Opel Corsa 2008 User Manual

OPEL Corsa

Owner’s Manual

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OPEL Corsa

Operation, Safety, Maintenance

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Data specific to your vehicle

Please enter your vehicle’s data here so that it is readily accessible. Please refer to the sections "Servicing and maintenance" and "Technical data" and the identification plate.

Fuel

Designation

Engine oil

Grade

Viscosity

Tyre pressure

	Tyre size		Front		Rear
Summer tyres
Winter tyres

Weights

	Gross vehicle weight rating
–	EC kerb weight
=	Loading

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Introduction

Your vehicle is an intelligent combination of forward-looking technology, impressive safety, environmental friendliness and economy.

It now lies with you to drive your vehicle safely and to see it performs perfectly. This Owner’s Manual provides you with all the necessary information to that end.

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 of the country that you are in. These laws may differ from the information in this Owner’s Manual.

When this Manual refers to a workshop visit, we recommend your Opel Service Partner.

All Opel Service Partners provide first-class service at reasonable prices. Experienced mechanics trained by Opel work according to specific Opel instructions.

The Owner’s Manual, infotainment system instructions and the vehicle Service and Warranty Booklet should always be kept ready to hand in the vehicle glove compartment.

Make use of the Owner’s Manual

z The "In Brief" section will give you an initial overview.

zThe table of contents at the beginning of the owner’s manual and within the individual chapters will show you where everything is.

zIts index will help you find what you want.

zYellow arrows in the illustrations serve as points of reference or indicate some action to be performed.

zBlack arrows in the illustrations indicate a reaction or a second action to be performed.

zThis Owner’s Manual depicts left-hand drive vehicles. Right-hand drive vehicles are operated in the same way.

zThe Owner’s Manual uses the internal engine codes. The corresponding sales designations are found in the chapter "Technical data".

zDirectional data, e.g. left or right, or front or back, in the descriptions always relate to the direction of travel.

Symbols

6 Continue reading on next page.

3 signifies equipment not fitted to all vehicles (model variants, engine options, models specific to one country, optional equipment, Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories).

Page references are indicated with 3 . 3 means "see page".

9 Danger, 9 Warning, Caution

9 Danger

Text marked 9 Danger provides information on risk of endangering life. Failure to comply with the instructions could endanger life.

9 Warning

Text marked 9 Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury. Failure to comply with the instructions could lead to injury.

Caution

Text marked Caution provides information on possible damage to the vehicle Failure to comply with the instructions could lead to vehicle damage.

Safe driving!

Adam Opel GmbH

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Contents

In Brief .......................................................	2
Keys, doors, windows, sun roof ............	26
Seats, Interior ..........................................	48
Instruments, controls ..............................	84
Lighting .................................................	108
Infotainment system ............................	118
Climate control ....................................	120
Driving and operation ........................	136
Self-help, vehicle care ..........................	190
Opel Service, maintenance .................	231
Technical Data ....................................	250
Index ......................................................	270

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2In Brief

In Brief

Unlocking the car: Turn the key in the driver’s door lock towards the front or press the button q

Open the door by pulling on the door handle. To open the tailgate, press in the button under the handle recess and pull the tailgate upwards.

Key 3 26,

Electronic immobiliser 3 27, Personalised key 3 39, Central locking with key 3 32, Remote control 31, Central locking 3 32, Anti-theft device 3 3 33, Alarm system 3 37,

Child lock 3 39.

3

To adjust front seat leg room: Pull handle, slide seat, release handle

Seats 3 48, Seat position 3 50.

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To adjust front seat backrests: Turn handwheel

Do not lean on seat backrest whilst adjusting it.

Seats 3 48,

Seat position 3 50,

Folding down the front passenger seat 3 49.

Front seat height 3: Operate lever on the door side of seat

Pump action of lever Upwards: Seat higher Downwards: Seat lower

Seats 3 49, Seat position 3 50.

To fold the front seat backrests forward 3: Lift the locking lever, fold the backrest forward, lower the locking lever, backrest engages folded forward 3, slide the seat forward 3

To push the seat back to upright, it engages in its original position 3. Lift the locking lever 3, move the backrest back to upright, lower the locking lever, backrest engages.

Folding the backrest forwards is possible only when the backrest is in an upright position.

Front seats 3 48.

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To adjust front seat head restraint height: press button to unlock, adjust height, engage

Head restraint 3 51,

rear head restraint adjustment 3 52, head restraint position 3 52.

Extend the seat belt and clip it into the buckle

The seat belt must not be twisted and must lie snugly against the body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25 ).

To release belt, press red button on belt buckle.

Three-point seat belts 3 59, Airbag system 69,

Seat position 3 50.

To adjust interior mirror by swivelling

Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing to reduce dazzle at night.

Mirrors 3 42,

Autodimming interior mirror 3 44.

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In Brief	5

Exterior mirror adjustment

Select the mirror to be adjusted using the rocker switch and adjust using the four-way switch.

Mirror 3 42,

Aspherical exterior mirrors 3 42, Swinging in exterior mirrors 3 42, Heated exterior mirrors 3 13, 3 43.

Exterior mirror adjustment on vehicle fitted with electronic windows 3

Select the mirror to be adjusted using the rocker switch and adjust using the four-way switch.

Mirror 3 42,

Aspherical exterior mirrors 3 42, Swinging in exterior mirrors 3 42, Heated exterior mirrors 3 13, 3 43.

Steering wheel adjustment: Swivel lever down, adjust height and distance, swivel lever up, engage

Adjust steering wheel only when vehicle is stationary and steering column lock is released.

Airbag system 3 69

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In Brief

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1	Side air vents ..............................	3 120
2	Parking lamps, dipped beam ...	3 106
	Instrument illumination ..............	3 112
	Fog tail lamp ..............................	3 108
	Fog lamps ...............................	3 108
	Headlamp range
	adjustment 3 ..............................	3 109
3	3	3 11
	Turn signal .....................................
	Headlamp flash
	dipped beam, main beam ..........	3 11
	Interior lighting ........................	3 111
	Parking lamps 3 .........................	3 112
	Cruise control 3 ..........................	3 158

4Steering wheel

	remote3	control 3.........................	3 116
5	Horn ................................................		3 12
	Driver’s airbag ...............................		3 67
6	Instruments ....................................		3 82
7	Windscreen wipers,
	windscreen washer system,
	rear window washer system .........		3 12
	Trip computer 3 ............................		3 99

8 Centre air vents ..........................

3 120

9Central information display for time, date, outside temperature,

	infotainment system 3,
	check control 3 .............................	3 92
	Trip computer 3 ............................	3 99
	Climate control system 3 ..........	3 126
10 Left seat heater 3 .........................		3 48
	Steering wheel heater 3................	3 49
	Tyre pressure loss
	monitoring system 3 ...................	3 162
	Central locking button ..................	3 32
	Warning lights ...............................	3 12
	Passenger airbag off switch ........	3 73
	Ultrasonic parking sensor ..........	3 160
	Electronic stability 3 ...................	3 157
	Right seat heater 3 .......................	3 48
11	Front passenger airbag ..............	3 67
12	Glove compartment .....................	3 80

13	Infotainment system ...............		3 116
14	Climate control ..........................		3 118
15	Accessory socket 3 .......................		3 78
	Cigarette lighter 3	.......................	3 78
16	Ashtray .........................................		3 79
17	3
	Ignition switch .......................................
	with steering wheel lock ..............		3 16
18	Accelerator pedal...........	3 147, 3 148
19	Brake pedal ........	3 148, 3 163, 3 165
20	Clutch pedal 3............................		3 142
21	Steering wheel adjustment ...........		3 5
22	Releasing the bonnet ..................		3 188

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8In Brief

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1	Side air vents ..............................	3 120
2	Front passenger airbag ...............	3 67
3	Left seat heater .........................	3 48
	Steering wheel heater 3................	3 49
	Tyre deflation
	detection system 3.....................	3 162
	Central locking button ..................	3 32
	3	3 12
	Warning light .................................
	Passenger airbag off switch .........	3 73
	Ultrasonic parking sensor .........	3 160
	Electronic stability3 ...................	3 157
	Right seat heater 3........................	3 48

4Central information display for time, date, outside temperature,

	infotainment system 3,
	check control 3 .............................	3 92
	Trip computer 3 ...........................	3 99,
	Climate control system 3 .........	3 126
5	Centre air vents .........................	3 120
6	Turn signal .....................................	3 11
	Headlamp flash
	dipped beam, main beam ..........	3 11
	Ambient lighting 3......................	3 111
	Parking lamps 3 .........................	3 112
	Cruise control 3 ..........................	3 158

7Steering wheel

	remote control 3..........................	3 116
8	Instruments ....................................	3 82
9	Horn ................................................	3 12
	Driver’s airbag ..............................	3 67
10	Windscreen wipers,
	windscreen washer system,
	rear window washer system .........	3 12
	Trip computer 3 ............................	3 99
11	Parking lamps, dipped beam ....	3 106
	Instrument illumination ..............	3 112
	Fog tail lamp ...............................	3 108
	Fog lamps 3 ................................	3 108
	Headlamp range
	adjustment 3 ..............................	3 109
12	Ignition switch
	with steering wheel lock ..............	3 16

13	Accelerator pedal...........	3 147, 3 148
14	Brake pedal ........	3 148, 3 163, 3 165
15	Clutch pedal 3............................		3 142
16	Steering wheel adjustment		........... 3 5
17	Ashtray .........................................		3 79
18	Accessory socket 3 .......................		3 78
	Cigarette lighter 3	.......................	3 78
19	Climate control ..........................		3 118
20	Infotainment system ..............		3 116
21	Glove compartment ....................		3 80
22	Releasing the bonnet ..................		3 188
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		10	In Brief
		Control indicators				I	Engine oil pressure,			q	Headlamp range adjustment,
		w	Deflation detection system 3,				3	86.			3	75.
			3	84, 3 164.		p	Alternator,			8	Exterior lights,
		r
			Ultrasonic parking sensors 3,				3	87.			3	88, 3 108.
			fault,			p	Electro-hydraulic power			>	Fog lamps 3,
			3	162.
		B					assisted steering,				3	88, 3 110.
			Adaptive driving light 3, fault,				3	87.		v	Airbag systems, belt tensioners,
			3	112, 3 117.		O	Turn signal lamps,
		j									3	61, 3 74.
			Manual transmission				3	11, 3 87.		X	Seat belt 3,
			automated 3, starting the			Y	Fuel level,
			engine 3,								3	89, 3 62.
			3	85, 3 137.			3	87, 3 90.		r	Fog tail lamp,
		!				C	Main beam,
			Preheating system 3,								3	88, 3 110.
			Diesel particle filter 3,				3	11, 3 87.		R	Brake system, clutch system,
			3	85.		W	Coolant temperature,
		Z									3	89, 3 167, 3 246.
			Exhaust gases 3,				3	87, 3 244.		u	Anti-lock brake system,
			3	85, 3 156.		*	Deactivate front passenger
		A									3	166.
			Engine electronics, transmission				airbag systems,			v	Electronic Stability Programme
			electronics 3, immobiliser, diesel				3	75.
			fuel filter , fault,			T	Winter setting for automatic				(ESP®Plus) 3,
			3	27, 3 86, 3 142, 3 148, 3 156.							3	151.
							transmission 3 or automated				Cruise control 3,
		S	3				transmission 3,			m
			Engine oil level ,				3	140, 3 146.			3	161.
			3	86, 3 242.
						1	Manual transmission
			3				automated SPORT mode 3,
							3	139, 3 146.

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In Brief	11

Exterior lights

Rotate

7= Off

8= Parking lamps

9= Dipped or main beam

AAutomatic dipped beam activation 3

Press

>= Fog lamps

r= Fog tail lamp

Lighting 3 108,

headlamp warning device 3 105.

3

	Headlamp flash, main beam and			Switch turn signal on
	dipped beam			Right	=	Lever upwards
	Headlamp flash	=	Pull stalk towards	Left	=	Lever downwards
			steering wheel	Turn signals 3 109.
	Main beam	=	Push stalk forwards
	Dipped beam	=	Lever forward again
			or toward steering
			wheel

Main beam, headlamp flash 3 109.

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12 In Brief

	Hazard warning flashers	Activate horn:
	Operated with the ¨ button.	Press j in centre of steering wheel
	Hazard warning lamps 3 111.	Airbag system 69,
		Steering wheel remote control 3 3 118.
		3

Windscreen wiper: Gently tap lever upwards

& = Fast

%= Slow

$= Timed interval wipe or automatic wiping with rain sensor 3

§= Off

For a single swipe when the windscreen wipers are off, press the stalk down.

Windscreen wipers 3 106, adjustable intermittent setting 3 106, further information 3 228, 3 248, trip computer 3 92.

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Operating windscreen washer system: Stalk toward steering wheel

Windscreen washer system 3 248, further information 3 228, 3 248.

Rear window wiper 3 and Rear window washer system 3 operation

Wiper on	=	Push stalk forwards
Wiper off	=	Push stalk forwards
		again
Washing	=	Push lever forward
		and hold

Rear window wipers and rear window washer system 3 107,

further information 3 228, 3 248.

Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors

Operated with the Ü button.

Climate control 3 120, heated rear window 3 46.

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To clear fogged or icy windows

Air distribution to l, turn rotary switch for temperature and air flow; climate control 3: Button n must also be pressed; automatic climate control 3: button V must also be pressed.

Climate control 3 3 120.

To set automatic mode of climate control system 3

Press AUTO button, select temperature with rotary knob, open air vents.

6 Climate control system 3 3 128.

Manual transmission

Reverse gear: With vehicle stationary, wait 3 seconds after depressing the clutch, then lift the ring below the gear knob and engage gear.

If the gear does not engage, set the lever in neutral, release the clutch pedal and depress again; then repeat gear selection.

Manual transmission 3 144.

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In Brief

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Before starting off, check

z Tyre pressure and tyre condition 3 169, 3 264.

z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine compartment, 3 241 to 3 248.

z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and operational.

z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are correctly adjusted 3 48, 3 58, 3 42.

z Check brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

	Automated manual			Automatic transmission 3
	transmission 3			P	=	Park position
	N	=	Idling	R	=	Reverse gear
	o	=	Driving position	N	=	Neutral (idling)
	+	=	Higher gear	D	=	Automatic gear selection
	-	=	Lower gear	3	= 1st to 3rd gear
	A	=	Switch between Automatic and	2	= 1st and 2nd gear
	R		Manual mode	1	=	1st gear
		=	Reverse gear (with selector lever	Only start engine in P or N. To come out
			lock)
				of P, turn the ignition, operate the foot
	Always move the selector lever in the
				break and press the button.
	appropriate direction right up to the stop.			Deactivate the selector lever lock by
	It will automatically return to the neutral
				pressing the button.
	position after each operation.
				6 Automatic transmission 3 144.
	The foot brake must be depressed when
	starting.
	Automated manual transmission 3 3 136.
					3

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16 In Brief

Steering wheel lock and ignition

Turn key to position 1. Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock.

0= Ignition off

1= Steering free, ignition off

2= Ignition on, with diesel engine: pre-heating

3 = Starting

Starting the engine

Depress clutch and brake pedals, select 3 P or N for automatic transmission, 3 N for manual transmission automated. Do not press the accelerator, in the case of diesel engines, release the key in position 2 until the warning light ! goes out, turn the key to position 3 and release once the engine is running.

Before restarting or switching off the engine, turn key back to 0.

To switch on the ignition, only turn the key to 2.

Releasing the hand brake: Raise lever slightly,

press release button, lower lever fully

Hand brake 3 167.

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In Brief

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Parking the vehicle

z Apply hand brake firmly without operating release button. On a downhill or uphill slope, apply as firmly as possible. Apply foot brake at same time to reduce operating force.

z Switch off engine and ignition. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and pull it out. Turn the steering wheel until it is clear that the steering lock has engaged (anti-theft protection).

On vehicles with automatic transmission 3, the key can only be removed when the selector lever is in the P position.

On vehicles with manual transmission automated 3, control indicator R flashes for a few seconds after the ignition is switched off if the hand brake has not been applied.

z If the vehicle is standing on a level surface or a hill, select first gear before switching the ignition off with manual transmission automated 3, and with automatic transmission 3 move selector lever to P. Also turn front wheels away from kerb if parked on an uphill slope.

If the vehicle is parked on a slope, with manual transmission or manual transmission automated, 3 select reverse gear before switching the ignition off, and with automatic transmission 3 move selector lever to position P. Also turn front wheels towards the kerb.

zLock vehicle with key in lock or button p on the remote key fob.

To activate the anti-theft locking system 3and anti-theft alarm system 3, press button p twice.

Advice when parking

z Do not park the vehicle on an easy flammable surface. The high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.

zClose the windows and sun roof 3.

zThe engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched off 3 241.

zAfter 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 3.

Remote control 3 31, Central locking system 3 32,

Anti-theft alarm system 3 3 37, Vehicle decommissioning 3 249.

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18 In Brief

Interesting functions

	Airbag system	Side airbag system 3
	The airbag system consists of several	The side airbag is triggered in the event of
		a side-on collision to form a safety cushion
	internal systems.
		for the driver or front passenger in the
	Front airbag system 3
		respective door area. This substantially
	The front airbag system will be triggered in
		reduces the risk of injury to the upper body
	the event of a serious accident involving a
		and pelvis.
	frontal impact and forms safety cushions
	for the driver and front passenger 3. The
	forward movement of the driver and front
	passenger is checked and the risk of
	injuries to the upper body and head
	thereby substantially reduced.

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Curtain airbag system 3

The curtain airbag system triggers in case of a side-on collision and provides a safety barrier in the head area on the respective side of the vehicle. This reduces the risk of injury to the head considerably in case of a side-on collision.

Airbag system 3 69.

Airbag systems which can be deactivated for the front passenger *3

The front and side airbag systems 3 for the front passenger must be deactivated if a child restraint system is to be fitted to the passenger seat. The curtain airbag system 3, the belt tensioners and all driver airbag systems remain active when the systems for the front passenger are deactivated. The passenger airbag systems are active in the as-delivered condition.

Airbag systems which can be deactivated 3 75.

Operating menus via the information display 3

The menu options are selected via the menus and the arrow keys or the multifunction button of the infotainment system 3 or the left adjusting wheel 3 on the steering wheel. The relevant menu options appear on the display.

Selection using arrow keys 3: Press right or left arrow key.

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		20	In Brief
					Ü Board Computer19,5°			19:36
					BC 1		All values
					BC 2	1	257.0 km
					Timer
							Ø	40 km/h
						8		31.0 Ltr.
							Ø	7.0 L/100km
		Selection using multifunction button 3:		Selection using left adjusting wheel on	Trip computer 3
		rotate and press multifunction button.		steering wheel 3: Rotate and press knurled	Functions:
				wheel.
		To exit a menu, turn the multifunction			z Range
		button left or right to Return or Main and		Information display 3 94.	z Instantaneous consumption
		select.
					z Distance travelled
					z Average speed
					z Effective consumption
					z Average consumption
					z Stop watch
					Trip computer 3 3 101.

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Brakelight check right

OK

Check control 3

The check control software monitors z Remote control battery.

z Important exterior lighting lamps, including cables and fuses.

Check control 3 3 104.

Steering wheel remote control 3

The functions of the infotainment system 3 and the information display can be operated using the buttons and adjusting wheels on the steering wheel.

Further information is available in the infotainment system operating instructions.

Steering wheel remote control 3 3 118, Infotainment system 118.

AUX input 3

An external audio source such as a portable CD player can be connected via the AUX input with a 3.5 mm jack plug.

AUX input 3 3 119.

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Ultrasonic parking sensors 3

When reverse gear is selected, the park pilot switches itself on automatically.

Manual activation is possible at speed below 25 km/h by using the r button in the instrument panel.

An acoustic warning sounds when the vehicle approaches an obstacle behind.

Ultrasonic parking sensors 3– page 162.

3

Tyre pressure loss monitoring system (DDS = Deflation Detection System) 3

If a tyre loses pressure, it grows smaller. It then rotates at a different speed than the other tyres. If the system detects a difference in speed, control indicator w illuminates red.

After tyre pressure is corrected or a tyre or wheel is changed, the system must be initialised by pressing the DDS button.

Deflation detection system 3 3 164.

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Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 3 ensures better illumination of

z bends (curve lighting),

z crossings and narrow bends (cornering light).

Curve lighting (1)

The light beam pivots based on steering wheel position and speed (from approx. 10 km/h).

Cornering light (2)

An additional lamp throws a beam approx. 90 to the left or right, if the steering-wheel is turned approx. 90 , the turn signal is activated and the speed is below approx. 40 km/h.

Reversing function

If the lights are on, reverse gear is engaged, and the turn signal is activated, the cornering light on the appropriate side is switched on.

Adaptive headlight 3 112.

Personalised key

If the vehicle is used by a number of drivers, each driver can store his or her own preferred settings and vehicle functions using their key. These settings and functions are then activated when the relevant key is used.

A total of up to five vehicle keys can be programmed separately and used.

Personalised key 3 39.

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24 In Brief

Heated steering wheel 3

Heating of the steering wheel and of the driver’s seat is switched on by a single, or repeated (as appropriate) activation of the switch ß -.

Heating of the steering wheel - the section marked out in the illustration.

Heated steering wheel 3 51.

Double load-bay floor 3

Double load-bay floor, which can be inserted in the baggage compartment in two positions.

If mounted in the upper position, the space between the load-bay floor and the spare wheel well cover 3 can be used as a stowage compartment.

In this position, if the rear seat backrests are folded forwards, an almost completely flat load bay is created.

Double load-bay floor 3 82.

Flex-Fix system 3

The Flex-Fix system allows two bikes to be attached to a pull-out carrier integrated into the vehicle floor.

If not in use, the Flex-Fix system can be collapsed back into the vehicle floor.

Flex-Fix system 3 174.

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