wheel OPEL CORSA 2009 Owner's Guide

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Instruments, controls
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Keep the sensor field of the rain sensor free
from dust, dirt and ice.
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Windscreen washer system
Pull stalk towards steering wheel. Screen
wash is squirted onto the screen and the
wipers move back and forth a few times.
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Rear window wiper 3 and rear window
washer system 3
To switch on, push st alk forwards. The rear
window wiper swipes in timed interval
mode. Switch off by pushing stalk forwards
again.
If the stalk is held forwards, washer fluid is
sprayed on the rear window.
Automatic rear window wiper 3
The rear window wiper switches itself on
automatically when the windscreen wiper
is switched on and reverse gear is selected.
This function can be activated or
deactivated depending on the key that is
used, see "Personalised Key", P2 339,
3 41.
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109
Lighting
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Main beam, headlamp flash Push stalk forward to switch from dipped
beam to main beam.
To switch to dipped beam, push stalk
forward again or pull towards steering
wheel.
To operate the headlamp flash, pull stalk
towards steering wheel. The main beam is
switched on for as long as the stalk is held
in this position.
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Automatic dipped beam
activation A
3
Light switch set to A: when the engine is
running, dipped beam switches on when
external light conditions are poor.
The exterior lights switch off when the
ignition is switched off.
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the A position.
If visibility is poor (in foggy conditions, for
example) turn light switch to 9.
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Turn signal lamps Push stalk up or down to activate:
After operation, the turn signal stalk
returns to its starting position.
If the stalk is moved past the resistance
point, the turn signal lamp remains on.
When the steering wheel moves back
toward the straight-ahead position, the
turn signal lamp is automatically
deactivated.
Move the stalk to the resistance point and
hold for the turn signals to flash longer.
Switch the turn signal off manually by
moving the stalk slightly. Lever upwards = Right turn signal
Lever downwards = Left turn signal
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112 Lighting
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Adaptive Forward Lighting
3
(AFL) ensures better illumination of
zbends (curve lighting),
z crossings and narrow bends
(cornering light).
Curve lighting (1)
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel position and speed
(from approx. 10 km/h).
The headlamps shine at an angle of up to
15 to the right or left of the direction of
travel.
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Cornering light (2)
An additional light is switched on
depending on the stee ring wheel position
(from rotation of approx. 90), turn signal
position and speed (up to approx. 40 km/h).
The light is thrown approx. 90 to the
left or right of the car, to a distance of
approx. 30 metres.
Reversing function
If the lights are on, reverse gear is
engaged, and the turn signal is activated,
the cornering light on the appropriate side
is switched on. The cornering light stays on
for 15 seconds once the turn signal has
been switched off.
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Control indicator fo r adaptive driving
lamps
B
Illuminated: Fault in system. The system is
not ready for operation.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
If control indicator
B flashes for
approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, this is a reminder that the
headlamps have been set to symmetrical
dipped beam; see "Headlamps when
driving abroad" 3117.
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113
Lighting
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Lead-me lighting
3
The dipped beam remains switched on for
approx. 30 seconds once you have left the
vehicle and closed the driver’s door.
To activate
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver’s door.
4. Pull turn signal stalk toward steering wheel.
5. Close driver’s door.
If the driver’s door is left open, the lamps
will go out after two minutes.
The light is switched off immediately by
inserting the key into the ignition or pulling
the turn signal stalk towards the steering
wheel again.
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Switching on the exterior lighting
with the remote control
3
The lead-me-to-the-car light function
switches the dipped beam on for
approx. 30 seconds.
Program function
This function can be activated and
deactivated depending on the key used,
see "Personalised key", P1 339 341. To activate
Press button
q on the remote control twice
when the vehicle is locked.
Country-specific application 3: To switch
on the Lead-me-to-the-car light function,
press button q on the remote control once
the vehicle is locked.
Switching on the ignition or pressing
button p on the remote control will
deactivate the Lead-me-to-the-car light
function early.
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117
Lighting
Headlamps when driving abroad The asymmetrical dipped beam increases
the field of vision on the passenger side of
the lane.
This causes glare for oncoming traffic if the
vehicle is driven in countries where traffic
drives on the opposite side of the road. Do as follows to prevent glare:
Vehicles with halogen headlamps
Have headlights conv
erted in a workshop. Vehicles with Adaptive Forward Lighting
3
(AFL)
1. Pull and hold stalk for main beam on steering wheel (headlamp flash).
2. Switch on ignition.
3. After approx. 3 seconds, an acoustic signal sounds and then AFL control
indicator
B flashes approx. 4 seconds.
After the switch, AFL control indicator
B
flashes for 4 seconds each time the ignition
is switched on.
To return to asymmetrical dipped beam,
pull and hold the main beam stalk again,
switch on the ignition and wait for the
acoustic signal. AFL control indicator
B
will then discontinue flashing.
Control indicator
B
3 85. 3112.
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118 Infotainment systemInfotainment system
Radio reception
3
Radio reception may be disrupted by
static, noise, distortion or loss of reception
due to
zchanges in dist ance from the
transmitter,
z multi-path reception due to reflection
and
z shadowing. Infotainment system
3
The infotainment system is operated as
described in the operating instructions.
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Steering wheel remote control
3
The functions of the Infotainment system 3
and the information display can be
operated with the adjusting wheels and
buttons on the steering wheel.
Further information 397 and the
infotainment system instructions.
Radio reception
3................................ 118
Infotainment system 3........................ 118
Steering wheel remote control 3........ 118
AUX input 3......................................... 119
Mobile telephones and radio equipment 3...................................... 119
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122 Climate control
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Air vents At least one air vent must be open while
cooling 3 (air conditioning compressor) is
on in order to prevent the evaporator from
icing up due to lack of air movement.
Comfortable ventilation of the interior is
based on the position of the temperature
switch.
To increase the air supply, set the fan to a
higher speed and set the air distribution
switch to M or L.
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Centre and side air vents (1)
Set the direction of the air flow by turning
the adjuster wheel from right to left and
raise or lower the horizontal slats.
The side air vents can be directed at the
door windows in order to assist the
windscreen defroster nozzles (2).
To close the air vent, turn the adjuster
wheel left or right to its stop. Windscreen defros
ter nozzles (2)
Air distribution switch set to l: Air is
directed onto the windscreen and the door
windows.
Other air vents
Located beneath the windscreen and in
the foot wells.
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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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141
Driving and operation
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Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is pressed past the
pressure point, the transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on engine speed.
During kickdown no manual gear shifting is
possible. When the engine speed approaches its
upper limit, the transmission shifts to a
higher gear during kickdown even in
Manual mode.
Without kickdown this automatic shift is
not effected in Manual mode.
If the SPORT programme is engaged, the
driven wheels may spin slightly when
starting off with kickdown. This allows for
maximum acceleration of the vehicle.
Engine braking
Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual
transmission automated does not shift into
higher gears until a fairly high engine
speed has been reached. When braking,
the manual transmission automated shifts
down in good time.
Manual modeTo utilise the engine braking effect, select a
lower gear in good time when driving
downhill. "Rocking the car"
Move selector lever between
R and A
(or + or -) while applying light pressure to
the accelerator pedal ONLY if the vehicle
has to be rocked to free it from sand, mud,
snow or a hole. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
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145
Driving and operation
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Selector lever positions P, R, N and D The selector lever can only be moved
from
P when the ignition is switched on
and the foot brake depressed (selector
lever lock).
To engage P or R, push button on selector
lever.
The engine can only be started with lever in
position P or N . When position N is selected,
press foot brake or engage hand brake
before starting.
Do not accelerate while engaging a gear.
Never depress the accelerator pedal and
brake pedal at the same time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle slowly
begins to creep when the brake is released. Gears 3, 2, 1
Press button on selector lever to
engage
3or 1.
Only select 3, 2 or 1 to prevent automatic
upshifting or as an aid in engine braking.
P Park position. Fron t wheels blocked.
Engage only when the vehicle is
stationary and the hand brake is
applied.
R Reverse gear. Engage only when
vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral.
D Continuous mode for normal driving
conditions in 1st to highest gear.
3, 2, 1 Transmission does not shift above
the selected gear.
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