key VAUXHALL CORSA 2014.5 Owner's Guide
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Storage67Warning triangle
Store warning triangle in rear load
compartment wall: first fit warning triangle into recess on left and then
insert in guide on right.
To remove the warning triangle, lift to
the right and pull out to the right.
First aid kit
Stow the first-aid kit (cushion) in the
compartment in the left wall of the
load compartment.
To open the compartment, disengage cover and open it.
Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Fitting on model without sunroof Push covers for concealing roof rackmounts down and push backwards
with a valve cap key 3 170.
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76Instruments and controls
The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders. Open cover to use.Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched
on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Speed warning
With the "Personalised key" function
( P6 ), a particular maximum speed
can be assigned to each vehicle key.
When this speed is exceeded, a
warning buzzer sounds. Vehicle
personalisation 3 95.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance.
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84Instruments and controls
Illuminates yellow
Deflation detected. Stop as soon as
possible and check tyre pressure.
Flashes yellow for 1 minute then
illuminates continuously
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 174.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off (except
during an Autostop), considerably
more force is needed to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 148.
Low engine oil level S illuminates yellow.
Engine oil level is checked
automatically.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Low engine oil level. Check engine oil level and top up as necessary
3 148.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Level in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic converter to overheat 3 120.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 152.
Apply footbrake
j illuminates yellow.
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90Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are given via the
instrument panel display or as
warning and signal buzzers. Check
control messages appear on the
Info-Display. Some appear in an
abbreviated form. Confirm warning
messages with the multifunction
control 3 86.
Warning chimes When starting the engine or
whilst driving ■ 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 the parking brake applied.
■ If the speed programmed at the factory is exceeded.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
driver's door is opened when theengine is running, a gear is
engaged and the foot brake is not
depressed.
■ Warning signal sounds three times if the rear carrier system is
extended and reverse gear is
selected.
When the vehicle is parked and
the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ For manual transmission automated, if the parking brake is
not applied and no gear is engaged when the engine is switched off.
During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage Low battery voltage in the radio
remote control. On vehicles without
check control, the message InSP3
appears in the instrument panel
display. Replace the battery 3 20.Brake light switch
Brake light does not come on during
braking. Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Drain diesel fuel filter
If there is water in the diesel fuel filter, the message InSP4 appears in the
instrument panel. In some models
InSP4 illuminates together with A in
the instrument. Consult a workshop.
Lighting
Important exterior lighting lamps,
including cables and fuses, are
monitored. In trailer mode, trailer
lighting is also monitored. Trailers
with LED lighting must have an
adapter that enables lamp monitoring as with conventional bulbs.
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Instruments and controls95Stop watch
Select menu item Stop Watch from
the Board Computer menu.
To start, select menu item Start. To
stop, select menu item Stop.
To reset, select menu item Reset.
The relevant stop watch display can
be selected in the Options menu:
Driving Time excl. Stops
The time the vehicle is in motion is
recorded. Stationary time is not
included.
Driving Time incl. Stops
The time the vehicle is in motion is
recorded. The time the vehicle is
stationary with the ignition switched
on is included.
Travel Time Measurement of the time from
manual activation via Start to manual
deactivation via Reset.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle-specific functions P1 to
P7 can be activated and deactivated.
The setting selected is automatically
stored depending on the vehicle key
used.
Different settings are stored for each
vehicle key. Use of a specific vehicle
key will activate the settings
associated with it.
A total of up to five vehicle keys can
be programmed separately.
Programming permits the technical
prerequisite of the relevant function.
To activate and deactivate the
functions and set the functions,
please see the relevant sections.
Programming ■ Turn the ignition off, the key must be in the ignition switch.
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96Instruments and controls
■Pull turn signal stalk and wiper stalk
simultaneously to the steering
wheel until you hear a confirmation
signal (approx. 3 seconds).
■ The miles display shows P1.■ Push the turn signal stalk (left) up
or down and select the desired
function P1 - P7 .
■ Push the wiper stalk (right) up or
down and select status On or OFF ,
or input a value for speed ( P6) or
value for volume ( P7).
■ Pull turn signal stalk (left) and wiper
stalk (right) simultaneously to the
steering wheel until you hear a
confirmation signal (approx.
3 seconds).
The selected settings are now stored
for the key in the ignition switch. To
activate and deactivate the functions
and set the functions selected, please see the relevant sections.
Repeat the procedure to programme
additional keys.
Programmable functions P1 : Switch on the external lighting
using the remote control (Entry
lighting). Entry lighting 3 105.
P2 : Automatic rear windscreen wiper
when reverse gear is selected. Rear
window wiperwasher 3 73.
P3 : Lane change indication: three
flashes when the lever is moved
slightly. Turn and lane-change
signals 3 101.
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Lighting101Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
The hazard warning flashers activate
automatically if the airbags deploy.
Turn and lane-change
signalsLever up=right turn signalLever down=left turn signal
The lever always springs back to its
original position.
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release. This function
can be activated or deactivated
depending on the key used 3 95.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever slightly.
Acoustic turn signal The volume of the acoustic turn signal
can be adjusted. This function can be programmed depending on the key
used 3 95.
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Lighting105Lighting featuresCentre console lighting
Spotlight in interior mirror housing.
Daylight-dependent, automatically
regulated centre console lighting.
Entry lighting
After unlocking the vehicle, the
instrument panel lighting, the front
and rear foot well lighting and the
information display come on for a few
seconds.
Starting off 3 16.
Peripheral lighting
The exterior lights come on for
approx. 30 seconds.
To activate, press button q on the
radio remote control twice when the
vehicle is locked.
Country-specific application: To
switch on the function, press button
q on the radio remote control once
when the vehicle is locked.Switching on the ignition or pressing button p on the radio remote control
will deactivate the function.
This function can be activated and
deactivated depending on the key
being used. Vehicle personalisation
3 95.
Exit lighting The exterior lights illuminate for
approx. 30 seconds after the system
is activated and the driver's door is
closed.
Activating1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
The lighting is switched off
immediately if inserting the key into
the ignition switch or pulling the turn
signal lever while the driver's door is
open.
Battery discharge
protection
To prevent the battery from becoming discharged, all the interior lighting is
switched off automatically after
5 minutes, when the ignition is
switched off.
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Driving and operating115Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be inhibited to allow for charging the
battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 119.Ignition switch positions0=Ignition off1=Steering wheel lock released,
ignition off2=Ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheating3=StartingStarting the engine
Operate clutch and brake, if the clutch pedal is not operated the engine
might not start and the control
indicator - could illuminate.
Automatic transmission in P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release.
Before restarting or to switch off the engine, turn key back to 0.
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Driving and operating121Selector leverP=park position, wheels are
locked, engage only when the
vehicle is stationary and the
parking brake is appliedR=reverse gear, engage only
when vehicle is stationaryN=neutral positionD=automatic mode with all gears.
The selector lever is locked in P and
can only be moved when the ignition
is on and the brake pedal is applied.
To engage P or R, press the release
button on selector lever.
The engine can only be started with
lever in position P or N. When position
N is selected, press brake pedal or
apply parking brake before starting.
Do not accelerate while engaging a
gear. Never depress the accelerator
pedal and brake pedal at the same
time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle
slowly begins to creep when the
brake is released.
Gears 3, 2, 13, 2, 1=Transmission does not
shift above the selected
gear.
Press button on selector lever to
engage 3 or 1.
Only select 3, 2 or 1 to prevent
automatic upshifting or as an aid in
engine braking.
Engine braking To utilise the engine braking effect,select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector
lever between D and R in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
Parking
Apply the parking brake and engage P .
The ignition key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in position
P .
Electronic driving
programmes ■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increases
engine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.