heating OPEL CORSA E 2018 Manual user

Instruments and controls75Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 76
Steering wheel adjustment ........76
Steering wheel controls .............76
Heated steering wheel ...............76
Horn ........................................... 77
Windscreen wiper/washer .........77
Rear window wiper/washer .......78
Outside temperature ..................79
Clock ......................................... 80
Power outlets ............................. 81
Inductive charging .....................82
Cigarette lighter ......................... 83
Ashtrays .................................... 83
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 84
Instrument cluster ......................84
Speedometer ............................. 84
Odometer .................................. 84
Trip odometer ............................ 84
Tachometer ............................... 85
Fuel gauge ................................ 85
Fuel selector .............................. 86
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87Service display.......................... 88
Control indicators ......................89
Turn signal ................................. 91
Seat belt reminder .....................92
Airbag and belt tensioners .........92
Airbag deactivation ....................93
Charging system .......................93
Malfunction indicator light ..........93
Service vehicle soon .................93
Brake and clutch system ...........94
Operate pedal ............................ 94
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....94
Gear shifting .............................. 94
Power steering .......................... 94
Lane departure warning ............94
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........95
Electronic Stability Control off ...95
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........95
Traction Control system off .......95
Preheating ................................. 95
Diesel particle filter ....................95
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 96
Engine oil pressure ....................96
Low fuel ..................................... 96
Immobiliser ................................ 96
Reduced engine power .............96
Autostop .................................... 97
Exterior light .............................. 97High beam................................. 97
High beam assist .......................97
Fog light ..................................... 97
Rear fog light ............................. 97
Cruise control ............................ 97
Vehicle detected ahead .............97
Speed limiter ............................. 97
Traffic sign assistant ..................97
Door open .................................. 97
Information displays .....................98
Driver Information Centre ..........98
Colour-Info-Display ..................102
Graphic-Info-Display ................103
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................106
Battery voltage ........................ 106
Vehicle personalisation ..............107
Telematics service .....................110
OnStar ..................................... 110

76Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
Cruise control, Speed limiter,
Forward collision alert setting,
Infotainment system and a connected
mobile phone can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.
Driver assistance systems 3 156.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.

Instruments and controls77The highlighted grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
wiping frequency.

Instruments and controls91Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 91XSeat belt reminder 3 92vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 92VAirbag deactivation 3 93pCharging system 3 93ZMalfunction indicator light
3 93gService vehicle soon 3 93RBrake and clutch system
3 94-Operate pedal 3 94uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 94RGear shifting 3 94cPower steering 3 94)Lane departure warning 3 94rUltrasonic parking assist
3 95aElectronic Stability Control off
3 95bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 95kTraction Control system off
3 95!Preheating 3 95%Diesel particle filter 3 95wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 96IEngine oil pressure 3 96YLow fuel 3 96dImmobiliser 3 96#Reduced engine power 3 96DAutostop 3 978Exterior light 3 97CHigh beam 3 97fHigh beam assist 3 97>Fog light 3 97rRear fog light 3 97mCruise control 3 97AVehicle detected ahead 3 97LSpeed limiter 3 97LTraffic sign assistant 3 97hDoor open 3 97
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.

Instruments and controls95Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 162.
Electronic Stability Control
off
t illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Controland Traction Control system
b flashes or illuminates yellow.Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present. A
warning message or warning code
appears in the Driver Information
Centre. Continued driving is possible.
The system is not operational. Drivingstability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 154,
Traction Control system 3 153.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low.
Diesel particle filter % illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow
engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 142, Stop-start
system 3 138.

106Instruments and controlsVehicle messages on
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo-Display.● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If unintended lane change occurs.
● If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier
extended.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or
the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage Uplevel display
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
Midlevel displayWhen the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning code 174 will appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe drive, e.g.
seat heating, heated windscreen
and heated rear window or other
main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.

108Instruments and controlsDuration upon exit of vehicle:
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
● Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching on ignition.
Stop door lock if door open :
Activates or deactivates the door
locking function while a door is open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This menu
option is displayed with Stop door
lock if door open deactivated.
Central locking system 3 24.
● Remote locking, unlocking,
starting
Remote unlock feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Passive door unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock onlythe driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Auto relock doors : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
● Restore factory settings :
Resets all settings to the default settings.
Personal settings
Colour-Info-Display
Press ;, select Settings and then
Vehicle on the touch-screen.In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Vehicle ● Climate & Air Quality
Auto Fan Max Speed : Modifies
the level of the cabin airflow of the climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto Heated Seats :
Automatically activates the seat
heating.
Auto Defog : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
Auto Rear Defog : Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Collision / Detection Systems
Forward Collision Alert :
Activates or deactivates forward
collision alert.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The

Climate control125Climate controlClimate control systems.............125
Heating and ventilation system 125
Air conditioning system ...........126
Electronic climate control system .................................... 128
Air vents ..................................... 133
Adjustable air vents .................133
Fixed air vents ......................... 133
Maintenance .............................. 133
Air intake ................................. 133
Pollen filter ............................... 133
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 134
Service .................................... 134Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 33.
Heated windscreen 3 34.
Heated seats ß 3 40.
Heated steering wheel * 3 76.
Temperaturered:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M:to head areaL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot well and windscreenJ:to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll:to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.

126Climate controlDemisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest speed.
● Set air distribution control to l.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door
windows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.
Air conditioning system
Controls for:
● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
n:cooling4:air recirculationÜ:heated rear window 3 33
Heated windscreen 3 34.
Heated seats ß 3 40.
Heated steering wheel * 3 76.
Temperaturered:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M:to head areaL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot well and windscreenJ:to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll:to windscreen and front door
windows (air conditioning is
activated in the background to
help preventing windows from
fogging)
Intermediate settings are possible.

130Climate control
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum cooling if cooling n is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum heating.
Note
If n is switched on, reducing the set
cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
●
Press V. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● To return to previous mode: press V. To return to Automatic
mode: press AUTO.
Setting of automatic rear window
heating can be changed in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 107.
Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If s is pressed with the fan switched
on and the engine running, an
Autostop will be inhibited until s is
pressed again or until the fan is
switched off.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
If s is pressed with the fan switched
on while the engine is in an
Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Manual settings Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the buttons
and rotary knobs as follows.
Changing a setting will deactivate
Automatic mode.