light 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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7
In Brief
1Side air vents .............................. 3120
2 Parking lamps, dipped beam ... 3106
Instrument illumination .............. 3112
Fog tail lamp .............................. 3108
Fog lamps 3 ............................... 3108
Headlamp range
adjustment 3 .............................. 3109
3 Turn signal ..................................... 311
Headlamp flash
dipped beam, main beam .......... 311
Interior lighting 3 ........................3111
Parking lamps 3 ......................... 3112
Cruise control 3 .......................... 3158
4 Steering wheel
remote control 3......................... 3116
5 Horn ................................................ 312
Driver’s airbag ............................... 367
6 Instruments .................................... 382
7 Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system,
rear window washer system ......... 312
Trip computer 3 ............................ 399 8
Centre air vents .......................... 3120
9 Central information display for
time, date, outside temperature,
infotainment system 3,
check control 3 ............................. 392
Trip computer 3 ............................ 399
Climate control system 3 .......... 3126
10 Left seat
heater 3 ......................... 348
Steering wheel heater 3................ 349
Tyre pressure loss
monitoring system 3................... 3162
Central locking button .................. 332
Warning lights ............................... 312
Passenger airbag off switch ........ 373
Ultrasonic parking sensor .......... 3160
Electronic stability 3 ................... 3157
Right seat heater 3....................... 348
11 Front passenger airbag .............. 367
12 Glove compartment ..................... 380 13
Infotainment system 3 ............... 3116
14 Climate control .......................... 3118
15 Accessory socket 3 ....................... 378
Cigarette lighter 3 ....................... 378
16 Ashtray ......................................... 379
17 Ignition switch .......................................
with steering wheel lock .............. 316
18 Accelerator pedal ........... 3147, 3148
19 Brake pedal ........ 3148, 3163, 3165
20 Clutch pedal 3............................ 3142
21 Steering wheel ad justment ........... 35
22 Rel

easing the bonnet .................. 3188
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9
In Brief
1Side air vents .............................. 3120
2 Front passenger airbag ............... 367
3 Left seat heater 3 .........................348
Steering wheel heater 3................ 349
Tyre deflation
detection system 3..................... 3162
Central locking button .................. 332
Warning light ................................. 312
Passenger airbag off switch ......... 373
Ultrasonic parking sensor ......... 3160
Electronic stability 3 ................... 3157
Right seat heater 3........................ 348
4 Central information display for
time, date, outside temperature,
infotainment system 3,
check control 3 ............................. 392
Trip computer 3 ........................... 399,
Climate control system 3 ......... 3126
5 Centre air vents ......................... 3120
6 Turn signal ..................................... 311
Headlamp flash
dipped beam, main beam .......... 311
Ambient lighting 3...................... 3111
Parking lamps 3 ......................... 3112
Cruise control 3 .......................... 3158 7
Steering wheel
remote control 3.......................... 3116
8 Instruments ...
................................. 382
9 Horn ................................................ 312
Driver’s airbag .............................. 367
10 Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system,
rear window washer system ......... 312
Trip computer 3 ............................ 399
11 Parking lamps, dipped beam .... 3106
Instrument illum ination .............. 3112
Fog tail lamp ............................... 3108
Fog lamps 3 ................................ 3108
Headlamp range
adjustment 3 .............................. 3109
12 Ignition switch
with steering wheel lock .............. 316 13
Accelerator pedal ........... 3147, 3148
14 Brake pedal ........ 3148, 3163, 3165
15 Clutch pedal 3............................ 3142
16 Steering wheel ad justment ........... 35
17 Ashtray ......................................... 379
18 Accessory socket 3 ....................... 378
Cigarette lighter 3 ....................... 378
19 Climate control .......................... 3118
20 Infotainment system 3 .............. 3116
21 Glove compartment .................... 380
22 Rel
easing the bonnet .................. 3188
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10 In BriefControl indicators w
Deflation detection system 3,
3 84, 3164.
r
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3,
fault,
3 162.
B
Adaptive driving light 3, fault,
3 112, 3117.
j
Manual transmission
automated 3, starting the
engine 3,
3 85, 3137.
!
Preheating system 3,
Diesel particle filter 3,
3 85.
Z
Exhaust gases 3,
3 85, 3156.
A
Engine electronics, transmission
electronics 3, immobiliser, diesel
fuel filter 3 , fault,
3 27, 386, 3142, 3148, 3156.
S Engine oil level 3
,
3 86, 3242.
I
Engine oil pressure,
386.
p
Alternator,
3
87.
p
Electro-hydraulic power
assisted steering,
387.
O
Turn signal lamps,
311, 387.
Y
Fuel level,
387, 390.
C
Main beam,
311, 387.
W
Coolant temperature,
387, 3244.
*
Deactivate front passenger
airbag systems,
375.
T
Winter setting for automatic
transmission
3 or automated
transmission 3,
3 140, 3146.
1
Manual transmission
automated SPORT mode
3,
3 139, 3146.
q
Headlamp range adjustment,
375.
8
Exterior lights,
388, 3108.
>
Fog lamps 3,
3 88, 3110.
v
Airbag systems, belt tensioners,
361, 374.
X
Seat belt 3,
3 89, 362.
r
Fog tail lamp,
388, 3110.
R
Brake system, clutch system,
389, 3167, 3246.
u
Anti-lock brake system,
3166.
v
Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP®
Plus
) 3 ,
3 151.
m
Cruise control 3,
3 161.
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In Brief
Picture no: 18164s.tif
Exterior lightsRotate
Press
Lighting 3108,
headlamp warning device 3105.
Picture no: 18165s.tif
Headlamp flash, main beam and
dipped beamMain beam, headlamp flash 3109.
Picture no: 18167s.tif
Switch turn signal onTurn signals 3109.
7
=Off
8 = Parking lamps
9 = Dipped or main beam
A Automatic dipped beam activation 3
> =Fog lamps 3
r = Fog tail lamp
Headlamp flash = Pull stalk towards
steering wheel
Main beam = Push stalk forwards
Dipped beam = Lever forward again or toward steering
wheel
Right = Lever upwards
Left = Lever downwards
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In Brief
Picture no: 18180s.tif
Automated manual
transmission
3
Always move the selector lever in the
appropriate direction right up to the stop.
It will automatically re turn to the neutral
position after each operation.
The foot brake must be depressed when
starting.
Automated manual transmission 3 3 136.
Picture no: 18181s.tif
Automatic transmission
3
Only start engine in P or N. To come out
of P, turn the ignition, operate the foot
break and press the button.
Deactivate the selector lever lock by
pressing the button.
6 Automatic transmission 3 3144.
Before starting off, check z Tyre pressure an d tyre condition 3169,
3 264.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine
compartment, 3241 to 3248.
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted 348, 358, 342.
z Check brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
N = Idling
o =Driving position
+ =Higher gear
- =Lower gear
A = Switch between Automatic and
Manual mode
R = Reverse gear (with selector lever
lock)
P = Park position
R = Reverse gear
N = Neutral (idling)
D = Automatic gear selection
3 =1st to 3rd gear
2 = 1st and 2nd gear
1 =1st gear
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16 In Brief
Picture no: 16982t.tif
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.
Picture no: 18183s.tif
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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21
In Brief
Picture no: 18435s.tif
Check control
3
The check control software monitors
zRemote control battery.
z Important exterior lighting lamps,
including cables and fuses.
Check control 33104.
Picture no: 18188s.tif
Steering wheel remote control
3
The functions of the infotainment system 3
and the information display can be
operated using the buttons and adjusting
wheels on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
infotainment system operating
instructions.
Steering wheel remote control 3 3 118,
Infotainment system 3 118.
Picture no: 18471s.tif
AUX input
3
An external audio source such as a
portable CD player can be connected via
the AUX input with a 3.5 mm jack plug.
AUX input 3 3 119.
Brakelightcheck right
OK
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23
In Brief
Picture no: 18577j.tif
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.
Picture no: 18399s.tif
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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38 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
Picture no: 18286s.tif
Light emitting diode (LED)
During the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
Contact a workshop for assistance if
problems are encountered.
Picture no: 16968t.tif
To deactivate
Press button q on remote control
– or –
Switch on ignition. In the case of a malfunction in the remote
control, use the key to unlock the vehicle
3
35.
If the alarm is triggered when the driver’s
door is opened, deactivate the anti-theft
alarm system by switching on the ignition.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off an
acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal
(hazard warning flashers). The number
and duration of the alarms are stipulated
by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by pressing a
button on the remote co ntrol or by switching
on the ignition. The anti-theft alarm system
is deactivated at the same time.
z LED comes on
=Test, delayed
switch-on,
z LED flashes
rapidly = Door, tailgate or
bonnet open, or
system fault.
z LED flashes
slowly =System switched on.
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