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In brief15Climate controlHeated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 31, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 28.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Air distribution to l.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Set fan speed to highest level.
Cooling n on.
Press button V.
Climate control system 3 106.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 123.
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In brief17
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake. If the clutch pedal is not operated, the
engine might not start and the
control indicator - may illuminate
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines, turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 115.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 116.
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28Keys, doors and windows
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 windows31
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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38Seats, restraintsHeating
Activate heating by pressing ß button
for the seat with the ignition on.
LED in button ß on: relevant front
seat heating on.
Seat heating is operational when the engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Seat belts
The belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle for the safety of the
occupants.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 48.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt tensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder X 3 80.
Belt force limiters
In the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.
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Instruments and controls71Heated steering wheel
Activate heating in combination with
the seat heating by pressing ß*
button once or several times with the ignition on.
LED ß on: driver seat heating on.
LED ß and * on: driver seat heating
and steering wheel heating on.
LED * on: steering wheel heating on.
The steering wheel is heated in the
areas shown in the illustration when
the engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Horn
Press j.
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Instruments and controls83
Flashing during drivingThe system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree
3 130.
Illuminates while driving The system is switched off or a fault
is present. Continued driving is
possible. Driving stability, however,
may deteriorate depending on road
surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic stability program 3 130.
Engine coolant
temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 149.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating and diesel
particle filter
! illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Preheating activated. Only activates
when outside temperature is low.
Flashes (in vehicles fitted with a diesel particle
filter).
Control indicator ! flashes if the filter
requires cleaning and previous
driving conditions did not permit
automatic cleaning. Continue driving
and if possible do not allow engine
speed to drop below 2000 rpm.
The control indicator ! extinguishes
as soon as the self-cleaning
operation is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3 119, Stop-start
system 3 116.
Deflation detection system
and tyre pressure
monitoring system
w illuminates red or yellow.
Deflation detection system Illuminates red
Deflation detected. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Illuminates yellow
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Deflation detection system 3 175.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system w illuminates or flashes yellow.
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106Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems ............. 106
Air vents ..................................... 112
Maintenance .............................. 113Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for: ■ Temperature
■ Fan speed
■ Air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 31.
Temperature
red=warmblue=coldHeating will not be fully effective until
engine has reached normal operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan to the desired speed.
Air distributionM=to head areaL=to head area and foot wellK=to foot wellJ=to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll=to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.
Demisting and defrosting the windows ■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.