fuel OPEL CORSA 2009 User Guide

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Instruments, controls
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Alternator
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
red.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Flashes during or after engine start
Battery voltage too lo w. Have electrical
system tested by a workshop.
Illuminates when the engine is runningStop and switch engine off. Battery will not
be charged. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. Effect of brake servo unit may
stop in vehicles with diesel engines.
Contact a workshop for assistance. p
Electro-hydraulic power assisted steering
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Fault in electro-hydr aulic power assisted
steering system. The power assisted
steering may have failed. The vehicle can
be steered but considerably more force is
required. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
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Turn signal lamps
Control indicator flashes green.
The control indicator flashes if a turn signal
or the hazard warning flashers are
activated.
Rapid flashes: A turn signal lamp or the
related fuse has failed, failure of turn signal
lamp on the trailer 3.
Change bulbs 3212. Fuses 3 209.
Y
Fuel level
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
Lamps

Level in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel level is used up, fuel immediately.
Never let the tank run dry!
Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic
converter to overheat 3155.
Diesel engines: Bleed the fuel system after
running empty 3190.
C

Main beam
Control indicator lights up blue.
It is illuminated when main beam is on and
during headlamp flash 311, 3109.
W
Coolant temperature
Stop, switch off engine.
Check coolant level immediately 3244.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a
workshop. Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
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90 Instruments, controls
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Instrument display On some versions, the pointer of the
tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge
briefly moves to its end position when the
ignition is switched on.
Tachometer
Displays the engine rpm.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each
gear as much as possible.
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Speedometer
Speed display.
Caution
If the pointer is in the warning zone, the
maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
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Fuel gauge

Fuel tank level display.
If the fuel level is too low, a warning lamp
lights up Y. When the light flashes, refuel as
soon as possible.
Never run the tank dry!
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank,
the amount of fuel requ ired to fill the tank
may be less than the specified tank
capacity.
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91
Instruments, controls
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Kilometre display
Top line:
Trip odometerDisplays the number of kilometres since the
gauge was reset.
To reset, hold down the setting knob for
approx. one second when the ignition is on,
see previous page.
Bottom line:
OdometerRecords the number of kilometres.
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Service display
On vehicles with check control 3, a
corresponding message is shown on the
info display instead of InSP2 and InSP3 .
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Transmission display 3
Display of gear selected for automatic
transmission 3 or current gear or mode for
manual transmission automated 3.
InSP Service interval display. Display of
remaining driving distance until
next service. For additional
instructions 3231.
InSP2 Bulb defective 33212.
InSP3 Remote control battery voltage
too low 3332.
InSP4 Drain water from diesel fuel filter 3.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
ESPoff Electronic stability 3 switched
off 33159.
P Automatic transmission park
position.
R Reverse gear.
N Neutral.
A Manual transmission automated
automatic mode.
D Drive.
1, 2, 3 Selected gear, automatic
transmission.
1 - 5 Current gear, manual transmission
automated, manual mode.
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93
Instruments, controls
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Functions:
zRange
z Instantaneous consumption
z Distance travelled
z Average speed
z Effective consumption
z Average consumption
z Stop watch
To select, rotate the rotary switch on the
wiper stalk briefly up i or down h for
each function and then let go. The
functions will be called one after the other. Range
Range is calculated fr
om current fuel tank
content and instantaneous consumption.
The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the vehicle updates the
range automatically after a brief delay.
When there is insufficient fuel in the tank
for more than 30 km, the warning REFILL
appears on the display.
Confirm the warning message by pressing 0
on the wiper stalk.
Instantaneous consumption
Display of current consumption. At low
speeds, consumption per hour is displayed.
Distance travelled
Display of distance travelled. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Average speed
Display of aver age speed. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Stoppages in the journey with the ignition
off are not included in the calculations. Effective consumption
Display of fuel consumed. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Average consumption
Display of average
consumption. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Restart trip computer information
Select the desired trip computer function:
rotate the rotary switch on the wiper stalk
briefly up i or down h for each function
and then let go. To reset a value to zero,
hold down the button 0 on the wiper stalk
for more than three seconds: this restarts
measurement. To reset all functions at the
same time, hold down the button 0 for
more than 6 seconds.
All trip computer information, apart from
range and instantaneous consumption,
can be reset.
Stop watch
Select function using rotary
switch iorh ,
push button 0: start/stop
for longer than
three seconds: reset to zero
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Instruments, controls
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Graphical Information Display
3
or Colour Information Display 3,
trip computer
3
The main trip computer display provides
information about the range, average
consumption 3 and current consumption
of BC 1 .
To display other trip computer data,
press the BC button on the infotainment
system 3, select the trip computer menu
Board Computer on the display or press
the left hand adjustment wheel 3 on the
steering wheel.
Select BC 1 or BC 2 from the trip computer
menu.
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Range
Range is calculated fr om current fuel tank
content and instantaneous consumption.
The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the vehicle updates the
range automatically after a brief delay.
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If the fuel in the tank will allow less
than 50 km of travel, the message
Range appears in the display.
If the fuel in the tank will allow less
than 30 km of travel, the message
Please refuel! 3 appears in the display.
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Board Computer 19,5° 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
Range
257
km
Aver. Consump.
7.0
L/100km
Inst. consumpt.
7.6
L/100km
19,5° 23° 5 Eco
x
19:36
Range33km
OK
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102 Instruments, controlsInstantaneous consumption
Display of current consumption. At low
speeds, consumption per hour is displayed.
Distance travelled
Display of distance travelled. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Stoppages in the journey with the ignition
off are not included in the calculations. Effective consumption
Display of fuel consumed. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
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Restart trip computer
The measurement or calculation of the
following trip computer information can be
restarted:
z
Distance.
z Average speed.
z Effective consumption.
z Average consumption.
Select BC 1 or BC 2 from the trip computer
menu.
Ü
Board Computer 19,5° 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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126 Climate controlAir conditioning system
3
As a supplement to the heating and
ventilation system, the air conditioning
system cools and dehumidifies (dries)
inflowing air.
If cooling or dehumidification is not
desired, switch off cooling in order to save
fuel.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
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Cooling n
Only operate with the engine and fan
running. Activate and deactivate with
the n button.
When cooling is active (AC compressor) the
air is cooled and dehumid ified. If cooling or
dehumidification is not desired, switch off
cooling in order to save fuel.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
When cooling operates, condensation
forms and drips from the underside of the
vehicle.
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Air recirculation system 4
The air recirculation mode of the
ventilation system is activated and
deactivated by pressing the 4 button.
If fumes or unpleasant odours penetrate
from outside: temporarily switch on air
recirculation system 4.
To increase cooling at high outside
temperatures, switch on the air
recirculation system briefly.
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132 Climate control
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Manual settings
Under certain circumstances (e.g. iced or
misted windows), the functions of the
climate control system can be modified
manually.
Climate control system settings can be
changed via the centre knob, the buttons
and the menus depicted on the display.
To call up the menu, press the centre knob.
The Climate menu appears in the display.
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Individual menu items are marked by
turning the centre knob and selected by
pressing it. Selecting certain menus by
pressing the knob will open a submenu 3.
To exit a menu, turn the centre knob left or
right to Return or Main and select.
Manual settings are saved when the
ignition is switched off.
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Activating and deactivating cooling
system
Find option Climate in the menu AC and
press to select.
Deactivate when cooling or drying is
unnecessary (greatest fuel savings): Eco
appears in the display. The inflowing air is
neither cooled nor dehumidified. This
restricts the level of comfort offered by the
electronic climate control system. This may,
for example, cause the windows to mist up.
When cooling operates, condensation
forms and drips from the underside of the
vehicle.
Climate
Air distribut.
AC
Autom. blower
Air distribut.
Climate
Air distribut. AC Air conditioning
Autom. blower on / off
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134 Climate control
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Manual air recirculation mode
The air recirculation system prevents the
entry of outside air and the air in the
passenger compartment is circulated.
Operated with the 4 button. To deactivate manual
air recirculation:
Press button 4 again. The control
indicator in the butt on will go out.
Auxiliary heater Depending on outside temperature and
engine temperature, the passenger
compartment of vehicles with Quickheat 3
electric auxiliary heating is warmed up
more quickly.
Diesel-engined vehicles have a fuel-
powered auxiliary heater 3.
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Warning
The exchange of fresh air is reduced in
air circulation mode. The quality of the
passenger compartment air deterio-
rates which may cause the vehicle occu-
pants to feel drowsy. In operation
without cooling the air humidity
increases, so the windows may mist up.
Consequently, the air circulation system
should only be run for short periods of
time.
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136 Driving and operationDriving and operation
Manual transmission automated
3
The Easytronic transmission permits
manual (manual mode ) or automatic gear
shifting ( automatic mode ), both with
automatic clutch control.
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Transmission display
Shows the mode and current gear.
The display flashes for a few seconds if A,
M or R is activated with the engine running
and no foot brake applied.
Manual transmission automated
3... 136
Manual transmission ........................... 144
Automatic transmission 3.................. 144
Driving hints ......................................... 149
Saving fuel, protecting the environment ................................ 151
Fuels, refuelling .................................... 153
Catalytic converter, exhaust gasses .. 155
Drive Control Systems ......................... 159
Hydraulic brake system ...................... 165
Anti-lock brake system (ABS u ) ........ 166
Hand brake .......................................... 167
Brake assist 3...................................... 167
Hill Start Assist 3 (HSA) ...................... 167
Wheels, tyres ........................................ 168
Roof rack 3.......................................... 173
Flex-Fix system 3................................. 174
Towing equipment 3........................... 184
Caravan/trailer towing ........................ 187
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