2009 OPEL CORSA length

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Driving and operation
If the vehicle is in automatic mode, on
movement of the selector lever to
+ or
- the
manual transmission automated shifts to
manual mode and changes up or down.
The gear currently engaged appears on
the transmission display.
Move selector lever toward R
Reverse gear. Engage only when vehicle is
stationary.
Depress the foot brake, release the hand
brake and move the selector lever to R.
Reverse gear is engaged. "R" appears in
the transmission display.
The vehicle begins to "creep" when the foot
brake is released.
It is also possible to start off in reverse
without depressing the foot brake if the
accelerator pedal is operated directly after
moving the selector lever. If there is no
acceleration or the foot brake is not
depressed, no gear is engaged and "R"
flashes. After a few seconds, the display
resumes showing "N". Start off by
repeating the previously described
procedure. Stopping the vehicle
In Automatic or Manual mode, when the
vehicle has stopped first gear (with Winter
mode engaged, second gear) is engaged
automatically and the clutch released. In
R
reverse remains engaged.
A warning buzzer sounds when the driver’s
door is opened if the engine is running, a
gear is engaged and the foot brake is not
depressed. The vehicle creeps if the hand
brake is not engaged. Move the selector
lever to N and apply the hand brake.
When stopping on gradients, engage the
hand brake or depress the brake pedal. To
prevent overheating of the clutch, do not
increase engine speed to ensure smooth
idling when in gear.
To prevent damage to the automated
manual transmission, the clutch is closed
automatically at high clutch temperatures.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy
period, e.g. in traffic jams or at level
crossings. Electronically controlled driving
programmes
z
Following a cold start, the operating
temperature program automatically
increases the engine revolutions to bring
the catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
z The adaptive program automatically
selects the gear according to the driving
conditions, e.g. increased load and
gradients.
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147
Driving and operation
Engine braking
In order to utilise the engine braking
effect when driving downhill, select drive
range 3,2 or, if necessary, 1 in good time.
Gear 1 has the greatest braking effect. If
gear 1 is selected at too great a speed
the transmission remains in 2nd until the
shifting point for 1st gear is achieved by
braking, for example.
"Rocking the car"
If it becomes necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from sand, mud, snow or a hole,
move the selector lever from D to R
repeatedly. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
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Manoeuvring the vehicle
To manoeuvre the vehicle back and forth
during attempts to park or in garage
entrances, the vehicle’s creeping
movement can be utilis ed by releasing the
brake pedal.
Never actuate accelerator and brake
pedals simultaneously. Stopping the vehicle
The selector lever can be left in the chosen
gear with the engine running.
When stopping on gr
adients engage hand
brake or depress brake pedal. To prevent
overheating of the transmission, do not
increase engine revolutions to ensure
smooth idling while standing if a gear has
been selected.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy
period, e.g. in traffic jams or at level
crossings.
Before leaving the car, apply the hand
brake first, then select P. Remove the
ignition key. Lock the vehicle. Otherwise
the battery may become discharged if the
vehicle is parked for long periods.
The ignition key can only be removed when
the selector lever is in position P.
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197
Self-help, vehicle care
In the Corsa van the spare wheel 3 is
screwed down together with the floor
cover. To lift the cover, undo the plastic
nut. There is a spacer between the spare
wheel and the floor cover.
Placing wide wheels in the spare wheel
well
The spare wheel well is not designed for all
approved tyre sizes. If a wider wheel than
the spare wheel is placed in the spare
wheel well after replacing a wheel, the floor
cover will be resting against the protruding
wheel. In vans the spacer 3 can be omitted
if necessary, or the wheel can be bolted
down without the floor cover.
Fitting a double load-bay floor 3 in this
case in the upper position 382. General information
Depending on the application, the spare
wheel is designed as a temporary spare
wheel
3, note instructions on this page and
on pages 173, 197, 264.
On vehicles with alloy wheels 3 the spare
wheel may have a steel rim.
Use of a spare wheel together with winter
tyres could alter driving conditions. Have
the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Use of a spare wheel that is smaller than
the other wheels could alter driving
conditions. In many countries, it is only
permitted as a temporary spare wheel.
Have the defective tyre replaced as soon
as possible. Notes on temporary spare wheel
3
z Using a temporary spare wheel may
change the driving behaviour of the
vehicle, particularly if using winter tyres 3.
Replace defective tyre as quickly as
possible, balance wheel and fit to vehicle.
z Fit only one temporary spare wheel.
z Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
z Take curves slowly.
z Do not use the temporary spare wheel
for a lengthy period.
z Replace temporary spare wheel with full
specification wheel without delay.
z Tyre chains are not permitted on the
temporary spare wheel. If tyre chains
have to be used after a front wheel
puncture, fit temporary spare wheel to
the rear axle and fit a rear wheel to the
front axle. Check tyre pressure and
correct if necessary 3264.
z Follow temporary spare wheel
instructions on pages 173, 197 and 264.
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204 Self-help, vehicle careTyre repair kit
3
Minor damage to the tyre tread or side wall
can be repaired using the tyre repair kit
(does not apply to run-flat tyres).
Do not remove the foreign body from the
tyre.
T y r e d a m a g e e x c e e d i n g 4 m m o r t ha t i s o n
the rim cannot be repaired with the tyre
repair kit.

Important 3207.
In the event of a flat tyre:
z Switch on hazard warning lights, apply
handbrake, engage 1st or reverse gear,
in the case of automatic transmission 3
move selector lever to position P.
z Erect warning triangle 3 as specified.
Warning triangle 3196.
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The tyre repair kit is located in the
compartment to the right in the luggage
compartment.
To open the compartment, disengage the
cover and open it.
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1. Remove the sealant bottle and holder
with the air tube from the compartment.
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Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use the temporary spare wheel
for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be affected.
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240 Opel Service, maintenance
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Inspection system In order to guarantee economical and safe
vehicle operation and to maintain the
value of your vehicle, it is of vital
importance that all maintenance work is
carried out at the proper intervals.
Fixed service interval
When a service is due, the InSP display
appears in the odometer display when the
ignition is switched on. Have the next
service performed by a workshop within
one week or 500 km (whichever occurs
first). The service interval display takes account
of off-the-road periods during which the
battery is disconnected.
Flexible service interval
3
The length of the service intervals is based
on several parameters stemming from
usage. For this reason, various
engine-specific data is continually
gathered and is used to calculate the
remaining distance until the next service.
If the remaining distance is less than
1500 km, InSP is displayed with a
remaining distance of 1000 km when
the ignition is switched on and off. If less
than 1000 km remains, InSP is displayed
for several seconds. Have the next service
performed by a workshop within one week
or 500 km (whichever occurs first).
Display of remaining distance:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Briefly press the trip odometer reset button. The odometer reading is shown.
3. Press and hold the reset button for about 2 seconds. InSP and the remaining
distance are displayed. Further information
on maintenance and
the inspection system can be found in the
Service and Warranty Booklet, which is in
the glove compartment.
Have maintenance work – and repair work
on the body and the equipment – carried
out professionally by a workshop. We
recommend using your Opel partner, who
has excellent knowledge of Opel vehicles
and has the necessary special tools and
up-to-date service inst ructions from Opel.
It is particularly advisable to use an Opel
Partner during the warranty period in order
to prevent loss of warranty. Further
information can be found in the Service
and Warranty Booklet.
Separate anti-corrosion service
Have this work done at the intervals given
in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
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268 Technical DataDimensions
5-door passenger vehicle 3-door passenger vehicle Corsa OPC, OPC Line
Overall length [mm] 39993999 4040
Width [mm] 17371713 1713
Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 19441944 1924
Overall height [mm] 14881488 1488
Length of luggage compartment floor
[mm] 703
703 703
Luggage compartment width [mm] 944944 944
Height of luggage compartment opening
[mm] 538
538 538
Wheelbase [mm] 25112511 2511
Turning circle diameter [m] 10.2010.20 10.20
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