2009 OPEL CORSA ESP

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
9
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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10 In BriefControl indicators w
Deflation detection system 3,
3 84, 3164.
r
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3,
fault,
3 162.
B
Adaptive driving light 3, fault,
3 112, 3117.
j
Manual transmission
automated 3, starting the
engine 3,
3 85, 3137.
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Preheating system 3,
Diesel particle filter 3,
3 85.
Z
Exhaust gases 3,
3 85, 3156.
A
Engine electronics, transmission
electronics 3, immobiliser, diesel
fuel filter 3 , fault,
3 27, 386, 3142, 3148, 3156.
S Engine oil level 3
,
3 86, 3242.
I
Engine oil pressure,
386.
p
Alternator,
3
87.
p
Electro-hydraulic power
assisted steering,
387.
O
Turn signal lamps,
311, 387.
Y
Fuel level,
387, 390.
C
Main beam,
311, 387.
W
Coolant temperature,
387, 3244.
*
Deactivate front passenger
airbag systems,
375.
T
Winter setting for automatic
transmission
3 or automated
transmission 3,
3 140, 3146.
1
Manual transmission
automated SPORT mode
3,
3 139, 3146.
q
Headlamp range adjustment,
375.
8
Exterior lights,
388, 3108.
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Fog lamps 3,
3 88, 3110.
v
Airbag systems, belt tensioners,
361, 374.
X
Seat belt 3,
3 89, 362.
r
Fog tail lamp,
388, 3110.
R
Brake system, clutch system,
389, 3167, 3246.
u
Anti-lock brake system,
3166.
v
Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP®
Plus
) 3 ,
3 151.
m
Cruise control 3,
3 161.
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18 In BriefInteresting functions
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Airbag system The airbag system consists of several
internal systems.
Front airbag system 3
The front airbag system will be triggered in
the event of a serious accident involving a
frontal impact and forms safety cushions
for the driver and front passenger 3. The
forward movement of the driver and front
passenger is checked and the risk of
injuries to the upper body and head
thereby substantially reduced.
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Side airbag system 3
The side airbag is triggered in the event of
a side-on collision to form a safety cushion
for the driver or front passenger in the
respective door area. This substantially
reduces the risk of injury to the upper body
and pelvis.
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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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50 Seats, Interior
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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.
9
Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
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Seats, Interior
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Heated driver’s seat 3,
heated steering wheel 3
When the ignition is switched on, the
heating of the steering wheel and/or the
driver seat is activated by pressing the
corresponding button ß - once or several
times.
LED ß on: heating of the driver seat.
LEDs ß and - on: heating of the driver
seat and steering wheel.
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LED - on: heating of the steering wheel.
No LED on: heating of the driver seat and
steering wheel off.
The steering wheel is heated with the
engine running in the area shown in the
illustration above.
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Head restraintsFront head restraint adjustment 3
To adjust, press button on side and adjust
height.
Set height according to body size.
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Seats, Interior
Also, the front airbag system is not
deployed for the front passenger when the
airbag systems for the front passenger are
deactivated 3.
Deactivated airbag systems for the front
passenger 3 are indicated by constant
illumination of the LEDs in the button *
and the control indicator *.
Deactivating front passenger airbag
systems 3 375.
Mounting Opel child restraint
systems 3363, 368.
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Side airbag 3
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest. This can
be identified by the word AIRBAG.
The side airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with inflator in the back of the
driver’s and front passenger seat
respectively,
z the control electronics,
z the side impact sensors,
z the control indicator for airbag
systems v in the instrument,
z the system for deactivating the front and
side airbags for the front passenger,
z the control indicator * for deactivated
front passenger airbag systems.
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The side airbag system will be triggered:
z depending on the severity of the
accident,
z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range shown in the illustration
on the centre door pillar of the driver’s or
front passenger side,
z independently of the front airbag
system.
The ignition must be switched on.
Exception:
The front and side airbags for the front
passenger were deactivated because a
child restraint system is mounted on the
front passenger seat.
Deactivating front passenger airbag
systems 3 75.
Mounting Opel child restraint systems 363,
3 68.
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72 Seats, Interior
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When triggered, the side airbag inflates
within milliseconds to form a safety cushion
for the driver or front passenger in the
respective door area. This substantially
reduces the risk of injury to the upper body
and pelvis in the event of a side-on collision. The side airbag system will not be
deployed in the event of
z
the ignition is switched off,
z frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
z collisions involving a rear impact,
z side-on collisions outside the passenger
cell. In addition, the side airbag system is not
triggered for the front passenger when the
airbag systems for the front passenger are
deactivated.
Deactivated airbag systems for the front
passenger are indicated by the constant
illumination of the LEDs in the button
*
and the control indicator *.
Deactivating front passenger airbag
systems 3 75.
Mounting Opel child restraint systems 363,
3 68.
9
Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
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