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:
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
inside the passenger compartment.
Press to lock. The LED in the
button illuminates.
Press again to unlock. The LED
in
the button extinguishes...
The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the anti-theft locking
system.
It monitors:
doors, tailgate, bonnet
passenger compartment
including adjoining load
compartment
ignition
Activation
All doors, the load compartment and
the engine compartment must be
closed and the electronic key must
not remain in the vehicle.
The system is self-activated
45 seconds after locking the vehicl..