2009 OPEL CORSA air condition

19
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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57
Seats, Interior
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Notes on loading the vehicle zHeavy objects in the luggage
compartment should be placed against
the properly engaged rear seat backrests
or, if the rear seat backrests are folded
down 3, against the front seat backrests.
If objects are to be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the bottom.
z Secure heavy objects with straps 3
attached to lashing eyes. z
If the backrests are not folded down
when transporting objects in the
luggage compartment, they must be
engaged in an upright position 3354.
z Do not allow the load to protrude above
the upper edge of the backrests.
z The warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit
(cushion) 3 must always be freely
accessible.
z Do not place any objects in front of the
rear window or on the instrument panel.
z Items loaded must not prevent operation
of the pedals, hand brake and gears or
obstruct the freedom of movement of
the driver. Do not place loose objects in
the interior.
z No objects must be placed in the airbag
inflation area, since they could cause
injury when the systems are triggered.
z Do not drive with luggage compartment
open when transporting bulky objects,
for example, since toxic exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior. z
The payload is the difference between
the permitted gross vehicle weight (see
identification plate 3250) and the EC
kerb weight.
z To calculate the EC kerb weight, enter
the data for your vehicle on page 3259.
z The EC kerb weight includes allowances
for the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and
all fluids (tank 90 % full).
z Optional equipment and accessories
increase the kerb weight.
z Weights and loads 3259.
z Driving with a roof load increases the
sensitivity of the vehicle to cross-winds
and has a detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle’s higher
centre of gravity. Distribute the load
evenly and secure it properly with
retaining straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
to the load conditions. Do not drive
faster than 120 km/h. Check and
retighten the straps frequently. Observe
country-specific regulations.
z The permissible roof load is 75 kg. The
roof load consists of the weight of the
roof rack plus the load carried.
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64 Seats, InteriorPermissible options for fitting a child safety seat
Weight
and
age class
1)
1)We recommend the use of each system until the child reaches the upper weight limit.
On front
passenger seat On outer seats
3
of rear row of seats On centre seat
3
of rear row of seats
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years U
1, +
U, + X
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months
to 4 years U2, +, ++
U, +, ++ X
Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years X U X
U1= Conditional, only if front passenger
airbag system switched off or in
version without front passenger
airbag.
Place the seat height 3 in its top
position. Push the front passenger
seat back as far as possible.
When attaching the child restraint
system by means of a three-point
seat belt, set the height of the
anchorage point for the seat belt to
its lowest position.
U2= Conditional, only if front passenger airbag system switched off or in
version without front passenger
airbag.
Place the seat height 3 in its top
position. Push the front passenger
seat back as far as possible.
When attaching the child restraint
system by means of a three-point
seat belt, the seat belt must run
forwards from the anchorage point.
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Seats, Interior
Airbag systems which can be deactivated
for the front passenger * 3
The front and side airbag front passenger
airbag systems must be deactivated if a
child restraint system is to be fitted on the
front passenger seat. The curtain airbag
system 3, the belt tensioners and all driver
airbag systems remain active when the
front passenger airbag systems are
deactivated. The front passenger airbag
systems are active in the as-delivered
condition.
The button * for activating/deactivating
the airbag systems is located among the
switches beneath the air vents in the centre
console.
LEDs in the button not on: airbag systems
for the front passenger are active.
LEDs in the button on : airbag systems for
the front passenger are not active.
The setting selected remains in storage even
when the ignition is switched on again.
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Deactivation
with the vehicle stationary and ignition off:
z switch on ignition , control indicator *
flashes, the LEDs in the button display
the current status,
z press button * within 15 seconds and
hold down,
z after about 2 seconds, you will hear a
confirmation buzzer. Release button *
after another 4 seconds at the latest.
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The airbag systems fo r the front passenger
are now deactivated. To indicate this, both
LEDs in the button * and the control
indicator * remain on when the ignition is
on.
If the LEDs or the control indicator * are
not on, the airbag systems for the front
passenger will be deployed in the event of
an impact.
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120 Climate controlClimate control
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Heating and ventilation system,
air conditioning system
3
Ventilation, heating and cooling 3 are
combined into one unit that is designed to
provide comfort regardless of the season,
weather or outside temperature.
When cooling 3 is activated, the air is
cooled and dried. The heating unit heats the air as required in
all operating modes depending on the
position of the temperature switch. The air
supply can be adjusted to suit
requirements by means of the fan.
Heating and ventilation system, air conditioning system 3...................... 120
Electronic climate control system 3... 121
Air vents ............................................... 122
Heating and ventilation system ......... 123
Air conditioning system 3................... 126
Electronic climate control system 3... 128
Auxiliary heater ................................... 134
Air intake .............................................. 135
Pollen filter ........................................... 135
Regular operation ............................... 135
Service .................................................. 135
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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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122 Climate control
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Air vents At least one air vent must be open while
cooling 3 (air conditioning compressor) is
on in order to prevent the evaporator from
icing up due to lack of air movement.
Comfortable ventilation of the interior is
based on the position of the temperature
switch.
To increase the air supply, set the fan to a
higher speed and set the air distribution
switch to M or L.
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Centre and side air vents (1)
Set the direction of the air flow by turning
the adjuster wheel from right to left and
raise or lower the horizontal slats.
The side air vents can be directed at the
door windows in order to assist the
windscreen defroster nozzles (2).
To close the air vent, turn the adjuster
wheel left or right to its stop. Windscreen defros
ter nozzles (2)
Air distribution switch set to l: Air is
directed onto the windscreen and the door
windows.
Other air vents
Located beneath the windscreen and in
the foot wells.
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126 Climate controlAir conditioning system
3
As a supplement to the heating and
ventilation system, the air conditioning
system cools and dehumidifies (dries)
inflowing air.
If cooling or dehumidification is not
desired, switch off cooling in order to save
fuel.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
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Cooling n
Only operate with the engine and fan
running. Activate and deactivate with
the n button.
When cooling is active (AC compressor) the
air is cooled and dehumid ified. If cooling or
dehumidification is not desired, switch off
cooling in order to save fuel.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
When cooling operates, condensation
forms and drips from the underside of the
vehicle.
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Air recirculation system 4
The air recirculation mode of the
ventilation system is activated and
deactivated by pressing the 4 button.
If fumes or unpleasant odours penetrate
from outside: temporarily switch on air
recirculation system 4.
To increase cooling at high outside
temperatures, switch on the air
recirculation system briefly.
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