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:
Activation
Slow down the vehicle speed below
30 km/h.
To search for a parking slot, activate
the system in the Info Display.
Select the perpendicular parking slot
menu.
Select parking side by switching on
the turn light on the respective side.
The allowed parallel distance
between the vehicle and a row of
parked cars is between 0...
Engine exhaust
Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless
and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop...