2009 OPEL CORSA tow

2In BriefIn Brief
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Unlocking the car: Turn the key in
the driver’s door lock towards the
front or press the button
q
Open the door by pulling on the door
handle. To open the tailgate, press in the
button under the handle recess and pull
the tailgate upwards.
Key 326,
Electronic immobiliser 327,
Personalised key 339,
Central locking with key 332,
Remote control 3 31,
Central locking 332,
Anti-theft device 3333,
Alarm system 337,
Child lock 339.
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To adjust front seat leg room:
Pull handle, slide seat,
release handle Seats 348, Seat position 350.
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In Brief
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Exterior lightsRotate
Press
Lighting 3108,
headlamp warning device 3105.
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Headlamp flash, main beam and
dipped beamMain beam, headlamp flash 3109.
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Switch turn signal onTurn signals 3109.
7
=Off
8 = Parking lamps
9 = Dipped or main beam
A Automatic dipped beam activation 3
> =Fog lamps 3
r = Fog tail lamp
Headlamp flash = Pull stalk towards
steering wheel
Main beam = Push stalk forwards
Dipped beam = Lever forward again or toward steering
wheel
Right = Lever upwards
Left = Lever downwards
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13
In Brief
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Operating windscreen washer
system: Stalk toward steering
wheel Windscreen washer system 3248,
further information 3228, 3248.
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Rear window wiper
3 and
Rear window washer system
3
operation Rear window wipers and rear window
washer system 3107,
further information 3228, 3248.
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Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrorsOperated with the Ü button.
Climate control 3120,
heated rear window 346.
Wiper on = Push stalk forwards
Wiper off = Push stalk forwards
again
Washing = Push lever forward and hold
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17
In Brief
Parking the vehicle zApply hand brake firmly without
operating release bu tton. On a downhill
or uphill slope, apply as firmly as
possible. Apply foot brake at same time
to reduce operating force.
z Switch off engine and ignition. Turn the
ignition key to position 0 and pull it out.
Turn the steering wheel until it is clear
that the steering lock has engaged
(anti-theft protection).
On vehicles with automatic
transmission 3, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is in
the P position.
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicator R
flashes for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched off if the hand brake
has not been applied. z
If the vehicle is standing on a level
surface or a hill, select first gear before
switching the ignition off with manual
transmission automated 3, and with
automatic transmission 3 move selector
lever to P. Also turn front wheels away
from kerb if parked on an uphill slope.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope, with
manual transmi ssion or manual
transmission automated, 3 select
reverse gear before switching the
ignition off, and with automatic
transmission 3 move selector lever to
position P. Also turn front wheels
towards the kerb.
z Lock vehicle with key in lock or button p
on the remote key fob.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system 3 and anti-theft alarm system 3,
press button p twice.
Advice when parking zDo not park the vehicle on an easy
flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
z Close the windows and sun roof 3.
z The engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off 3241.
z After running at high engine speeds or
with high engine loads, operate the
engine briefly at a low load or run in
neutral for approx. 30 seconds before
switching off in order to protect the
turbocharger 3.
Remote control 331,
Central locking system 332,
Anti-theft alarm system 3 3 37,
Vehicle decommissioning 3249.
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24 In Brief
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Heated steering wheel
3
Heating of the steering wheel and of the
driver’s seat is switched on by a single, or
repeated (as appropriate) activation of the
switch ß - .
Heating of the steering wheel - the section
marked out in the illustration.
Heated steering wheel 351.
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Double load-bay floor
3
Double load-bay floor, which can be
inserted in the baggage compartment in
two positions.
If mounted in the upper position, the space
between the load-bay floor and the spare
wheel well cover 3 can be used as a
stowage compartment.
In this position, if the rear seat backrests
are folded forwards, an almost completely
flat load bay is created.
Double load-bay floor 382.
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Flex-Fix system
3
The Flex-Fix system allows two bikes to be
attached to a pull-ou t carrier integrated
into the vehicle floor.
If not in use, the Flex-Fix system can be
collapsed back into the vehicle floor.
Flex-Fix system 3174.
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Close luggage compartment
Close the luggage compartment with the
handle on the inside of the tailgate.
Do not operate the button beneath the
handle when closing. Otherwise the
luggage compartment will once again be
unlocked.
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To lock
Close doors and luggage compartment.
Turn the key in the driver’s door lock
towards the rear: all doors and the
luggage compartment will be locked.
Fuel filler cap 3153.
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Central locking button for locking and
unlocking the doors from inside the
vehicle
Press button m in the centre console: doors
are locked or unlocked.
The LED in the central locking button m
comes on for approx. 2 minutes once the
vehicle is locked with the key in the driver’s
door lock.
If the doors are locked from inside using the
central locking button while the vehicle is in
motion, the LED m stays on.
If the key is in the ignition, locking is only
possible if all doors are closed.
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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
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Warning
Never adjust seats while driving. They
may make uncontrolled movements.
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54 Seats, Interior
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Disengage the backrest (single or split 3)
using the release lever and fold it down
onto the seat cushion.
If the backrest is split 3, unlock the relevant
side, and unlock at both sides if it is a single
unit.
I f t h e v e h i c l e i s t o b e l o a d e d v i a a r e a r d o o r ,
take the seat belt out of the seat backrest
guide, roll it up and insert the latch plate
into the side shade retainer.
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Restoring backrest to an upright position
Move rear seat backrests upright and allow
locking mechanisms to audibly engage at
both sides. Once the backrests are locked
the red mark must no longer protrude.
The rear seat backrests can be locked in
two positions.
Do not trap the seat belt when moving the
backrest to the upright position.
Install the luggage compartment cover.
Stowage compartment beneath double
load-bay floor 3382.
Luggage compartment cover Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged
objects on the cover.
To remove, unhook the retaining straps
from the tailgate.
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