Opel Corsa 2015 User Manual

OPEL CORSA
Owner's Manual
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 22
Seats, restraints ........................... 36
Storage ........................................ 58
Instruments and controls ............. 76
Climate control ........................... 120
Driving and operating ................. 130
Vehicle care ............................... 178
Service and maintenance .......... 225
Technical data ........................... 228
Customer information ................ 242
Index .......................................... 246
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 in 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 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 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.
■ Display messages and interior labelling are written in bold letters.
Danger, Warnings and Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life.
4 Introduction
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

Press button c to unlock the doors and load compartment. Open the doors by pulling the handles.
To open the tailgate, push the touchpad switch below the brand emblem.
Radio remote control 3 23, Central locking system 3 24, Load compartment 3 27.
In brief 7

Seat adjustment

Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release handle.
Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment 3 38.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from the steering wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment.
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel to adjust inclination. Do not lean on backrest while adjusting.
Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment 3 38, Seat folding 3 39.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion up = seat higher
down = seat lower
Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment 3 38.
8 In brief

Head restraint adjustment

Press release button, adjust height, engage.
Head restraints 3 36.

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 position 3 37, Seat belts 3 40, Airbag system 3 43.

Mirror adjustment

Interior mirror
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 31.
Automatic anti-dazzle Depending on the version, there is an automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror.
In brief 9
Dazzle from following vehicles at night is automatically reduced.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror 3 31.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror with the rocker switch and adjust the mirror with the control :.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 30, Electric adjustment 3 30, Folding exterior mirrors 3 30.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 30.

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 3 131.
10 In brief

Instrument panel overview

In brief 11
1 Power windows ..................... 32
2 Exterior mirrors ..................... 30
3 Cruise control ..................... 149
Speed limiter ...................... 151
Forward collision alert ........ 152
4 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam .... 114
Exit lighting ......................... 118
Parking lights ...................... 115
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................ 95
5 Instruments .......................... 84
6 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 152
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 95
8 Infotainment controls ...........76
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ...................... 78
10 Central locking system .......... 24
City mode ............................ 148
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 133
Parking assist ..................... 155
Seat heating .......................... 40
Heated steering wheel .......... 77
11 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 28
12 Hazard warning flashers ....114
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 90
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ............. 89
13 Colour-Info-Display ............ 100
Graphic-Info-Display ........... 101
14 Centre air vents .................. 128
15 Side air vents passenger
side ..................................... 128
16 Airbag deactivation switch
(behind glovebox lid) ............ 48
17 Glovebox .............................. 58
18 Climate control system ........ 120
19 Power outlet .......................... 83
20 AUX input, USB input ...........10
21 Selector lever,
transmission ....................... 141
22 Parking brake ...................... 146
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 131
24 Horn ..................................... 77
Driver airbag ........................ 46
25 Bonnet release lever .......... 180
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..76
27 Light switch ........................ 110
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 112
Rear fog light ...................... 115
Fuse box ............................ 197
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................ 116
12 In brief
In brief 13
1 Power windows ..................... 32
2 Exterior mirrors ..................... 30
3 Cruise control ..................... 149
Speed limiter ...................... 151
Forward collision alert ........ 152
4 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam .... 114
Exit lighting ......................... 118
Parking lights ...................... 115
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................ 95
5 Instruments .......................... 84
6 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 152
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 95
8 Infotainment controls ...........76
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ...................... 78
10 Central locking system .......... 24
City mode ............................ 148
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 133
Parking assist ..................... 155
Seat heating .......................... 40
Heated steering wheel .......... 77
11 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 28
12 Hazard warning flashers ....114
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 90
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ............. 89
13 Colour-Info-Display ............ 100
Graphic-Info-Display ........... 101
14 Centre air vents .................. 128
15 Side air vents passenger
side ..................................... 128
16 Airbag deactivation switch
(behind glovebox lid) ............ 48
17 Glovebox .............................. 58
Fuse box ............................ 197
18 Climate control system ........ 120
19 Power outlet .......................... 83
20 AUX input, USB input ...........10
21 Selector lever,
transmission ....................... 141
22 Parking brake ...................... 146
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 131
24 Horn ..................................... 77
Driver airbag ........................ 46
25 Bonnet release lever .......... 180
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..76
27 Light switch ........................ 110
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 112
Rear fog light ...................... 115
Fuse box ............................ 197
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................ 116
14 In brief

Exterior lighting

Light switch
Turn light switch:
= lights off
7
= sidelights
8
= headlights
9
Fog lights
Press buttons in light switch
= front fog lights
>
= rear fog light
r
Light switch with automatic light control
AUTO = automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
m
8 9
Automatic light control 3 111.
on and off automatically
= activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control = sidelights = headlights
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
headlight flash = pull lever high beam = push lever low beam = push or pull lever
High beam 3 111, Headlight flash 3 111, High beam assist 3 113.
In brief 15
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up = right turn signal lever down = left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals 3 114, Parking lights 3 115.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button. Hazard warning flashers 3 114.

Horn

Press j.
16 In brief

Washer and wiper systems

Windscreen wiper
HI = fast LO = slow INT = interval wiping
or automatic wiping with rain
sensor
OFF = off
For single wipe when the wiper is off, press lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 78.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Windscreen washer system 3 78,
Washer fluid 3 183, Wiper blade replacement 3 185.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the rear window wiper:
upper switch = continuous
operation
lower switch = intermittent
operation
middle position = off
In brief 17
Rear 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 the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 33, heated windscreen 3 33.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing the Ü button also activates the heated exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirror 3 30.
Demisting and defrosting the windows
Set air distribution control to l.
Press button 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 door windows.
Climate control system 3 120.
18 In brief

Transmission

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 3 141.
Automatic transmission
P = park R = reverse N = neutral D = drive M = manual mode
= push for upshifting in manual
<
mode
= push for downshifting 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 3 138.
Manual transmission automated
R = reverse. Engage only when
vehicle is stationary N = neutral D = automatic mode M = manual mode
= upshifting in manual mode
<
= downshifting in manual mode
]
Manual transmission automated 3 142.
In brief 19

Starting off

Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 201, 3 240.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 180.
■ 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 30, 3 37, 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 key to position 3 and release.
Starting the engine 3 132.
20 In brief
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:
Vehicles with manual transmission
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Set the lever in 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 depressed brake pedal, Autostop is activated automatically, indicated by the control indicator D.
Release the brake pedal or move selector lever out of D to restart the engine. The control indicator D extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 133.

Parking

9 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 foot brake 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 set the selector lever to position
In brief 21
P before removing the ignition key. Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ Remove the ignition key. 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 position P.
For vehicles with manual transmission automated, the key can only be removed from the ignition switch when the park brake is applied.
Lock the vehicle with button e on the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 28.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched off 3 179.
Caution
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 22, Laying-up the vehicle for a long period of time 3 178.
22 Keys, doors and windows

Keys, doors and windows

Keys, locks ................................... 22
Doors ........................................... 27
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Exterior mirrors ............................ 30
Interior mirrors ............................. 31
Windows ...................................... 31
Roof ............................................. 34

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 3 221. The code number of the key adapter
for the locking wheel bolts is specified on a card. It must be quoted when ordering a replacement key adapter.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the key, first press the button.

Car Pass

The Car Pass contains security­related vehicle data and should therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a workshop, this vehicle data is needed in order to perform certain operations.
Keys, doors and windows 23

Radio remote control

Used to operate:
■ central locking system
■ anti-theft locking system
■ anti-theft alarm system
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 20 metres. It can be restricted by external 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:
■ The range is exceeded.
■ The battery voltage is 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 24.
Basic settings
Some settings can be changed in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 105.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household waste. They must be disposed of at an appropriate recycling collection point.
Extend the key and open the unit sideways. Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit and synchronise.
24 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 the ignition is switched on.

Memorised settings

Whenever the key is removed from the ignition switch, the following settings are automatically memorised by the key:
■ lighting
■ electronic climate control
■ presets for Infotainment system
■ central locking system
■ comfort settings The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to position 1 3 131.
A precondition is that Personalization by driver is activated in the personal settings of the Info-Display. This must be set for each key used.
Vehicle personalisation 3 105.

Central locking system

Unlocks and locks doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle unlocks the respective door. Pulling the handle once more opens the door.
Note In the event of an accident in which airbags or belt pretensioners are deployed, the vehicle is automatically unlocked.
Note Three minutes after unlocking with the remote control, the doors are relocked automatically if no door has been opened.
Unlocking
Press button c. Two settings are selectable in the
Info-Display:
■ To unlock only the driver's door, load compartment and fuel filler flap, press button c once. To unlock all doors, press button c twice.
Press button c once to unlock doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap.
Vehicle personalisation 3 105. The setting can be saved for the key
being used.
Keys, doors and windows 25
Memorised settings 3 24. Unlocking and opening the tailgate
3 27.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap.
Press button e. If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system will not work.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks doors, the load compartment and fuel filler flap from inside the passenger compartment.
Press the e button to lock. Press the c button to unlock.
Delayed door lock Switch off engine and remove key from the lock. Press the e button with at least one door opened and three chimes will sound. When the last door is closed, the vehicle will automatically lock all doors after five seconds and a feedback is given. After ten minutes, the vehicle will automatically lock all doors even if a door is still open. This function may be
activated or deactivated in the Info­Display. Vehicle personalisation 3 105.
Fault in radio remote control system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock. Switch on the ignition and press the central locking button c to unlock the other doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap.
By switching on the ignition, the anti­theft locking system is deactivated.
26 Keys, doors and windows
Locking Manually lock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking Manually unlock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock. The other doors can be opened by pulling the interior handle twice. The load compartment and fuel filler flap cannot be opened.
To deactivate the anti-theft locking system, switch on the ignition 3 28.
Locking Press inside locking knob of all doors except driver's door. Then close the driver's door and lock it 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 doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap as soon as a certain speed is exceeded.
Additionally it is configurable to unlock the driver's door or all doors after the ignition is switched off and the ignition key is removed (manual transmission) or the selector lever is moved to position P (automatic transmission).
Settings can be changed in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 105. The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 24.

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.
Keys, doors and windows 27

Doors

Load compartment

Tailgate
Opening
To open the tailgate, push the touchpad switch below the brand emblem.
Closing
Use interior handle. Do not press the touchpad switch
whilst closing as this will unlock the tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 24.
General hints for operating tailgate
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open or ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or smelled, could enter the vehicle. This can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a garage door, to avoid damage to the tailgate. Always check the moving area above and behind the tailgate.
Note The installation of certain heavy accessories onto the tailgate may affect its ability to remain open.
28 Keys, doors and windows

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 otherwise 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
Press button e on the radio remote control twice within 5 seconds.

Anti-theft alarm system

The anti-theft alarm system is combined with the anti-theft locking system.
It monitors:
■ doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ ignition
Activation
■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle by pressing e once.
Directly by pressing e twice within five seconds.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
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