Opel Corsa: Starting and operating / Ignition switch positions

Opel Corsa 2020-2025 Owners Manual / Driving and operating / Starting and operating / Ignition switch positions

Turn key:

Opel Corsa. Ignition switch positions

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.

Starting and operating

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...

Power button

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:

Opel Corsa 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Setting the following distance

When adaptive cruise control detects a slower moving vehicle in the driving path, it will adjust the vehicle speed to maintain the following distance selected by the driver. The following distance can be set to close (1 bar), normal (2 bars) or far (3 bars)...

Opel Corsa 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Manual transmission