ECO mode VAUXHALL CORSA 2015.5 Owner's Manual
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Introduction3Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology, safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this Owner's Manual.When this Owner's Manual refers to aworkshop visit, we recommend your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers
provide first-class service at
reasonable prices. Experienced
mechanics trained by Vauxhall work
according to specific Vauxhall
instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual ■ This manual describes all options and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model variant,
country specifications, special
equipment or accessories.
■ The "In brief" section will give you an initial overview.
■ The table of contents at the beginning of this manual and withineach section shows where the
information is located.■ The index will enable you to search
for specific information.
■ This Owner's Manual depicts left- hand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
■ The Owner's Manual uses the factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales designations
can be found in the section
"Technical data".
■ Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, always relate to the
direction of travel.
■ The vehicle display screens may not support your specific language.
■ Display messages and interior labelling are written in bold letters.
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
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In brief11
1Power windows .....................30
2 Exterior mirrors .....................28
3 Cruise control .....................147
Speed limiter ...................... 149
Forward collision alert ........150
4 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ....112
Exit lighting ......................... 116
Parking lights ...................... 113
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................93
5 Instruments .......................... 82
6 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 150
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 93
8 Infotainment controls ...........74
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 7610 Central locking system ..........22
City mode ............................ 146
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 131
Parking assist ..................... 153
Seat heating .......................... 38
Heated steering wheel ..........75
11 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 26
12 Hazard warning flashers ....112
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 88
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............87
13 Colour-Info-Display ..............98
Graphic-Info-Display .............99
14 Centre air vents .................. 126
15 Side air vents, passenger
side ..................................... 126
16 Airbag deactivation switch
(behind glovebox cover) ......46
17 Glovebox .............................. 56
Fuse box ............................ 19618Climate control system ........ 118
19 Power outlet .......................... 81
20 AUX input, USB input ...........10
21 Selector lever,
transmission ....................... 139
22 Parking brake ......................144
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............129
24 Horn ..................................... 75
Driver airbag ........................ 44
25 Bonnet release lever ..........178
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..74
27 Light switch ........................ 108
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 110
Rear fog light ...................... 113
Fuse box ............................ 196
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................114
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Storage71First aid kit
Stow the first-aid kit 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. For further
information contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.Fitting on model without sunroof
Push covers for concealing roof rack
mounts down and push backwards
with a valve cap key 3 198.
Fitting on model with sunroof
Disengage covers concealing roof
rack mounts by pushing sliders in
direction of arrow and remove
upwards. To close roof rack mounts,
first insert covers at front and engage sliders at rear.
Attach roof rack at appropriate points, see enclosed roof rack system
instructions.
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Instruments and controls89
Illuminates when the engine is
running Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The vehicle requires a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 100.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low 3 181.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 144.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 131.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine 3 17,
3 130.
On some versions, the operate pedal message is indicated in the Driver
Information Display 3 100.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 143.
Gear shifting R with the number of the next higher
gear is indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
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Instruments and controls93
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 150.
Speed limiter L illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when Speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated near L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 149.
Traffic sign assistant
L displays detected traffic signs as
control indicator.
Traffic sign assistant 3 164.
Door open h illuminates.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the version and
equipment, the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) is available as Baselevel
display, Midlevel display or Uplevel
display.
Following pages are selectable in the DIC using the buttons on the turn
signal lever:
■ trip odometer 3 82
■ vehicle information and settings, see below
■ trip/fuel information, see below ■ economic information, see below
■ navigation information
Following indication appears if
required:
■ warning messages 3 100
■ gear shift indication 3 89
■ drive mode indication 3 136,
3 140■ tyre pressure warning 3 200
■ seat belt reminder indication 3 87
■ autostop indication 3 131
■ service information 3 89
Baselevel-Display
Select subpages by turning the
adjuster wheel on turn signal lever.
Selectable subpages are:
■ engine oil life indication
■ tyre pressure indication
■ tyre loading
■ unit setting
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104Instruments and controls
The following settings can be
selected:
■ Languages
■ Time Date
■ Radio settings
■ Phone settings
■ Vehicle settings
In the corresponding submenus, the
following settings can be changed:
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time Date
See 'Clock' 3 79.
Radio settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Phone settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Vehicle settings ■ Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the level
of the cabin airflow of the climate
control in Automatic mode.
Air conditioning mode : Controls the
state of the cooling compressor
when the vehicle is started. Last
setting (recommended) or at
vehicle start is either always ON or always OFF.Auto rear demist : Activates
automatically rear heated window.
■ Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver : Activates
or deactivates the personalisation
function.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
■ Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic parking
assist. Activation is selectable with
or without attached trailer coupling.
Side blind zone alert : Changes the
settings for the side blind spot alert
system.
■ Exterior ambient lighting
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the entry lighting.
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
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106Instruments and controls
Time & date settings
See 'Clock' 3 79.
Radio settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Connection settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Vehicle settings ■ Climate & air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the level
of the cabin airflow of the climate
control in automatic mode.
Air conditioning mode : Controls the
state of the cooling compressor
when the vehicle is started. Last
setting (recommended) or at
vehicle start is either always ON or always OFF.
Auto rear defog : Activates heated
rear window automatically.
■ Comfort & convenience
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.Personalization by driver : Activates
or deactivates the personalisation
function.
Auto wipe in reverse gear :
Activates or deactivates automatic switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
■ Collision / detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic parking
assist. Activation is selectable with
or without attached trailer coupling.
Side blind zone alert : Changes the
settings for the side blind spot alert
system.
■ Lighting
Exit lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
Vehicle locator lights : Activates or
deactivates the welcome lighting.
■ Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching on
ignition.Unlocked door anti lock out :
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 Unlocked door
anti lock out deactivated. Central
locking system 3 22.
■ Lock, unlock settings
Remote unlock light feedback :
Activates or deactivates the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst
unlocking.
Remote door unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.
Relock remotely unlocked doors :
Activates or deactivates the automatic relock function after
unlocking without opening the
vehicle.
■ Vehicle factory settings : Restores
the setting values back to the
factory default settings.
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Climate control123
■Press n to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by illumination of the LED
in the button.
■ Set the preselected temperature using the centre rotary knob.
Recommended temperature is
22 °C.
Temperature preselection
Set temperature by turning the centre
rotary knob to the desired value. It is
indicated in the display of the switch.
For reasons of comfort, change
temperature only in small increments.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.
Notice
If n is switched on, reducing the set
cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V■
Press button V. Activation is
indicated by illumination of the LED
in the button.
■ 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 button V, to return to Automatic
mode: press button AUTO.
Setting of automatic rear window
heating can be changed in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 103.
Notice
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is running, an Autostop will
be inhibited until the V button is
pressed again.
If the s button is pressed with the fan
switched on and the engine running,
an Autostop will be inhibited until the s button is pressed again or until the
fan is switched off.
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Driving and operating137
Without brake pedal applied, control
indicator j illuminates.
If the selector lever is not in P when
the ignition is switched off, control
indicator j flashes.
To engage P, R or M, press the
release button.
The engine can only be started with
the lever in position P or N. When
position N is selected, press the brake
pedal or apply the 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.
Engine braking
To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when driving downhill, see manual mode.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 .
Manual modeMove selector lever to position M.
Press < on the selector lever to shift
to a higher gear.
Press ] on the selector lever to shift
to a lower gear.
If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too high,
the shift is not executed. This can
cause a message in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC).
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
Gear shift indication
The symbol R with a number beside
it is indicated when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
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142Driving and operating
Rocking the vehicleRocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector lever between R and D in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
Parking
The most recently engaged gear (see transmission display) remains
engaged when switching off ignition.
With N, no gear is engaged.
Therefore always apply the parking
brake when switching off ignition. If
parking brake is not applied, P flashes
in the transmission display and the
key cannot be removed from the
ignition switch. P stops flashing in the
transmission display as soon as the
parking brake is slightly applied.
When the ignition is switched off, the
transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.Tyre pressure monitoring
system
To start the sensor matching process of the tyre pressure monitoring
system, the selector lever must be
moved and held in position N for
five seconds. P illuminates in the
transmission display to indicate that
the sensor matching process can be
started.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 200.
Manual mode
If a higher gear is selected when the
engine speed is too low, or a lower
gear when the speed is too high, the
shift is not executed. This prevents
the engine from running at too low or
too high an engine speed. A warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC). Vehicle
messages 3 100.
If engine speed is too low, the
transmission automatically shifts to a
lower gear.If engine speed is too high, the
transmission only switches to a higher gear via kickdown.
When + or - is selected in automatic
mode, the transmission switches to
manual mode and shifts accordingly.
Gear shift indication The symbol R with a number
alongside it, is indicated when
gearshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
Electronic driving
programmes ■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increasesengine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
■ The adaptive programme tailors gearshifting to the driving
conditions, e.g. greater load or
gradients.