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 menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the
indicator lever.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
page in the trip / fuel information
menu.
Press SET / CLR to confirm or reset
a function.
Vehicle and service messages are
popped up in the Driver Information
Centre, if required. Scroll messages
by turning the adjuster wheel.
Confirm messages by pressing
SET / CLR...
Heavy objects in the load
compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
Prevent sliding of loose objects
by securing them with straps
attached to the lashing eyes.
Do not allow the load to protrude
above the upper edge of the
backrests.
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