2009 OPEL CORSA display

116 Lighting
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Courtesy lamps and rear reading lamps 3
Operated with switch (I = on, 0 = off,
centre = automatic interior light). Welcome Light
3
After unlocking the car, the instrument and
switch lighting, the front and rear foot well
lighting 3 and the information display 3
come on for a few seconds.
Glove compartment lighting 3
Glove compartment lighting comes on
when the lid is opened.
Luggage compartment lighting
The luggage compartment light comes on
when the tailgate is open.
Automatically regulated centre console
lighting 3
Spotlight in housing of interior mirror.
Daylight-dependent, automatically
regulated centre console lighting with
ignition switched on.
Battery discharge protection To prevent the battery from becoming
discharged, the courtesy lamp, reading
lamps 3, luggage compartment lighting
and glove compartment lighting 3 switch
off automatically 5 minutes after the
ignition is switched off. Misted light covers The inside of the light covers may mist up
briefly in poor, wet and cold weather
conditions, in heavy rain or after washing.
The mist disappears quickly by itself; to
help, switch on the lights.
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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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121
Climate control
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The buttons for cooling n and air
recirculation 4 are only found on
versions with optional air conditioning
system 3 .
Air conditioning system 3 3 126.
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Electronic climat e control system
3
Offers the greatest comfort in the vehicle
interior regardless of th e conditions outside.
To ensure a uniform and comfortable
climate in the vehicle, the temperature of
inflowing air, air-flow rate and air
distribution are automatically adapted
based on the climate conditions outside
the vehicle and the current temperature of
the vehicle interior. The set values appear on the information
display.
Electronic climate control system
3128.
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129
Climate control
Data is shown on the information display.
Setting modifications are briefly shown in
the information display, superimposing
over the currently displayed menu.
May appear differently depending on the
type of display 394.
The climate control system settings are
stored in the vehicle key when the vehicle is
locked, see "Personalised key" 339.
Different settings are stored for each
remote control. Use of a remote control will
activate the settings associated with it.
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Manual settings such as operating without
cooling and air distribu tion can be selected
using the menu 3132.
When cooling (air conditioning
compressor) is active, air is cooled and
dehumidified.
The pollen filter removes dust, soot, pollen
and spores from the inflowing outside air.
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When set to automatic mode, the climate
control system provides the optimal
settings for almost all conditions. If
necessary, climate cont rol system settings
can be modified manually.
The climate control system is only
operational when the engine is running.
If you wish the climate control system 3 to
operate correctly, do not cover the sensor
on the instrument panel.
Cooling (air conditioning compressor)
switches off automati cally at low outside
temperatures.
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130 Climate control
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Automatic mode
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
zPress AUTO button.
z Open all air vents.
z Switch on AC compressor 3132.
z Set temperature to 22 C using left rotary
knob.
The temperature can be set higher or lower
as desired. Switching off the air conditioning
compressor (
Eco appears in display) can
reduce comfort and affect safety 3132.
All air vents are actuated automatically in
automatic mode. The air vents should
therefore always be open 3122.
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Temperature preset
The left rotary knob can be used to set
temperatures between 16 C and 28 C.
For reasons of comfort, temperature can
only be changed in small increments.
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131
Climate control
If a temperature below 16 C is set, Lo
appears in the display: the climate control
system runs constantly at maximum
cooling power. The temperature is not
regulated.
If a temperature above 28 C is set, Hi
appears in the display: the climate control
system runs constantly at maximum
heating power. The temperature is not
regulated.
The temperature setting is saved when the
ignition is switched off.
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Window demisting and de-icing
Misted or icy windows, e. g. due to damp
weather, damp clothing or low outside
temperatures:
Press V button. V appears in display:
control indicator in button illuminates.
Temperature and air distribution are set
automatically and the fan runs at a high
speed. The air flow can be increased or decreased
by turning the right knob.
To return to automatic mode: press
button
V or AUTO .
Heated rear window 346.
9
Warning
Disregard of the instructions could lead
to misting or icing of the windows and
subsequent accidents due to impaired
visibility.
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132 Climate control
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Manual settings
Under certain circumstances (e.g. iced or
misted windows), the functions of the
climate control system can be modified
manually.
Climate control system settings can be
changed via the centre knob, the buttons
and the menus depicted on the display.
To call up the menu, press the centre knob.
The Climate menu appears in the display.
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Individual menu items are marked by
turning the centre knob and selected by
pressing it. Selecting certain menus by
pressing the knob will open a submenu 3.
To exit a menu, turn the centre knob left or
right to Return or Main and select.
Manual settings are saved when the
ignition is switched off.
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Activating and deactivating cooling
system
Find option Climate in the menu AC and
press to select.
Deactivate when cooling or drying is
unnecessary (greatest fuel savings): Eco
appears in the display. The inflowing air is
neither cooled nor dehumidified. This
restricts the level of comfort offered by the
electronic climate control system. This may,
for example, cause the windows to mist up.
When cooling operates, condensation
forms and drips from the underside of the
vehicle.
Climate
Air distribut.
AC
Autom. blower
Air distribut.
Climate
Air distribut. AC Air conditioning
Autom. blower on / off
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133
Climate control
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Air distribution
Turn the centre knob. The Air distribut.
menu is activated, showing the possible air
distribution settings.
The Air distribut. menu can also be called
up via the Climate menu.
Return to automatic air distribution:
Deactivate corresponding setting or press
button AUTO.
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Air flow
Turn right knob right or left. The selected
fan speed in indicated with x and the
number in the display.
At speed 0 both the fan and cooling (air
conditioning compressor) are switched off.
To return to automatic mode: Press AUTO
button.
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Fan control in automatic mode 3
Fan regulation in automatic mode can be
modified.
Select menu item Automatic blower from
the Climate menu and select the desired
fan regulation.
Up Air distribution towards
windscreen and front door
windows.
Middle Air distribution to vehicle occupants via controllable front
air vents.
Down Air distribution towards footwell.
Air distribut.
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Automatic blower
Strong
Normal
Weak
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