Opel Corsa: Starting and operating / Ignition switch positions
Turn key:

0 : ignition off: some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously
1 : ignition on power mode: ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating,
control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable
2 : engine start: release key after
engine has been started
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system...
The electronic key or smart access
device must be inside the vehicle.
Engine start
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop...
Other information:
up : right turn lights
down : left turn lights
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the indicator lever.
Constant flashing is activated when
the indicator lever is being moved
beyond the resistance point. It is
deactivated when the steering wheel
is moved in the opposite direction or
indicator lever is manually moved
back to its neutral position...
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to a
certain temperature, a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre...