2014.5 VAUXHALL CORSA Owner's Manual

Storage63Load compartment
Load compartment extension
The rear backrest, in a single unit or
split, can be locked in an upright
position for transporting bulky items.
Pull the release handle, pull the
backrest forwards to the vertical
position and engage.
When unlocking, a red marking
appears next to the release lever. The
backrest is only engaged correctly
when the red bolt is no longer
protruding.
If the backrest is split, unlock the
relevant side, and unlock at both
sides if it is a single unit.
Folding down rear backrests
Remove load compartment cover as
necessary.
Push head restraints down by
pressing the catch.
Guide the seat belts through side
supports to protect them against
damage. When folding the backrests,
pull the seat belts along with them.
Disengage the backrest (single or
split) using the release lever and fold
it down onto the seat cushion.
If the backrest is split, unlock the
relevant side, and unlock at both
sides if it is a single unit.
If the vehicle is to be loaded via a rear door, 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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Move rear seat backrests upright and
allow locking mechanisms to engage
audibly 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 load compartment cover.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle when the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a collision.
The seat belt of the centre seat could
be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm and then let
go.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any objects on the cover.
5-door passenger vehicle
Lift the cover backwards, until it
unlatches, then remove.
Fit in reverse order.

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3-door passenger vehicle
Lift the cover backwards until it
unlatches, set at an angle, then
remove.
Fit in reverse order.
Stowing When the load compartment is fully
loaded, stow the load compartment
cover behind the rear seat backrests:
Lift the cover backwards until it
unlatches, then slide down in guides
behind the seat backrests.
Van
The load compartment cover consists
of four segments which can be
individually removed and inserted.
The rear segment (1) has identical
functionality (removal and
installation) to that of the 3-door
passenger vehicle 3 64.
To remove the three other segments
(order 2 to 4) lift at the rear,
disengage, twist and remove.
Install the segments in the order 4 to
1. Engage segments in recesses at
the side.
The segments overlap at the
connecting points when they are
closed.

66StorageRear floor storage cover
The double load-bay floor can be
inserted in the load compartment in
two positions:
■ directly beneath the cover for the spare wheel recess or the floor
cover,
■ or in the upper openings in the load
compartment.
To remove, lift the load-bay floor
using the lever and pull backwards.
To insert, push the load-bay floor
forwards in the corresponding guide,
then lower.
If mounted in the upper position, the
space between the load-bay floor and
the spare wheel well cover 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.
The double load-bay floor is able to
withstand a load of no more than
100 kg.
In models with a tyre repair kit, the spare wheel recess may be used asan additional stowage compartment.
Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.

Storage67Warning triangle
Store warning triangle in rear load
compartment wall: first fit warning triangle into recess on left and then
insert in guide on right.
To remove the warning triangle, lift to
the right and pull out to the right.
First aid kit
Stow the first-aid kit (cushion) in the
compartment in the left wall of the
load compartment.
To open the compartment, disengage cover and open it.
Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Fitting on model without sunroof Push covers for concealing roof rackmounts down and push backwards
with a valve cap key 3 170.

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Fitting on model with sunroofDisengage covers concealing roof
rack mounts by pushing sliders in
direction of arrow (e.g. with a coin)
and remove upwards. To close roof
rack mounts, first insert covers at
front and engage sliders at rear.
Attach roof rack at appropriate points, see supplied roof rack system
instructions.Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placedagainst the seat backrests. Ensure
the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked, the heavier objects should be
placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes.
■ Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent sliding.
■ When transporting objects in theload compartment, the backrests of
the rear seats must not be angled
forward.
■ Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
■ Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not cover
the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or hinder
the freedom of movement of the
driver. Do not place any unsecured objects in the interior.
■ Do not drive with an open load compartment.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown

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around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 197) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload weight,
enter the data for your vehicle in the
Weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ 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 and
vehicle speed according to the load
conditions. Check and retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is 75 kg. The roof load is the combined
weight of the roof rack and the load.

70Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 70
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 76
Information displays .....................86
Vehicle messages ........................ 90
Trip computer ............................... 91
Vehicle personalisation ................95Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system and the
Info-Display can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.