ignition OPEL CORSA 2009 Owner's Manual

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Seat position
zSit with your buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the
distance between your feet and the
pedals so that your legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals. Slide
the passenger seat as far back as
possible. z
Sit with your shou lders as far back
against the backrest as possible. Set the
backrest rake so that you can easily
reach the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent. Maintain contact between
your shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not angle
the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25.
z Adjust the steering wheel 35.
z Set seat height 3 high enough to have a
clear field of vision on all sides and of all
display instruments. There should be at
least six inches of clearance between
your head and the headlining. Your
thighs should rest lightly on the seat
without pressing into it.
z Adjust the head restraint.
z Adjust the height of the seat belt 363.
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Heated front seats 3
Two buttons beneath the centre air vents
for the left and right seats.
When the ignition is switched on, the
heating of the front seats is activated by
pressing the corresponding button ß.
LED in button ß on: relevant front seat
heating on.
No LED on: front seat heating is off.
Seat heating is op erational when the
engine is running.
9
Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
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Heated driver’s seat 3,
heated steering wheel 3
When the ignition is switched on, the
heating of the steering wheel and/or the
driver seat is activated by pressing the
corresponding button ß - once or several
times.
LED ß on: heating of the driver seat.
LEDs ß and - on: heating of the driver
seat and steering wheel.
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LED - on: heating of the steering wheel.
No LED on: heating of the driver seat and
steering wheel off.
The steering wheel is heated with the
engine running in the area shown in the
illustration above.
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Head restraintsFront head restraint adjustment 3
To adjust, press button on side and adjust
height.
Set height according to body size.
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Seat belts are only intended for one
person. They are not suitable for anyone
under 12 years of age or under 150 cm tall.
For children under the age of 12, we
recommend the Opel child restraint system
3 63. Belt force limiters
In the front seats, stress on the body is
reduced by dampened release of the belt
during a collision.
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Control indicator
X indicating that
driver’s seat belt has not been fastened
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator X comes on for
approx. 15 seconds.
If the driver does not fasten his seat belt
within this time, the control indicator
flashes X after setting off.
9
Warning
Fasten your seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, persons not
wearing seat belts endanger their fellow
occupants and themselves.
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Control indicator v for belt tensioners
The functionality of the belt tensioner
systems is monitored electronically
together with the airbag systems and
indicated via the control indicator v. When
the ignition is switched on, the control
indicator comes on for approximately
4 seconds. If it does not, or if it does not go
out after 4 seconds, or if it comes on while
driving, there is a faul t in the belt tensioner
system or the airbag systems 374. The
systems might not be deployed in the event
of an accident. In the event of a fault in the belt tensioners,
the LEDs flash in the button for switching
off the airbag systems, in addition to the
control indicator
* coming on.
Deployment of the belt tensioners is
indicated by continuous illumination of v.
The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied. Note
z
Do not place or store items within the
working range of the seat belt tensioners
(near to the buckles or the seatbelt
retractor). Do not modify any tensioner
or retractor components or the vehicle’s
operating permit will be invalidated.
z The belt tensioner and airbag system
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area.
9
Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied
immediately by a workshop.
9
Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or fit-
ting of seat belts or belt buckles) can
cause the belt tensioners to deploy, with
risk of injury.
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Airbag system Front airbag 3
The front airbag system consists of one
airbag in the steering wheel and one in the
instrument panel. These can be identified
by the word AIRBAG.
The front airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with inflator in the steering
wheel and a second one in the
instrument panel,
z control electronics with impact sensors,
z the control indicator for airbag
systems v in the instrument,
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z the system for deactivating the front and
side airbags for the front passenger 3,
z the control indicator * for deactivated
front passenger airbag systems and the
LEDs in the button * 3.
The front airbag system will be triggered:
z depending on the severity of the
accident,
z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range show n in the illustration,
z independent of the side airbag 3 and
curtain airbag system 3.
The ignition must be switched on. Exception:
The front and side airbags for the front
passenger have been deactivated
3
because a child restraint system is
mounted on the front passenger seat.
Deactivation of airbag systems for front
passenger 3, see page 375.
Mounting of Opel child restraint systems –
see pages 363, 368.
Examples of events causing the front
airbag system to deploy:
z Impact against a non-yielding obstacle:
the front airbags are triggered at low
vehicle speed.
z Impact against a yielding obstacle (such
as another vehicle): the front airbags are
only triggered at a higher vehicle speed.
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When they are deployed, the front
airbags inflate within milliseconds to
form a safety cushion for the driver and
front passenger3. The forward movement
of the front seat occupants is checked,
thereby substantially reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head.
No impairment of view will occur, because
the airbags inflate and deflate so quickly
that it is often not even noticed in an
accident.
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The front airbag system will not be
triggered in the event of
zthe ignition is switched off,
z minor frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
z collisions involving a side or rear impact.
that is to say, if it would not be of benefit to
the occupants.
9
Warning
Optimum protection is only provided
with the seat in the proper position 3 50.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Wear the three-point seat belt properly
fastened. The front airbag system is an
additional safety device, not a replace-
ment for your seat belt.
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Also, the front airbag system is not
deployed for the front passenger when the
airbag systems for the front passenger are
deactivated 3.
Deactivated airbag systems for the front
passenger 3 are indicated by constant
illumination of the LEDs in the button *
and the control indicator *.
Deactivating front passenger airbag
systems 3 375.
Mounting Opel child restraint
systems 3363, 368.
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Side airbag 3
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest. This can
be identified by the word AIRBAG.
The side airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with inflator in the back of the
driver’s and front passenger seat
respectively,
z the control electronics,
z the side impact sensors,
z the control indicator for airbag
systems v in the instrument,
z the system for deactivating the front and
side airbags for the front passenger,
z the control indicator * for deactivated
front passenger airbag systems.
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The side airbag system will be triggered:
z depending on the severity of the
accident,
z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range shown in the illustration
on the centre door pillar of the driver’s or
front passenger side,
z independently of the front airbag
system.
The ignition must be switched on.
Exception:
The front and side airbags for the front
passenger were deactivated because a
child restraint system is mounted on the
front passenger seat.
Deactivating front passenger airbag
systems 3 75.
Mounting Opel child restraint systems 363,
3 68.
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When triggered, the side airbag inflates
within milliseconds 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 in the event of a side-on collision. The side airbag system will not be
deployed in the event of
z
the ignition is switched off,
z frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
z collisions involving a rear impact,
z side-on collisions outside the passenger
cell. In addition, the side airbag system is not
triggered for the front passenger when the
airbag systems for the front passenger are
deactivated.
Deactivated airbag systems for the front
passenger are indicated by the constant
illumination of the LEDs in the button
*
and the control indicator *.
Deactivating front passenger airbag
systems 3 75.
Mounting Opel child restraint systems 363,
3 68.
9
Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
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Curtain airbag 3
The curtain airbag system consists of an
airbag in the roof fram e on each side. This
can be identified by the word AIRBAG on
the roof pillar.
The curtain airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with inflator in the roof frame
on the driver’s and front passenger side
respectively,
z the control electronics,
z the side impact sensors,
z the control indicator for airbag
systems v in the instrument.
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The curtain airbag system will be triggered:
z depending on the severity of the
accident,
z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range shown in the illustration
on the centre door pillar of the driver’s or
front passenger side,
z together with the side airbag system,
z independent of the deactivated front
passenger airbag systems,
z independently of the front airbag
system.
The ignition must be switched on.
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When the curtain airb ag is triggered it
inflates within milliseconds and provides a
safety barrier in the head area on the
respective side of the vehicle. This reduces
the risk of injury to th e head considerably in
case of a side impact.
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74 Seats, InteriorThe curtain airbag system will not be
deployed in the event of
zthe ignition is switched off,
z frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
z collisions involving a rear impact,
z side-on collisions outside the passenger
cell.
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Control indicator v for airbag systems
The functionality of the airbag systems is
monitored electronically together with the
belt tensioners and displayed via the
control indicator v. When the ignition is
switched on, the control indicator comes on
for approx. 4 seconds. If it does not, or if it
does not go out after 4 seconds, or if it
comes on while driving, there is a fault in
the airbag systems or belt tensioners, see
also page 361. The systems might not be
deployed in the event of an accident.
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In the event of a fault in the airbag
systems, the LEDs flash in the button * for
switching off the airbag systems 3 , the
control indicator * also illuminates.
Deployed airbags are indicated by
continuous illumination of v.
The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied.
9
Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
9
Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied
immediately by a workshop.
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