flashes approx. 4 seconds.
After the switch, AFL control indicator
B
flashes for 4 seconds each time the ignition
is switched on.
To return to asymmetrical dipped beam,
pull and hold the main beam stalk again,
switch on the ignition and wait for the
acoustic signal. AFL control indicator
B
will then discontinue flashing.
Control indicator
B
3 85. 3112.
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118 Infotainment systemInfotainment system
Radio reception
3
Radio reception may be disrupted by
static, noise, distortion or loss of reception
due to
zchanges in dist ance from the
transmitter,
z multi-path reception due to reflection
and
z shadowing. Infotainment system
3
The infotainment system is operated as
described in the operating instructions.
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Steering wheel remote control
3
The functions of the Infotainment system 3
and the information display can be
operated with the adjusting wheels and
buttons on the steering wheel.
Further information 397 and the
infotainment system instructions.
Radio reception
3................................ 118
Infotainment system 3........................ 118
Steering wheel remote control 3........ 118
AUX input 3......................................... 119
Mobile telephones and radio equipment 3...................................... 119
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204 Self-help, vehicle careTyre repair kit
3
Minor damage to the tyre tread or side wall
can be repaired using the tyre repair kit
(does not apply to run-flat tyres).
Do not remove the foreign body from the
tyre.
T y r e d a m a g e e x c e e d i n g 4 m m o r t ha t i s o n
the rim cannot be repaired with the tyre
repair kit.

Important 3207.
In the event of a flat tyre:
z Switch on hazard warning lights, apply
handbrake, engage 1st or reverse gear,
in the case of automatic transmission 3
move selector lever to position P.
z Erect warning triangle 3 as specified.
Warning triangle 3196.
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The tyre repair kit is located in the
compartment to the right in the luggage
compartment.
To open the compartment, disengage the
cover and open it.
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1. Remove the sealant bottle and holder
with the air tube from the compartment.
9
Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use the temporary spare wheel
for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be affected.
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211
Self-help, vehicle care
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Fuse box in luggage compartment
The fuse box is located behind the cover in
the left luggage compartment trim.
Remove cover from fuse box.
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No. Circuit
1 –
2 Instruments, information display
3 Radio
4 Ignition switch
5 Windscreen washer system
6 Unlocking the luggage
compartment
7 Central locking system
8 –
9 Courtesy lamp
10 Electric power steering
11 Light switch, brake lamp
12 ABS, brake lamp
13 Heated steering wheel
14 Park pilot, rain sensor, interior
mirror
No. Circuit
1 Adaptive Forward Lighting
2 –
3 Seat heater (left)
4 Seat heater (right)
5 –
6 –
7 –
8 Flex-Fix system, towing equipment
No. Circuit
9 –
10 –
11 –
12 –
13 –
14 –
15 Flex-Fix system, towing equipment
16 –
17 Sun roof
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