VAUXHALL CORSA 2014.5 User Guide
Manufacturer: VAUXHALL, Model Year: 2014.5, Model line: CORSA, Model: VAUXHALL CORSA 2014.5Pages: 231, PDF Size: 6.8 MB
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In brief9
Setting with four-way switch in
vehicles with electronic window
operation
First select the relevant exterior mirror
then use the control to adjust.
Electric adjustment 3 27, Convex
exterior mirrors 3 27, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 27, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 28.
Steering 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.
Airbag system 3 41, Ignition
positions 3 115.
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10In briefInstrument panel overview
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In brief11
1Side air vents ...................... 112
2 Light switch .......................... 98
Instrument illumination .......103
Rear fog light ....................... 102
Front fog lights ...................102
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 99
3 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...101
Exit lighting .......................... 105
Parking lights ...................... 102
Cruise control ....................... 85
4 Steering wheel controls ........70
5 Horn ...................................... 71
Driver airbag ......................... 44
6 Instruments .......................... 76
7 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ...72
Trip computer ........................ 91
8 Centre air vents ................... 1129Info-Display ........................... 86
Trip computer ........................ 91
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 109
10 Left heated seat ....................38
Heated steering wheel ..........71
Tyre deflation detection
system ................................. 175
Parking assist ...................... 132
Hazard warning flashers .....101
Central locking system ..........21
Electronic stability program . 130
Airbag deactivation ...............46
Right heated seat ..................38
Eco button ........................... 116
Fuel selector ........................ 77
11 Front passenger airbag .........44
12 Glovebox .............................. 53
13 Climate control system ........ 10614Cigarette lighter ..................... 75
Power outlet .......................... 75
15 Ashtray .................................. 75
16 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............115
17 Accelerator pedal ................115
18 Brake pedal ......................... 128
19 Clutch pedal ........................ 114
20 Steering wheel adjustment ...70
21 Bonnet release lever ...........147
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12In briefExterior lighting
Turn light switch
AUTO=Automatic light control:
Exterior lighting is
switched on and off
automaticallym=Activation or deactivation
of the automatic light
control8=sidelights9=low beam
Press switch
>=Front fog lightsr=Rear fog lightLighting 3 98.Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash=pull leverhigh beam=push leverlow beam=push or pull lever
High beam 3 99, Headlight flash
3 99, Automatic light control
3 98.
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In brief13
Turn and lane-change signalsright=lever upleft=lever down
Turn and lane-change signals
3 101, Parking lights 3 102.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 101.
Horn
Press j.
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14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper&=fast%=slow$=timed interval wipe or
automatic wiping with rain
sensor§=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 72, Wiper
blade replacement 3 152.
Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 72, Washer fluid 3 149.
Rear window wiper and washer
systemWiper on=push leverWiper off=push lever againWash=push lever and hold
Rear window wiper and washer
system 3 73, Wiper blade
replacement 3 152, Washer fluid
3 149.
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In brief15Climate controlHeated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 31, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 28.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Air distribution to l.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Set fan speed to highest level.
Cooling n on.
Press button V.
Climate control system 3 106.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 123.
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16In brief
Manual transmission automatedN=neutral positiono=drive position+=higher gear-=lower gearA =switch between automatic and
manual modeR=reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 124.
Automatic transmissionP=park positionR=reverse gearN=neutral positionD=drive position
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(selector lever lock). To engage P or
R , press the release button on the
selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 120.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 173,
3 217.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 148.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 27, 3 35,
3 39.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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In brief17
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake. If the clutch pedal is not operated, the
engine might not start and the
control indicator - may illuminate
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines, turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 115.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 116.
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18In briefParking■ Always apply the parking brake without pressing the release button.Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and
remove it. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is felt
to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is in the P position.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set the
selector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control.
■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 25.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close windows and sunroof.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched
off 3 146.
■ 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.
Keys, locks 3 19.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 145.