key OPEL CORSA 2009 Owners Manual

Contents
In Brief ....................................................... 2
Keys, doors, windows, sun roof ............ 26
Seats, Interior .......................................... 48
Instruments, controls .............................. 84
Lighting ................................................. 108
Infotainment system ............................ 118
Climate control .................................... 120
Driving and operation ........................ 136
Self-help, vehicle care .......................... 190
Opel Service, maintenance ................. 231
Technical Data .................................... 250
Index ...................................................... 270
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2In BriefIn Brief
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Unlocking the car: Turn the key in
the driver’s door lock towards the
front or press the button
q
Open the door by pulling on the door
handle. To open the tailgate, press in the
button under the handle recess and pull
the tailgate upwards.
Key 326,
Electronic immobiliser 327,
Personalised key 339,
Central locking with key 332,
Remote control 3 31,
Central locking 332,
Anti-theft device 3333,
Alarm system 337,
Child lock 339.
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To adjust front seat leg room:
Pull handle, slide seat,
release handle Seats 348, Seat position 350.
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16 In Brief
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Steering wheel lock and ignitionTurn key to position 1. Move the steering
wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
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Starting the engineDepress clutch and brake pedals, select 3
P or N for automatic transmission, 3N for
manual transmission automated. Do not
press the accelerator, in the case of diesel
engines, release the key in position 2 until
the warning light ! goes out, turn the key
to position 3 and release once the engine is
running.
Before restarting or switching off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
To switch on the ignition, only turn the
key to 2.
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Releasing the hand brake:
Raise lever slightly,
press release button,
lower lever fully Hand brake 3167.
0
=Ignition off
1 = Steering free, ignition off
2 = Ignition on, with diesel engine:
pre-heating
3 =Starting
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17
In Brief
Parking the vehicle zApply hand brake firmly without
operating release bu tton. On a downhill
or uphill slope, apply as firmly as
possible. Apply foot brake at same time
to reduce operating force.
z Switch off engine and ignition. Turn the
ignition key to position 0 and pull it out.
Turn the steering wheel until it is clear
that the steering lock has engaged
(anti-theft protection).
On vehicles with automatic
transmission 3, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is in
the P position.
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicator R
flashes for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched off if the hand brake
has not been applied. z
If the vehicle is standing on a level
surface or a hill, select first gear before
switching the ignition off with manual
transmission automated 3, and with
automatic transmission 3 move selector
lever to P. Also turn front wheels away
from kerb if parked on an uphill slope.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope, with
manual transmi ssion or manual
transmission automated, 3 select
reverse gear before switching the
ignition off, and with automatic
transmission 3 move selector lever to
position P. Also turn front wheels
towards the kerb.
z Lock vehicle with key in lock or button p
on the remote key fob.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system 3 and anti-theft alarm system 3,
press button p twice.
Advice when parking zDo not park the vehicle on an easy
flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
z Close the windows and sun roof 3.
z The engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off 3241.
z After running at high engine speeds or
with high engine loads, operate the
engine briefly at a low load or run in
neutral for approx. 30 seconds before
switching off in order to protect the
turbocharger 3.
Remote control 331,
Central locking system 332,
Anti-theft alarm system 3 3 37,
Vehicle decommissioning 3249.
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In Brief
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Curtain airbag system 3
The curtain airbag system triggers in case
of a side-on collision and provides a safety
barrier in the head area on the respective
side of the vehicle. This reduces the risk of
injury to the head considerably in case of a
side-on collision.
Airbag system 369.
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Airbag systems which can be
deactivated for the front
passenger *
3
The front and side airbag systems 3 for
the front passenger must be deactivated
if a child restraint system is to be fitted
to the passenger seat. The curtain airbag
system 3, the belt tensioners and all driver
airbag systems remain active when the
systems for the front passenger are
deactivated. The passenger airbag
systems are active in the as-delivered
condition.
Airbag systems which can be
deactivated 375.
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Operating menus via the
information display
3
The menu options are selected via the
menus and the arrow keys or the
multifunction button of the infotainment
system 3 or the left adjusting wheel 3 on
the steering wheel. The relevant menu
options appear on the display.
Selection using arrow keys 3:
Press right or left arrow key.
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In Brief
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Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
3
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).
Cornering light (2)
An additional lamp throws a beam
approx. 90 to the left or right, if the
steering-wheel is turned approx. 90, the
turn signal is activated and the speed is
below approx. 40 km/h.
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.
Adaptive headlight
3112.
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Personalised key If the vehicle is used by a number of drivers,
each driver can store his or her own
preferred settings and vehicle functions
using their key. These settings and
functions are then activated when the
relevant key is used.
A total of up to five vehicle keys can be
programmed separately and used.
Personalised key 339.
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26 Keys, doors, windows, sun roofKeys, doors, windows,
sun roof
Replacement keys The key number is specified in the
Car Pass3.
The key is part of the electronic immobiliser.
Locks 3230.
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Key with foldaway key section
3
Press button to extend. To retract, press
button and audibly engage key blade. Car PassThe Car Pass contains safety-related
vehicle data and should therefore be kept
in a safe place.
When the car is taken to a workshop, the
Car Pass data is needed in order to
perform certain operations.
Replacement keys ............................... 26
Key with foldaway key section
3....... 26
Car Pass................................................ 26
Electronic immobiliser.......................... 27
Central locking system with key activation 3....................................... 28
Remote control 3................................. 31
Central locking system with remote control 3............................................ 32
Malfunction in remote control ............ 35
Malfunction in central locking system. 35
Luggage compartment....................... 36
Anti-theft alarm system 3.................. 37
Child safety locks 3............................. 39
Personalised key .................................. 39
Exterior mirrors..................................... 42
Interior mirror ....................................... 44
Manual window operation .................. 44
Electric windows 3 on the front doors 45
Sun roof 3............................................ 46
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Electronic immobiliser The system checks whether the vehicle is
allowed to start with the key used. Once
the transponder in the key is recognised,
the vehicle can be started.
The electronic immobiliser activates
automatically when the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
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Control indicator for immobilizer A
Control indicator A illuminates briefly
when the ignition is switched on.
If the control indicator flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the system;
the engine cannot be started. Switch off
the ignition and then repeat the start
attempt.
If the control indicator A continues to
flash, please try to start the engine using
the second key and contact a workshop. If control indicator
A illuminates after the
engine has started, there is a fault in the
engine electronics or transmission
electronics 33142, 3148, 3156 or there is
water in the diesel fuel filter 33244.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors.
You should always lock the vehicle after
leaving it and switch on the anti-theft
alarm system 3 3 33, 337.
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28 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Central locking system with key
activation
3
Used to unlock and lock doors and
luggage compartment.
Central locking system with remote
control332.
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To unlock
Turn the key in the driver’s door lock to the
front: all doors and the luggage
compartment will be unlocked.
Pull handle to open doors.
Fuel filler cap 3153.
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Open luggage compartment
When the central locking system is
unlocked, pull the button beneath the
lever.
After fitting certain accessories, it might
not be possible to keep the tailgate in the
open position.
9
Warning
Do not drive with the tailgate open or
ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky
objects, since toxic exhaust gas could
penetrate the interior.
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Close luggage compartment
Close the luggage compartment with the
handle on the inside of the tailgate.
Do not operate the button beneath the
handle when closing. Otherwise the
luggage compartment will once again be
unlocked.
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To lock
Close doors and luggage compartment.
Turn the key in the driver’s door lock
towards the rear: all doors and the
luggage compartment will be locked.
Fuel filler cap 3153.
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Central locking button for locking and
unlocking the doors from inside the
vehicle
Press button m in the centre console: doors
are locked or unlocked.
The LED in the central locking button m
comes on for approx. 2 minutes once the
vehicle is locked with the key in the driver’s
door lock.
If the doors are locked from inside using the
central locking button while the vehicle is in
motion, the LED m stays on.
If the key is in the ignition, locking is only
possible if all doors are closed.
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