OPEL CORSA 2009 Manual Online

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Seats, Interior
Airbag systems which can be deactivated
for the front passenger * 3
The front and side airbag front passenger
airbag systems must be deactivated if a
child restraint system is to be fitted on the
front passenger seat. The curtain airbag
system 3, the belt tensioners and all driver
airbag systems remain active when the
front passenger airbag systems are
deactivated. The front passenger airbag
systems are active in the as-delivered
condition.
The button * for activating/deactivating
the airbag systems is located among the
switches beneath the air vents in the centre
console.
LEDs in the button not on: airbag systems
for the front passenger are active.
LEDs in the button on : airbag systems for
the front passenger are not active.
The setting selected remains in storage even
when the ignition is switched on again.
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Deactivation
with the vehicle stationary and ignition off:
z switch on ignition , control indicator *
flashes, the LEDs in the button display
the current status,
z press button * within 15 seconds and
hold down,
z after about 2 seconds, you will hear a
confirmation buzzer. Release button *
after another 4 seconds at the latest.
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The airbag systems fo r the front passenger
are now deactivated. To indicate this, both
LEDs in the button * and the control
indicator * remain on when the ignition is
on.
If the LEDs or the control indicator * are
not on, the airbag systems for the front
passenger will be deployed in the event of
an impact.
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76 Seats, InteriorActivation
with the vehicle stationary and ignition off:
zSwitch on ignition, control indicator *
flashes, the LEDs in the button display
the current status 375.
z Press button * within 15 seconds and
hold down.
z After about 2 seconds, you will hear a
confirmation buzzer. Release button *
after another 4 seconds at the latest.
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The airbag systems for the front passenger
are now activated. To indicate this, LEDs in
the button * and the control indicator *
must not be on.
If the LEDs or control indicator * are on,
the airbag systems for the front passenger
will not be triggered in the event of an
impact.
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Control indicator
*
, front passenger
airbag systems which can be deactivated
When the ignition is switched on, * flashes
for approx. 15 seconds. The airbag
systems for the front passenger can only be
activated or deactivate d during this time.
LEDs illuminated in the button * and
illumination of the control indicator *
indicate deactivated airbags, but if the
LEDs and control indicator * are not on,
the airbags are activated.
Starting the engine terminates changing of
the setting.
The setting can then only be changed once
the ignition has been switched off and then
back on again.
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Seats, Interior
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The system for deactivation of the airbag
systems for the front passenger can be
identified from the sticker on the side of the
instrument panel, visible when the front
passenger door is open. Fault
The front and side airbag system
3 for the
front passenger cannot be activated or
deactivated if
z the ignition is switched off,
z the engine is running,
z the vehicle is in motion,
z the time limit of 15 seconds is exceeded
when the ignition has been switched on,
z the button * is released before the
confirmation buzzer is heard,
z the time limit of 4 seconds is exceeded
after hearing the confirmation buzzer
and button * is kept depressed,
z there is a fault in the airbag system,
z the central locking button is pressed
inside the vehicle at the same time.
In these cases, a warning signal sounds
and the original setting remains
unchanged. The system remains in its
original mode. Rectify the cause, if
possible. Turn the ignition off and then
back on, and repeat the process. Important
z
Placing accessories and objects in the
expansion region of the airbag systems
is not permitted due to the risk of injury if
the components are triggered.
z There must be no objects between the
airbag systems and the occupants, risk
of injury. No child restraint system 3 may
be fitted on the front passenger seat
when the airbag systems are active,
could result in fatalities.
z Use the hooks 3 on the handles in the
roof frame only to hang up light articles
of clothing without co at hangers. Do not
place any objects in the pockets of the
hanging items, risk of injury.
z The airbag system and belt tensioner
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area.
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9
Warning
When using child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat, the airbag
system for the front passenger must be
deactivated; otherwise triggering of the
front or side airbag system 3 could
result in the death of the child.
This is particularly true for the fitting of
rear-facing child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat.
9
Warning
As with any other object, child restraint
systems must not be carried on a pas-
senger’s lap. Danger to life.
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78 Seats, InteriorzDo not stick anything on the steering
wheel, instrument panel, front seat
backrests or roof frame in the vicinity of
the airbags. Do not cover any of these
areas with other materials.
z Use only a dry cloth or interior cleaner to
clean the steering wheel, instrument
panel, front seat backrests and roof
frame. Do not use any aggressive
cleaning agents.
z Only protective covers which are
approved for your vehicle with side
airbag 3 may be fitted on the front
seats. When fitting the protective covers,
make sure that the airbag units on the
outboard sides of the front seat
backrests are not covered.
z The airbag systems are triggered
independently of each other based on
the severity of the accident and the type
of impact. The side airbag system 3 and
the curtain airbag system 3 are
triggered together.
z The speeds, directions of movement and
deformation properties of the vehicles,
and the properties of the obstacle
concerned, determine the severity of the
accident and triggering of the airbags.
The degree of damage to your vehicle
and the resulting repair costs alone are
not indicative that the criteria for
triggering of the airbags were met. z
Do not perform any alterations on the
components of the airbag system, as this
would render the vehicle unroadworthy.
z We recommend having the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, all panelling
parts, the door seals, the handles and
the seats removed by a workshop.
z The applicable safety regulations must
be adhered to when the vehicle is
disposed of. The vehicle should therefore
be disposed of by a recycling company.
z People weighing less than 35 kg should
travel in the rear se ats only. This ruling
does not refer to ch ildren who travel in
child restraint systems on the front
passenger seat with the airbag systems
switched off. Use of child restraint systems
3 on the
front passenger seat
9
Warning
If handled improperly the airbag sys-
tems can be triggered in an explosive
manner – risk of injury!
9
Warning
No child restraint sy stem may be fitted
on the front passenger seat when the
airbag systems are active, could result in
fatalities.
If child restraint systems are to be used
on the front passenger seat, the front
passenger airbag systems must be
deactivated 3, otherwise child’s life may
be at risk if the front and side airbag sys-
tems are deployed 3. This is particularly
true for rear-facing child restraint sys-
tems that are fitted to the front pas-
senger seat.
if the airbag systems for the front pas-
senger are not deactivated, the child
restraint system must be fitted in an
outer position on the rear seats.
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Seats, Interior
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The front passenger airbag system 3 can
be recognised by the text AIRBAG above
the glove compartment.
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The side airbag system 3 is identified by
the covers on the outboard sides of the
front seat backrests.
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Deactivating front passenger airbag
systems 3 375.
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80 Seats, Interior
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Cigarette lighter
3
The cigarette lighter is located in front of
the gear lever.
Press in cigarette lighter. Switches off
automatically once the element is glowing.
Pull out lighter.
Accessory socket
3
Some vehicles have an accessory socket for
the connection of electrical accessories
instead of a cigarette lighter. Use of the
accessory socket while the engine is not
running will discharge the battery.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
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Electrical accessories connected to
the socket must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in DIN VDE 40 839,
otherwise vehicle malfunctions may occur.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
If the tyre repair set is 3 is in operation, no
consumers may be connected to the
auxiliary socket.
Caution
Do not damage the socket by using
unsuitable plugs.
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Seats, Interior
Ashtray
3
Picture no: 18332s.tif
Ashtray container
for mobile use in the car.
To use, open cover.
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Drink holder located in the centre console in front of the
gear lever and behind the hand brake. In
the 3-door passenger vehicle, also located
at the side behind the rear seat.
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for com-
bustible rubbish.
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82 Seats, Interior
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Stowage compartments Stowage compartment 3 beneath
passenger seat
Lift stowage compartment by grasping
recessed edge and pull out. Maximum
load: 1.5 kg. To close the stowage
compartment, push it in and engage.
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Glove compartment
Pull lever to open.
In the open cover, you will find:
z a card holder in cheque card format,
z pen holder,
z pocket torch holder.
The glove compartment should remain
closed while driving.
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Stowage compartmen t beneath double
load-bay floor 3
The double load-bay fl oor can be inserted
in the luggage compartment in two
positions:
z directly beneath the cover for the spare
wheel recess 3 or the floor cover 3, or
z in the upper openin gs in the luggage
compartment.
To remove, lift the load-bay floor using a
lever and pull backwards.
To insert, push the lo ad-bay floor forwards
in the corresponding guide, then lower.
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Seats, Interior
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If mounted in the upper position, the space
between the load-bay floor and the spare
wheel well cover 3 can be used as a
stowage compartment.
In this position, if the rear seat backrests
are folded forwards, an almost completely
flat load bay is created.
The double load-bay floor is able to
withstand a load of no more than 100 kg.
In the model with a tyre repair kit 3, the
spare wheel recess may be used as an
additional stowage compartment.
Sun visors Use the sun visor to protect from glare by
pulling it down and swivelling it to the side.
The mirror covers in the sun visors should
be closed while driving.
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84 Instruments, controlsInstruments,
controls
Control indicators ................................ 84
Instrument display ............................... 90
Trip computer display in instrument panel 3.............................................. 92
Information display in the centre console ................................... 94
Warning buzzers.................................. 105
Windscreen wipers ............................... 106
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Control indicators The control indicators described here are
not present in all vehicles. The description
applies to all instrument versions.
The colours of the control indicators mean:
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Deflation detection system 3
Warning light is red or yellow.
Control indicator lights up redDeflation detected, stop immediately and
check tyre pressure
Control indicator lights up yellowFault in system. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
Deflation detection system 3164
z
Red
Danger, important reminder,
z Yellow
Warning, information, fault,
z Green
Switch-on confirmation,
z Blue
Switch-on confirmation.
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