warning lights OPEL CORSA 2009 User Guide

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Driving and operation
Drive Control Systems Electronic Stability Program
(ESP
®Plus
) 3
ESP®
Plus
improves driving stability when
necessary in any driving situation
regardless of the type of road surface or
tyre grip. It also prevents the drive wheels
from spinning.
As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve
(understeer/oversteer), engine output is
reduced and the wheels are braked
individually. This considerably improves
the driving stability of the vehicle on
slippery road surfaces.
ESP®
Plus
is ready for operation as soon as
the ignition is switched on and control
indicator v goes out.
When the ESP®
Plus
comes into action,
v flashes. The vehicle is now in
a critical situation;
ESP®
Plus
allows you to keep control of the
vehicle and reminds you to match your
speed to the road conditions.
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Control indicator
v
The warning lamp lights up for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The system is now ready for operation.
Flashing during driving:
This shows the system has come into
action. The engine output may be reduced
(the sound of the engine changes) and the
vehicle may be braked automatically to a
small degree.
Illuminates while driving:
The system is switched off 3 or a fault is
present. Continued driving is possible.
However, directional control may
deteriorate depending on the road surface
conditions.
Switch on ESP®
Plus
again and have cause
of fault remedied by a workshop. The self-
diagnosis that is integrated in the system
will help you to find a solution quickly.
9
Warning
Do not let this special safety feature
tempt you into taking risks when driving.
ESP®
Plus
does not negate the laws of
physics.
Adapt speed to the road conditions.
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164 Driving and operation
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Deflation detection system (DDS)3
The deflation detection system monitors
the revolutions of all four vehicles from a
speed of approximately 30 km/h. If there is
a loss of pressure in one of the tyres, its
diameter is reduced, and therefore also the
wheel rotation speed. Warning lamp w
lights red.
Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Fit the spare wheel if necessary 3 196,
3 200. Control indicator
w

If control indicator w lights up red while
driving, there is a loss of pressure. Stop
immediately and check tyre pressures. A
maximum speed of 80 km/h is permitted
for tyres run flat 3 3 171.
Control indicator illumination w in yellow
indicates a fault in the system. Have cause
of fault remedied by a workshop. The
system’s integrated se lf diagnostics allow
faults to be quickly remedied.
The control indicator flashes three times
when the system is initialising.
Tyre pressure 3169, 3264.
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System initialisationAfter correcting the tyre pressure or
changing a tyre/wheel, the system must be
initialised: turn the ignition on, press the
DDS button for approx. 4 seconds. Control
indicator w flashes three times. The system
is operational after driving a certain
distance.
Only initialise the system if all tyres have
the prescribed pressure.
9
Warning
The deflation detection system does not
replace manual checks with a suitable
gauge.
Check tyre pressures at least every
14 days and prior to any long journey;
the tyres should be checked when cold.
Don’t forget to check the spare 3.
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165
Driving and operation
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Hydraulic brake system The foot brake comprises two independent
brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can still be
braked using the other brake circuit.
However, the brake pedal must be
depressed a considerable way before any
braking effect occurs, and much more
force is required. The braking distance is
longer. Contact a workshop for assistance
before continuing to drive. To ensure that full
pedal travel can be
utilised, especially in case of a fault in one
of the brake circuits, there must be no mats
in the vicinity of the pedals 3150.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit disappears
once the brake pedal has been depressed
once or twice. Braking effect is not
reduced, but braking requires significantly
greater force. This is especially important
to bear in mind when towing.
The brake fluid level should be checked
regularly. If the brake fluid level is too low
and the hand brake is not applied, control
indicator R on the instrument panel
illuminates 389.
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Brake system control indicator R
The control indicator lights up when the
ignition is switched on when the hand
brake is applied or when the brake or
clutch fluid level is too low. Brake fluid
level 3246.
For vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, the control indicator flashes
for a few seconds when the ignition is
turned off when the hand brake is not
applied.
9
Warning
If the control indicator illuminates when
the hand brake is released, stop driving
immediately. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
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183
Driving and operation
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Push the clamping lever down and pull
both lights out of the recesses.
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Fold in the bulb holders on the backs of the
tail lamps.
First place the front (1) tail lamp, then the
rear (2) tail lamp in the recesses and push
down as far as possible. Push cables all the
way into all guides in order to prevent
damage.
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Open the tailgate.
Push the release lever up and push the
system into the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9
Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please contact a workshop for
assistance.
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200 Self-help, vehicle careChanging wheels There may be a tyre repair kit instead of a
spare wheel 3204.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
z Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-
skid surface. The front wheels must be in
the straight-ahead position.
z Switch on hazard warning lights, apply
hand brake, automa tic transmission 3 -
selector lever in P , manual transmission
or manual automatic transmission 3 -
engage 1st or reverse gear.
z Erect warning triangle 3 as specified.
Warning triangle 3196.
z Remove spare wheel from luggage
compartment 3196. z
Never change more than one wheel at
once.
z Use the jack 3 only to change wheels.
z If the ground on which the vehicle is
standing is soft, a solid board (max. 1 cm
thick) should be placed under the jack 3.
z Block the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed by placing wedge
blocks or equivalent in front and behind
the wheel. z
No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked up.
z Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
z Do not start the vehicle when it is raised
on the jack.
z Before screwing in the wheel bolts, clean
them and lightly coat the taper of each
wheel bolt with comm ercially available
grease.
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204 Self-help, vehicle careTyre repair kit
3
Minor damage to the tyre tread or side wall
can be repaired using the tyre repair kit
(does not apply to run-flat tyres).
Do not remove the foreign body from the
tyre.
T y r e d a m a g e e x c e e d i n g 4 m m o r t ha t i s o n
the rim cannot be repaired with the tyre
repair kit.

Important 3207.
In the event of a flat tyre:
z Switch on hazard warning lights, apply
handbrake, engage 1st or reverse gear,
in the case of automatic transmission 3
move selector lever to position P.
z Erect warning triangle 3 as specified.
Warning triangle 3196.
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The tyre repair kit is located in the
compartment to the right in the luggage
compartment.
To open the compartment, disengage the
cover and open it.
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1. Remove the sealant bottle and holder
with the air tube from the compartment.
9
Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use the temporary spare wheel
for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be affected.
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Index
GGears ................................................ 14, 144
Generator, see Alternator ....................... 87
Glove compartment ................................ 82
Glove compartment lightingBulb replacement ............................... 227
Graphical information display ................ 94
Gross vehicle weight .............................. 259
Gross vehicle weight rating ................... 259HHalogen headlamp system .................. 212 Bulb replacement ............................... 212
Driving abroad ................................... 117
Hand brake ................................16, 17, 167
Hazard warning lamps ................... 12, 111
Head restraints .................................... 4, 52
Headlamp flash ..................................... 109
Headlamp range adjustment ............... 111
Headlamp switch .....................11, 108, 109
Headlamp washer system ......13, 107, 248
Headlamps ............................................... 11 Daytime running lights ...................... 108
Driving abroad ................................... 117
Fog lamps ........................................... 110
Reversing lamps ................................. 110
Warning device .................................. 105
Headrest height ad justment ..................... 4
Heated exterior mirrors ..................... 13, 43
Heated front seats ............................ 50, 51
Heated rear window .......................... 13, 46 Heating .......................................... 120, 124
Seats ............................................... 50, 51
With climate control system ............. 130
With the air conditioning system ...... 128
Height adjustment Seat belts .............................................. 63
Steering wheel ........................................ 5
High-pressure cleaners ......................... 230
Hill Start Assist ....................................... 167
Horn .......................................................... 12
IIdentification plate ................................ 250
Idling ....................................................... 144
Ignition logic .......................................... 100
Ignition system .......................241, 248, 249
Immobiliser ............................................... 27
Information display ................................. 94
Infotainment system ............................. 118
Inspection system ............................ 91, 231
Instrument display ................................... 90
Instrument illumination ......................... 114 Bulb replacement .............................. 227
Instrument panel ....................................... 6
Instruments .............................................. 84
Interior mirror ....................................... 4, 44
Interruption of power supply .......... 46, 104 Easytronic ........................................... 143
Electric windows ................................... 46
Selector lever lock .............................. 148
ISOFIX ....................................................... 68
JJack ................................................ 198, 202
Jump leads ............................................. 191KKey Extending ............................................. 26
Locking doors ................................ 28, 32
Remove ................................................ 17
Starting the engine .............................. 16
Keys .......................................................... 26LLanguage selection ................................ 99
Lashing eyes ...................................... 55, 56
Lead-me-to-the-car light function ....... 113
Light switch .............................................. 11
Lighting ...................................... 11, 88, 108 Driving abroad .................................. 117
Load-bay floor .................................. 24, 82
Loading .................................................. 187
Locking doors .................................... 28, 32
Locking from the inside .................... 29, 34
Locks ...................................................... 230
Luggage compartment Bulb replacement .............................. 227
Lighting .............................................. 116
Loading ................................ 57, 187, 259
Locking ................................................. 36
Luggage compartment cover .......... 54, 56
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