2009 OPEL CORSA power steering

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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Headlamp range adjustment,
375.
8
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.
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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Instruments, controls
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Alternator
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
red.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Flashes during or after engine start
Battery voltage too lo w. Have electrical
system tested by a workshop.
Illuminates when the engine is runningStop and switch engine off. Battery will not
be charged. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. Effect of brake servo unit may
stop in vehicles with diesel engines.
Contact a workshop for assistance. p
Electro-hydraulic power assisted steering
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Fault in electro-hydr aulic power assisted
steering system. The power assisted
steering may have failed. The vehicle can
be steered but considerably more force is
required. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
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Turn signal lamps
Control indicator flashes green.
The control indicator flashes if a turn signal
or the hazard warning flashers are
activated.
Rapid flashes: A turn signal lamp or the
related fuse has failed, failure of turn signal
lamp on the trailer 3.
Change bulbs 3212. Fuses 3 209.
Y
Fuel level
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
Lamps

Level in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel level is used up, fuel immediately.
Never let the tank run dry!
Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic
converter to overheat 3155.
Diesel engines: Bleed the fuel system after
running empty 3190.
C

Main beam
Control indicator lights up blue.
It is illuminated when main beam is on and
during headlamp flash 311, 3109.
W
Coolant temperature
Stop, switch off engine.
Check coolant level immediately 3244.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a
workshop. Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
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Driving and operation
Driving hints The first 1000 km
Drive your vehicle at various speeds. Do
not use full throttle. Never allow the engine
to labour at low revs.
Make good use of all gears. Depress the
accelerator pedal a maximum of about
3/4
of the available pedal travel in all gears.
Do not drive faster than three quarters of
maximum speed.
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for the
first 200 km.
During the first drive smoke may develop
because of wax and oil evaporating on the
exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the
open for a while after the first drive and
avoid inhaling the fumes.
Fuel and engine oil consumption is higher
than normal during the running-in period.
Never coast with engine not running
Many units will not function in this situation
(e.g. brake servo unit, electro-hydraulic
power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. Brake servo unit
When the engine is not running, the brake
servo unit is no longer effective once the
brake pedal has been depressed once or
twice. Braking effect is not reduced, but
significantly greater force is required for
braking.
Electro-hydraulic power assisted steering
If the power assisted steering fails when
being towed with the engine switched off,
the vehicle can still be steered, but
considerably more force is required.
Driving in mountainous terrain or with a
trailer/caravan
The cooling fan is elec
trically operated. Its
cooling power is therefore independent of
the engine speed.
Since a considerable amount of heat is
generated at high engine speeds and less
at slower speeds, do not shift down when
climbing hills whilst the vehicle is still coping
with the gradient in the higher gear. Driving with a roof load
Do not exceed the permissible roof load
3
173, 3259. For reasons of safety,
distribute the load evenly and secure it
properly with retaining straps. Adjust tyre
pressure to load conditions. Do not drive
faster than 120 km/h. Check and re-tighten
the straps frequently. Observe country-
specific regulations.
Switching off the engine
When you switch off, fans in the engine
compartment may continue running for a
time to cool the engine.
If the engine temperature is very high, e.g.
after driving in mountainous terrain: allow
the engine to idle for approximately two
minutes in order to prevent heat
accumulation.
Vehicles with turbocharged engine
After running at high engine speeds or
high engine loads, operate the engine
briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds befo re switching off
in order to protect the turbocharger.
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Self-help, vehicle care
Picture no: 18590s.tifPicture no: 18261s.tif
Fuse box in luggage compartment
The fuse box is located behind the cover in
the left luggage compartment trim.
Remove cover from fuse box.
Picture no: 18319s.tif
No. Circuit
1 –
2 Instruments, information display
3 Radio
4 Ignition switch
5 Windscreen washer system
6 Unlocking the luggage
compartment
7 Central locking system
8 –
9 Courtesy lamp
10 Electric power steering
11 Light switch, brake lamp
12 ABS, brake lamp
13 Heated steering wheel
14 Park pilot, rain sensor, interior
mirror
No. Circuit
1 Adaptive Forward Lighting
2 –
3 Seat heater (left)
4 Seat heater (right)
5 –
6 –
7 –
8 Flex-Fix system, towing equipment
No. Circuit
9 –
10 –
11 –
12 –
13 –
14 –
15 Flex-Fix system, towing equipment
16 –
17 Sun roof
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272 IndexDDashboard, see Instrument panel ............ 6
Data .................................................. 26, 250
Date .......................................................... 96
Daytime running lights .......................... 108
Decommissioning .................................. 249
Deflation detection system ............. 22, 164
Deflation Detection System (DDS) ....... 164
Demisting and defrostingWindows ............................................. 125
With climate control system .............. 131
With the air conditioning system ...... 128
Diesel fuel filter ...................................... 244
Diesel fuel system .......................... 190, 244
Diesel particle filter ........... 46, 85, 150, 157
Dimensions ............................................. 268
Dipped beam ........................................... 11 Bulb replacement ............................... 213
Display ..........................................91, 92, 94
Display mode ......................................... 100
Door locks ......................................... 26, 230
Double load-bay floor ....................... 24, 82
Driving abroad Headlamps ......................................... 116
Driving hints ........................................... 149
EEasytronic ................................................. 15 Driving programmes ......................... 139
Fault .................................................... 142
Interruption of power supply ............ 143
Kickdown ............................................ 141
Selector lever ........................................ 15
Sport programme .............................. 140
Starting off ......................................... 138
Winter programme ............................ 140
Economical driving ................................ 151
Electric sun roof ....................................... 46
Electric windows ...................................... 45
Electrical system ....................208, 249, 267
Electro-hydraulic power assisted steering ............................ 87, 149
Electronic components .......................... 249
Electronic immobiliser ............................. 27
Electronic Stability Program ................. 151
Engine code ...........................251, 252, 253
Engine control indicator ........................ 156
Engine data ........................................... 253
Engine oil ........................................ 239, 242 Additives ............................................ 239
Top up ................................................ 239
Viscosity .............................................. 239
Engine oil consumption ................. 149, 242
Engine oil level ................................. 86, 242
Engine oil pressure .................................. 86
Engine speed ......................................... 150
Engine wash ........................................... 230
Environmental protection ..................... 228 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ....... 151
Exhaust control indicator ..................... 156
Exhaust gases ........................................ 157
Exhaust system ...................................... 149
Exterior mirrors ........................ 5, 42, 43, 46
FFan ......................................................... 123
Filling station
Engine oil level ................................... 242
Fuel ............................................. 252, 253
Opening the bonnet .......................... 190
Tyre pressure ............................. 152, 264
Vehicle data ....................................... 250
Windscreen washer system .............. 248
First-aid kit (cushion) ............................ 196
Flat tyre .................................................. 204
Flex-Fix system ................................ 24, 174
Fog lamps .............................................. 110 Bulb replacement .............................. 220
Fog tail lamp ......................................... 110 Bulb replacement .............................. 221
Foot brake ............................................. 167
Front passenger airbag .......................... 69
Fuel ......................................... 153, 252, 253
Fuel consumption .......................... 151, 256
Fuel filler cap ......................................... 153
Fuel filter ................................................ 244
Fuel gauge ............................................... 90
Fuel level .................................................. 90
Fuel system, diesel ................................ 190
Fuses ...................................................... 208
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Index
GGears ................................................ 14, 144
Generator, see Alternator ....................... 87
Glove compartment ................................ 82
Glove compartment lightingBulb replacement ............................... 227
Graphical information display ................ 94
Gross vehicle weight .............................. 259
Gross vehicle weight rating ................... 259HHalogen headlamp system .................. 212 Bulb replacement ............................... 212
Driving abroad ................................... 117
Hand brake ................................16, 17, 167
Hazard warning lamps ................... 12, 111
Head restraints .................................... 4, 52
Headlamp flash ..................................... 109
Headlamp range adjustment ............... 111
Headlamp switch .....................11, 108, 109
Headlamp washer system ......13, 107, 248
Headlamps ............................................... 11 Daytime running lights ...................... 108
Driving abroad ................................... 117
Fog lamps ........................................... 110
Reversing lamps ................................. 110
Warning device .................................. 105
Headrest height ad justment ..................... 4
Heated exterior mirrors ..................... 13, 43
Heated front seats ............................ 50, 51
Heated rear window .......................... 13, 46 Heating .......................................... 120, 124
Seats ............................................... 50, 51
With climate control system ............. 130
With the air conditioning system ...... 128
Height adjustment Seat belts .............................................. 63
Steering wheel ........................................ 5
High-pressure cleaners ......................... 230
Hill Start Assist ....................................... 167
Horn .......................................................... 12
IIdentification plate ................................ 250
Idling ....................................................... 144
Ignition logic .......................................... 100
Ignition system .......................241, 248, 249
Immobiliser ............................................... 27
Information display ................................. 94
Infotainment system ............................. 118
Inspection system ............................ 91, 231
Instrument display ................................... 90
Instrument illumination ......................... 114 Bulb replacement .............................. 227
Instrument panel ....................................... 6
Instruments .............................................. 84
Interior mirror ....................................... 4, 44
Interruption of power supply .......... 46, 104 Easytronic ........................................... 143
Electric windows ................................... 46
Selector lever lock .............................. 148
ISOFIX ....................................................... 68
JJack ................................................ 198, 202
Jump leads ............................................. 191KKey Extending ............................................. 26
Locking doors ................................ 28, 32
Remove ................................................ 17
Starting the engine .............................. 16
Keys .......................................................... 26LLanguage selection ................................ 99
Lashing eyes ...................................... 55, 56
Lead-me-to-the-car light function ....... 113
Light switch .............................................. 11
Lighting ...................................... 11, 88, 108 Driving abroad .................................. 117
Load-bay floor .................................. 24, 82
Loading .................................................. 187
Locking doors .................................... 28, 32
Locking from the inside .................... 29, 34
Locks ...................................................... 230
Luggage compartment Bulb replacement .............................. 227
Lighting .............................................. 116
Loading ................................ 57, 187, 259
Locking ................................................. 36
Luggage compartment cover .......... 54, 56
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274 IndexMMain beam ....................................... 11, 109Bulb replacement ....................... 214, 217
Control indicator .................................. 87
Maintenance .......................................... 231 Air conditioning system ..................... 135
Antifreeze protection ......................... 244
Brake fluid .......................................... 246
Brakes ......................................... 165, 245
Engine oil ............................................ 242
Fuel consumption .............................. 152
Tyre pressure ...................................... 169
Tyres ................................................... 170
Manual transmission – see Transmission ............................ 14, 144
Mirrors ............................................. 4, 43, 44
Misted windows ............................. 125, 131
Mobile telephone ................................... 119
Motorway lighting ................................. 112
Muffler, see Exhaust system ................. 157NNeutral, transmission .............................. 14
Number plate lamps Bulb replacement ............................... 225
Number plate lighting ........................... 225
Number plates ....................................... 249
OOctane numbers ............................ 252, 253
Oil ........................................................... 239 Additives ............................................ 239
Top up ................................................ 239
Viscosity .............................................. 239
Oil consumption .................................... 242
Oil level ................................................... 242
Oil pressure .............................................. 86
Oils .......................................................... 242
Opel Service ........................................... 231
Operating temperature ........................ 150
Outside temperature gauge ................... 95
Overrun .................................................. 152PPark pilot ................................................ 162
Parking ..................................................... 17
Parking lamps .................................. 11, 114 Bulb replacement ...................... 215, 219
Parking the vehicle .................................. 17
Pedals ..................................................... 150
Performance .................................. 254, 256
Peripheral lighting ................................. 113
Personalised key ................. 23, 33, 34, 39, 92, 107, 110
Petrol .............................................. 252, 253
Pollen filter ............................................. 135
Power assisted steering, see electro-hydraulic power
assisted steering .................................. 149 Power steering, see electro-hydraulic
power assisted steering ...................... 149
Preheating ............................................... 85
QQuickheat .............................................. 134RRadio ...................................................... 118
Radio equipment (CB) .......................... 119
Radio reception ..................................... 118
Rain sensor ............................................ 106
Reading lamps .............................. 115, 116
Rear lamp cluster .................................. 108 Bulb replacement .............................. 221
Rear window washer system ...............13, 107, 228, 248
Rear window wiper .......................... 13, 107
Refuelling Fuel filler cap ............................. 153, 154
Remote control Central locking system .................... 2, 31
Steering wheel ............................. 21, 118
Replacement keys ................................... 26
Reversing lamps Bulb replacement .............................. 221
Roof load ................................. 57, 149, 152
Roof rack ..........................57, 152, 173, 259
Roof racks ................................ 57, 152, 259
Run-flat tyres ......................................... 171
Running-in Brakes ......................................... 165, 245
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Index
SSafeguard against unauthorised use .... 16
Safety accessories ........................... 63, 196
Saving energy ........................................ 151
Seat adjustment ........................................ 2
Seat belts ............................................ 58, 62
Seat height adjustment ....................... 3, 49
Seat position ............................................ 50
Seats ........................................................... 2Heated ............................................ 50, 51
Selector lever .................................. 137, 145
Selector lever lock ............................ 15, 145
Self-diagnosis .............................61, 74, 166
Self-help .................................................. 190 Central locking ..................................... 34
Electric sun roof .................................... 47
Electric windows ................................... 46
Information display ............................. 96
Remote control ..................................... 31
Service interval display ......................... 240
Service intervals ..................................... 231 Additional work .................................. 238
Hard driving conditions ..................... 238
Main inspection .................................. 231
Service work ........................................... 240
Side airbags ............................................. 71
Signal system ........................................... 12
Spare keys ................................................ 26
Spare wheel ........................... 196, 197, 200
Speed .............................................. 151, 152 Fuel consumption ...................... 151, 152 Speed warning ......................................... 92
Speedometer ........................................... 90
Sport programme .................................. 140
Starting the engine .......................... 27, 137
Steam-jet cleaners ................................. 230
Steering column lock ......................... 16, 17
Steering wheel adju
stment ....................... 5
Steering wheel remote control ....... 21, 118
Stowage compartments ......................... 82
Sun roof ............................................ 46, 230
Sunblind ................................................... 47
System settings ........................................ 98
TTachometer .............................................. 90
Tail lamps ............................................... 108 Bulb replacement .............................. 221
Tailgate .................................................... 36
Tank Fuel gauge ........................................... 90
Technical data ....................................... 250
Telephone, see Mobile telephone ........ 119
Temperature regulation ............... 123, 130
Tempomat, see cruise control .............. 160
Temporary spare wheel ................ 173, 197
Tightening torque .......................... 203, 264
Time .......................................................... 96
To fold backrest .................................. 3, 49
Tools ....................................................... 198
Top speed .............................................. 254
Top-Tether ............................................... 68
Towing .................................................... 193
Towing equipment ........................ 184, 269 Towing eye .................................... 193, 195
Transmission
Manual transmission ......................... 144
Transmission display ............... 91, 136, 144
Transmission, automatic ........................ 15 Automatic mode ............................... 145
Driving programme ........................... 146
Fault ................................................... 148
Interruption of power supply ............ 148
Kickdown ............................................ 146
Selector lever ............................... 15, 145
Selector lever lock ................................ 15
Winter programme ............................ 146
Transmission, Easytronic Driving programmes ......................... 139
Fault ................................................... 142
Interruption of power supply ............ 143
Kickdown ............................................ 141
Selector lever ............................... 15, 138
Sport programme .............................. 140
Winter programme ............................ 140
Transmission, manual ............................. 14
Tread depth ........................................... 170
Trip computer ............................ 20, 92, 101
Trip odometer .................................... 92, 93
Triple information display ...................... 94
Turn signal lamps .................................... 11
Turn signals Bulb replacement ...................... 220, 221
Tyre chains ..................................... 172, 264
Tyre condition ........................................ 170
Tyre pressure ........................... 22, 169, 264
Tyre repair kit ........................................ 204
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