Opel Corsa: Driving and operating / Driving hints
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). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats, which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.
Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
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...
Other information:
The following instrument cluster is
available:
Overview
Turn lights
Seat belt reminder
Airbag and belt tensioners
Airbag deactivation
Charging system
Malfunction indicator light
Service vehicle soon
Stop engine
System check
Brake and clutch system
Electric parking brake
Automatic operation of electric
parking break off
Electric parking brake fault
Antilock brake system (ABS)
Gear..
Engine oil level monitor
The state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for a few seconds following
the service information after switching
on the ignition.
A proper state of engine oil level is
indicated by a message.
If oil level is low, flashes and
a
message is indicated, accompanied
by the indicator. Confirm engine
oil level by using the dipstick and..