2018 OPEL CORSA E clutch

18In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and 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 3 147.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:driveM:manual mode<:press to upshift in manual mode]:press to downshift in manual
mode
The selector lever can only be moved out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 143.
Manual transmission automatedR:reverse, engage only when
vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift in manual mode]:downshift in manual mode
Manual transmission automated
3 147.

In brief19Starting offCheck before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 214, 3 255
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 194.
● 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 30, 3 37,
3 42.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to 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 the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 137.

20In briefStop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission: ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again. Control indicator
D extinguishes.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated:
If the vehicle is at a standstill with the
brake pedal depressed, Autostop is
activated automatically, indicated by
control indicator D.
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 138.Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or

Instruments and controls75Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 76
Steering wheel adjustment ........76
Steering wheel controls .............76
Heated steering wheel ...............76
Horn ........................................... 77
Windscreen wiper/washer .........77
Rear window wiper/washer .......78
Outside temperature ..................79
Clock ......................................... 80
Power outlets ............................. 81
Inductive charging .....................82
Cigarette lighter ......................... 83
Ashtrays .................................... 83
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 84
Instrument cluster ......................84
Speedometer ............................. 84
Odometer .................................. 84
Trip odometer ............................ 84
Tachometer ............................... 85
Fuel gauge ................................ 85
Fuel selector .............................. 86
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87Service display.......................... 88
Control indicators ......................89
Turn signal ................................. 91
Seat belt reminder .....................92
Airbag and belt tensioners .........92
Airbag deactivation ....................93
Charging system .......................93
Malfunction indicator light ..........93
Service vehicle soon .................93
Brake and clutch system ...........94
Operate pedal ............................ 94
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....94
Gear shifting .............................. 94
Power steering .......................... 94
Lane departure warning ............94
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........95
Electronic Stability Control off ...95
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........95
Traction Control system off .......95
Preheating ................................. 95
Diesel particle filter ....................95
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 96
Engine oil pressure ....................96
Low fuel ..................................... 96
Immobiliser ................................ 96
Reduced engine power .............96
Autostop .................................... 97
Exterior light .............................. 97High beam................................. 97
High beam assist .......................97
Fog light ..................................... 97
Rear fog light ............................. 97
Cruise control ............................ 97
Vehicle detected ahead .............97
Speed limiter ............................. 97
Traffic sign assistant ..................97
Door open .................................. 97
Information displays .....................98
Driver Information Centre ..........98
Colour-Info-Display ..................102
Graphic-Info-Display ................103
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................106
Battery voltage ........................ 106
Vehicle personalisation ..............107
Telematics service .....................110
OnStar ..................................... 110

Instruments and controls91Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 91XSeat belt reminder 3 92vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 92VAirbag deactivation 3 93pCharging system 3 93ZMalfunction indicator light
3 93gService vehicle soon 3 93RBrake and clutch system
3 94-Operate pedal 3 94uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 94RGear shifting 3 94cPower steering 3 94)Lane departure warning 3 94rUltrasonic parking assist
3 95aElectronic Stability Control off
3 95bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 95kTraction Control system off
3 95!Preheating 3 95%Diesel particle filter 3 95wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 96IEngine oil pressure 3 96YLow fuel 3 96dImmobiliser 3 96#Reduced engine power 3 96DAutostop 3 978Exterior light 3 97CHigh beam 3 97fHigh beam assist 3 97>Fog light 3 97rRear fog light 3 97mCruise control 3 97AVehicle detected ahead 3 97LSpeed limiter 3 97LTraffic sign assistant 3 97hDoor open 3 97
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.

94Instruments and controlsBrake and clutch systemR illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 197.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 152.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must to be depressed to start the engine with the key 3 19,
3 137.
On some versions, the Driver
Information Display indicates a
message to operate the clutch pedal
3 104.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 151.
Gear shifting R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Illumination of c and b
simultaneously
Power steering system must be
calibrated, system calibration 3 155.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Lane departure warning 3 179.

96Instruments and controlsTyre pressure monitoringsystem
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system3 215.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress the clutch.
2. Set selector lever to neutral.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off the ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 194.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Refuelling 3 182.
Catalytic converter 3 143.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 198.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.

Instruments and controls105No.Vehicle message28Right rear turn signal failure29Check trailer brake light30Check trailer reversing light31Check left trailer turn signal32Check right trailer turn signal33Check trailer rear fog light34Check trailer rear light35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind spot alert
system49Lane departure warning
unavailable53Tighten fuel filler cap54Water in diesel fuel filter55Diesel particle filter is full
3 14256Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axleNo.Vehicle message57Tyre pressure imbalance on rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open then close driver window60Open then close front
passenger window65Theft attempted66Service anti-theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering75Service air conditioning76Service side blind spot alert
system79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soonNo.Vehicle message90Service brake assist94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Parking assist fault, clean
bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level151Press clutch to start174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist off
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