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:
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing together
with heated exterior mirrors.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on climate control system,
is located at a different position.
Vehicles with heating and ventilation system or air conditioning system
Vehicles with electronic climate control system
Sun visors
The sun visors ca..
The damaged full size wheel can be
stowed in the spare wheel well. To
secure the wheel:
Remove centre cap with the brand
emblem by pushing from the
inside.
Position the wheel outside down
in the wheel well.
Secure the defective wheel with
the wing nut.
Depending on the tyre size, the
floor cover can be placed on the
projecting wheel.
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