OPEL CORSA 2009 Owners Manual

OPEL CorsaOwner’s Manual
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OPEL Corsa
Operation, Safety, Maintenance
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Data specific to your vehiclePlease enter your vehicle’s data here so that it is readily accessible. Please refer to the sections "Servicing and maintenance" and "Technical
data" and the identification plate. Fuel
Designation
Engine oil
Grade
Viscosity
Tyre pressure
Tyre size Front
Rear
Summer tyres
Winter tyres
Weights
Gross vehicle weight rating
– EC kerb weight
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IntroductionYour vehicle is an intelligent combination
of forward-looking technology, impressive
safety, environmental friendliness and
economy.
It now lies with you to drive your vehicle
safely and to see it performs perfectly. This
Owner’s Manual provides you with all the
necessary information to that end.
Make sure your passengers are aware of
the possible risk of accident and injury
which may result from improper use of the
vehicle.
You must always comply with the specific
laws of the country that you are in. These
laws may differ from the information in this
Owner’s Manual.
When this Manual refers to a workshop visit,
we recommend your Opel Service Partner.
All Opel Service Partners provide first-class
service at reasonable prices. Experienced
mechanics trained by Opel work according
to specific Opel instructions.
The Owner’s Manual, infotainment system
instructions and the vehicle Service and
Warranty Booklet should always be kept
ready to hand in the vehicle glove
compartment. Make use of the Owner’s Manual zThe "In Brief" section will give you an
initial overview. z
The table of contents at the beginning of
the owner’s manual and within the
individual chapters will show you where
everything is.
z Its index will help you find what you
want.
z Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as
points of reference or indicate some
action to be performed.
z Black arrows in the illustrations indicate
a reaction or a second action to be
performed.
z This Owner’s Manual depicts left-hand
drive vehicles. Right-hand drive vehicles
are operated in the same way.
z The Owner’s Manual uses the internal
engine codes. The corresponding sales
designations are found in the chapter
"Technical data".
z Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, in the descriptions always
relate to the direction of travel.
Symbols6 Continue reading on next page. 3
signifies equipment not fitted to all
vehicles (model variants, engine options,
models specific to one country, optional
equipment, Genuine Opel Parts and
Accessories).
Page references are indicated with 3 .
3 means "see page".
9
Danger,
9 Warning, Caution
Safe driving! Adam Opel GmbH
9
Danger
Text marked 9Danger provides
information on risk of endangering life.
Failure to comply with the instructions
could endanger life.
9
Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or injury.
Failure to comply with the instructions
could lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to the
vehicle Failure to comply with the
instructions could lead to vehicle
damage.
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Contents
In Brief ....................................................... 2
Keys, doors, windows, sun roof ............ 26
Seats, Interior .......................................... 48
Instruments, controls .............................. 84
Lighting ................................................. 108
Infotainment system ............................ 118
Climate control .................................... 120
Driving and operation ........................ 136
Self-help, vehicle care .......................... 190
Opel Service, maintenance ................. 231
Technical Data .................................... 250
Index ...................................................... 270
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2In BriefIn Brief
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Unlocking the car: Turn the key in
the driver’s door lock towards the
front or press the button
q
Open the door by pulling on the door
handle. To open the tailgate, press in the
button under the handle recess and pull
the tailgate upwards.
Key 326,
Electronic immobiliser 327,
Personalised key 339,
Central locking with key 332,
Remote control 3 31,
Central locking 332,
Anti-theft device 3333,
Alarm system 337,
Child lock 339.
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To adjust front seat leg room:
Pull handle, slide seat,
release handle Seats 348, Seat position 350.
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3
In Brief
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To adjust front seat backrests:
Turn handwheel Do not lean on seat backrest whilst
adjusting it.
Seats 348,
Seat position 350,
Folding down the front passenger
seat 349.
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Front seat height
3: Operate lever
on the door side of seat
Pump action of lever
Seats 349, Seat position 350.
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To fold the front seat backrests
forward
3: Lift the locking lever,
fold the backrest forward, lower
the locking lever, backrest
engages folded forward
3,
slide the seat forward
3
To push the seat back to upright, it
engages in its original position 3. Lift the
locking lever 3, move the backrest back to
upright, lower the lock ing lever, backrest
engages.
Folding the backrest forwards is possible
only when the backrest is in an upright
position.
Front seats 348.
Upwards: Seat higher
Downwards: Seat lower
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4In Brief
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To adjust front seat head
restraint height: press button to
unlock, adjust height, engage Head restraint 351,
rear head restraint adjustment 352,
head restraint position 352.
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Extend the seat belt and clip it
into the buckle The seat belt must not be twisted and must
lie snugly against th e body. The backrest
must not be tilted back too far (maximum
approx. 25).
To release belt, press red button on belt
buckle.
Three-point seat belts 359,
Airbag system 3 69,
Seat position 350.
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To adjust interior mirror by
swivellingSwivel lever on underside of mirror housing
to reduce dazzle at night.
Mirrors 342,
Autodimming interior mirror 344.
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