2009 OPEL CORSA belt

4In Brief
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To adjust front seat head
restraint height: press button to
unlock, adjust height, engage Head restraint 351,
rear head restraint adjustment 352,
head restraint position 352.
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Extend the seat belt and clip it
into the buckle The seat belt must not be twisted and must
lie snugly against th e body. The backrest
must not be tilted back too far (maximum
approx. 25).
To release belt, press red button on belt
buckle.
Three-point seat belts 359,
Airbag system 3 69,
Seat position 350.
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To adjust interior mirror by
swivellingSwivel lever on underside of mirror housing
to reduce dazzle at night.
Mirrors 342,
Autodimming interior mirror 344.
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10 In BriefControl indicators w
Deflation detection system 3,
3 84, 3164.
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Ultrasonic parking sensors 3,
fault,
3 162.
B
Adaptive driving light 3, fault,
3 112, 3117.
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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.
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Engine oil pressure,
386.
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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.
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Deactivate front passenger
airbag systems,
375.
T
Winter setting for automatic
transmission
3 or automated
transmission 3,
3 140, 3146.
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Manual transmission
automated SPORT mode
3,
3 139, 3146.
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Headlamp range adjustment,
375.
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Exterior lights,
388, 3108.
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Fog lamps 3,
3 88, 3110.
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Airbag systems, belt tensioners,
361, 374.
X
Seat belt 3,
3 89, 362.
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Fog tail lamp,
388, 3110.
R
Brake system, clutch system,
389, 3167, 3246.
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Anti-lock brake system,
3166.
v
Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP®
Plus
) 3 ,
3 151.
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Cruise control 3,
3 161.
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In Brief
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Automated manual
transmission
3
Always move the selector lever in the
appropriate direction right up to the stop.
It will automatically re turn to the neutral
position after each operation.
The foot brake must be depressed when
starting.
Automated manual transmission 3 3 136.
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Automatic transmission
3
Only start engine in P or N. To come out
of P, turn the ignition, operate the foot
break and press the button.
Deactivate the selector lever lock by
pressing the button.
6 Automatic transmission 3 3144.
Before starting off, check z Tyre pressure an d tyre condition 3169,
3 264.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine
compartment, 3241 to 3248.
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted 348, 358, 342.
z Check brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
N = Idling
o =Driving position
+ =Higher gear
- =Lower gear
A = Switch between Automatic and
Manual mode
R = Reverse gear (with selector lever
lock)
P = Park position
R = Reverse gear
N = Neutral (idling)
D = Automatic gear selection
3 =1st to 3rd gear
2 = 1st and 2nd gear
1 =1st gear
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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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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
9
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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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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Luggage compartment
extension
3
Adjust angle of rear backrests
The rear backrest, in a single unit or split 3,
can also be locked in an upright position
for transporting bulky items.
Pull the unlocking hand le, pull the backrest
forwards to the vertical position and allow
to engage. When unlocking, a red marking appears
next to the unlocking lever. The backrest is
only engaged correctly when the red bolt is
no longer protruding.
If the backrest is split
3, unlock the relevant
side, and unlock at both sides if it is a single
unit.
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Folding the backrest
Remove luggage compartment cover and
push rear headrests down as far as they
will go 352.
Move the seat belts to protect them against
damage by means of side supports on the
release lever. When folding the backrests,
pull the seat belts along with them.
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