Opel Corsa: Driving and operating / 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.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the exhaust filter may take place more
often.
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering)...
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 ig..
Other information:
The following conditions must be
fulfilled for proper operation:
all vehicles are moving in the
same direction and in adjacent
lanes
depending on the configuration of
the vehicle, the speed of your
vehicle is between 12 or 33 and
140 km/h
passing a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 10 km/h
another vehicle is passing with a
speed difference of less than
25 km/h
the..
Turn lights
illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
Turn lights or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or
associated fuse, failure of turn light on
trailer.
Seat belt reminder
illuminates or flashes red in
the
instrument cluster together with the
indication in the roof console for each
sea..