Opel Corsa 2010 Owner Manual

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Contents

Introduction ....................................

2

In brief ............................................

6

Keys, doors and windows ............

19

Seats, restraints ...........................

33

Storage ........................................

50

Instruments and controls .............

66

Lighting ........................................

93

Infotainment system ...................

101

Climate control ...........................

104

Driving and operating .................

110

Vehicle care ...............................

134

Service and maintenance ..........

174

Technical data ...........................

186

Customer information ................

207

Index ..........................................

208

2Introduction

Introduction

Introduction 3

Vehicle specific data

Please enter your vehicle's data on the previous page to keep it easily accessible. This information is available under 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 aworkshopvisit,werecommendyour 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 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 within each chapter shows where the information is located.

The index will enable you to search for specific information.

This Owner's Manual depicts lefthand drive vehicles. Operation is similarforright-handdrivevehicles.

The Owner's Manual uses the factory engine designations. The corresponding sales designations can be found in the chapter "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.

Inthismanualalldisplaymessages and interior labellings are written in bold type.

4Introduction

Danger, Warnings and

Cautions

9 Danger

Text marked 9 Danger provides information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life.

9 Warning

Text marked 9 Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury.

Caution

Text marked Caution provides informationonpossibledamageto the vehicle. Disregarding this information may lead to vehicle damage.

Symbols

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

We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving.

Adam Opel GmbH

Introduction 5

6In brief

In brief

Initial drive information

Vehicle unlocking

Turn the key in the driver's door lock to the front or press button q to

unlock the doors and load compartment. Open the doors by pulling the handles. To open the tailgate, pull the button under the tailgate moulding.

Radio remote control 3 19, Central locking system 3 21, Load compartment 3 24.

Seat adjustment

Seat positioning

Pull handle, slide seat, release handle.

Seat adjustment 3 35, Seat position 3 34.

In brief

7

Seat backrests

Turn handwheel. Do not lean on seat when adjusting.

Seat adjustment 3 35, Seat position 3 34, Folding front passenger seat backrest 3 36.

Seat height

Lever pumping motion

up

=

higher

down

=

lower

Seats 3 35, Seat position 3 34.

Head restraint adjustment

Press release button, adjust height, engage.

Head restraints 3 33.

8In brief

Seat belt

Pull out the seat belt and engage in belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).

To release belt, press red button on belt buckle.

Seat belts 3 37, Airbag system 3 39, Seat position 3 34.

Mirror adjustment

Interior mirror

Swivel the lever on the underside to reduce dazzle.

Interior mirror 3 28, Automatic antidazzle interior mirror 3 29.

Exterior mirrors
Setting with four-way switch in version with manual window operation

Firstselecttherelevantexteriormirror then use the control to adjust.

In brief

9

Setting with four-way switch in version with electronic window operation

Firstselecttherelevantexteriormirror then use the control to adjust.

Electric adjustment 3 26, Convex exterior mirrors 3 26, Folding exterior mirrors 3 27, Heated exterior mirrors 3 28.

Steering wheel adjustment

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel, then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked. Do not adjust steering wheelunlessvehicleisstationaryand steering wheel lock has been released.

Airbag system 3 39, Ignition positions 3 111.

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In brief

 

 

In brief

11

Instrument panel overview

1

Side air vents ......................

108

2

Light switch ..........................

93

 

Instrument illumination .........

97

 

Rear fog light .........................

97

 

Front fog lights .....................

96

 

Headlight range

 

 

adjustment ...........................

94

3Turn and lane-change signals, headlight flash,

 

low beam and high beam .....

96

 

Exit lighting ............................

99

 

Parking lights ........................

97

 

Cruise control .......................

80

4

Steering wheel controls .........

66

5

Horn ......................................

67

 

Driver airbag .........................

40

6

Instruments ..........................

72

7Windscreen wiper,

 

windscreen washer system

... 68

 

Trip computer ........................

86

8

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

108

9

Info-Display ...........................

81

 

Trip computer ........................

86

 

Electronic climate control

 

 

system .................................

106

10

Left heated seat ....................

36

 

Heated steering wheel ..........

67

 

Tyre deflation detection

 

 

system .................................

159

 

Parking assist ......................

125

 

Hazard warning flashers .......

96

 

Central locking system ..........

21

 

Electronic stability program . 123

 

Airbag deactivation ...............

43

 

Right heated seat ..................

36

11

Front passenger airbag .........

40

12

Glovebox ..............................

50

13

Infotainment system ............

101

14

Climate control system ........

104

15

Cigarette lighter .....................

71

 

Power outlet ..........................

71

16

Ashtray ..................................

71

17

Ignition switch with

 

 

steering wheel lock .............

111

18

Accelerator pedal ................

110

19

Brake pedal .........................

122

20

Clutch pedal ........................

110

21

Steering wheel adjustment ....

66

22

Bonnet release lever ...........

135

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In brief

 

 

In brief

13

Exterior lighting

Turn light switch

7= Off

8 = Side lights

9 = Headlights

Press light switch

> = Front fog lights r = Rear fog lights

Lighting 3 93.

Headlight flash, high beam and

Turn and lane-change signals

low beam

 

 

 

 

 

right

=

lever up

headlight flash

=

pull lever

left

=

lever down

high beam

=

push lever

Turn and lane-change signals

low beam

= push or pull lever

3 96, Parking lights 3 97.

High beam 3 94, Headlight flash

 

 

 

3

94, Automatic light control

 

 

 

3

93.

 

 

 

 

 

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In brief

 

 

 

 

 

Hazard warning flashers

Horn

Washer and wiper systems

 

 

 

Windscreen wiper

Operated with the ¨button.

Press j.

 

 

Hazard warning flashers 3 96.

&

=

fast

 

 

% =

slow

 

$ =

timed interval wipe or

 

 

 

automatic wiping with rain

 

 

 

sensor

 

§

=

off

 

For a single wipe when the

 

windscreen wiper is off, press the

 

lever down.

 

Windscreen wiper 3 68, Wiper

 

blade replacement 3 139.

In brief

15

Windscreen and headlight washer systems

Pull lever.

Windscreen and headlight washer system 3 68, Washer fluid 3 138.

Rear window wiper and washer system

Wiper on

=

push lever

Wiper off

=

push lever again

Wash

=

push lever and hold

Rear window wiper and washer system 3 69, Wiper blade

replacement 3 139, Washer fluid 3 138.

Climate control

Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors

Heating is operated by pressing the Übutton.

Heated rear window 3 30.

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In brief

Demisting and defrosting the windows

Air distribution to l.

Set temperature control to warmest level.

Set fan speed to highest level. Cooling non.

Press button V.

Climate control system 3 104.

Transmission

Manual transmission

Reverse: with the vehicle stationary, wait 3 seconds after depressing clutch pedal and then pull up the 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 3 117.

Manual transmission automated

N = neutral position o = drive position + = higher gear

-= lower gear

A= switch between automatic and manual mode

R= reverse gear (with selector lever lock)

Manual transmission automated 3 118.

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Automatic transmission

P = park position R = reverse gear N = neutral position D = drive position

The selector lever can only be moved out of P or N when the ignition is on and the foot brake is depressed (Selector lever lock). To engage P or R, push button on selector lever.

The automatic transmission is available in two versions 3 114.

Starting off

Check before starting off

Tyre pressure and condition 3 159, 3 200.

Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 136.

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 26, 3 34,

3 38.

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. Operate clutch and brake, automatic transmission in P or N, do not accelerate; for diesel engines, turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait until control indicator !goes out; turn key to

3 and release key. Starting the engine 3 111.

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In brief

Parking

Always apply the parking brake withoutpressingthereleasebutton. Apply as firmly as possible on

a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress the foot brake at the same time to reduce operating force.

Switch off the engine. Turn the ignitionkeyto0andremoveit.Turn thesteeringwheeluntilthesteering wheel lock is felt to engage.

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

Ifthevehicleisonalevelsurfaceor uphillslope,engagefirstgearorset the selector lever to P before switching off the ignition. On an uphill slope, turn the front wheels away from the kerb.

If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set the selector lever to P before switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.

Lock the vehicle with button p on the radio remote control.

Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 25.

Donotparkthevehicleonaneasily ignitable surface. The high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.

Close windows and sunroof.

The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched off 3 135.

Afterrunningathighenginespeeds 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.

Keys, locks 3 19,

Layingthevehicleupforalongperiod of time 3 134.

Keys, doors and windows

19

Keys, doors and

 

windows

 

Keys, locks ...................................

19

Doors ...........................................

24

Vehicle security ............................

25

Exterior mirrors ............................

26

Interior mirrors .............................

28

Windows ......................................

29

Roof .............................................

31

Keys, locks

Keys

Replacement keys

The key number is specified in the Car Pass or on a detachable tag.

The key number must be quoted when ordering replacement keys as it is a component of the immobiliser system.

Locks 3 171

Key with foldaway key section

Press button to extend. To fold the key, first press the button.

Car Pass

The Car Pass contains security related vehicle data and should therefore be kept in a safe place.

When the car is taken to a workshop, this vehicle data is needed in order to perform certain operations.

Radio remote control

Used to operate:

Central locking system,

Anti-theft locking system,

Anti-theft alarm system,

Power windows.

20 Keys, doors and windows

The radio remote control has an approximate range of up to 5 metres. This range can be affected by outside influences. The hazard warning flashers confirm operation.

Handle with care, protect from moisture and high temperatures and avoid unnecessary operation.

Fault

If the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio remote control,itmaybeduetothefollowing:

Range exceeded,

Battery voltage too low,

Frequent,repeatedoperationofthe radio remote control while not in range, which will require resynchronisation,

Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent intervals, the power supply is interrupted for a short time,

Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.

Unlocking 3 21.

Radio remote control battery replacement

Replace the battery as soon as the range is noticeably diminished.

Batteries do not belong in household waste. They must be disposed of at an appropriate recycling collection point.

Key with foldaway key section

Extend the key and open the unit. Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit and synchronise.

Key with fixed key section

Have the battery replaced by a workshop.

Radio remote control synchronisation

After replacing the battery, unlock the door with the key in the driver's door lock. The radio remote control will be synchronised when you switch on the ignition.

Memorised settings

Whenever the vehicle is locked, the following settings are automatically remembered by the key being used:

Electronic climate control,

Info-Display,

Infotainment system,

Instrument panel illumination.

The saved settings are automatically used next time that key is used for unlocking.

Keys, doors and windows

21

Central locking system

Unlocks and locks doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap.

A pull on an interior door handle unlocks the entire vehicle and opens the door.

Note

In the event of an accident of a certain severity, the vehicle unlocks automatically.

Note

A short time after unlocking with the remote control the doors are locked automatically if no door has been opened.

Unlocking
Central locking system with key activation

Turn the key in the driver's door lock to the front.

Central locking system with radio remote control

Press button q.

Two settings are possible:

To unlock only the driver's door, press button q once, to unlock the entire vehicle, press button q twice.

To unlock the entire vehicle, press button q once.

Settings can be changed in the Driver Information Center.

Vehicle personalisation 3 90.

22 Keys, doors and windows

Locking

Close doors, load compartment and fuelfillerflap.Ifthedriver'sdoorisnot closed properly, the central locking system will not work.

Central locking system with key activation

Turn the key in the driver's door lock rearwards.

Central locking system with radio remote control

Press button p.

Central locking button

Press button m: the doors are locked or unlocked.

The LED in the button m illuminates for approx. 2 minutes after locking with the radio remote control.

If the doors are locked from the inside whilst driving, the LED remains lit.

Ifthekeyisintheignitionlock,locking isonlypossibleifalldoorsareclosed.

Keys, doors and windows

23

Fault in radio remote control
Unlocking

Turn the key in the driver's door lock as far as it will go. The entire vehicle is unlocked when the driver's door is opened. To open the other doors, switch on the ignition and press the central locking button.

Locking

Close the driver's door, open the passengerdoor,presscentrallocking

button m. The vehicle is locked. Close the passenger door.

Fault in central locking system
Unlocking

Turn the key in the driver's door lock asfarasitwillgo.Theotherdoorscan be opened by pulling the interior handle (not possible if the anti-theft locking system is active). The load compartment and fuel filler flap remainlocked.Todeactivatetheantitheft locking system, switch on the ignition 3 25.

Locking

Insert the key into the opening above the lock on the inside of the door and operatethelockbyliftinguntilitclicks.

Then close the door. The procedure mustbecarriedoutforeachdoor.The driver's door can also be locked from the outside with the key. The fuel filler flap and tailgate cannot be locked.

Automatic locking

This security feature can be configured to automatically lock all doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap as soon as the vehicle is driven. Vehicle personalisation

3 90.

Child locks

24 Keys, doors and windows

9 Warning

Use the child locks whenever children are occupying the rear seats.

Using a key or suitable screwdriver, turn button on rear door lock to the horizontal position: door cannot be opened from inside.

Doors

Load compartment

Opening

Pull the button underneath the moulding.

9 Warning

Do not drive with the tailgate open or ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky objects, since toxic exhaust gases could enter the vehicle.

Note

The installation of certain heavy accessories onto the tailgate may affect its ability to remain open.

Closing

Use the interior handle.

Do not press the button under the moulding while closing as this will unlock it again.

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25

Vehicle security

Anti-theft locking system

9 Warning

Do not use the system if there are people in the vehicle! The doors cannot be unlocked from the inside.

The system deadlocks all the doors. All doors must be closed or the system cannot be activated.

Iftheignitionwason,thedriver'sdoor must be opened and closed once so that the vehicle can be secured.

Unlocking the vehicle disables the mechanical anti-theft locking system. This is not possible with the central locking button.

Activating with the remote control
Light-emitting diode (LED)

Press p again at the latest 10

During the first 10 seconds of anti-

seconds after locking.

theft alarm system activation:

Anti-theft alarm system

LED

=

Test, ignition delay,

illuminates

=

Door, load

The anti-theft alarm system

LED

flashes

 

compartment or

incorporates and is operated in

 

quickly

 

bonnet open, or

conjunction with the anti-theft locking

 

 

 

system fault.

system.

 

 

 

 

 

It monitors:

After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft

■ Doors, load compartment, bonnet,

alarm system activation:

LED flashes

 

= System active.

■ Ignition.

 

slowly

 

 

Unlocking the vehicle deactivates

 

 

 

 

 

both systems simultaneously.

 

 

 

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Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults.

Alarm

When triggered, the alarm gives off an acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal (hazard warning flashers). The number and duration of which are stipulated by legislation.

The alarm siren can be silenced by pressing any button of the radio remote control or by switching on the ignition.Theanti-theftalarmsystemis deactivated at the same time.

Immobiliser

The system checks whether the vehicle is allowed to start with the key being used. If the transponder in the key is recognised, the engine can be started.

The electronic immobiliser activates itself automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch.

If the control indicator Aflashes when the ignition is on, there is a fault in the system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and then repeat the start attempt.

If the control indicator continues flashing, attempt to start the engine using the spare key and seek the assistance of a workshop.

If control indicator illuminates after the engine has started, there is a fault in the engine electronics or transmission electronics 3 77,

3 116, 3 121, or there is water in the diesel fuel filter 3 86.

Note

The immobiliser does not lock the doors. You should always lock the vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 21,

3 25.

Exterior mirrors

Convex shape

The convex exterior mirror reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will affect the abilty to estimate distances.

Electric adjustment

Setting with four-way switch in version with manual window operation

Keys, doors and windows

27

Firstselecttherelevantexteriormirror then use the control to adjust.

Setting with four-way switch in version with electronic window operation

Firstselecttherelevantexteriormirror then use the control to adjust.

Folding

For pedestrian safety, the exterior mirrors will swing out of their normal mounting position if they are struck with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure to the mirror housing.

Corsa OPC: For pedestrians safety, the exterior mirrors of the Corsa OPC are released from the holder if they are bumped. Fit mirror housing to holder with latching lugs and engage by striking gently.

28 Keys, doors and windows

Manual

Heated

Interior mirrors

 

 

Manual anti-dazzle

The exterior mirrors can be folded in by pressing gently on the outer edge of the housing.

Operated by pressing the Übutton.

Heating works with the engine running. It is switched off automatically after a short time.

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.

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29

Automatic anti-dazzle

Windows

 

Manual windows

Dazzle from following vehicles at night is automatically reduced.

The door windows can be opened or closed with the window winders.

Power windows

9 Warning

Take care when operating the power windows. Risk of injury, particularly to children.

Keep a close watch on the windows when closing them. Ensure that nothing becomes trapped in them as they move.

Power windows can be operated:

with the ignition on,

within 5 minutes of switching the ignition off,

within 5 minutes of turning the ignition key to position 1.

After switching off the ignition, the window operation is disabled, when the driver's door is opened, then closed and locked.

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Operate the control to open or close the window.

For vehicles with automatic feature, pull or press the switch again to stop window movement.

Safety function

If the window glass encounters resistanceduringautomaticclosing,it is immediately stopped and opened again.

In the event of closing difficulties due to frost or the like, operate the switch several times to close the window in stages.

Operating windows from outside

Depending on the equipment level, the windows can be operated remotely from outside the vehicle.

Press q or p until all windows have opened or closed.

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 doors.

2.Switch on ignition.

3.Close the window completely and operate the button for 5 more seconds.

4.Open the window completely and operate the button for 1 more second.

5.Repeat this for each window.

Heated rear window

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