OPEL CORSA E 2018 Manual user
Manufacturer: OPEL, Model Year: 2018, Model line: CORSA E, Model: OPEL CORSA E 2018Pages: 271, PDF Size: 7.99 MB
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Keys, doors and windows29Activation● Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle by pressing e
once.
● Directly by pressing e twice
within five seconds.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly:system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults.
Deactivation Unlocking the vehicle by pressing c
deactivates anti-theft alarm system.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights
flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can only
be deactivated by pressing c on the
radio remote control or by switching
on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times when the vehicle is unlocked
with the radio remote control.
Vehicle messages 3 104.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
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30Keys, doors and windowsThe immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 24, 3 28.
Control indicator d 3 96.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
pressing the rocker switch to the left (L) or right (R). Then swivel the
control : to adjust the mirror.
Rocker switch in center position: no
mirror is selected to be adjusted.
Folding mirrors For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the
mirror by applying slight pressure to
the mirror housing.
Parking position
The exterior mirrors can be folded in
by pressing gently on the outer edge
of the housing, e.g. when in a
confined parking situation.
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Keys, doors and windows31Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü.
Mirror heating works with the engine
running.
It is switched off automatically after
six minutes.
Pressing Ü once more during the
same ignition cycle allows the heating to operate for another three minutes.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.
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32Keys, doors and windowsWindows
Windscreen Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers, e.g. toll road stickers or similar, on the windscreen
in the area of the interior mirror.
Otherwise the detection zone of the
sensor in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Windscreen replacementCaution
If the vehicle has a front-looking
camera sensor for the driver
assistance systems, it is very
important that any windscreen
replacement is performed
accurately according to Opel
specifications. Otherwise, these
systems may not work properly
and there is a risk of unexpected
behaviour and/or messages from
these systems.
Manual windows
The rear door windows can be
opened or closed manually with the
window cranks.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Be careful when closing the
windows. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Operable with ignition on (position 2)
3 136.
Retained power off 3 137.
Operate the switch in the door trim for
the respective window. Push to open
or pull to close.
Open
Short push: window opens in stages. Long push: window opens
automatically to end position. To stop movement, operate switch once
more.
Close
Short pull: window closes in stages.
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Keys, doors and windows33Longer pull: window closes
automatically to end position. To stop
movement, operate switch once
more.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and opened
again.
Override safety function In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch several
times to close the windows in stages.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated at short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.Fault
If the windows cannot be opened or
closed automatically, activate the window electronics as follows:
1. Close the doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Close the window completely and
operate the button for an
additional five seconds.
4. Open the window completely and operate the button for
one second further.
5. Repeat this procedure for each window.Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü.
Rear window heating works with the engine running.
It is switched off automatically after
six minutes.
Pressing Ü once more during the
same ignition cycle allows the heating to operate for another three minutes.
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34Keys, doors and windowsHeated windscreen
Operated by pressing Ü.
Windscreen heating works together with heated rear window and enginerunning.
It is switched off automatically after
six minutes.
Pressing Ü once more during the
same ignition cycle allows the heating to operate for another three minutes.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
The cover of the mirrors should be closed when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Operable via a rocker switch with
ignition on (position 2) 3 136.
Retained power off 3 137.
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Keys, doors and windows35
Raise
Hold switch ü depressed until the
sunroof is raised at the rear.
Open
From raised position press and
release switch ü: the sunroof is
opened automatically up to end
position. To stop movement before
endposition, operate switch once
more.
Close
Hold switch d depressed from any
position until sunroof is closed
completely. Releasing the switch
stops movement in any position.Caution
When using a roof rack, check the free movement of the sunroof in
order to avoid damage. It is only
permitted to raise the sunroof.
Note
If the top of the roof is wet, tilt
sunroof, allow water to run off and
then open sunroof.
Do not affix any stickers to sunroof.
Sunblind The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by sliding. Sunblind is usable in each sunroofposition.
Overload
If the system is overloaded, the power
supply is automatically cut-off for a
short time. The system is protected by
fuses in the fuse box 3 207.
Initialising the sun roof
If the sunroof cannot be operated,
activate the electronics as follows:
with ignition on close the sunroof and
hold d depressed for at least ten
seconds.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the cause of the fault remedied.
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36Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 36
Front seats ................................... 37
Seat position .............................. 37
Seat adjustment ........................38
Seat folding ............................... 39
Heating ...................................... 40
Seat belts ..................................... 41
Three-point seat belt .................42
Airbag system .............................. 44
Front airbag system ...................47
Side airbag system ....................48
Curtain airbag system ...............49
Airbag deactivation ....................49
Child restraints ............................. 50
Child restraint systems ..............50
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 54Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Front head restraints, height
adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
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Seats, restraints37Rear head restraints, height
adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards and
let engage. To move downwards, press the catch to release and push
the head restraint downwards.
Removal of rear head restraint
E.g. when using a child restraint
system 3 50.
Press both catches, pull the head
restraint upwards and remove.
Place the head restraint in a net bag
and secure the underside of the bag
with Velcro fasteners to the load
compartment floor. A suitable net bag
is available from your workshop.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
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38Seats, restraints
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when fully
pressing the pedals. Slide the
front passenger seat as far back
as possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on all
sides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly
bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 76.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 36.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 42.
Seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.