2009 OPEL CORSA Owners Manual

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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are bumped with
sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by
applying slight pressure to the mirror
housing.
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For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior
mirrors of the Corsa OPC are released from
the holder if they are bumped. Fit mirror
housing to holder with latching lugs and
engage by striking gently.
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Heated exterior mirrors 3
Heating is activated or deactivated by
pressing the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine running and
is switched off automatically after a few
minutes.
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Interior mirror Swivel mirror housing to adjust.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, swivel the lever on the
underside of the mirror housing.
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Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror3
Dazzling at night is reduced automatically.
The interior mirror does not reduce dazzle
when:
z the ignition is switched off,
z reverse gear is engaged or selector lever
set to R.
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Manual window operationThe door windows can be operated using
window winders.
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
Electric windows
3 on the
front doors
Operational readiness
The electric windows can be used
z with ignition on,
z within 5 minutes of sw itching ignition off,
z within 5 minutes of switching ignition key
to position 1.
After switching off the ignition, the
operational readiness is terminated by
opening the driver’s door.
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Operation
For incremental operation, briefly pull or
press the switch. For automatic opening or
closing, pull or press the switch longer. Pull
or press the switch again to stop the
movement.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters resistance
above the middle of the window during
automatic closing, it is immediately
stopped and the window opened again.
In the event of difficulty due to frost or the
like, press the releva nt window switch
several times until the window is closed.
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Operating windows from outside 3
The windows can be opened and closed
from outside the vehicle using the remote
control.
Hold button q or p on the remote control
depressed until all windows have opened
or completely closed.
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Warning
Take care when oper ating the electric
windows. Risk of injury, particularly to
children.
Keep a close watch on the windows
when closing them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they move.
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46 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Heated rear window 3
Heating is activated or deactivated by
pressing the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine running and
is switched off automatically after a few
minutes.
The heated rear window automatically
switches on when the diesel particle filter is
being cleaned 3 depending on the engine. Overload
If the windows are repeatedly operated at
short intervals, the power supply is briefly
cut off.
Fault
If the windows cannot be opened and
closed automatically, activate the window
electronics as follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Close the window completely and hold
the button depressed at least 5 seconds
longer.
4. Open the window completely and hold the button depressed at least 1 second
longer.
5. Repeat for each window.
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Sun roof
3
Operated via a rocker switch in the roof
console when the ignition is switched on.
Press the button briefly for activation in
steps. Hold down the button for longer for
automatic opening.
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Warning
Take care when oper ating the electric
sunroof 3. Risk of injury, particularly to
children.
Keep a close watch on the sun roof when
it is being closed. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped.
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
To raise
With the sun roof closed, press button ü.
The sun roof is raised at the rear.
To open
Press button ü again with the sun roof in
the raised position. The sun roof opens
automatically until it reaches its limit
position.
To close
Hold down button d until the sun roof is
completely closed.
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Sunblind
The sun blind can be opened and closed
manually whether the sun roof is open or
closed.
Note
z If the top of the roof is wet, tilt sun roof,
allow water to run off and then open sun
roof.
z When using a roof rack 3, check the free
movement of the sun roof in order to
avoid damage. It is only permitted to
raise the sun roof. Overload
If the system is overloaded, the power
supply is automatically cut off for a short
time.
The system is protected by fuses in the fuse
box – see page
3208.
Fault
If perfect function of the sun roof is not
guaranteed. Activate the electronics as
follows:
1. Switch on ignition.
2. Close the sun roof and hold button d
depressed at least 10 seconds.
Please contact a workshop to have the
cause of the fault remedied.
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48 Seats, InteriorSeats, Interior
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Front seats Adjust longitudinal seat position
Pull handle at front of seat, move seat and
then release handle.
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Adjusting the backrests
Take the pressure off the backrest and turn
the hand wheel on the side.
Front seats ........................................... 48
Head restraints .................................... 51
Luggage compartment extension
3.. 53
Luggage compartment cover ............ 54
Lashing eyes ........................................ 56
Notes on loading the vehicle .............. 57
Three-stage safety system.................. 58
Three-point seat be lts ......................... 58
Belt tensioners...................................... 60
Seat belt operation.............................. 62
Child restraint system 3...................... 63
Mounting clips 3 for ISOFIX child
restraint systems ............................... 68
Attachment eye 3 for Top-Tether
child restraint systems ...................... 68
Airbag system ...................................... 69
Cigarette lighter 3............................... 80
Accessory socket 3.............................. 80
Ashtray 3............................................. 81
Drink holder.......................................... 81
Stowage compartments ...................... 82
Sun visors.............................................. 83
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Warning
Never adjust seats while driving. They
may make uncontrolled movements.
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Seats, Interior
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Adjust height of seat 3
Operate lever on the door side of seat.
Pump action of lever
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Tilting the backrests forward 3
To tilt the backrests forward, lift release
lever and tilt backrest forward. Lower
release lever and backrest engages in
lowered position 3. Slide seat forwards 3.
To push the seat back to upright, it
engages in its original position 3 . Lift the
locking lever 3, move the backrest back to
upright, lower the locking lever, backrest
engages.
Folding the backrest forwards is possible
only when the backrest is in an upright
position.
Do not operate handwheel to adjust
backrest with backrest tilted forward.
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Tilting backrests forward, Corsa OPC
Remove seat belt from belt mount on
backrest.
To tilt the backrest forward, pull
release lever on rear of backrest and
tilt backrest forward. Release the release
lever andbackrest engages in the lowered
position 3. Slide seat forward 3.
To move the backrest upright, slide seat
back and it will engage in its original
position 3. Pull release lever 3, move
backrest upright, release the release lever,
backrest engages.
Folding the backrest forwards is possible
only when the backrest is in an upright
position.
Do not operate handwheel to adjust
backrest with backre st tilted forward.
Upwards = Seat higher
Downwards = Seat lower
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Seat position
zSit with your buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the
distance between your feet and the
pedals so that your legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals. Slide
the passenger seat as far back as
possible. z
Sit with your shou lders as far back
against the backrest as possible. Set the
backrest rake so that you can easily
reach the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent. Maintain contact between
your shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not angle
the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25.
z Adjust the steering wheel 35.
z Set seat height 3 high enough to have a
clear field of vision on all sides and of all
display instruments. There should be at
least six inches of clearance between
your head and the headlining. Your
thighs should rest lightly on the seat
without pressing into it.
z Adjust the head restraint.
z Adjust the height of the seat belt 363.
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Heated front seats 3
Two buttons beneath the centre air vents
for the left and right seats.
When the ignition is switched on, the
heating of the front seats is activated by
pressing the corresponding button ß.
LED in button ß on: relevant front seat
heating on.
No LED on: front seat heating is off.
Seat heating is op erational when the
engine is running.
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Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
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