Opel Corsa (2009) Bedienungsanleitung

OPEL Corsa Owner’s Ma nual Back to overview[...]

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OPEL Corsa Operati on, Safety , Mainte nance Back to overview[...]

Dat a spec ific t o your vehicl e Please enter your vehicle’s data here so that it is readil y accessible. Please refer to the sections "Servicing and maintenance " and "Tec hnical data " and th e iden tific ation plate. Fuel Desig nation Engine oil Grade Visco sity Tyre pressure Tyre size Fron t Rear Summ er tyres Winter ty r[...]

Introduction Your vehicle is an intellige nt combina tion of for ward-lo oking techno logy, i mpressiv e safety, env ironm ental frie ndliness a nd economy . It now lie s with you to driv e your vehicle safely and to see it perform s perfectl y. This Owner’s Manual provides you with all the necessary inform ation to that end. Make sure your passe[...]

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Contents In Brief .......................................... ............. 2 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof .. .......... 26 Seats, Interior ............... ........................... 48 Instruments, cont rols .................... .......... 84 Lighting ...... ................................... ........ 108 Infotainment system ...................[...]

2I n B r i e f In Brief Picture no: 18398s.tif Unlocking the car: Turn the key in the driver’s door lock towards the front or press the button q Open the door by pulling on the door handle. To open the tailgate, press in the button under the handle recess and pull the tailgate upwards. Key 3 26, Electronic im mobiliser 3 27, Personalised k ey 3 3[...]

3 In Brief Picture no: 18160s.tif To adjust front seat backrests: Turn handwheel Do not lean on seat backrest whilst adjusting it. Seats 3 48, Seat position 3 50, Folding down the front passenger seat 3 49. Picture no: 18161s.tif Front seat height 3 : Operate lever on the door side of seat Pump action of lever Seats 3 49, Seat position 3 50. Pictur[...]

4I n B r i e f Picture no: 16976t.tif To adjust front seat head restraint hei ght: press button to unlock, adjust height, engage Head restraint 3 51, rear head restraint adjustment 3 52, head restraint position 3 52. Picture no: 18533t.tif Extend the seat belt and clip it into the buck le The seat belt must not be twisted and must lie snugly agains[...]

5 In Brief Picture no: 18284s.tif Exterior mirror adjustment Select the mirror to be adjusted using t he rocker switch and adjust using the four-way switch . Mirror 3 42, Aspherical exterior mirrors 3 42 , Swinging in exterior mirrors 3 42, Heated exterior mirrors 3 13 , 3 43. Picture no: 18162s.tif Exterior mirror adju stment on vehicle fitted wit[...]

7 In Brief 1 Side air vents ............................ .. 3 120 2 Parking lamps, dipped beam ... 3 106 Instrument illumination ............ .. 3 112 Fog tail lamp .......... .................... 3 108 Fog lamps 3 ............................... 3 108 Headlamp range adjustment 3 .............................. 3 109 3 Turn signal ..................[...]

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9 In Brief 1 Side air vents ............................ .. 3 120 2 Front passenger a irbag ............... 3 67 3 Left seat heater 3 ........... .............. 3 48 Steering wheel heater 3 ........... ..... 3 49 Tyre deflation detection system 3 ..................... 3 162 Central locking button .................. 3 32 Warning light ..............[...]

10 In Brief Control indicators w Deflation detection system 3 , 3 84, 3 164. r Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 , fault, 3 162. B Adaptive driving light 3 , fault, 3 112, 3 117. j Manual transmission automated 3 , starting the engine 3 , 3 85, 3 137. ! Preheating system 3 , Diesel particle filter 3 , 3 85. Z Exhaust gases 3 , 3 85, 3 156. A Engine elec[...]

11 In Brief Picture no: 18164s.tif Exterior lights Rotate Press Lighting 3 108, headlamp w arning d evice 3 105. Picture no: 18165s.tif Headlamp flash, main beam and dipped beam Main beam, headlamp flash 3 109. Picture no: 18167s.tif Switch turn signa l on Turn signals 3 10 9. 7 =O f f 8 = Parking l amps 9 = Dipped or main beam A Automatic dipped b[...]

12 In Brief Picture no: 18169s.tif Hazard warning flashers Operated with the ¨ button. Hazard warning lamps 3 111. Picture no: 18170s.tif Activate horn: Press j in centre of steering wheel Airbag system 3 69, Steering wheel remote control 3 3 118. Picture no: 18171s.tif Windscreen wiper: Gently tap lever upwards For a single swipe when the windscr[...]

13 In Brief Picture no: 18174s.tif Operating windscreen washer system: Stalk towar d steering wheel Windscreen washer system 3 248, further information 3 228, 3 248. Picture no: 18175s.tif Rear window wiper 3 and Rear window washer system 3 operation Rear window wipers and rear window washer system 3 10 7, further information 3 228, 3 248. Picture [...]

14 In Brief Picture no: 18177s.tif To clear fogged or icy windows Air distribution to l , tu rn rotary switch for temperature and air flow; climate control 3 : Button n must also be pressed; automatic climate control 3 : button V must also be pressed. Climate control 3 3 120. Picture no: 18178s.tif To set automatic mo de of climate control system 3[...]

15 In Brief Picture no: 18180s.tif Automated ma nual transmission 3 Always move the selector lever in th e appropriate direction right up to the stop. It will automatically re turn to the neutral position after each operation. The foot brake must be depressed when starting. Automated manual transmission 3 3 136. Picture no: 18181s.tif Automatic tra[...]

16 In Brief Picture no: 16982t.tif Steering wheel lock and ignition Turn key to position 1. Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock. Picture no: 17005t.tif Starting the engine Depress clut ch and brake pedals , select 3 P or N for automatic transm ission, 3 N for manual transmission automated. Do not press the accelerato[...]

17 In Brief Parking the vehicle z Apply hand brake firmly without operating release bu tt on. On a downhill or uphill slope, appl y as firmly as possible. App ly foot brake at s ame time to reduce operating fo rce. z Switch off engine and ignition. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and pull it out. Turn the steering wheel until it is clear that t[...]

18 In Brief Interesting functions Picture no: 18184s.tif Airbag system The airbag system consists of several internal systems. Front airbag system 3 The front airbag system will be trigge red in the event of a serious accident involving a frontal impact and forms safety cushions for the driver and front passenger 3 . The forward movement of the dri[...]

19 In Brief Picture no: 18185s.tif Curtain airbag system 3 The curtain airbag system triggers in case of a side-on collision and provides a safety barrier in the head area on the respective side of the vehicle. This reduces the risk of injury to the head considerably in cas e of a side-on collision. Airbag system 3 69. Picture no: 18294s.tif Airbag[...]

20 In Brief Picture no: 17013t.tif Selection using multifunction button 3 : rotate and p ress multifun ction button . To exit a menu, turn the multifunction button left or right to Return or Mai n and select. Picture no: 18187s.tif Selection using left adjusting wheel on steering wheel 3 : Rotate and press knurled wheel. Information display 3 94. P[...]

21 In Brief Picture no: 18435s.tif Check control 3 The check control software monitors z Remote control battery. z Important exterior lighting lamps, including cables and fuses. Check control 3 3 10 4. Picture no: 18188s.tif Steering wheel remote control 3 The functions of the infotainment system 3 and the information display can be operated using [...]

22 In Brief Picture no: 18189s.tif Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 When reverse gear is selected, the park pilot switches itself on automatic ally. Manual activation is possible at speed below 25 km/h by us ing the r button in the instrument panel. An acoustic warning sounds when the vehicle approaches a n obstacle behind. Ultrasonic parking sensors 3[...]

23 In Brief Picture no: 18577j.tif Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 3 ensures better illumination of z bends (curve lighting), z crossings and narrow bends (cornering light). Curve lighting (1) The light beam pivot s based on steering wheel position and speed (from approx. 10 km/h). Cornering light (2) An additional lamp throws a beam approx. 90 [...]

24 In Brief Picture no: 18327s.tif Heated steer ing wheel 3 Heating of the steering wheel and of the driver’s seat is switc hed on by a single, or repeated (as appropriate) activation of the switch ß - . Heating of the steering wheel - t he section marked out in the illustration. Heated steering wheel 3 51. Picture no: 18417s.tif Double load-bay[...]

25 In Brief Diesel particle filter 3 The diesel particle fi lter system filters harmful soot particles out of the exhaust gases. The system includes a self-cleaning function that run automatically during driving. The filter is cleaned by burning off the soot particles at high t emperature. This process takes place autom atically under set driving c[...]

26 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Replacement keys The key number is specified in the Car Pass 3 . The key is part of the electronic immobiliser. Locks 3 230. Picture no: 17027t.tif Key with foldaway key section 3 Press button to extend . To retract, press button and audibly engage key blade. Car Pass The Car Pass con[...]

27 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 17349t.tif Electronic immobiliser The system checks whether the vehicle is allowed to start with the key used. Once the transponder in the key is recognised, the vehicle can be started. The electronic immobiliser a ctivates automatically when the key is removed from the ignition switch. Picture no: 1823[...]

28 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 18407s.tif Central locking system with key activation 3 Used to unlock and lock doors and luggage co mpartment. Central locking system with remote control 3 32. Picture no: 18408s.tif To unlock Turn the key in the driver’s door lock to the front: all doors and the luggage compartment will be unlocked.[...]

29 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 18246s.tif Close luggage compartment Close the luggage compartment with the handle on the inside of the tailgate. Do not operate the button beneath the handle when closing. Otherwise th e luggage compartment will onc e again be unlocked. Picture no: 18409s.tif To lock Close doors and luggage com partmen[...]

30 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Malfunction in central locking system To unlock Turn the key in the driver’s door lock to the front until it stops. Turn the key back and remove it. The other doors can be opened by pulling the handle on the inside of the doors. The luggage compartment and fuel filler cap remain locked. Picture no: 18410s.tif To [...]

31 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 17029t.tif Remote control 3 Depending on the equipment of the vehicle, one of the remote cont rols depicted on this page will be used. The remote control is integrated in the key. Used to operate: z central l ocking syst em, z mechanical anti-the ft locking system 3 , z anti-thef t alarm system 3 . On c[...]

32 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 17031t.tif Remote control battery replacement Replace the battery as soon as the range of the remote control begins to shrink. Batteries do not belong in household waste. They must be disposed of at an appropriate recycling collectio n point. Key with foldaway key section Extend the key 3 26. Open the r[...]

33 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 16968t.tif To unlock Press button q on radio remote control. Pull handle to open doors. Selective unlocking 3 You can set the system so that pressing the button q once unlocks jus t the driver’s door, and pressing the button q twice unlocks the entire vehicle. This function can be activated and deacti[...]

34 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 18243s.tif Central locking button for locking and unlocking the doors from insi de the vehicle Press button m in the centre console: doors are locked or unlocked. The LED in the central locking button m comes on for approx. 2 minutes once the vehicle is locked with the remote control. If the doors are l[...]

35 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 17047t.tif Malfunction in remote control To unlock Turn the key in the driver’s door lock to the front until it stops. Turn the key back and remove it. Open the driver’s door. To open the other doors, switch on the ignition and press the central locking button. To lock Open passenger door, close dri[...]

36 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 16968t.tif Luggage compartment To unlock Press button q on the remote control, the luggage co mpartment and t he doors will be unlocked. Picture no: 18158s.tif To open The luggage compartment is opened b y operating the button b eneath the handle. After fitting certain accessories, it mig ht not be poss[...]

37 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 17042t.tif To lock Press button p on radio remote control. Anti-theft alarm system 3 monitors z Doors, tailgate, bonnet, z The ignition. Picture no: 17043t.tif To activate All doors and the bonnet must be closed. Press the remote control butt on p again at the latest 10 seconds after locking. If the ign[...]

38 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 18286s.tif Light emitting diode (LED) During the first 10 seconds of anti-theft alarm system activation: After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft alarm system activation: Contact a workshop for assistance if problems are encountered. Picture no: 16968t.tif To deactivate Press button q on remote control [...]

39 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 18287s.tif Child safety locks 3 Turn rotary knob at rear door lock from vertical position using key: door cannot be opened from the inside. Personalised key Store personalised settings or vehicle-specific functions in the vehicle key If the vehicle is used by a number of drivers, each driver can store h[...]

40 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Programmable functions The vehicle-specific functions P1 to P7 listed in the following table can be activated and deactivated. The setting selected is automaticall y stored dependin g on th e vehicle key use d. Different settings are stored for each vehicle key. Use of a specific vehicle key will activate the setti[...]

41 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 18412s.tif z Push the wiper stalk (right) up or down and select status On or OFF , or input a value for speed (P6) or value for volume (P7), z Pull turn signal stalk ( left) and wiper stalk (right) simultaneously to the steering wheel until you hear a confirmation signal (approx. 3 seconds). The selecte[...]

42 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 18284s.tif Exterior mirrors Setting with switches in the d river’s door console. Setting with four-way switch in version with manual window operation Select the mirror to be adjusted using t he rocker switch and adjust using the four- way switch. Picture no: 18162s.tif Setting with four-way switch in [...]

43 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 18248s.tif For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior mirrors will swing out of their normal mounting position if they are bumped with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressu re to the mirror housing. Picture no: 18464s.tif For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior mirrors o[...]

44 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 18283s.tif Interior mirror Swivel mirror housing to adjust. Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror To reduce dazzle, swivel the lever on the underside of the mirror housing. Picture no: 18196s.tif Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror 3 Dazzling at night is reduced automatica lly. The interior mirror does n[...]

45 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Electric windows 3 on the front doo rs Operational readiness The electric windows can be used z with ignition on, z within 5 minutes of sw itching ignition off, z within 5 minutes of switching ignition key to position 1. After switching off the ignition, the operational readiness is terminated by opening the driver[...]

46 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Picture no: 18206s.tif Heated rear window 3 Heating is activated or deactivated by pressing the Ü but ton. Heating works wit h the engine running and is switched off automati cally after a few minutes. The heated rear window automatically switches on when the diesel particle filter is being cleane d 3 depending on[...]

47 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof To raise With the sun roof closed, press button ü . The sun roof is raised at the rear. To open Press button ü again with the sun roof in the raised position. The sun roof opens automatically until it reaches its limit position. To close Hold down button d until the sun roof is completely closed. Picture no: 1837[...]

48 Seats, Interior Seats, Interior Picture no: 18159s.tif Front seats Adjust longitudinal seat position Pull handle at front of seat, move seat and then release handle. Picture no: 18160s.tif Adjusting the backrests Take the pressure off the backrest and t urn the hand wheel on the side. Front seats ........................................... 48 He[...]

49 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18161s.tif Adjust height of seat 3 Operate lever on the door side of seat. Pump action of lever Picture no: 18480s.tif Tilting the backrests forward 3 To tilt the backrests forwa rd, lift release lever and tilt backrest forward. Lower release lever and backrest engag es in lowered position 3 . Slide seat forwards 3 . [...]

50 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18532t.tif Seat position z Sit with your buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between your feet and the pedals so that your legs are slightly angled when pressing the pedals. Slide the passenger seat as far ba ck as possible. z Sit with your shou lders a s far back against the bac[...]

51 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18306s.tif Heated driver’s seat 3 , heated steering wheel 3 When the ignition is switc hed on, the heating of the st eering wheel and/or the driver seat is activated by pressing the corresponding button ß - once or several times. LED ß on: heating of the driver seat. LEDs ß and - on: heating of the d river seat a[...]

52 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18275s.tif Adjusting the rear head restraints 3 The height of the head restraints can be set in two positions. To set in the first position, pull the head restraint up, in the second position press the spring marked in the illustration and push the head restraint right up to the top. To adjust downwards, press the spr[...]

53 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18278s.tif Luggage compartment extension 3 Adjust angle of rear backrests The rear backrest, in a single unit or spl it 3 , can also be locked in an upright position for transporting bulky items. Pull the unlocking hand le, pull the backrest forwards to the vertical position a nd allow to engage. When unlocking, a red[...]

54 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18282s.tif Disengage the backrest (single or split 3 ) using the release lever and fold it down onto the seat cushion. If the backrest is split 3 , unlock the relevant side, and unlock at both sides if it i s a single unit. I f t h e v e h i c l e i s t o b e l o a d e d v i a a r e a r d o o r , take the seat belt ou[...]

55 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18279s.tif 5-door passenger vehicle Lift the cover backwards as shown in the illustration, until it unl atches, then remove. Fit in reverse order. Picture no: 18414s.tif 3-door passenger vehicle Lift the cover backwards as shown in figure 18414 S, un til it unlatches, set at an angle, then remove. Fit in reverse order[...]

56 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18476s.tif Van The luggage compartment cover consists of four segments which can be individually removed and inserted. The rear segment (1) has identical functionality (removal and installation) to that of the 3-door passenger vehicle, see previous page. Picture no: 18477s.tif To remove the three other segmen ts (orde[...]

57 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18281s.tif Notes on loading the vehicle z Heavy objects in the luggage compartment should be placed against the properly engaged rear seat backrests or, if the rear seat backrests are folded down 3 , against the front seat backrests. If objects are to be st acked, the heavier objects should be placed at the bottom. z [...]

58 Seats, Interior Three-stage safety system Comprising: z Three-point seat belts. z Belt tensioners at the front seats. z Airbag systems for driver seat, front passenger seat 3 and outboard rear seats 3 . The three stages are activated in sequence depending on the severity of th e accident: z The automatic seat belt locking devices prevent the bel[...]

59 Seats, Interior Seat belts are only intended for one person. They are not suitable for anyone under 12 years of age or under 150 cm tall. For children under the age of 12, we recommend the Opel ch ild restraint system 3 63. Belt force limiters In the front seats, stress on the body is reduced by dampened release of the belt during a collision. P[...]

60 Seats, Interior Checking the seat belts From time to time, check operation of all seat belt system components and check for damage. Have damaged components replaced. Have seat belts and deployed belt tensioners replaced by an authorised workshop after an accident. Make sure that seat belts are not damaged or trapped by sharp-edged objects. Pictu[...]

61 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18247s.tif Control indicator v for belt t ensione rs The functionality of the be lt tensioner systems is monitored electronically together with the airb ag systems and indicated via the control indicator v . When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator comes on for ap proximately 4 s e c o n ds . I f i t d [...]

62 Seats, Interior z When the rear seats are being used it must be ensured that the components of the front seat belts are not damaged by shoes or other objects. Do not allow dirt to penetrate the seat belt inertia reels. z We recommend that you have the seats removed by a workshop. z The belt tensioners only deploy once, which can be detected by i[...]

63 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18292s.tif Height adjustment 3 Adjusting the height of the upper deflection point of th e front seat belts: 1. Unreel seat belt a little. 2. Press down button on adjuster slide. 3. Set desired height . 4. Allow slid ing adjuster to audibly latch. Do not adjust height while driving. Picture no: 17109t.tif Removing the [...]

64 Seats, Interior Permissible options for fitt ing a child safety seat Weight and age class 1) 1) We recommend th e use of each system until the child reaches the upper weight l imit. On front passenger seat On outer seats 3 of rear row of seats On centre seat 3 of rear row of seats Group 0: up to 10 kg or approx. 10 months Group 0+: up to 13 kg o[...]

65 Seats, Interior Note z Children under 12 years or under 150 cm tall should only travel in an appropriate child restraint system. z When transporting ch ildren, use the child restraint systems suit able for the child’s weight. z Ensure correct inst allation of child restraint system, see the instructions enclosed with the system. z The covers o[...]

66 Seats, Interior Permitted options for the mounting of ISOFIX child restraint systems Weight class 1) 1) We recommend th e use of each system until the child reaches the upper weight l imit. ISOFIX size class Seat device On front passe nger seat On an outboard seat in the rear row of seats 0: to 10 kg EI S O / R 1 I L I L 0+: up to 13 kg EI S O /[...]

67 Seats, Interior ISOFIX size class and seat device IUF = Mounting possible for universally approved, forward-faci ng ISOFIX child restraint systems in the specified weight class. IL = Mounting possible only with child restraint systems approved for the vehicle in the specified weigh t class. X = No ISOFIX child r estraint system approved in this [...]

68 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18299s.tif Mounting clips 3 for ISOFIX child restraint systems ISOFIX chi ld restraint fixing br ackets ar e fitted to the rear outer seats 3 and the passenger seat 3 between the seat face and the back. The position of the clips can be identified from the symbols on the backrest. Fasten permitted ISOF IX child restrai[...]

69 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18195s.tif Airbag system Front airbag 3 The front airbag system consists of one airbag in the steering wheel and one in the instrument panel. These can be identified by the word AIRBAG . The front airbag system comprises: z an airbag with inflator in the steering wheel and a second one in the instrument panel, z contr[...]

70 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18184s.tif When they are deployed, the front airbags inflate within milliseconds to form a safety cushion for the driver and front passenger 3 . The forward movement of the front seat occupants is checked, thereby substantially reducing the risk of injury to the upper body and head . No impairment of view will occur, [...]

71 Seats, Interior Also, the front airbag system is not deployed for the front passenger when the airbag systems for the front passenger are deactiva ted 3 . Deactivated airbag systems for the fro nt passenger 3 are indicated by consta nt illumination of the LEDs in the button * and the control indicator * . Deactivating front passenger airbag syst[...]

72 Seats, Interior Picture no: 17110t.tif When triggered, the side airbag inflates within milliseconds to form a safety cushion for the driver or front passenger in the respective door area. This substantially reduces the risk of injury to the upper body and pelvis in the event of a side-on colli sion. The side airbag system will not be deployed in[...]

73 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18293s.tif Curtain airbag 3 The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof fra m e on each side. This can be identified by the word AIRBAG on the roof pillar. The curtain airbag system comprises: z an airbag wit h inflator in th e roof frame on the driver’s and front passenger side respectively, z the c[...]

74 Seats, Interior The curtain airbag system will not be deployed in the event of z the ignition is switched off, z frontal collisions, z accidents in which the vehicle overturns, z collisions involvin g a rear impact, z side-on collisions outside the passenger cell. Picture no: 18247s.tif Control indicator v for airbag systems The functionality of[...]

75 Seats, Interior Airbag systems which can be deactivated for the front passenger * 3 The front and side airba g front passenger airbag systems must be deactivated if a child restraint system is to be fitted on the front passenger seat. T he curtain airbag system 3 , the belt tensioners and all driver airbag systems remain active when the front pa[...]

76 Seats, Interior Activation with the vehicle stationary and ignition off: z Switch on ignition, control indicator * flashes, the LEDs in the bu tton display the current status 3 75. z Press button * within 15 seconds and hold down. z After about 2 seconds, you will hear a confirmation buzzer. Release but ton * after another 4 seconds at the lates[...]

77 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18298s.tif The system for deactivation of the airbag systems for the front passenger can be identified from the sticker on the side of the instrument panel, visible when the front passenger door is open. Fault The front and side airbag system 3 for the front passenger cannot be activated or deactivated if z the igniti[...]

78 Seats, Interior z Do not stick anything on the steering wheel, instrument panel, front seat backrests or roof frame in the vicinity of the airbags. Do not cover any of t hese areas with other materials. z Use only a dry cloth or interior cleaner to clean the steering wheel, instrument panel, front seat backrests and roof frame. Do not use any ag[...]

79 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18301s.tif The front passenger airbag system 3 can be recognised by t he text AIRBAG above the glove compartment. Picture no: 18431s.tif The side airbag system 3 is identified by the covers on the outboard sides of the front seat backrests. Picture no: 18294s.tif Deactivating front passenger airbag systems 3 3 75. Bac[...]

80 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18192s.tif Cigarette lighter 3 The cigarette lighte r is located in front of the gear le ver. Press in cigarette lighter. Switches off automatically once the element is glowing. Pull out lighter. Accessory socket 3 Some vehicles have an accessory socket for the connection of electrical accessories instead of a cigaret[...]

81 Seats, Interior Ashtray 3 Picture no: 18332s.tif Ashtray container for mobile use in the car. To use, open cover. Picture no: 18416s.tif Drink holder located in the centre console in front of the gear lever and behind the hand brake. In the 3-door passenger vehicle, also located at the side behind the rear seat. Caution To be used only for ash a[...]

82 Seats, Interior Picture no: 18424s.tif Stowage compartment s Stowage compartment 3 beneath passenger seat Lift stowage compartm ent by grasping recessed edge and pull out. Maximu m load: 1.5 kg. To close the stowage compartment, push it in and engage. Picture no: 18289s.tif Glove compartment Pull lever to open. In the open cover, you will find: [...]

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84 Instruments, contro ls Instruments, controls Control indicators ................................ 84 Instrument display ............................ ... 90 Trip computer display in instrument panel 3 .............................................. 92 Information display in the centre console .............. ..................... 94 Warning buzzers [...]

85 Instruments, controls r Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 Control indicator lights or flashes yellow. Lamps Fault in system. Have the cause of the fault eliminated by a workshop. Flashes Fault due to sensors that are dirty or covered by ice or snow or Interference due to external sources of ultra sound (e.g. pneumatic drills, rotary machines). Once t[...]

86 Instruments, contro ls Picture no: 18469s.tif A Engine electronics, transmission electronics 3 , immobiliser, diesel fuel filter 3 Control indicator lights up and/or flashes yellow. It illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. Illuminates when the engin e is running Fault in engine electronics or transmission electronics. E[...]

87 Instruments, controls p Alternator Control indicator lights up and/or flashes red. It illuminates when the ignition is switched on and goes out shortly after the engine starts. Flashes duri ng or afte r engine st art Battery voltage too lo w. Have electrical system tested by a workshop. Illuminates when the engin e is running Stop and switch eng[...]

88 Instruments, contro ls Picture no: 18469s.tif * Airbag systems which can be deactivated for the front passenger Symbol is lit, or flashes in the kilometre display. Illumin ated together with th e LEDs in the butt on * : airbag deactiva ted 3 76. Flashes The system can be acti vated or deactivated within 15 seconds of switch ing on the ignition 3[...]

89 Instruments, controls v Airbag systems 3 , belt tensioners 3 Control indicator lights up red. Illuminates when the engin e is running Fault in the airbag or belt tensioner system 3 61, 3 74. X Seat belt 3 Control indicator lig hts up or flashes red . Lamps It lights up from when the ignition is switched on until the dr iver’s seatbelt is faste[...]

90 Instruments, contro ls Picture no: 18240s.tif Instrument dis play On some versions, the pointer of the tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge briefly moves to its end position when the ignition is switched on. Tachometer Displays the engine rpm. Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible. Picture no : Speedomete r Speed [...]

91 Instruments, controls Picture no: 18405s.tif Kilometre display Top line: Trip odometer Displays the number of kilometres since the gauge was reset. To reset, hold down the setting knob for approx. one second when the ignition is on, see previous page. Bottom line: Odometer Records the number of kilometres. Picture no: 18239s.tif Service display [...]

92 Instruments, contro ls Picture no: 18401s.tif Speed warning With the "Personalised key" function, P6 , 3 39, 3 41, a particular top speed can be assigned to each vehicle key. When this speed is exceeded, a warning buzzer sounds. This function is programmed in the kilometre display: z ignition off, key in ignition swit ch, z pull tur n [...]

93 Instruments, controls Picture no: 18436s.tif Functions: z Range z Instantaneous consumption z Distance travelled z Average speed z Effective consumption z Average consumption z Stop watch To select, rotate the rotary switch on the wiper stalk briefly up i or down h for each function and then let go. The functions will be called one after the oth[...]

94 Instruments, contro ls Picture no: 17913s.tif Information display in the centre co nsole Triple information display Display of time, outside temperature and date/infotainment system (when it is on). When the ignition is off, the time, date and outside temperature can be presented for 15 seconds by briefly pressing one of the two buttons below th[...]

95 Instruments, controls Picture no: 17913s.tif Outside t emperature A fall in temperature is indicated immediately and a rise in temperature after a time delay. If outside temperat ure drops below 3 C, the symbol : appears in the triple information displa y as a warning for ic y road conditions. When temperature increases to at least 5 C, th[...]

96 Instruments, contro ls Picture no: 17914s.tif Triple information display Set date and time The infotainment system 3 must be off. Activate sett ing mode by ho lding the Ö button depressed for about 2 seconds. The flashing value is adjusted using the ; button. The Ö butt on is used to switch to the next unit and to exit setting mode. Automatic [...]

97 Instruments, controls Picture no: 18612t.tif To select with the infotainment system buttons Select menu items via the menus and using the infotainment system buttons. The OK button is used to select th e marked item or confirm a command. To exit a menu, press the right or left arrow button to execute Return or Main . Picture no: 17013t.tif To se[...]

98 Instruments, contro ls Picture no: 17331t.tif Function areas For each functional area there is a main page (Main), which is selected at the top edge of the display (not with the Infotainment system CD 30 or the Mobile Phone Portal): z Audio, z Navigation 3 , z Telephone 3 , z Trip computer 3 . For Audio, Navigation 3 and Telephone 3 functions ?[...]

99 Instruments, controls Automatic time synchronisation 3 The RDS signal of most VHF transmitters automatically se ts the time. Some transmitters do not send a correct time signal. In such cases, we recommend that you switch off automatic tim e synchronis ation. On infotainment systems with navigation 3 , time and date are also harmonised upon rece[...]

100 Instrum ents, controls Picture no: 17343t.tif Setting units of measure Select menu item Units from the Settings menu. Select the desired unit. Selections are indicated by a o in front of the menu item. Picture no: 17926t.tif Adjusting contrast 3 (Graphical Information Display) Select menu item Contrast from the Settings menu. Confirm the requir[...]

101 Instruments, controls Picture no: 17344t.tif Graphical Information Display 3 or Colour Information Display 3 , trip computer 3 The main trip computer display provides information about the range, average consumption 3 and current consumption of BC 1 . To display other trip computer data, press the BC button on the infotainment system 3 , select[...]

102 Instrum ents, controls Instantaneous consumption Display of current consum ption. At low speeds, consumption per hour is displayed. Distance travelled Display of distance travelled. The measurement can be reset at any time. Average speed Display of average speed. The measurement can be reset at any time. Stoppages in the journey with the igniti[...]

103 Instruments, controls Picture no: 17346t.tif The information of the two trip computers can be reset separately, making it possible to evaluate data from different time periods. Select the desired trip computer information. Picture no: 17347t.tif To reset all information of a trip com puter, select menu item All values . After resetting, "-[...]

104 Instrum ents, controls Picture no: 17348t.tif Stop watch Select menu item Timer from the Board Computer menu. To start, select menu item Start . To stop, select menu item Stop . To reset, select menu item Reset . The desired stop watch display can be selected from the Options menu 3 : Driving Time excl. Stops The time the vehicle is in motion i[...]

105 Instruments, controls Acknowledge warning messages as described on page 96, confirm. Unacknowledged warning messages can be re-displayed later. Warning messages: Remote Control Battery check Remote control battery voltage t oo low 3 32. Brakelight switch check Brake light does not come on during braking. Have the cause of the fault eliminat ed [...]

106 Instrum ents, controls Picture no: 18171s.tif Windscreen wipers The lever always springs back to its home position. For a single swipe when the windscreen wipers are off, press the stalk down. Run through the windscreen wiper stages by pushing the lever past the resistance point and holding. An acoustic signal sounds at § . Do not use if the w[...]

107 Instruments, controls Picture no: 18328s.tif Keep the sensor field of the rain sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. Picture no: 18174s.tif Windscreen washer system Pull stalk towards steering wheel. Screen wash is squirted onto the screen and the wipers move b ack and fort h a few time s. Picture no: 18175s.tif Rear window wiper 3 and rear wind[...]

108 Lighti ng Lighting Picture no: 18197s.tif Exterior lights Turn light switch: In positions 8 and 9 , the tail lamps and number plate lamps are also on. Control indicator 8 3 88. If the ignition is switched off when main beam or dipped beam is on, the parking lamps come on. The parking lamps go off when the ignition key is removed. Versions with [...]

109 Lighting Picture no: 18165s.tif Main beam, headlamp flash Push stalk forward to switch from dipped beam to main beam . To switch to dipped beam, push stalk forward again or p ull towards steering wheel. To operate the headl amp flash, pull stal k towards steering wheel. The main beam is switched on for as long as the stalk is held in this posit[...]

110 Lighti ng Short turn signal 3 Push stalk until you feel resistance and release. The tur n signal flas hes three times, e.g. for changing lanes. This function can be activated or deactivat ed depending on the key that is used, see "personalised key", P3 3 39, 3 41 . Acoustic turn signal 3 The volume of the acoustic turn signal can be a[...]

111 Lighting Picture no: 18169s.tif Hazard warning lamps Operated with the ¨ button. To aid location of the pushbutt on, the red surface is illuminated when the ignition switched on. When the button is pressed, its control indicator flashes in tim e with the hazard warning lamps. The hazard warning flashers activate automatically if the airbags d [...]

112 Lighti ng Picture no: 17793j.tif Adaptive Forwar d Lighting 3 (AFL) ensures better illumination of z bends (curve lighting), z crossings and narrow bends (cornering light). Curve lighting (1) The light beam pivots based on steering wheel position and speed (from approx. 10 km/h). The headlamps shine at an angle of up to 15 to the right or le[...]

113 Lighting Picture no: 18302s.tif Lead-me lighting 3 The dipped beam remain s switched on for ap pr o x. 3 0 s ec o nd s on ce y ou ha v e le ft t he vehicle and closed the driver’s door. To activate 1. Switch off ignition. 2. Remove ignition key. 3. Open driver’s door. 4. Pull turn signal st alk toward steering wheel. 5. Close driver’s doo[...]

114 Lighti ng Picture no: 18370s.tif Parking l amps The front park ing lamp and tail lamp of one side of the vehicle can be activated when parking: 1. Set light switch to 7 or A 3 , 2. Ignition off, 3. Move tur n signal s talk all the way up (right parking lamp ) or down (left parking l amp). Confirmed by a signal and the corresponding turn signal [...]

115 Lighting Picture no: 18303s.tif Front courtesy lamp Centre switch position: a utomatic interior light, see previous page. To operate manually from inside when the doors are closed: Picture no: 17131t.tif Front courtesy lamp with reading lamps 3 Automatic interior light, see previous page. Pressing the button c when the doors are closed. Picture[...]

116 Lighti ng Picture no: 17133t.tif Courtesy lamps and rear reading lamps 3 Operated with switch (I = on, 0 = off, centre = automatic interior light). Welcome Light 3 After unlocking the car, the instrument and switch lighting, the front and rear foot well lighting 3 and the information d isplay 3 come on for a few seconds. Glove compartment light[...]

117 Lighting Headlamps when driving abroad The asymmetrical d ipped beam increases the field of vision on the passenger side of the lane. This causes glare for oncoming traffic if the vehicle is driven in countries where traffic drives on the opposite side of the road. Do as follows to prevent glare: Vehicles with halogen headlamps Have hea dlights[...]

118 Infotainmen t system Infotainment system Radio reception 3 Radio reception ma y be disrupted by static, noise, distortion or loss of reception due to z changes in dist ance from the transmitter, z multi-path reception due to reflection and z shadowing. Infotainment system 3 The infotainment system is operated as described in the operating instr[...]

119 Infotainment system Picture no: 18471s.tif AUX input 3 The AUX input is in the centre console in front of the gearshift lever. An external audio source su ch as a portable CD player can b e connected via the AUX input with a 3.5 mm jack plug. Keep AUX input clean and dry at all times. Further information in the infotainment system instructions.[...]

120 Climate control Climate control Picture no: 18203s.tif Heating and venti lation system, air conditioning system 3 Ventilation, heating and cooling 3 are combined into one unit th at i s de si gne d to provide comfort regardless of the season, weather or outside temperature. When cooling 3 is activated, th e air is cooled and dried. The heating [...]

121 Climate control Picture no: 18204s.tif The buttons for cooling n and air recirculation 4 are only found on versions with optional air conditioning system 3 . Air conditioning system 3 3 126. Picture no: 18205s.tif Electronic climat e control system 3 Offers the greatest comfort in the veh icle interior regardless of th e conditions outside. To [...]

122 Climate control Picture no: 18304s.tif Air vents At least one air vent must be open while cooling 3 (air conditioning compressor) is on in order to prevent the evaporator from icing up due to lack of air movement . Comfortable vent ilation of the interior is based on the position of the temperature switch. To increase the air supply, set the fa[...]

123 Climate control Picture no: 18208s.tif Heating and ventilation system Temperature Adjusted using left-h and rotary switch. The amount of heat is dependent on the coolant temperature and is thus not fully attained until the engine is warm. Picture no: 18209s.tif Air flow Adjusted using centre rot ary switch. The rate of air flow is determined by[...]

124 Climate control Picture no: 18210s.tif Ventilation z Set the temperature to the desired setting. z Switch fan on, select fan setting according to requirements. z For maximum ventilation in the head area: set the air distribution switch to M , open all air vents, direct the a ir vent slats 3 122. z For ventilation to foot well: Set air distribut[...]

125 Climate control Picture no: 18211s.tif Heating the foot well z Rotate temperature switch to right-hand zone. z Switch on fan. z Set air distribution switch to K . Picture no: 18212s.tif Window demisting and de-icing Misted or icy windows, e. g. d ue to damp weather, damp clothing or low outside temperatures: z Turn the temperature switch clockw[...]

126 Climate control Air conditioning s ystem 3 As a supplement to the heating and ventilation system, the air conditioning system cools and dehumi difies (dries) inflowing air. If cooling or dehumi dification is not desired, switch off cooling in ord er to save fuel. Cooling switches off automatically at low outside temperatures. Picture no: 18213s[...]

127 Climate control Air distribution to l : the air recirculation system is automatica ll y switched off to speed up window demisting and prevent fogging. Picture no: 18215s.tif Comfort setting z Set cooling n as desired. z Air recirculation system 4 off. z Set temperature switch as desired. z Switch on fan at desired speed. z Set air distribution [...]

128 Climate control Picture no: 18217s.tif Window demisting and de-icing Misted or icy windows, e. g. due to damp weather, dam p clothi ng or low outside temperatures: z Cooling n on, the air conditioning compressor automatically switches i tself off at low outside temperatures (icing). z Turn the temperature switch clockwise. z Move fan switch to [...]

129 Climate control Data is shown on the information display. Setting modifications are briefly shown in the information display, superi mposing over the currently displayed menu. May appear diff erently dependin g on the type of display 3 94. The climate control system settings are stored in the vehicle key when the vehicle is locked, see "Pe[...]

130 Climate control Picture no: 18178s.tif Automatic mode Basic setting for maximum comfort: z Press AUTO button. z Open all air vents. z Switch on AC compressor 3 132. z Set temperature to 2 2 C using le ft rotary knob. The temperature can be set higher or lower as desired. Switching off the air conditioning compressor ( Eco appears in display)[...]

131 Climate control If a temperature below 16 C is set, Lo appears in the display: the climate control system runs constantly at maximum cooling power. The temperature is not regulated. If a temperature above 28 C is set, Hi appears in the display: the climate control system runs constantly at maximum heating power. The tem perature is not re[...]

132 Climate control Picture no: 18218s.tif Manual settings Under certain circumstances (e.g. iced or misted windows), th e functions of the climate control system can be modified manually. Climate control system settings can be changed via the centre knob, the buttons and the menus depicted on th e display. To call up the menu, press the centre kno[...]

133 Climate control Picture no: 18219s.tif Air distribution Turn the centre knob. The Air distribut. menu is activated, showing the possible air distribution settings. The Air distribut. menu can also be called up via the Climate menu. Return to automatic air distribution: Deactivate corresponding setting or press button AUTO . Picture no: 18485s.t[...]

134 Climate control Picture no: 18224s.tif Manual air recirculation mode The air recirculation system prevent s the entry of outside air an d the air in the passenger compartment is circ ulated. Operated with the 4 button. To deactivate manual air recirculation: Press button 4 again. The con trol indicator in the butt on will go out. Auxiliary heat[...]

135 Climate control Picture no: 18226s.tif Air intake The air intakes in the engine compartment in front of the windscreen must be kept free of leaves, dirt and snow in order to provide a supply of air. Pollen filter The pollen filter cleans dust, soot, pollen and spores from the air entering from outside. The active carbon layer 3 eliminates most [...]

136 Driving and operation Driving and operation Manual transm ission automated 3 The Easytronic transmission permits manual ( manual mode ) or automatic gear shifting ( automati c mode ), both with automatic clutch contr ol. Picture no: 18432s.tif Transmission display Shows the mode an d current gear. The display flashes for a few seconds if A , M [...]

137 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18227s.tif Starting the engine Depress the foot brake at the same time as starting the engine. The engine can be started only wi th the foot brake d epressed. "N" is shown in the transmission display. If the foot brake is not depressed, the control indicator j 3 comes on in the instrument, and at the[...]

138 Driving and operation Picture no: 18433s.tif Starting off Depress the foot brake, release the hand brake an d move the sele ctor lever to A , + or - . This will switch the manual transmission auto mated to automat ic and engage first gea r (or second gear if the winter program is enabled). "A" appears on the transmission display. The [...]

139 Driving and oper ation If the vehicle is in automatic mode, on movement of the selector lever to + or - the manual transmission automated shifts to manual mode and changes up or down. The gear currently engaged appears on the transmission display. Move selector lever toward R Reverse gear. Engage only when v ehicle is stationary. Depress the fo[...]

140 Driving and operation Picture no: 18228s.tif Sport programme = Shift times are redu ced when the Sport programme is enabled, and the gears are shifted at higher engine speeds, although not when cruise cont rol is activated. The Winter program is switched off by: z pressing button = again, z turning off the ignition, z activating the winter prog[...]

141 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18451s.tif Kickdow n If the accelerator pedal is pressed past the pressure point, the transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on engine speed. During kickdown no manual gear shifting is possible. When the engine speed approach es its upper limit, the transmission shifts to a higher gear during kickdown e[...]

142 Driving and operation Picture no: 18230s.tif Manoeuvring the vehicle To manoeuvre the vehicle back and forth during attempts to park or in garage entrances the creeping movement can be utilised by releasing the foot bra ke. Never actuate accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously. To prevent damage, the manual transmission aut omated deactiv a[...]

143 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18308s.tif Interruption o f power supply The clutch is not disengaged if there is an interruption of the power supply when a gear is engaged. The vehicle cannot move. If the battery is flat, start the car using jump leads 3 191. If the cause of the power supply interruption is not a flat battery, contact a wor[...]

144 Driving and operation Picture no: 18179s.tif Manual transmission To engage reverse, with the vehicle stationary wait 3 seconds after declutching and then pull up the button on the selector lever and engage the gear. If the gear does not engage, set the lever in neutral, release the clutch peda l and depress again; then re peat gear selection. D[...]

145 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18233s.tif Selector lever positions P, R, N and D The selector le ver can only be mo ved from P when the ignition is switched on and the foot brake depressed (selector lever lock). To engage P or R , push button on selector lever. The engine can only be started with lever in position P or N . When p osition N [...]

146 Driving and operation Electronically controlled driving programmes z The automatic neutral shift fu nction automatically shifts to idling when the vehicle is stopped with a forward gear engaged (depending on transmission fluid temperature). z Following a cold start, the operating temperature programme increases engine speed to quickly b ring th[...]

147 Driving and oper ation Engine braking In order to utilise the engine braking effect when driving do wnhill, select drive range 3 , 2 or, if necessary, 1 in good time. Gear 1 has the greatest braking effect. If gear 1 is selected at too great a speed the transmission remains in 2nd until the shifti ng point for 1st gear is achieved b y braking, [...]

148 Driving and operation Picture no: 18231s.tif Fault If there is a fault, warning lamp A lights up. Gear sh ifting is no l onger au tomatic. I t is possible to continue driving. Have cause of fault remed ied by a workshop. 2nd gear is not available. Manual shifting: Picture no: 18235s.tif Interruption of po wer supply If there is an electrical po[...]

149 Driving and oper ation Driving hints The first 1000 km Drive your vehicle at various speeds. Do not use full throttle. Never allow the engine to labour at low revs. Make good use of all g ears. Depress the accelerator pedal a maximum of ab out 3 / 4 of the available pedal travel in all gears. Do not drive faster than three quarters of maximum s[...]

150 Driving and operation Save energy – more kilometres Please observe the runnin g-in hints on the previous page and the tips for saving energy on the following pages. Good, technically correct and economical driving ensures maximum durability a nd performance for your vehicle. Overrun cut-off The fuel supply is automatically cut off during over[...]

151 Driving and oper ation Saving fuel, protecting the environment Trend-setting technology Environment ally friendly and mainly recyclable materials were used when your vehicle was being developed and manufactured. The production methods used to make your vehicle are also environmentally-compatib le. Recycling of production wastes keeps the circul[...]

152 Driving and operation Overrun z The fuel supply is shut off automatically on overrun, e.g. when descending steep hills or when braking 3 150. z To enable the overrun cut -off to come into action and save fuel, do not accelerate or declutch during overrun. Correct gear selection z High revs increase engine wear and fuel consumption. z Do not rac[...]

153 Driving and oper ation Fuels, refuelling Fuel consumption Fuel consumption is determined under specific driving conditions – see pa ge 3 256. Special equipment increases the weight of the vehicle. As a result, they can increase fuel consumption and reduce the specified maximum speed. For the first few thousand kilome tres, friction between th[...]

154 Driving and operation Picture no: 18310s.tif Fuel filler neck a t right rear sid e of vehicle. With a central locking system with remote control 3 , the tank flap is unlocked at the same time as the doors 3 32. Open tank flap. Unlock the fuel filler cap with th e ignition key 3 , unscrew, remove and atta ch to tank flap. The fuel tank has a lim[...]

155 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 17199t.tif Catalytic converter, exhaust gasses Catalytic converter The catalytic converter reduces the amount of harmful substances in the exhaust gas, such as carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons, CH) and nitrous oxide (NO x ). Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 153, 252 (e. g. LRP = Lead Replacement [...]

156 Driving and operation Picture no: 18251s.tif Control indicator Z for exhaust Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and during the start attempt. Goes off shortly after the engine st arts running. Illumination whilst t he engine is running indicates a fault in the emission control system. The permissible emission lim its may be exceeded. [...]

157 Driving and oper ation Engine exhaust Diesel particle filter 3 The diesel particle filter system filters harmful soot particles out of the exhaust gases. The system includes a self-cleaning function that run automat ically during driving. The filter is cleaned by burning off the soot particles at hi gh temperatur e. This process takes place aut[...]

158 Driving and operation Picture no: 18540t.tif We recommend not stopping driving during cleaning, and not switching off the ignition. Cleaning is fa stest at high engine revs and high loads. Picture no: 18545s.tif The control indicator ! goes off as soon as the self-cleaning operation is complete. Maintenance Have all m aintenanc e work carrie d [...]

159 Driving and oper ation Drive Control Systems Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® Plus ) 3 ESP® Plus improves driving stability when necessary in any driving situation regardless of the type of road surface or tyre grip. It also prevents the drive wheels from spinning. As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve (understeer/oversteer), engine outp[...]

160 Driving and operation Picture no: 18470s.tif Switching off 3 ESP® Plus can be deactivated by pressing button v 3 . Switching off is indicated by the control indicator v lighting up in the instrument. Also app ears on the service display ESPoff 3 91. Pressing the v b utton a gain or turning on the ignition switches the ESP® Plus on again. Crui[...]

161 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18253s.tif Control indicator m When driving, the control indicator m illuminates as soon as the cruise control is switched on. If the cruise control is switched on before the brake has been applied once, the control indicator flashes m . Picture no: 18168s.tif To acti vate Turn switch m up and release. The cur[...]

162 Driving and operation Picture no: 18189s.tif Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 Park pilot makes reverse pa rking easier by measuring the distance between the back of the vehicle and obstacles to the rear. It is the driver, however, who maintains full responsibility for parking. The system records the distance using four sensors in the rear bum per. [...]

163 Driving and oper ation To deactivate The system deactiva tes automatically when reverse gear is di sengaged. If the system is swit ched of with reverse gear engaged, press b utton r 3 , the LED in the button goes out . To reactivate, press button r again. Picture no: 18255s.tif Control indicator r Illuminates: Fault in system. The system is not[...]

164 Driving and operation Picture no: 18244s.tif Deflation detection system (DDS) 3 The deflation detection system monitors the revolutions of all four vehicles from a speed of approximately 30 km/h. If there is a loss of pressure in one of the tyres, its diameter is reduced, and t herefore also the wheel rotation speed. Warning lamp w lights red. [...]

165 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 17206t.tif Hydraulic brake system The foot brake comprises two independent brake circuits. If a brake circuit fails, the vehi cle can still be braked using the other brake circuit. However, the brake pedal must be depressed a considerable wa y before any braking effect occu rs, and much more force is required.[...]

166 Driving and operation Anti-lock brake system (ABS u ) ABS prevents the wheels from locking. ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains steerable, even during hard brak ing. For optimum braking, keep the brake pedal fully depresse d throughout the braking process, despite the fact that [...]

167 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18256s.tif Hand brake Always apply hand brake firmly without pressing the rel ease button, and appl y as firmly as possible on steep slopes. To release the hand brake pull lever up slightly, press release button, and lower lever all the way down. To reduce the operating forces of the hand brake, depress the fo[...]

168 Driving and operation Wheels, tyres Suitabl e tyres an d restrict ions 3 264. Tyres fitted in the factory are adapted to the chassis and provide optimum driving comfort and safety. Changing tyre/wheel type If tyres of a different size t han those fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogram the electron ic speedometer and ma[...]

169 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18311s.tif Tyre pressure Check tyre pressure, including the spare wheel, at least every 14 days and prior to any long journey; the tyres should be checked when cold. Don’t forget to check the spare wheel 3 . Remove the valve cap key from the tank flap and use it to unscrew the valve cap. Tyre pressure 3 264 [...]

170 Driving and operation Picture no: 17214t.tif Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at a right angle if poss ible. Drivin g over sharp edges can lead to hidden tyre damage and wheel damage. Do not wedge t yres against the kerb. Regularly check tyres for damage. Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of damage or unu[...]

171 Driving and oper ation Tyre designations Meanin gs: e.g. 185/65 R 15 88 T Speed code letters: Run-flat tyres (RFT) 3 Run-flat tyres have reinforced, self- supporting sidewalls, which ensure that the tyres always have a certain amount of driveability, even when there is no pressure. Run-flat tyres are permitted only in the case of ve hicles with[...]

172 Driving and operation Winter tyre s 3 Notes on fitting new tyres 3 168. Restrictions 3 171, 3 264. Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 C. The design of summer tyres means they have limited qualities for winter driving. In accordance with country-specific regulations, affix the speed sticker 3 in the driver’s field o[...]

173 Driving and oper ation Remove the wheel trims if using tyre chains 3 201. Tyre chains may only be used at speeds up to 50 km/h. When travelling on roads tha t are free of snow, they may only be used for brief periods. Tyre chains must not be used on the temporary spare wheel. If you need to use tyre chains after suffering a fla t front tyre, fi[...]

174 Driving and operation Picture no: 18335s.tif Flex-Fix system 3 The Flex-Fix system allows bikes to be attached to a pull-ou t carrier integrat ed into the vehicle floor. The maximum load is 40 kg. If not in use, the Flex-Fix syst em can be collapsed back into the vehicle floor. A multifunction box 3 is offer ed as an accessory for the carrier s[...]

175 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18338s.tif Fit the tail lamps First remove the rear (1 ), then the front (2) tail lamp from the recesses. Picture no: 18339s.tif Open out the bulb holder on the back of the tail lamp all the way. Picture no: 18340s.tif Push the clampi ng lever down and push the bulb holder into the retainer until it hits the s[...]

176 Driving and operation Picture no: 18341s.tif Check the cable and lamp posit ion to make sure these are correct. Picture no: 18478s.tif Lock the Flex -Fix system Swivel the left clamping lever (1) back first, followed by the right clamping lever (2) until they stop. Both clamping levers must point backwards, otherwise safe functionality is not g[...]

177 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18344s.tif Remove the pedal crank mounts from the pedal crank recesses. Picture no: s0014629.tif Adapting the Flex-Fix system to a bicycle With the rota ry lever on the pedal crank recess, roughly adapt the adjustable pedal crank unit to the protrusion of the pedal crank. If the bicycle has straight pedal cran[...]

178 Driving and operation Picture no: 18347s.tif Press the release lever and remove the wheel recesses. Picture no: 18348s.tif Push the release lever on the st rap retainer and remove the stra p retainer. Picture no: 18349s.tif Prepare the bicycle for attachment Rotate the left pedal (without a chain leaf) vertically downwards. The pedal on the lef[...]

179 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18350s.tif Attaching a bicycle to the Flex-Fix syste m Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank here must be placed in the pedal crank recess opening as shown in the illustration. Picture no: 18351s.tif Insert pedal crank mount into outer rail of each pedal crank recess fr om above and slide downwards as far as i t[...]

180 Driving and operation Picture no: 18353s.tif Place the wheel recesses such th at the bicycle is more or less horizontal. Here, the distance bet ween the pedals and the tailgate should be at least 5 cm. Setting the wheel recesses 3 178. Both bicycle tyres must be in the wheel recesses. In order to prevent damage, neither the pedal bearing housin[...]

181 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18456s.tif Removing a bicycle from the Flex-Fix system Undo strap retainers on both bicycle tyres. Hold on to the bicycle, loosen the attachment screw fo r the pedal bearing mount, then lift the pedal b earing mount to remove it. Removing a bicycle from the Flex-Fix system. Picture no: 18357s.tif Retracti ng t[...]

182 Driving and operation Picture no: 18359s.tif Press release lever and slide in wheel recesses all the way as far as they will go. Picture no: 18360s.tif Disengage the locking lever on the diagonal support and fold both pedal crank recesses down. Picture no: 18479s.tif Swivel first the right clamping lever (1) forwards, followed by the left clamp[...]

183 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18362s.tif Push the clampi ng lever down and pull both lights out of the recesses. Picture no: 18363s.tif Fold in the bulb holders on the backs of the tail lamps. First place the front (1) tail lamp, then t he rear (2) tail lamp in the recesses and push down as far as possible. Push cables all the way into all[...]

184 Driving and operation Towing equipment 3 Only use towing equipment that has been approved for your vehicle. Ask a workshop to retrofit towing equipment. It may be necessary to make changes that affect the cooling system, heat shields or other equipment. Mounting dim ensions of towi ng equipme nt 3 269. Stowage of coupling ball bar The coupling [...]

185 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18391s.tif Checking the tensioning of the coupling ball bar z The rotary lever rests on the coupling ball bar. z Green marking on the rotary lever is not visible. z Locking pin at the t op of the coupling ball bar is set inwards. z The key is in the lock. Picture no: 18392s.tif Otherwise, the coupling ball bar[...]

186 Driving and operation Picture no: 18394s.tif Green marking on the rotary lever is visible. Lock coupling ball bar and remove key. Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed z Green marking on the rotary lever is visible. z There must be no gap between the rotary handle and th e coupling ba ll bar. z The coupling ball bar must be fi[...]

187 Driving and oper ation Picture no: 18395s.tif Dismounting the coupling ball bar Place the key in the lock and unlock the coupling ball bar. Push the rotary lever onto the coupling ball bar and rotate righ t while pressed down until it engages. P ull out the ball bar downwards. Insert sealing plug in op ening for coupling ball bar. Close socket [...]

188 Driving and operation The permitted caravan/trailer l oad applies up to the specified i ncline and up to a n altitude of 1000 metres above sea level. Since engine power decreases as altitude increases because of the air becoming thinner, therefore reducing climbing ability, the permitted towing weight also decreases by 10 % for every 1000 metre[...]

189 Driving and oper ation Driving characteristics, to wing tips Before attach ing th e trailer/caravan, lubricate the ball of the trailer/caravan towing device. However, do not lubricat e the ball if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to da mp hunting. Check caravan/tra ile r lighting before starting to drive. The fog tai[...]

190 Self-hel p, vehicle care Self-help, vehicle care Diesel fuel system, bleeding If the tank is allowed to run dry, the diesel fuel system must be bled . Turn over the ignition three tim es for 15 seconds at a time. Then start the engine for a maximum of 40 seconds 1) . Repeat this process after no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start[...]

191 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 18191s.tif Lift the safety catch upwards and open the bonnet. Any dirt or snow on the bonnet can slide down toward the windscreen wh en the bonnet is opened and block the air intake 3 135. Picture no: 18413s.tif Secure the bonnet su pport. Before closing the bonnet, press the support into the holder. Lower th[...]

192 Self-hel p, vehicle care Picture no: 17229t.tif z Never expose the batt ery to naked flames or spar ks. z A flat battery can fr eeze at temperatures around 0 C. Defrost the battery before connecting up jump leads. z Do not allow battery flui d to come into contact with eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. The fluid contains sulphuric aci[...]

193 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 18333s.tif Route the leads so th at they cannot catch on rotating parts in the engine compartment. To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump start. 2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts shou ld be made at intervals of 1 min ute not last longe r than 15 sec[...]

194 Self-hel p, vehicle care Picture no: 18586s.tif The towing eye is located in a recess. Picture no: 18142s.tif Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal position. Attach a tow rope 3 – or better stil l a tow rod 3 – to the eye. The towing eye may only be used for towing and not for recovery of [...]

195 Self-help, vehicle care Vehicles with automatic transmission 3 should be towed facing forward only and must not be towed faster than 80 km/h or further than 100 km. If the transm ission is defective, or if the above speed or distance is to be exceeded, the front axle must be raised off the ground. Contact a workshop for assistance. If the autom[...]

196 Self-hel p, vehicle care Picture no: 18314s.tif Warnin g triang le ¨ 3 Store warning triang le in rear luggage compartment wall: first fit warning triangle into recess on left and the insert in guide on right. To remove the warning triangle, lift to the right and pull out to the right. Picture no: 18450s.tif First-aid kit (cushion) + 3 Place t[...]

197 Self-help, vehicle care In the Corsa van the spare whee l 3 is screwed down together with the floor cover. To lift the cover, undo the plastic nut. There is a spacer between the spare wheel and the floor cover. Placing wide wheels in the spare wheel well The spare wheel well is not designed for all approved tyre sizes. If a wider wheel than the[...]

198 Self-hel p, vehicle care Notes on directional tyres 3 Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling direction is indicated by a symb ol (e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall. The following applies to tyres fitted opposing the rolling dir ection: z Driving conditions may be altered. Have the defective tyre replaced [...]

199 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 18587s.tif The jack and the vehicle tools can be found in the provided recesses. Picture no: 18426s.tif Vehicles with tyre repa ir kit 3 The vehicle tools are in th e right-hand compartment in the luggage compartmen t, together with th e tyre repair kit. Picture no: 18425s.tif To open the compartment, disenga[...]

200 Self-hel p, vehicle care Changing wh eels There may be a tyre re pair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 204. Make the following preparations and observe the following information: z Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non- skid surface. The front wheels must be in the straight-ahead position. z Switch on hazard warning lights, apply hand brake, [...]

201 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 17243t.tif 1. Pull off the wheel trim with the hook 3 . Vehicle tools 3 198. For wheel trims with visible wheel bolts 3 : The trim can remain on the wheel. Do not remove the retaining washers 3 on the wheel bolts. Picture no: 17244t.tif Alloy wheels 3 : Disengage the wheel bolt caps with a screwdriver and rem[...]

202 Self-hel p, vehicle care Picture no: 18316s.tif 3. The jacking points are marked. With versions of the Corsa OPC with sill panelling 3 or retrofitted sill panelling 3 no jack 3 must be used. The vehicle may be damaged. Picture no: 18429s.tif 4. Before attaching the jack 3 , set it to the required height. Fit t he jack arm at the front – or re[...]

203 Self-help, vehicle care 5. Unscrew the wheel bolts. If the wheel bolts have ret aining washers 3 , they must not be removed. 6. Change wheel. Notes on spare wheel 3 197. Notes on temporary spare wheel 3 197. Picture no: 17249t.tif 7. Screw in the wheel bolts. Push the wheel bolt wrench 3 on as far as possi ble and tighten the wheel bolts slight[...]

204 Self-hel p, vehicle care Tyre repair kit 3 Minor damage to the tyre tread or side wall can be repaired using the tyre repair kit (does not apply to run-flat tyres). Do not remove the foreign body from the tyre. T y r e d a m a g e e x c e e d i n g 4 m m o r t h a t i s o n the rim cannot be re paired with the tyre repair kit. Importa nt 3 20 7[...]

205 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 17252t.tif 2. Unwind the air tube from the holder and screw onto the sealant bottle connector. Picture no: 17468t.tif 3. Place the sealant bottle on the holder as shown in the illustrati on. Make sure that the bottle does not fall over. Picture no: 17469t.tif 4. Remove the valve cap from the defective tyre. 5[...]

206 Self-hel p, vehicle care Picture no: 18427s.tif 6. Screw the air tube to the connector on the compressor. 7. Switch on ignition. To prevent battery discharge, we recommend that you leave the engine running. Picture no: 18428s.tif 8. Press button < on the compressor, the tyre is filled with the sealant. 9. While the sealant bottle drains (app[...]

207 Self-help, vehicle care 12. Dismantle the tyre repair kit. When removing the sealant bottle from the holder, press the ratchet on the holder. Screw the tyre filler tube onto the free connector on the sealant bott le. This prevents the sealant from escaping. Stow the tyre repair kit in the luggage compartment. 13. Wipe away any seal ant spill wi[...]

208 Self-hel p, vehicle care Electrical system Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defect ive fuse. There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle: z front left, in the engine compartment, z in the interior behind the light switch, or, in right-hand drive cars, behind the glove compartment , z on the left of the luggage compart[...]

209 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 18588s.tif Fuses and the most imp ortant circuits they protect Fuse box in engine compartment The fuse box is at the front left side of the engine compar tment. To open, disengage the cover, fold cover up and re move. Picture no: 18589s .tif Picture no: No. Circuit 1 Starter 2 Air conditioning system 3 Diesel[...]

210 Self-hel p, vehicle care Picture no: 18272s.tif Fuse box in interior The fuse box is located behind the light switch. Pull the top ed ge of the panel and fold down. Picture no: 18403s.tif In right-hand driv e cars, the fuse box is located behind a cover in t he glove compartment. Open the glove compartment and remove the cover. To close, first [...]

211 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 18590s.tif Picture no: 18261s.tif Fuse box in luggage compartment The fuse box is located behind the cover in the left luggage compartment trim. Remove cover from fuse box. Picture no: 18319s.tif No. Circuit 1 – 2 Instruments, information displa y 3 Radio 4 Ignition switch 5 Windscreen washer system 6 Unloc[...]

212 Self-hel p, vehicle care Bulb replacement Switch off the ignition and switch off the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with your bare hands. Replace the bu lb, checkin g that the data on the base matches that of the defective bulb. Picture no: 18422s.tif To replace the bulb on the [...]

213 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 18134s.tif Dipped beam 1. Open bonnet and engage support. 2. Disengage wire clip and remove cover. Picture no: 18135s.tif 3. Press base to the side and remove from reflector. Picture no: 17270t.tif 4. De tach plug conn ector from bul b. 5. Insert new bulb in reflector so that the locating tab of the bu lb hol[...]

214 Self-hel p, vehicle care Picture no: 18130s.tif Main beam 1. Open bonnet and engage support. 2. Rotate headlamp cap anticlockwise and remove. 3. Detach p lug conne ctor from bulb. Picture no: 18132s.tif 4. Disenga ge spring wire clip from retaining lugs by moving it and swivelling it to the side. 5. Remove bulb from reflector housing. 6. When f[...]

215 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 18130s.tif Parking lamps 1. Open bonnet and engage support. 2. Rotate th e main be am headla mp cap anticlockw ise and remove. Picture no: 18139s.tif 3. Remove parking lamp socket from reflector. Picture no: 18140s.tif 4. Remove bulb from socket. 5. Insert new bulb. 6. Insert socket in reflector. 7. Fit headl[...]

216 Self-hel p, vehicle care Picture no: 18129s.tif Adaptive Forwar d Lighting system 3 Headlamp system has separate systems for dipped beam 1 (outer bulbs) and main beam 2 (inner bulbs). The cornering light is also located behind the cover for the main beam. Due to the complexity of the procedure, bulb changes should be car ried out by a workshop.[...]

217 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 17270t.tif 4. Detach p lug conne ctor from bulb. 5. Insert new bulb in reflector so that the locating tab of the bulb holder a ligns with the reflec tor recess. Attac h the bulb holder so that the locating tab is on the side. 6. Engage bulb. 7. Attach connector to bulb. 8. Put on cover and engage wire clip. P[...]

218 Self-hel p, vehicle care Picture no: 18380s.tif 4. D isengage spring wire clip fr om retaining lugs by moving it and sw ivelling it to the side. 5. Remove bulb from reflector housing. 6. When fitting the new bulb, insert lug s in the reflector recesses. 7. Engage spring wire clip, plug conne ctor onto bulb. 8. Fit headlamp cap and rotate clockw[...]

219 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 18377s.tif 4. D isengage spring wire clip fr om retaining lugs by moving it and sw ivelling it to the side. 5. Remove bulb from reflector housing. 6. When fitting the new bulb, insert lug s in the reflector recesses. 7. Engage spring wire clip, plug conne ctor onto bulb. 8. Fit headlamp cap and rotate clockwi[...]

220 Self-hel p, vehicle care Picture no: 18383s.tif 4. Remove bulb from socket. 5. Insert new bulb. 6. Insert socket in reflector. 7. Fit headlamp cap and rotate clockwise. Picture no: 18137s.tif Front indicator lamps 1. Open bonnet and engage support. 2. Rotate bulb holder to left and disengage. Picture no: 18138s.tif 3. Push bulb into holder a li[...]

221 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 18261s.tif Tail lamps 5-door passenger vehicle 1. Disengage right and le ft cover in the side luggage compartment trim, then open. Picture no: 18262s.tif 2. Remove plug co nnector by pressi ng on bulb holder ta b. 3. Hold bu lb housing from the outside; unscrew two retaining nuts. Picture no: 18263s.tif 4. De[...]

222 Self-hel p, vehicle care Picture no: 18264s.tif 5. Gently press the three locking lugs on the outside of the bulb holder outwards and remove bulb holder. Picture no: 18265s.tif Bulbs in bulb carrier 6. Remove bu lb from holder, gently pressing the bulb and rotating it. 7. Insert n ew bulb, pressing it gently an d rotating it. 8. Engage bulb hol[...]

223 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 17289t.tif 10. Insert bulb housing in vehicle body, engaging the ratchet and bolt in recesses. Tighten attachment nuts by hand. Engage plug connector. Close cover. 11. Carry out the following steps to ensure proper function of the tail lamps: Picture no: 18261s.tif 3-door passenge r vehicle, van 1. Disengag e[...]

224 Self-hel p, vehicle care Picture no: 18263s.tif 4. Detach bulb housing towards th e rear. Picture no: 18384s.tif 5. Gently pr ess the thr ee locking lugs on the outside of the bulb holder outwards an d remove bulb holder. Picture no: 18387s.tif Bulbs in bulb carrier 6. Remove bulb from hol der, gently pressing the bulb and rotating it. 7. Inser[...]

225 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 18404s.tif 9. Ensure that the bulb hold er seal is positioned as illustra ted. Fit the round seal on the fastening bolt. Picture no: 17289t.tif 10. Insert bulb housing in vehicle body, engaging ratchet and bolt in recesses. Tighten attach ment nuts by hand. Engage plug connector. Close and lock flap. 11. Carr[...]

226 Self-hel p, vehicle care Picture no: 17298t.tif 2. Remove bu lb housing downward, taking care not to pull on the cabl e. 3. Lift flap and disconnect plug from bulb socket. Picture no: 17299t.tif 4. Rotate bulb holder to left and disengage. 5. Remov e bulb from socket. 6. Insert new bulb . 7. Insert bulb socket into bulb housing and engage by ro[...]

227 Self-help, vehicle care Picture no: 17300t.tif Front courtesy lamp with reading lamps 3 1. Disengage lens by hand at location illustrated in figure, press it downward slightly an d remove at a downward angle. 2. Remove bulb from socket. 3. Insert new bulb. 4. Mount lens an d engage in position. Rear courtesy lamps 3 , rear reading lamps 3 Have [...]

228 Self-hel p, vehicle care Vehicle care When caring for your vehicle, observe all national environmental regulations, particularly when washing it. Regular, thorough ca re helps to improve the appearance of your vehicle and maintain its value over the years. It is also prerequisite for warranty claims for any paint or co rrosion d a mage. The fol[...]

229 Self-help, vehicle care Polishing and waxing Wax the vehicle regularly (by the time the water no longer beads at the latest). Otherwise, the paintwork wi ll dry out. Polishing is necessary only if the paint has become dull or if solid deposit s have become attached to it. Paintwork poli sh with silicone fo rms a protective film, making waxing u[...]

230 Self-hel p, vehicle care Windows Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleaner and insect remover. When cleaning the rear window, make sure the heating element inside the window is not damaged. For mechanical removal of i ce, use a sharp- edged ice scraper. Pre ss the scraper firmly against the glass so that no dirt[...]

231 Opel Service, maintenance Opel Service, maintenance Scheduled maintenance These service intervals apply only under normal driving conditions. If conditions are more arduous 3 238 . Service interval display 3 240. European service intervals Every 30000 km or annually, whicheve r occurs fi rst. International service intervals Every 15000 km or an[...]

232 Opel Service, maint enance Service schedule Europe ⊕ Additional work. o The intervals are shor ter where driving con ditions are more arduo us or country-specific. Service work after year 1) km (x1000) 1) 1) Depending on what occu rs first. 1 30 2 60 3 90 4 120 5 150 Carry out a visual check of all warning lamps, lighting and signalling devic[...]

233 Opel Service, maintenance ⊕ Additional work. o The intervals are shor ter where driving con ditions are more arduo us or country-specific. Service work after year 1) km (x1000) 1) 1) Depending on what occu rs first. 1 30 2 60 3 90 4 120 5 150 ⊕ Replace timing belt and tension pulley Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km C h [...]

234 Opel Service, maint enance ⊕ Additional work. o The intervals are shor ter where driving con ditions are more arduo us or country-specific. Service work after year 1) km (x1000) 1) 1) Depending on what occu rs first. 1 30 2 60 3 90 4 120 5 150 ⊕ o Remove brake drum, clean, carry ou t visual check every 4 years/60 0 00 km V i s u a l l y i n[...]

235 Opel Service, maintenance International service schedule ⊕ Additional work. o The intervals are shor ter where driving con ditions are more arduo us or country-specific. Service work after year 1) km (x1000) 1) 1) Depending on what occu rs first. 1 15 2 30 3 45 4 60 5 75 Carry out a visual check of all warning lamps, lighting and signalling d[...]

236 Opel Service, maint enance ⊕ Additional work. o The intervals are shor ter where driving con ditions are more arduo us or country-specific. Service work after year 1) km (x1000) 1) 1) Depending on what occu rs first. 1 15 2 30 3 45 4 60 5 75 ⊕ Replace timing belt and tension pulley Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km C h a[...]

237 Opel Service, maintenance ⊕ Additional work. o The intervals are shor ter where driving con ditions are more arduo us or country-specific. Service work after year 1) km (x1000) 1) 1) Depending on what occu rs first. 1 15 2 30 3 45 4 60 5 75 ⊕ o Remove brake drum, clean, carry ou t visual check every 4 years/60000 km V i s u a l l y i n s p [...]

238 Opel Service, maint enance Additional service work Additional work ⊕ Additional work is not always necessary at each service, but can be carried out at the same time as a regular service. T h e c o s t o f t h i s t y p e o f w o r k i s n o t i n c l u d e d in the charge for a regular service an d will be invoiced separately. It is, however[...]

239 Opel Service, maintenance schedule Engine oil: top up Oils from different manufacturers and different brands of oil can be mixed as long as the grades (quality and viscosity) are the same. Not all the engine oils available on the market are of a suitable q uality. Always check that the required specification and classifica tion are giv en on th[...]

240 Opel Service, maint enance Picture no: 18239s.tif Inspection system In order to guarantee economical and safe vehicle operation and to maintain the value of your vehicle, it is of vital importance that all maintenance work is carried out at the proper inter vals. Fixed service interval When a service is due, the InSP display appears in the odom[...]

241 Opel Service, maintenance Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories We recommend that you use "Gen uine Opel Parts and Accessories" and conversion parts expressly app roved for your vehicle model. These parts have undergone special tests to establish their reliability, safety and specific suitability for Opel vehicles. Despit e continuous ma[...]

242 Opel Service, maint enance Picture no: 18152s.tif Engine oil In vehicles fitted with engine oil level monitoring 3 , the engine oil level is checked automatically 3 86. We recommend checking the engine oil level before embarking on long journeys. Picture no: 18146s.tif Check with the vehicle on a lev el surface. The engine must be at operating [...]

243 Opel Service, maintenance Picture no: 18153s.tif We recommend that you use t he same engine oil as was used th e last time it was topped up. Picture no: 18147s.tif The engine oil level must not exceed the MAX mark on the dipstick. Picture no: 18467s.tif The amount filled must be be tween the MIN and MAX marks 3 267. Fit the cap on straig ht and[...]

244 Opel Service, maint enance Diesel f uel fi lter On the event of engine oil change, have fuel filter checked for possible water residue by a workshop. Illumination of A indicates water in the fuel filter 3 . Have fuel filter checked at shorter intervals if the vehicle is subjected to extreme operating conditions such as high humidity (primarily [...]

245 Opel Service, maintenance Picture no: 18149s.tif Coolant level In a closed cooling system, there is hardly any loss. If the cooling system is cold, the coolant should lie above the KALT/COLD mark. Top up if the level is low. Top up with anti-freeze. If no anti-freeze is available, fill with clean tap water or distilled water. Have the anti-free[...]

246 Opel Service, maint enance Picture no: 18151s.tif Brake fluid The brake fluid level must be between the MIN and the MAX marks. When toppi ng up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contam ination of the brake fluid can lead to func tion problems in the braking system. Only use approved high performanc e brake fluids. Only us e brake fluid DOT4. After[...]

247 Opel Service, maintenance Picture no: 18434s.tif Windscreen wiper replacement Service setting for front windscreen wipers (e.g. for changing or cleaning the front wiper blades). Within 4 seconds of switching off the engine but with th e key in the ignit ion switch, press the windscreen wiper stalk downwards. Release the stalk as soon as the wip[...]

248 Opel Service, maint enance Picture no: 18150s.tif Windscreen washer system Filler neck of the reservoir for the windscreen washer system at the front left, in front of the battery. Fill with clean water mixed with cleaner and anti-freeze. Make sure there is sufficient anti-freeze protection. When closing the reservoir, press the lid firmly over[...]

249 Opel Service, maintenance Protecting electronic components In order to prevent faults in electronic components in the electrical system, never connect or disconnect b attery with engine running or ignition sw itched on. Never start engine with battery disconnected, e.g. when starting us ing jump leads. To avoid damaging th e vehicle, do not mak[...]

250 Technical Data Technical Data Picture no: 18330s.tif Vehicle data The technical data is determ ined in accordance with European Community standards. We reserve the right to make modifications. Specifications in the vehic le documents alway s have priority ove r those given in this manual. The identification plate is affixed t o the front right [...]

251 Technical Data Picture no: 18331s.tif The vehicle identification number is stamped on the i dentification p late and on the right side of the floor of the vehicle under a cover between the front door and the seat. Engine code and engine number: stamped on left-hand side of engine on crankcase. Back to overview[...]

252 Technical Data Engine data Sales designation Engine identifier code 1.0 Z 10 XEP 1.2 Z 12 XEP 1.4 Z 14 XEP 1.6 Z 16 LEL 1.6 OPC Z 16 LER Number of cylinders 3 4 4 4 4 Piston displacement [cm 3 ] 998 1229 1364 1598 1598 Brake horse power [kW/bhp] at rpm 44 5600 59 5600 66 5600 110 5000 141 5850 Torque [Nm] at rpm 88 3800 110 4000 125 4000 210 18[...]

253 Technical Data Engine data Sales designation Engine identifier code 1.3 CDTI Z 13 DTJ 1.3 CDTI Z 13 DTH 1.7 CDTI Z 17 DTR Number of cylinders 4 4 4 Piston displacement [cm 3 ] 1248 1248 1686 Brake horse power [kW/bhp] at rpm 55 4000 66 4000 92 4000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 170 1750 to 2500 200 1750 to 2500 280 2300 Fuel type Diesel Diesel Diesel Ceta[...]

254 Technical Data Performa nce 5-door Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP Z 14 XEP Z 16 LEL Top speed 1) [km/h] Manual transmission Manual transmission autom ated Automatic transmission 1) The maximum speed indic ated is achievable at kerb weight (without dr iver) plus 200 kg payloa d. Optional equi pment could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehic[...]

255 Technical Data Performa nce 3-door Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP Z 14 XEP Z 16 LEL Z 16 LER Top speed 1) [km/h] Manual transmission Manual transmission autom ated Automatic transmission 1) The maximum speed indic ated is achievable at kerb weight (without dr iver) plus 200 kg payloa d. Optional equi pment could reduce the specified maximum speed of [...]

256 Technical Data Fuel consumption, CO 2 -emissions Directive 80/1268/EEC (last changed by 2004/3/EC) has applied for the measurement of fuel consumption since 1996. The directive is oriented to actual driving practices: Urban driving is rated at approx. 1 / 3 and off-road driving with approx. 2 / 3 (urban an d extra-urba n consumption ). Cold sta[...]

257 Technical Data Fuel consumption, CO 2 -emissions, passenger car 5-door Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP Z 14 XEP Z 16 LEL Conventional/sport/manual transmission automated/autom atic transmission urban [l/100 km] extra-urban cycle [l/100 km] combined [l/100 km] CO 2 [g/km] –/ 7.3/–/– –/ 4.6/–/– –/ 5.6/–/– –/134/–/– 7.7/ 8.0/ 7.6/[...]

258 Technical Data Fuel consumption, CO 2 -emissions, passenger car 3-door Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP Z 14 XEP Z 16 LER Z 16 LEL Conventional/sport/manual transmission automated/autom atic transmission urban [l/100 km] extra-urban cycle [l/100 km] combined [l/100 km] CO 2 [g/km] –/ 7.3/–/– –/ 4.6/–/– –/ 5.6/–/– –/134/–/– 7.7/ [...]

259 Technical Data Weights, payload and roof load The payload is the difference between t he permitted gross vehicle weight (see identification plate, page 3 25 0) and the EC kerb weight. To calculate the kerb weight, enter the data for your vehicle below: is the EC kerb weight. Optional equipmen t and accessories increase the kerb weight, which me[...]

260 Technical Data Table 1, unladen weight 1) , passenger car 5-door 1) According to EC Directiv e, including assumed wei ghts for driver (68 kg), luggage ( 7 kg) and all fluids (t ank 90 % full). Model Engine Manual transmission Easytronic Automatic transmis sion Corsa [kg] Z 10 XEP 1145 – – Z 12 XEP 1160 1160 – Z 14 XEP 1163 – 1188 Z 16 L[...]

261 Technical Data Table 1, unladen weight 1) , passenger car 3-door 1) According to EC Directiv e, including assumed wei ghts for driver (68 kg), luggage ( 7 kg) and all fluids (t ank 90 % full). Model Engine Manual transmission Easytronic Automatic transmission Corsa [kg] Z 10 XEP 1100 – – Z 12 XEP 1130 1130 – Z 14 XEP 1140 – 1165 Z 16 LE[...]

262 Technical Data Table 1, unladen weight 1) , delivery vehi cle 1) According to EC Directiv e, including assumed wei ghts for driver (68 kg), luggage ( 7 kg) and all fluids (t ank 90 % full). Model Engine Manual transmission Easytro nic Automatic transmission Corsa delivery vehicle [kg] Z 10 XEP 1125 – – Z 12 XEP 1140 114 0 – Z 13 DTJ 1215 [...]

263 Technical Data Table 2, adde d weight for diffe rent specificat ions 5-door passenger vehicle Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP Z 14 XEP Z 16 LEL Z 1 3 DTJ Z 13 DT H Z 17 DTR Enjoy [kg] 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 Sport [kg] 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 Cosmo [kg] 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 3-door passenger vehicle Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP Z 14 XEP Z 16 LEL Z 1 3 DTJ Z 13 DTH Z 17[...]

264 Technical Data Tyres Not all tyres available on the market currently meet the struct ural requirements. We recommend that you consult an Opel Partner concerning su itab le tyre mak es. These tyres have undergone special tests to establish their reliability, s afety and specific suitability for Opel vehicles. Despite contin uous market monitorin[...]

265 Technical Data Tyre pressure (overpressur e) Passenger vehicle, van Suspension behaviour when loaded with up to 3 people [kPa/bar] ECO 1) when loaded with up to 3 people [kPa/bar] 1) To achieve the smallest amo unt of fuel consumption possib le. Not for use with run-f lat tyres. Tyre pressure when fully laden [kPa/bar ] Engine Tyres Front Rear [...]

266 Technical Data Tyre pressure (overpressur e) Passenger vehicle, van Suspension behaviour when loaded w ith up t o 3 pe ople [kPa/bar] ECO 1) when loaded with up to 3 people [kPa/bar] 1) To achieve the smallest amo unt of fuel consumption possib le. Not for use with run-f lat tyres. Tyre pressure when fully laden [kPa/bar ] Engine Tyres Front Re[...]

267 Technical Data Capacities Engine oil Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP, Z1 4 X E P Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER Z 13 DTJ, Z 13 DTH Z 13 DTJ ECO Z 17 DTR Including filter [I] 3.0 3.5 4.5 3.2 3.2 5.4 Between MIN and MAX [I] 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Fuel tank Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP, Z1 4 X E P Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER Z 13 DTJ, Z 13 DTH Z 13 DTJ ECO Z 17 DTR Petrol/diese[...]

268 Technical Data Dimensions 5-door passenger vehicle 3-door passe nger vehicle Corsa OPC, OPC Line Overall length [mm] 3999 3999 4040 Width [mm] 1737 1713 1713 Width with two exterior mirrors [mm ] 1944 1944 19 24 Overall height [mm] 1488 1488 1488 Length of luggage com partment floor [mm] 703 703 703 Luggage compartment width [mm] 944 944 944 He[...]

269 Technical Data Trailer hitch installation dimensions Removable coupling ball bar, passenger vehicle, va n All measurements refer to Opel-approved towing equipment. 9 Warning Only use towing equipment approved for your vehicle . We recommend entrusting retrofitting of towing equip- ment to your workshop. Dimension mm A 26 7 B 81 C 700 D 528.5 E [...]

270 Index Index A ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........ ....... 166 Accessories .................... ................... 63, 196 Accessory socket ................... .................. 80 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) .. 23, 112 Bulb replacement .............. ................ 216 Driving abroad ............................ ....... 117 Adaptive F[...]

271 Index B Battery .................... ........................ 150, 248 Interruption of power supply ....................... .46, 143, 148 Battery discharge protection ................ 116 Before starting off ................................... 15 Belt force limiters ... .................................. 59 Belt tensioners .....................[...]

272 Index D Dashboard, see Instrument panel ............ 6 Data ................................ .................. 26, 2 50 Date ........................ .................................. 96 Daytime running lights ........... ............... 108 Decommissioning .................................. 249 Deflation detection system ............. 2 2, 1[...]

273 Index G Gears ............. ................................... 1 4, 144 Generator, see Alternator ...... ................. 87 Glove compartment ................................ 82 Glove compartment lighting Bulb replacement ................ ............... 227 Graphical information displa y ................ 94 Gross vehicle weight ............[...]

274 Index M Main beam ............. .......................... 1 1, 109 Bulb replacement ................ ....... 214, 217 Control indicator ........ .......................... 87 Maintenance .......... ................................ 231 Air conditioning system ...... ............... 1 35 Antifreeze protection ......................... 244 Brake [...]

275 Index S Safeguard against unauthorised use .... 16 Safety accessories ........................... 63, 196 Saving energy ................ ........................ 151 Seat adjustment .............................. .......... 2 Seat belts ................................. ........... 58, 62 Seat height adjustment . ...................... 3, 49 Se[...]

276 Index U Units of measure ..................... ............... 100 Unleaded fuel ........ ............... 155, 252, 253 V Valve cap key ................................ 169, 264 Vehicle care .................... ........................ 228 Vehicle decommissioning ...................... 249 Vehicle identification number ............... 251 Vehi[...]

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