2014.5 VAUXHALL CORSA seats

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 34
Storage ........................................ 53
Instruments and controls .............70
Lighting ........................................ 98
Climate control ........................... 106
Driving and operating .................114
Vehicle care ............................... 145
Service and maintenance ..........194
Technical data ........................... 197
Customer information ................222
Index .......................................... 224Contents

In brief7
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on seatwhen adjusting.
Seat adjustment 3 36, Seat position
3 35, Folding front passenger seat
backrest 3 37.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=higherdown=lower
Seats 3 36, Seat position 3 35.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 34.

16In brief
Manual transmission automatedN=neutral positiono=drive position+=higher gear-=lower gearA =switch between automatic and
manual modeR=reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 124.
Automatic transmissionP=park positionR=reverse gearN=neutral positionD=drive position
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(selector lever lock). To engage P or
R , press the release button on the
selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 120.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 173,
3 217.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 148.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 27, 3 35,
3 39.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

24Keys, doors and windows
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

34Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 34
Front seats ................................... 35
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Airbag system .............................. 41
Child restraints ............................. 48Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.

Seats, restraints35
Head restraints on rear seats
The height of the head restraints can
be set in two positions.
To set to the first position, pull the
head restraint upwards. To set to the
second position press the spring
marked in the illustration and push the
head restraint right up to the top.
To adjust downwards, press the
spring marked in the illustration and
push the head restraint downwards.
Active head restraints
In the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints tilt slightly
forwards. The head is more
effectively supported so the risk of
whiplash injury is reduced.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat head restraint if the seat is not in use.Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.

36Seats, restraints
■ Sit with shoulders as far backagainst the backrest as possible.Set the backrest to an angle so that it is possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
tilt the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum angle of
approx. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 70.
■ Set the seat high enough to have a
clear field of vision on all sides and
on all display instruments. There
should be at least one hand of
clearance between head and the
roof frame. Thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 39.Seat adjustment9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.

Seats, restraints37
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=higherdown=lowerSeat folding
Lift release lever and tilt backrest
forwards. Lower release lever and
backrest engages in lowered position. Slide seat forwards.
To return backrest to its original
upright position: Lift the release lever,
move the backrest back to upright,
lower lever, backrest engages.
Folding the backrest forwards is
possible only when the backrest is in
an upright position.
Do not operate handwheel to adjust
backrest with backrest tilted forward.
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Remove seat belt from belt mount on
backrest.
Pull release lever on rear of backrest, tilt backrest forwards and release
lever. Slide seat forwards.
To move the backrest upright, slide
seat back, pull release lever and
move backrest upright. Release
lever, backrest engages.
Folding the backrest forwards is
possible only when the backrest is in
an upright position.
Do not operate handwheel to adjust
backrest with backrest tilted forward.