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:
Electronic key system operation
This system allows automatic vehicle
locking and unlocking simply by
detection of the electronic key. The
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle.
Zone 1: switching on entry
lighting
Zone 2: automatic locking on
leaving the vehicle
Zone 3: automatic unlocking on
approaching the vehicle
Note
A short time after automatic
unlocking, the vehicle is r..
In the event of a fault or if the system
does not work temporarily, e.g.
because of high external noise level
or other interference factors,
illuminates in the instrument cluster.
A message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre and a warning
chime sounds.
Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external noise sources may..