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12In briefExterior lighting
Turn light switch
AUTO=Automatic light control:
Exterior lighting is
switched on and off
automaticallym=Activation or deactivation
of the automatic light
control8=sidelights9=low beam
Press switch
>=Front fog lightsr=Rear fog lightLighting 3 98.Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash=pull leverhigh beam=push leverlow beam=push or pull lever
High beam 3 99, Headlight flash
3 99, Automatic light control
3 98.
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Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
Memorised settings Whenever the vehicle is locked, the
following settings are automatically
memorised by the key being used:
■ Electronic climate control,
■ Info-Display,
■ Infotainment system,
■ Instrument panel illumination.The saved settings are automatically
used the next time that key is used to
unlock the vehicle.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the entire vehicle and opens
the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident of a
certain severity, the vehicle unlocks
automatically.
Notice
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.Unlocking
Central locking system with key
activation
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
to the front.
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Insert the key into the opening abovethe lock on the inside of the door and
operate the lock by lifting until it clicks. Then close the door. The procedure
must be carried out for each door. The
driver's door can also be locked from
the outside with the key. The fuel filler flap and tailgate cannot be locked.
Automatic locking This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as the vehicle is
driven. Vehicle personalisation
3 95.Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn button on rear door lock to the
horizontal position. The door cannot
be opened from inside.
Doors
Load compartment
Opening
After unlocking, push the button
below the handle and open the
tailgate.
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
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Light-emitting diode (LED)
During the first 10 seconds of anti-
theft alarm system activation:
LED illu‐
minates=Test, ignition delay,LED
flashes
quickly=Door, load
compartment or bonnet open, or system fault.
After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
LED flashes
slowly=System active.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off
an acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal (hazard warning flashers). The
number and duration of which are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm siren can be silenced by
pressing any button of the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition. The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated at the same time.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser
The system checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to start with the key being used. If the transponder in the
key is recognised, the engine can be
started.The immobiliser activates itself
automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch.
If control indicator A flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and then repeat
the start attempt.
If control indicator A continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If control indicator A illuminates after
the engine has started, there is a fault in the engine electronics or
transmission electronics 3 81,
3 122, 3 127, or there is water in the
diesel fuel filter 3 90.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 21,
3 25.
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Corsa VXR: For pedestrians safety,
the exterior mirrors of the Corsa VXR are released from the holder if they
are struck with sufficient force. Fit mirror housing to holder with latching
lugs and engage by striking gently.
Manual
The exterior mirrors can be folded in
by pressing gently on the outer edge
of the housing.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine
running. It is switched off
automatically after a short time.
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Keys, doors and windows29Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.
Windows
Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen
The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation. Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.
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Operating windows from outside
Depending on the equipment level,
the windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press q or p until all windows have
opened or closed.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated at short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Fault
If the windows cannot be opened or
closed automatically, activate the window electronics as follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Close the window completely and
operate the button for
5 more seconds.
4. Open the window completely and operate the button for
1 more second.
5. Repeat this for each window.Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on the engine type, the
heated rear window comes on
automatically when the diesel particle filter is being cleaned.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
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If the sun visors have integral mirrors,the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Sunroof can be operated with ignition on.
Operated via a rocker switch in the
roof console.
Press the button briefly for activation
in steps. Hold down the button for
longer for automatic opening.
Raise
With the sunroof closed, press ü.
The sunroof is raised at the rear.
Open Press ü again with the sunroof in the
raised position. The sunroof opens
automatically until it reaches its end
position.
To close: press d.