VAUXHALL CORSA 2016.5 User Guide
Manufacturer: VAUXHALL, Model Year: 2016.5, Model line: CORSA, Model: VAUXHALL CORSA 2016.5Pages: 265, PDF Size: 7.81 MB
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In brief9Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror with
the rocker switch and adjust the
mirror with the control :.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 28,
Electric adjustment 3 28, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 29.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 29.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 43, Ignition
positions 3 133.
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10In briefInstrument panel overview
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In brief111Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ....117
Exit lighting ......................... 120
Parking lights ...................... 118
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................96
2 Instruments .......................... 83
3 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 156
4 Driver Information Centre ...... 96
5 Infotainment controls ...........76
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 77
7 Central locking system ..........22
City mode ............................ 152
Fuel selector ......................... 85
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 135
Traction Control system .....150
Electronic Stability Control . 151Parking assist ..................... 159
Seat heating .......................... 39
Heated steering wheel ..........76
8 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
9 Hazard warning flashers ....116
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 91
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............90
10 Colour-Info-Display ............100
Graphic-Info-Display ...........101
11 Centre air vents .................. 130
12 Side air vents, passenger
side ..................................... 130
13 Airbag deactivation switch
(behind glovebox cover) ......48
14 Glovebox .............................. 57
15 Climate control system ........ 122
16 Power outlet .......................... 82
17 AUX input, USB input ...........10
18 Selector lever,
transmission ....................... 144
19 Parking brake ......................14920Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............133
21 Horn ..................................... 77
Driver airbag ........................ 46
22 Bonnet release lever ..........189
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..76
24 Light switch ........................ 112
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 114
Rear fog light ...................... 117
Fuse box ............................ 207
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................118
25 Power windows .....................30
26 Exterior mirrors .....................28
27 Cruise control .....................153
Speed limiter ...................... 155
Forward collision alert ........156
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12In briefExterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7:lights off8:sidelights9:headlights
Fog lights
Press buttons in light switch:
>:front fog lightsr:rear fog lightLight switch with automatic light
controlAUTO:automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automaticallym:activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control8:sidelights9:headlights
Automatic light control 3 113.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull leverhigh beam:push leverlow beam:push or pull lever
High beam 3 114, Headlight flash
3 114, High beam assist 3 115.
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In brief13Turn and lane-change signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 117, Parking lights 3 118.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 116.
Horn
Press j.
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14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
For single wipe when the wiper is off,
press lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 77.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 77,
Washer fluid 3 193, Wiper blade
replacement 3 195.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch:continuous
operationlower switch:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
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In brief15Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 79.
Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 32.
Heated windscreen 3 32.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 29.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set air distribution control to l.
● Press V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Climate control system 3 122.
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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and 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 3 144.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:driveM:manual mode<:press to upshift in manual mode]:press to downshift in manual
mode
The selector lever can only be moved out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 140.
Manual transmission automatedR:reverse, engage only when
vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift in manual mode]:downshift in manual mode
Manual transmission automated
3 144.
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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 211, 3 250.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 190.
● 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 28, 3 36,
3 41.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to 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 the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 134.
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18In briefStop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission: ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
control indicator D.
To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal again. The control
indicator D extinguishes.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated:
If the vehicle is at a standstill with the
brake pedal depressed, Autostop is
activated automatically, indicated by
control indicator D.
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 135.Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or