VAUXHALL CORSA 2015 Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: VAUXHALL, Model Year: 2015, Model line: CORSA, Model: VAUXHALL CORSA 2015Pages: 249, PDF Size: 7.32 MB
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Keys, doors and windows29Interior 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.
Windows
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.
Manual windows The rear door windows can be
opened or closed manually with the
window cranks.
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30Keys, doors and windowsPower windows9Warning
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)
3 129.
Retained power off 3 129.
Operate the switch in the door trim for
the respective window by pushing to
open or pulling to close.
Open Short push: window opens stepwise.
Longer push: window opens
automatically up to endposition. To
stop movement, operate switch once
more.
Close
Short pull: window closes stepwise.
Longer pull: window closes
automatically up to endposition. 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 five more
seconds.
4. Open the window completely and operate the button for one more
second.
5. Repeat this procedure for each window.
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Keys, doors and windows31Heated rear window
Operated by pressing button Ü.
Rear window heating works with the engine running.
It is switched off automatically after
six minutes.
Pressing button Ü once more during
the same ignition cycle allows the
heating to operate for another
three minutes.
Heated windscreen
Operated by pressing button Ü.
Windscreen heating works together with heated rear window and enginerunning.
It is switched off automatically after
six minutes.
Pressing button 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 orswivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
The integral mirrors should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
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32Keys, doors and windowsRoof
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) 3 129.
Retained power off 3 129.
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
when a roof rack is installed.
Notice
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.
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OverloadIf the system is overloaded, the powersupply is automatically cut-off for a
short time. The system is protected by
fuses in the fuse box 3 193.
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
10 seconds.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to have the cause of the fault remedied.
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34Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 34
Front seats ................................... 35
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Airbag system .............................. 41
Child restraints ............................. 48Head 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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Rear head restraints, heightadjustment
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 48.
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.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
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36Seats, restraints
■ Sit with shoulders as far backagainst 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 ofapprox. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 74.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides 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.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 39.Seat adjustment9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Allow seat to engage in
position.
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Seat backrests
Turn handwheel to adjust inclination.
Do not lean on backrest while
adjusting.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=seat higherdown=seat lowerSeat folding
Pull release lever towards the front
and fold backrest forwards. Then
slide seat forwards to the stop.
To restore, slide the seat backwards
to the stop. Lift backrest to upright
position without operating the release
lever. Allow backrest to engage.
The memory function allows the seat
to engage in its original position after
folding.
Do not operate handwheel for
backrest inclination when backrest is
folded forwards.
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38Seats, restraintsCaution
When seat height is in the highestposition, push head restraints
down and fold up sun visors before
folding backrest forwards.
Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
button for the respective front seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Pressing button ß once more
deactivates seat heating.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running.
During an Autostop seat heating is also operational.
Stop-start system 3 131.Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.