OPEL CORSA 2009 Owner's Manual

15
In Brief
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Automated manual
transmission
3
Always move the selector lever in the
appropriate direction right up to the stop.
It will automatically re turn to the neutral
position after each operation.
The foot brake must be depressed when
starting.
Automated manual transmission 3 3 136.
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Automatic transmission
3
Only start engine in P or N. To come out
of P, turn the ignition, operate the foot
break and press the button.
Deactivate the selector lever lock by
pressing the button.
6 Automatic transmission 3 3144.
Before starting off, check z Tyre pressure an d tyre condition 3169,
3 264.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine
compartment, 3241 to 3248.
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted 348, 358, 342.
z Check brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
N = Idling
o =Driving position
+ =Higher gear
- =Lower gear
A = Switch between Automatic and
Manual mode
R = Reverse gear (with selector lever
lock)
P = Park position
R = Reverse gear
N = Neutral (idling)
D = Automatic gear selection
3 =1st to 3rd gear
2 = 1st and 2nd gear
1 =1st gear
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16 In Brief
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Steering wheel lock and ignitionTurn key to position 1. Move the steering
wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
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Starting the engineDepress clutch and brake pedals, select 3
P or N for automatic transmission, 3N for
manual transmission automated. Do not
press the accelerator, in the case of diesel
engines, release the key in position 2 until
the warning light ! goes out, turn the key
to position 3 and release once the engine is
running.
Before restarting or switching off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
To switch on the ignition, only turn the
key to 2.
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Releasing the hand brake:
Raise lever slightly,
press release button,
lower lever fully Hand brake 3167.
0
=Ignition off
1 = Steering free, ignition off
2 = Ignition on, with diesel engine:
pre-heating
3 =Starting
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17
In Brief
Parking the vehicle zApply hand brake firmly without
operating release bu tton. On a downhill
or uphill slope, apply as firmly as
possible. Apply foot brake at same time
to reduce operating force.
z Switch off engine and ignition. Turn the
ignition key to position 0 and pull it out.
Turn the steering wheel until it is clear
that the steering lock has engaged
(anti-theft protection).
On vehicles with automatic
transmission 3, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is in
the P position.
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicator R
flashes for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched off if the hand brake
has not been applied. z
If the vehicle is standing on a level
surface or a hill, select first gear before
switching the ignition off with manual
transmission automated 3, and with
automatic transmission 3 move selector
lever to P. Also turn front wheels away
from kerb if parked on an uphill slope.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope, with
manual transmi ssion or manual
transmission automated, 3 select
reverse gear before switching the
ignition off, and with automatic
transmission 3 move selector lever to
position P. Also turn front wheels
towards the kerb.
z Lock vehicle with key in lock or button p
on the remote key fob.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system 3 and anti-theft alarm system 3,
press button p twice.
Advice when parking zDo not park the vehicle on an easy
flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
z Close the windows and sun roof 3.
z The engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off 3241.
z After running at high engine speeds or
with high engine loads, operate the
engine briefly at a low load or run in
neutral for approx. 30 seconds before
switching off in order to protect the
turbocharger 3.
Remote control 331,
Central locking system 332,
Anti-theft alarm system 3 3 37,
Vehicle decommissioning 3249.
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18 In BriefInteresting functions
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Airbag system The airbag system consists of several
internal systems.
Front airbag system 3
The front airbag system will be triggered in
the event of a serious accident involving a
frontal impact and forms safety cushions
for the driver and front passenger 3. The
forward movement of the driver and front
passenger is checked and the risk of
injuries to the upper body and head
thereby substantially reduced.
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Side airbag system 3
The side airbag is triggered in the event of
a side-on collision to form a safety cushion
for the driver or front passenger in the
respective door area. This substantially
reduces the risk of injury to the upper body
and pelvis.
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19
In Brief
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Curtain airbag system 3
The curtain airbag system triggers in case
of a side-on collision and provides a safety
barrier in the head area on the respective
side of the vehicle. This reduces the risk of
injury to the head considerably in case of a
side-on collision.
Airbag system 369.
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Airbag systems which can be
deactivated for the front
passenger *
3
The front and side airbag systems 3 for
the front passenger must be deactivated
if a child restraint system is to be fitted
to the passenger seat. The curtain airbag
system 3, the belt tensioners and all driver
airbag systems remain active when the
systems for the front passenger are
deactivated. The passenger airbag
systems are active in the as-delivered
condition.
Airbag systems which can be
deactivated 375.
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Operating menus via the
information display
3
The menu options are selected via the
menus and the arrow keys or the
multifunction button of the infotainment
system 3 or the left adjusting wheel 3 on
the steering wheel. The relevant menu
options appear on the display.
Selection using arrow keys 3:
Press right or left arrow key.
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20 In Brief
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Selection using multifunction button 3:
rotate and press multifunction button.
To exit a menu, turn the multifunction
button left or right to Return or Main and
select.
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Selection using left adjusting wheel on
steering wheel 3: Rotate and press knurled
wheel.
Information display 394.
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Trip computer
3
Functions:
z Range
z Instantaneous consumption
z Distance travelled
z Average speed
z Effective consumption
z Average consumption
z Stop watch
Trip computer 33101.
Ü
Board Computer19,5° 19:36
BC 1 All values
BC 2
257.0
km
Timer
Ø40
km/h
31.0
Ltr.
Ø
7.0
L/100km
1
8
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21
In Brief
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Check control
3
The check control software monitors
zRemote control battery.
z Important exterior lighting lamps,
including cables and fuses.
Check control 33104.
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Steering wheel remote control
3
The functions of the infotainment system 3
and the information display can be
operated using the buttons and adjusting
wheels on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
infotainment system operating
instructions.
Steering wheel remote control 3 3 118,
Infotainment system 3 118.
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AUX input
3
An external audio source such as a
portable CD player can be connected via
the AUX input with a 3.5 mm jack plug.
AUX input 3 3 119.
Brakelightcheck right
OK
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22 In Brief
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Ultrasonic parking sensors
3
When reverse gear is selected, the park
pilot switches itself on automatically.
Manual activation is possible at speed
below 25 km/h by using the r button in
the instrument panel.
An acoustic warning sounds when the
vehicle approaches an obstacle behind.
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 – page 3 162.
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Tyre pressure loss monitoring
system (DDS = Deflation Detection
System)
3
If a tyre loses pressure, it grows smaller. It
then rotates at a different speed than the
other tyres. If the system detects a
difference in speed, control indicator w
illuminates red.
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After tyre pressure is corrected or a tyre or
wheel is changed, the system must be
initialised by pressing the DDS button.
Deflation detection system 3 3 164.
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23
In Brief
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Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
3
ensures better illumination of
zbends (curve lighting),
z crossings and narrow bends
(cornering light). Curve lighting (1)
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel position and speed
(from approx. 10 km/h).
Cornering light (2)
An additional lamp throws a beam
approx. 90 to the left or right, if the
steering-wheel is turned approx. 90, the
turn signal is activated and the speed is
below approx. 40 km/h.
Reversing function
If the lights are on, reverse gear is
engaged, and the turn signal is activated,
the cornering light on the appropriate side
is switched on.
Adaptive headlight
3112.
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Personalised key If the vehicle is used by a number of drivers,
each driver can store his or her own
preferred settings and vehicle functions
using their key. These settings and
functions are then activated when the
relevant key is used.
A total of up to five vehicle keys can be
programmed separately and used.
Personalised key 339.
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24 In Brief
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Heated steering wheel
3
Heating of the steering wheel and of the
driver’s seat is switched on by a single, or
repeated (as appropriate) activation of the
switch ß - .
Heating of the steering wheel - the section
marked out in the illustration.
Heated steering wheel 351.
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Double load-bay floor
3
Double load-bay floor, which can be
inserted in the baggage compartment in
two positions.
If mounted in the upper position, the space
between the load-bay floor and the spare
wheel well cover 3 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.
Double load-bay floor 382.
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Flex-Fix system
3
The Flex-Fix system allows two bikes to be
attached to a pull-ou t carrier integrated
into the vehicle floor.
If not in use, the Flex-Fix system can be
collapsed back into the vehicle floor.
Flex-Fix system 3174.
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