Opel Corsa 2013 User Manual
OPEL CORSA
Owner's Manual
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 20
Seats, restraints ........................... 35
Storage ........................................ 52
Instruments and controls ............. 69
Lighting ........................................ 96
Climate control ........................... 104
Driving and operating ................. 112
Vehicle care ............................... 143
Service and maintenance .......... 187
Technical data ........................... 191
Customer information ................ 219
Index .......................................... 222
Contents
2 Introduction
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 a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Dealer.
All Opel Dealers 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 section 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
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.
■ In this manual all display messages
and interior labellings are written in
bold type.
4 Introduction
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
information on possible damage to
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 AG
Introduction 5
6 In 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 20, Central
locking system 3 22, Load
compartment 3 25.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat adjustment 3 37, Seat position
3 36.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
In brief 7
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on seat
when adjusting.
Seat adjustment 3 37, Seat position
3 36, Folding front passenger seat
backrest 3 38.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up = higher
down = lower
Seats 3 37, Seat position 3 36.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 35.
8 In 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 39, Airbag system
3 42, Seat position 3 36.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Swivel the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 30, Automatic antidazzle interior mirror 3 30.
Exterior mirrors
Setting with four-way switch in
vehicles with manual window
operation
First select the relevant exterior mirror
then use the control to adjust.
In brief 9
Setting with four-way switch in
vehicles with electronic window
operation
First select the relevant exterior mirror
then use the control to adjust.
Electric adjustment 3 28, Convex
exterior mirrors 3 28, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 28, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 29.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked. Do not adjust steering
wheel unless vehicle is stationary and
steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 42, Ignition
positions 3 113.
10 In brief
Instrument panel overview
In brief 11
1 Side air vents ...................... 110
2 Light switch .......................... 96
Instrument illumination ....... 101
Rear fog light ....................... 100
Front fog lights ................... 100
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 97
3 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ..... 99
Exit lighting .......................... 103
Parking lights ...................... 100
Cruise control ....................... 84
4 Steering wheel controls ........ 69
5 Horn ...................................... 70
Driver airbag ......................... 42
6 Instruments .......................... 75
7 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ... 71
Trip computer ........................ 90
8 Centre air vents ................... 110
9 Info-Display ........................... 85
Trip computer ........................ 90
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 106
10 Left heated seat .................... 39
Heated steering wheel .......... 70
Tyre deflation detection
system ................................. 171
Parking assist ...................... 130
Hazard warning flashers ....... 99
Central locking system .......... 22
Electronic stability program . 128
Airbag deactivation ............... 44
Right heated seat .................. 39
Eco button ........................... 114
Fuel selector ........................ 76
11 Front passenger airbag ......... 42
12 Glovebox .............................. 52
13 Climate control system ........ 104
14 Cigarette lighter ..................... 74
Power outlet .......................... 74
15 Ashtray .................................. 74
16 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............. 113
17 Accelerator pedal ................ 112
18 Brake pedal ......................... 126
19 Clutch pedal ........................ 112
20 Steering wheel adjustment ...69
21 Bonnet release lever ........... 145
12 In brief
In brief 13
Exterior lighting
Turn light switch
AUTO = Automatic light control:
Exterior lighting is
switched on and off
automatically
m
= Activation or deactivation
of the automatic light
control
8
= sidelights
9
= low beam
Press switch
>
= Front fog lights
r
= Rear fog light
Lighting 3 96.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam
headlight flash = pull lever
high beam = push lever
low beam = push or pull lever
High beam 3 97, Headlight flash
3 97, Automatic light control
3 96.
14 In brief
Turn and lane-change signals
right = lever up
left = lever down
Turn and lane-change signals
3 99, Parking lights 3 100.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 99.
Horn
Press j.
In brief 15
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
&
= 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 71, Wiper
blade replacement 3 150.
Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 71, Washer fluid 3 147.
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 72, Wiper blade
replacement 3 150, Washer fluid
3 147.
16 In brief
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 32.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Air distribution to l.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Set fan speed to highest level.
Cooling n on.
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 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 3 121.
In brief 17
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
3 122.
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, press the release button on the
selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 118.
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 170,
3 212.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 146.
■ 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 40.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
18 In brief
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake. If the
clutch pedal is not operated, the
engine might not start and the
control indicator - may illuminate
■ automatic transmission in 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 key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 113.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 114.
In brief 19
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake
without pressing the release button.
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
ignition key to position 0 and
remove it. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering 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.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
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 26.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
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 3 144.
■ After 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.
Keys, locks 3 20.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 143.
20 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and
windows
Keys, locks ................................... 20
Doors ........................................... 25
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Exterior mirrors ............................ 28
Interior mirrors ............................. 30
Windows ...................................... 30
Roof ............................................. 33
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 3 183.
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 vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this data is needed in order
to perform certain operations.
Radio remote control
Keys, doors and windows 21
Used to operate:
■ Central locking system,
■ Anti-theft locking system,
■ Anti-theft alarm system,
■ Power windows.
The radio remote control has a range
of approx. 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, it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded,
■ Battery voltage too low,
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
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 22.
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.
22 Keys, doors and windows
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
memorised by the key being used:
■ Electronic climate control,
■ Info-Display,
■ Infotainment system,
■ Instrument panel illumination.
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time that key is used to
unlock the vehicle.
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.
Keys, doors and windows 23
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 Centre.
Vehicle personalisation 3 94.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap. If the driver's door is not
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.
24 Keys, doors and windows
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
illuminated.
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 unlock the other doors,
switch on the ignition and press the
central locking button.
Locking
Close the driver's door, open the
passenger door, then press central
locking 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
as far as it will go. The other doors can
be opened by pulling the interior
handle (not possible if the anti-theft
locking system is active). The load
compartment and fuel filler flap
remain locked. To deactivate the antitheft locking system, switch on the
ignition 3 26.
Locking
Keys, doors and windows 25
Insert the key into the opening above
the lock on the inside of the door and
operate the lock by lifting until it clicks.
Then close the door. The procedure
must be carried out for each door. 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 94.
Child locks
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. The 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, as toxic exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
26 Keys, doors and windows
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 the tailgate again.
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.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
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
Press button p again within
10 seconds of locking.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system
incorporates and is operated in
conjunction with the anti-theft locking
system.
It monitors:
■ Doors, load compartment, bonnet,
■ Ignition.
Keys, doors and windows 27
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
both systems simultaneously.
Light-emitting diode (LED)
During the first 10 seconds of antitheft alarm system activation:
LED
illuminates
= Test, ignition delay,
LED
flashes
quickly
= Door, load
compartment or
bonnet open, or
system fault.
After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
LED flashes
slowly
= System active.
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. The anti-theft alarm system is
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 immobiliser activates itself
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If control indicator A flashes 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 control indicator A continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If control indicator A illuminates after
the engine has started, there is a fault
in the engine electronics or
transmission electronics 3 80,
3 120, 3 125, or there is water in the
diesel fuel filter 3 89.
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 22,
3 26.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind
spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Setting with four-way switch in
vehicles with manual window
operation
First select the relevant exterior mirror
then use the control to adjust.
Setting with four-way switch in
vehicles with electronic window
operation
First select the relevant exterior mirror
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.
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