Opel Corsa 2018 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 22
Seats, restraints ........................... 36
Storage ........................................ 57
Instruments and controls ............. 75
Lighting ...................................... 113
Climate control ........................... 123
Driving and operating ................. 133
Vehicle care ............................... 188
Service and maintenance .......... 234
Technical data ........................... 237
Customer information ................ 255
Index .......................................... 264
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.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.
When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.
For gas vehicles we recommend an
Opel Repairer authorised for
servicing gas vehicles.
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
engine identifier code. The
corresponding sales designation
and engineering code 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.
● Displays may not support your
specific language.
● Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold
letters.
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".
Page references and index entries
refer to the indented headings given
in the section table of content.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Your Opel Team
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
c to unlock vehicle. Open the
Press
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
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and
forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Seat position 3 37.
Seat adjustment 3 38.
Backrest inclination
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest while adjusting.
Seat position 3 37.
Seat adjustment 3 38.
Seat folding 3 39.
Sport seat 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 fasten 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 unfasten belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 37.
Seat belts 3 41.
Airbag system 3 44.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 31.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 31.
In brief 9
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 31.
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 44.
Ignition positions 3 134.
10 In brief
Instrument panel overview
In brief 11
1 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ................................... 118
Exit lighting ......................... 121
Parking lights ...................... 119
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................ 97
2 Instruments .......................... 84
3 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 157
4 Driver Information Centre ...... 97
5 Infotainment controls ...........76
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 77
7 Central locking system .......... 24
City mode ............................ 153
Fuel selector ......................... 86
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 136
Traction Control system .....151
Electronic Stability Control . 152
Parking assist ..................... 160
Lane departure warning ........ 76
Seat heating .......................... 40
Heated steering wheel .......... 76
8 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 28
9 Hazard warning flashers ....117
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 92
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ............. 91
10 Info Display ........................ 101
11 Centre air vents .................. 131
12 Side air vents, passenger
side ..................................... 131
13 Airbag deactivation .............. 49
14 Glovebox .............................. 57
15 Climate control system ........ 123
16 Power outlet .......................... 81
17 USB input .............................. 10
18 Selector lever ...................... 142
19 Parking brake ...................... 150
20 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 134
21 Horn ..................................... 77
Driver airbag ........................ 47
22 Bonnet release lever .......... 190
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..76
24 Light switch ........................ 113
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 115
Rear fog light ...................... 118
Front fog lights .................... 118
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................ 119
Fuse box ............................ 207
25 Power windows ..................... 32
26 Exterior mirrors ..................... 30
27 Cruise control ..................... 154
Speed limiter ...................... 156
Forward collision alert ........ 157
12 In brief
In brief 13
1 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ................................... 118
Exit lighting ......................... 121
Parking lights ...................... 119
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................ 97
2 Instruments .......................... 84
3 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 157
4 Driver Information Centre ...... 97
5 Infotainment controls ...........76
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 77
7 Central locking system .......... 24
City mode ............................ 153
Fuel selector ......................... 86
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 136
Traction Control system .....151
Electronic Stability Control . 152
Parking assist ..................... 160
Lane departure warning ........ 76
Seat heating .......................... 40
Heated steering wheel .......... 76
8 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 28
9 Hazard warning flashers ....117
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 92
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ............. 91
10 Info Display ........................ 101
11 Centre air vents .................. 131
12 Side air vents, passenger
side ..................................... 131
13 Airbag deactivation .............. 49
14 Glovebox .............................. 57
15 Climate control system ........ 123
16 Power outlet .......................... 81
17 USB input .............................. 10
18 Selector lever ...................... 142
19 Parking brake ...................... 150
20 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 134
21 Horn ..................................... 77
Driver airbag ........................ 47
22 Bonnet release lever .......... 190
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..76
24 Light switch ........................ 113
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 115
Rear fog light ...................... 118
Front fog lights .................... 118
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................ 119
Fuse box ............................ 207
25 Power windows ..................... 32
26 Exterior mirrors ..................... 30
27 Cruise control ..................... 154
Speed limiter ...................... 156
Forward collision alert ........ 157
14 In brief
Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
: lights off
7
: sidelights
8
: headlights
9
Light switch 3 113.
Light switch with automatic light control
AUTO : automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
m
8
9
Automatic light control 3 114.
on and off automatically
: activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control
: sidelights
: headlights
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
headlight flash : pull stalk
high beam : push stalk
low beam : push or pull stalk
High beam 3 115.
Headlight flash 3 115.
High beam assist 3 116.
In brief 15
Turn lights
stalk up : right turn light
stalk down : left turn light
Turn lights 3 118.
Parking lights 3 119.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 117.
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 77.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 77.
Washer fluid 3 193.
Wiper blade replacement 3 195.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
ON : continuous operation
OFF : off
INT : intermittent operation
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 and washer
3 78.
Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü.
Heated rear window 3 33.
Heated windscreen 3 34.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 31.
Demisting and defrosting the windows
●
Set air distribution control to l.
●
Press V.
● Set temperature control to
warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
●
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required
and direct them towards the door
windows.
Climate control system 3 123.
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 3 145.
Automatic transmission
P : park
R : reverse
N : neutral
D : drive
M : manual mode
: press to upshift in manual mode
<
: press to downshift in manual
]
mode
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 141.
Manual transmission automated
R : reverse, engage only when
vehicle is stationary
N : neutral
D : automatic mode
M : manual mode
: upshift in manual mode
<
: downshift in manual mode
]
Manual transmission automated
3 145.
In brief 19
Starting off
Check before starting off
● Tyre pressure 3 211 and
condition 3 252.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 191.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 30,
seats 3 37 and seat belts
3 42.
● Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 135.
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.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again. Control indicator
D extinguishes.
Vehicles with manual transmission automated:
If the vehicle is at a standstill with the
brake pedal depressed, Autostop is
activated automatically, indicated by
control indicator D.
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 136.
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
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
In brief 21
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the
sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from
the ignition switch. 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
parking brake is applied.
●
Lock the vehicle by pressing 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 3 190.
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 3 189.
22 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 22
Keys .......................................... 22
Car Pass .................................... 23
Radio remote control ................. 23
Memorised settings ................... 24
Central locking system .............. 24
Automatic locking ...................... 26
Child locks ................................. 26
Doors ........................................... 27
Load compartment .................... 27
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Anti-theft locking system ...........28
Anti-theft alarm system .............. 28
Immobiliser ................................ 29
Exterior mirrors ............................ 30
Convex shape ........................... 30
Electric adjustment .................... 30
Folding mirrors .......................... 30
Heated mirrors ........................... 31
Interior mirrors ............................. 31
Manual anti-dazzle .................... 31
Automatic anti-dazzle ................ 31
Windows ...................................... 32
Windscreen ............................... 32
Manual windows ........................ 32
Power windows ......................... 32
Heated rear window .................. 33
Heated windscreen .................... 34
Sun visors .................................. 34
Roof ............................................. 34
Sunroof ...................................... 34
Keys, locks
Keys
Caution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items
to the ignition key.
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 3 231.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel bolts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 223.
Keys, doors and windows 23
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.
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 m. 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 3 106.
24 Keys, doors and windows
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.
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 3 134.
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 3 106.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
From inside the vehicle with the doors
locked, pull an interior door handle to
unlock the respective door.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Note
3 minutes after unlocking with the
remote control, the doors are
relocked automatically if no door has
been opened.
Keys, doors and windows 25
Unlocking
Press c.
Two settings are selectable in the
Info Display:
● To unlock only the driver's door
and fuel filler flap, press c once.
To unlock all doors and load
compartment, press c twice.
●
Press c once to unlock all doors,
load compartment and fuel filler
flap.
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used.
Memorised settings 3 24.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
3 27.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
e.
Press
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 e to lock.
Press c to unlock.
Delayed door lock
Switch off engine and remove key
from the lock. Press e 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 5 seconds and
feedback is given.
After 10 minutes, the vehicle will
automatically lock all doors even if a
door is still open. This function may be
activated or deactivated in the Info
Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.
26 Keys, doors and windows
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.
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. 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 3 106.
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.
Keys, doors and windows 27
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn switch on rear door lock to the
horizontal position. The door cannot
be opened from inside.
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
28 Keys, doors and windows
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.
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 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
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