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:
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO : automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight
: sidelights
: headlights
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with low / high beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on ..
Initial drive information
Instrument panel overview
Power windows
Exterior mirrors
Side air vents
Turn lights, headlight flash, low / high beamParking lights
Buttons for Driver Information Centre
Cruise controlAdaptive cruise control
Speed limiter
Heated steering wheel
InstrumentsDriver Information Centre
Infotainment controls
Windscreen wiper and washer, rear wiper and washer
Power ..