climate control OPEL CORSA 2009 Owner's Manual

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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Climate control
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Air distribution
Turn the centre knob. The Air distribut.
menu is activated, showing the possible air
distribution settings.
The Air distribut. menu can also be called
up via the Climate menu.
Return to automatic air distribution:
Deactivate corresponding setting or press
button AUTO.
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Air flow
Turn right knob right or left. The selected
fan speed in indicated with x and the
number in the display.
At speed 0 both the fan and cooling (air
conditioning compressor) are switched off.
To return to automatic mode: Press AUTO
button.
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Fan control in automatic mode 3
Fan regulation in automatic mode can be
modified.
Select menu item Automatic blower from
the Climate menu and select the desired
fan regulation.
Up Air distribution towards
windscreen and front door
windows.
Middle Air distribution to vehicle occupants via controllable front
air vents.
Down Air distribution towards footwell.
Air distribut.
FM AS [TP] REG CDinMP3

90.6
MHz
Automatic blower
Strong
Normal
Weak
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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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Climate control
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Air intake The air intakes in the engine compartment
in front of the windscreen must be kept free
of leaves, dirt and snow in order to provide
a supply of air.
Pollen filter The pollen filter cleans dust, soot, pollen
and spores from the air entering from
outside. The active carbon layer 3
eliminates most odours and noxious
environmental gases from the air.
Regular operationFor consistently good operation, the air
cooling system 3 must be switched on for
several minutes once per month regardless
of the weather and the time of year.
Operation not possible with the cooling
system switched on and when the outside
temperature is low. Service For optimal cooling performance, we
recommend that the climate control
system be checked annually, starting three
years after initial vehicle registration.
z Functionality and pressure test
z Heating functionality
z Leakage check
z Check of drive belts
z Cleaning of condenser and evaporator
drainage
z Performance check
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230 Self-help, vehicle careWindows
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather
together with window cleaner and insect
remover.
When cleaning the rear window, make sure
the heating element inside the window is
not damaged.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a sharp-
edged ice scraper. Press the scraper firmly
against the glass so that no dirt can get
under it and scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a soft
cloth and window cleaner.
Sun roof 3
Never clean with solvents or abrasives,
fuels, aggressive agents (e.g. paintwork
cleaner, solutions containing acetone,
etc.), acidic or strongly alkaline agents or
scourers.
No stickers may be applied to the sun roof. Locks
The locks are lubricated with a high-quality
locking cylinder grease
in the factory. Only
use de-icer in urgent cases, since it has a
de-greasing effect and affects the
operation of the locks. Have the locks re-
greased in a workshop after using de-icer.
Engine compartment
Clean painted surfaces in the engine
compartment like any other painted
surface.
It is advisable to wash the engine
compartment before and after winter and
preserve it with wax. Cover alternator and
brake fluid reservoir with plastic sheets
before washing the engine.
When washing the engine with a steam-jet
cleaner, do not direct the steam jet at
components of the anti-lock brake system,
the air conditioning system, the climate
control system, belt drive or the fuse box.
After an engine wash, have all engine room
components preserved thoroughly by a
workshop using protective wax.
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners. Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody have
a PVC undercoating while other critical
areas have a durable protective wax
coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the
underbody and have more protective wax
applied if necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could damage
the PVC coating. Have underbody work
carried out by a workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective wax
coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner.
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260 Technical DataTable 1, unladen weight
1), passenger car 5-door
1)According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full). ModelEngine Manual transmission Easytronic Automatic transmission
Corsa [kg]
Z 10 XEP 1145––
Z 12 XEP 11601160–
Z 14 XEP 1163–1188
Z 16 LEL 1280––
Z 13 DTJ 1235––
Z 13 DTH 12651265–
Z 17 DTR 1320––
Corsa with air
conditioning system
or climate control
system [kg] Z 10 XEP
1165––
Z 12 XEP 11801180–
Z 14 XEP 1183–1208
Z 16 LEL 1295––
Z 13 DTJ 1255––
Z 13 DTH 12851285–
Z 17 DTR 1340––
Corsa ECO [kg]
Z 13 DTJ 1210––
Corsa ECO with air
conditioning system [kg] Z 13 DTJ
1219––
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261
Technical Data
Table 1, unladen weight
1), passenger car 3-door
1)According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full). ModelEngine Manual transmission Easytronic Automatic transmission
Corsa [kg]
Z 10 XEP 1100––
Z 12 XEP 11301130–
Z 14 XEP 1140–1165
Z 16 LEL 1255––
Z 13 DTJ 1205––
Z 13 DTH 12351235–
Z 17 DTR 1278––
Corsa with air
conditioning system
or climate control
system [kg] Z 10 XEP
1120––
Z 12 XEP 11501150–
Z 14 XEP 1160–1185
Z 16 LEL 1270––
Z 13 DTJ 1225––
Z 13 DTH 12551255–
Z 17 DTR 1298––
Corsa OPC [kg]
Z 16 LER 1278––
Corsa OPC with air
conditioning system [kg] Z 16 LER
1298––
Corsa ECO [kg]
Z 13 DTJ 1163––
Corsa ECO with air
conditioning system [kg] Z 13 DTJ
1175––
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262 Technical DataTable 1, unladen weight
1), delivery vehicle
1)According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full). ModelEngineManual transmission Easytronic Automatic transmission
Corsa delivery vehicle [kg] Z 10 XEP 1125––
Z 12 XEP 11401140–
Z 13 DTJ 1215––
Z 13 DTH 12451245–
Corsa delivery vehicle with
air conditioning system or
climate control system [kg]Z 10 XEP
1145––
Z 12 XEP 11601160–
Z 13 DTJ 1235––
Z 13 DTH 12651265–
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271
Index
BBattery ............................................ 150, 248Interruption of
power supply ........................46, 143, 148
Battery discharge protection ................ 116
Before starting off ................................... 15
Belt force limiters ..................................... 59
Belt tensioners .......................................... 60
Bleeding, diesel fuel system .................. 190
Bonnet .................................................... 190
Boot, see Luggage co mpartment .... 36, 53
Brake assist ............................................ 167
Brake lamp ............................................. 166
Brake system ............................................ 89
Brakes ABS ...................................................... 166
Brake assist ........................................ 167
Brake fluid .......................................... 246
Brake lamps ....................................... 221
Brake servo unit ................................. 149
Foot brake .......................................... 167
Hand brake ........................................ 167
Bulb replacement .................................. 212
Bulbs ....................................................... 212
CCapacities .............................................. 267
Car dimensions ...................................... 268
Car Pass ................................................... 26
Caravan/trailer towing .......................... 149
Care ........................................................ 228
Catalytic converter ................................ 158
Central locking system ...................... 28, 32
Changing the battery Remote control .............................. 32, 33
Changing tyre/wheel type .................... 168
Changing wheels ................................... 200
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number .......................... 251
Check control ................................... 21, 104
Child restraint system .............................. 63
Child safety locks ..................................... 39
Cigarette lighter ...................................... 80
Climate control ...................................... 120
Climate control system ................. 121, 128
Clutch operation .................................... 144
CO
2-emissions ........................................ 256
Cold start ............................................... 150
Colour information display ..................... 94
Contrast .................................................. 100
Control indicator ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 166
Airbag ................................................... 74
Engine electronics .............................. 156
Exhaust ............................................... 156
Immobiliser ........................................... 27
Park pilot ............................................ 163 Control indicators .............................. 10, 86
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) .............................. 85, 112
Belt tensioners ..................................... 61
Brake system ...................................... 165
Cruise control ..................................... 161
DDS ..................................................... 164
Deflation detection system ............... 164
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) .... 151
Seat belts ............................................. 59
Coolant .................................................. 244
Coolant level .......................................... 245
Coolant temperature .............................. 87
Cooling ................................................... 127
Cornering light ....................................... 112 Bulb replacement .............................. 218
Correcting time ........................................ 99
Coupling socket load ............................ 188
Courtesy lamp ............................... 114, 115
Courtesy lamps Bulb replacement .............................. 226
Cruise control ......................................... 160
Curtain airbags ....................................... 73
Curve lighting .................................. 23, 112
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272 IndexDDashboard, see Instrument panel ............ 6
Data .................................................. 26, 250
Date .......................................................... 96
Daytime running lights .......................... 108
Decommissioning .................................. 249
Deflation detection system ............. 22, 164
Deflation Detection System (DDS) ....... 164
Demisting and defrostingWindows ............................................. 125
With climate control system .............. 131
With the air conditioning system ...... 128
Diesel fuel filter ...................................... 244
Diesel fuel system .......................... 190, 244
Diesel particle filter ........... 46, 85, 150, 157
Dimensions ............................................. 268
Dipped beam ........................................... 11 Bulb replacement ............................... 213
Display ..........................................91, 92, 94
Display mode ......................................... 100
Door locks ......................................... 26, 230
Double load-bay floor ....................... 24, 82
Driving abroad Headlamps ......................................... 116
Driving hints ........................................... 149
EEasytronic ................................................. 15 Driving programmes ......................... 139
Fault .................................................... 142
Interruption of power supply ............ 143
Kickdown ............................................ 141
Selector lever ........................................ 15
Sport programme .............................. 140
Starting off ......................................... 138
Winter programme ............................ 140
Economical driving ................................ 151
Electric sun roof ....................................... 46
Electric windows ...................................... 45
Electrical system ....................208, 249, 267
Electro-hydraulic power assisted steering ............................ 87, 149
Electronic components .......................... 249
Electronic immobiliser ............................. 27
Electronic Stability Program ................. 151
Engine code ...........................251, 252, 253
Engine control indicator ........................ 156
Engine data ........................................... 253
Engine oil ........................................ 239, 242 Additives ............................................ 239
Top up ................................................ 239
Viscosity .............................................. 239
Engine oil consumption ................. 149, 242
Engine oil level ................................. 86, 242
Engine oil pressure .................................. 86
Engine speed ......................................... 150
Engine wash ........................................... 230
Environmental protection ..................... 228 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ....... 151
Exhaust control indicator ..................... 156
Exhaust gases ........................................ 157
Exhaust system ...................................... 149
Exterior mirrors ........................ 5, 42, 43, 46
FFan ......................................................... 123
Filling station
Engine oil level ................................... 242
Fuel ............................................. 252, 253
Opening the bonnet .......................... 190
Tyre pressure ............................. 152, 264
Vehicle data ....................................... 250
Windscreen washer system .............. 248
First-aid kit (cushion) ............................ 196
Flat tyre .................................................. 204
Flex-Fix system ................................ 24, 174
Fog lamps .............................................. 110 Bulb replacement .............................. 220
Fog tail lamp ......................................... 110 Bulb replacement .............................. 221
Foot brake ............................................. 167
Front passenger airbag .......................... 69
Fuel ......................................... 153, 252, 253
Fuel consumption .......................... 151, 256
Fuel filler cap ......................................... 153
Fuel filter ................................................ 244
Fuel gauge ............................................... 90
Fuel level .................................................. 90
Fuel system, diesel ................................ 190
Fuses ...................................................... 208
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