2009 OPEL CORSA ECO mode

IntroductionYour vehicle is an intelligent combination
of forward-looking technology, impressive
safety, environmental friendliness and
economy.
It now lies with you to drive your vehicle
safely and to see it performs perfectly. This
Owner’s Manual provides you with all the
necessary information to that end.
Make sure your passengers are aware of
the possible risk of accident and injury
which may result from improper use of the
vehicle.
You must always comply with the specific
laws of the country that you are in. These
laws may differ from the information in this
Owner’s Manual.
When this Manual refers to a workshop visit,
we recommend your Opel Service Partner.
All Opel Service Partners provide first-class
service at reasonable prices. Experienced
mechanics trained by Opel work according
to specific Opel instructions.
The Owner’s Manual, infotainment system
instructions and the vehicle Service and
Warranty Booklet should always be kept
ready to hand in the vehicle glove
compartment. Make use of the Owner’s Manual zThe "In Brief" section will give you an
initial overview. z
The table of contents at the beginning of
the owner’s manual and within the
individual chapters will show you where
everything is.
z Its index will help you find what you
want.
z Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as
points of reference or indicate some
action to be performed.
z Black arrows in the illustrations indicate
a reaction or a second action to be
performed.
z This Owner’s Manual depicts left-hand
drive vehicles. Right-hand drive vehicles
are operated in the same way.
z The Owner’s Manual uses the internal
engine codes. The corresponding sales
designations are found in the chapter
"Technical data".
z Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, in the descriptions always
relate to the direction of travel.
Symbols6 Continue reading on next page. 3
signifies equipment not fitted to all
vehicles (model variants, engine options,
models specific to one country, optional
equipment, Genuine Opel Parts and
Accessories).
Page references are indicated with 3 .
3 means "see page".
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Danger,
9 Warning, Caution
Safe driving! Adam Opel GmbH
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Danger
Text marked 9Danger provides
information on risk of endangering life.
Failure to comply with the instructions
could endanger life.
9
Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or injury.
Failure to comply with the instructions
could lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to the
vehicle Failure to comply with the
instructions could lead to vehicle
damage.
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14 In Brief
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To clear fogged or icy windows Air distribution to
l
, turn rotary switch for
temperature and air flow; climate control 3:
Button n must also be pressed; automatic
climate control 3: button V must also be
pressed.
Climate control 33120.
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To set automatic mode of climate
control system
3
Press AUTO button, select temperature
with rotary knob, open air vents.
6 Climate control system 3 3 128.
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Manual transmission Reverse gear: With vehicle stationary, wait
3 seconds after depressing the clutch, then
lift the ring below the gear knob and
engage gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the lever in
neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then re peat gear selection.
Manual transmission 3144.
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Seats, Interior
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The system for deactivation of the airbag
systems for the front passenger can be
identified from the sticker on the side of the
instrument panel, visible when the front
passenger door is open. Fault
The front and side airbag system
3 for the
front passenger cannot be activated or
deactivated if
z the ignition is switched off,
z the engine is running,
z the vehicle is in motion,
z the time limit of 15 seconds is exceeded
when the ignition has been switched on,
z the button * is released before the
confirmation buzzer is heard,
z the time limit of 4 seconds is exceeded
after hearing the confirmation buzzer
and button * is kept depressed,
z there is a fault in the airbag system,
z the central locking button is pressed
inside the vehicle at the same time.
In these cases, a warning signal sounds
and the original setting remains
unchanged. The system remains in its
original mode. Rectify the cause, if
possible. Turn the ignition off and then
back on, and repeat the process. Important
z
Placing accessories and objects in the
expansion region of the airbag systems
is not permitted due to the risk of injury if
the components are triggered.
z There must be no objects between the
airbag systems and the occupants, risk
of injury. No child restraint system 3 may
be fitted on the front passenger seat
when the airbag systems are active,
could result in fatalities.
z Use the hooks 3 on the handles in the
roof frame only to hang up light articles
of clothing without co at hangers. Do not
place any objects in the pockets of the
hanging items, risk of injury.
z The airbag system and belt tensioner
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area.
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9
Warning
When using child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat, the airbag
system for the front passenger must be
deactivated; otherwise triggering of the
front or side airbag system 3 could
result in the death of the child.
This is particularly true for the fitting of
rear-facing child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat.
9
Warning
As with any other object, child restraint
systems must not be carried on a pas-
senger’s lap. Danger to life.
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88 Instruments, controls
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* Airbag systems which can be deactivated
for the front passenger
Symbol is lit, or flashes in the kilometre
display.
Illuminatedtogether with the LEDs in the button *:
airbag deactivated 376.
FlashesThe system can be activated or
deactivated within 15 seconds of switching
on the ignition 376.
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Winter setting for automatic
transmission 3 or manual
transmission automated 3
Symbol lights up on the transmission
display if the Winter program is selected
3 140, 3146. 1
Manual transmission automated SPORT
mode 3
Symbol lights up on the transmission
display if the Sport program is selected
3 139.
q Headlamp range adjustment
Symbol is lit in the kilometre display
together with the setting.
It comes on for 4 seconds when dipped
beam is switched on, as well as when the
headlamp range has been adjusted.>

Fog lamps 3
Control indicator lights up green
This comes on when the front fog lamps
are switched on 3110.
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Exterior lights
Control indicator lights up green
Illuminates when the exterior lighting is on
3 108.
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Fog tail lamp
Control indicator lights up yellow.
This comes on when the fog tail lamp is
switched on 3110.
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Instruments, controls
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Kilometre display
Top line:
Trip odometerDisplays the number of kilometres since the
gauge was reset.
To reset, hold down the setting knob for
approx. one second when the ignition is on,
see previous page.
Bottom line:
OdometerRecords the number of kilometres.
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Service display
On vehicles with check control 3, a
corresponding message is shown on the
info display instead of InSP2 and InSP3 .
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Transmission display 3
Display of gear selected for automatic
transmission 3 or current gear or mode for
manual transmission automated 3.
InSP Service interval display. Display of
remaining driving distance until
next service. For additional
instructions 3231.
InSP2 Bulb defective 33212.
InSP3 Remote control battery voltage
too low 3332.
InSP4 Drain water from diesel fuel filter 3.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
ESPoff Electronic stability 3 switched
off 33159.
P Automatic transmission park
position.
R Reverse gear.
N Neutral.
A Manual transmission automated
automatic mode.
D Drive.
1, 2, 3 Selected gear, automatic
transmission.
1 - 5 Current gear, manual transmission
automated, manual mode.
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96 Instruments, controls
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Triple information display Set date and time
The infotainment system 3 must be off.
Activate setting mode by holding the Ö
button depressed for about 2 seconds. The
flashing value is adjusted using the ;
button. The Ö button is used to switch to
the next unit and to exit setting mode. Automatic time synchronisation
3
The RDS signal of most VHF transmitters
automatically sets the time. This can be
identified by } in the display.
Some transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, we recommend
that you switch off automatic time
synchronisation.
Activate setting mode and set it to year
setting. Hold the Ö button depressed
about 3 seconds until } flashes in the
display and “RDS TIME" appears. The
function is activated (RDS TIME 1) or
deactivated (RDS TIME 0) with the ;
button. Exit setting mode using the Ö
button.
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Graphical information display
3
or Colour Information Display 3
Selecting functions
Functions and settings of the infotainment
system 3 and climate control system 3 are
accessed via the display.
Selections are made via the menus and
buttons, the multifunction button 3 of the
infotainment system or the left adjuster
wheel 3 of the steering wheel.
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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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136 Driving and operationDriving and operation
Manual transmission automated
3
The Easytronic transmission permits
manual (manual mode ) or automatic gear
shifting ( automatic mode ), both with
automatic clutch control.
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Transmission display
Shows the mode and current gear.
The display flashes for a few seconds if A,
M or R is activated with the engine running
and no foot brake applied.
Manual transmission automated
3... 136
Manual transmission ........................... 144
Automatic transmission 3.................. 144
Driving hints ......................................... 149
Saving fuel, protecting the environment ................................ 151
Fuels, refuelling .................................... 153
Catalytic converter, exhaust gasses .. 155
Drive Control Systems ......................... 159
Hydraulic brake system ...................... 165
Anti-lock brake system (ABS u ) ........ 166
Hand brake .......................................... 167
Brake assist 3...................................... 167
Hill Start Assist 3 (HSA) ...................... 167
Wheels, tyres ........................................ 168
Roof rack 3.......................................... 173
Flex-Fix system 3................................. 174
Towing equipment 3........................... 184
Caravan/trailer towing ........................ 187
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