Opel Corsa: Driving and operating / Parking
Warning
- Lock the vehicle.
- Activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
- The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off .
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low
load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Note
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
switched off automatically if the
vehicle comes to a standstill within a
certain time.
In countries with extreme low
temperatures it may be necessary to
park the vehicle without applied
parking brake. Make sure to park the
vehicle on a level surface.
Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but
accelerator pedal is released...
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...
Other information:
Headlight flash
Pull to activate the headlight flash.
Headlight range adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling, turn
thumb wheel to required position.
0 : front seats occupied
1 : all seats occupied
2 : all seats occupied and load
compartment laden
3 : driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden
Headlights when driving abroad
When driving in countrie..
The system performance may be
affected by:
a dirty or foggy windscreen or if
the windscreen is affected by
foreign objects, e.g. stickers
close vehicles ahead
banked roads
winding or hilly roads
road edges
sudden lighting changes
adverse environmental
conditions, e.g. heavy rain or
snow
vehicle modifications, e.g. tyres
Switch off the system if the system is
disturbed by tar marks..