Opel Corsa Owners Manual: Electronic driving programmes
■ Following a cold start, the operating temperature programme increases engine speed to quickly bring the catalytic converter to the required temperature.
■ The automatic neutral shift function automatically shifts to idling when the vehicle is stopped with a forward gear engaged.
■ The adaptive programme tailors gearshifting to the driving conditions, e.g. greater load or gradients.
Winter programme 
Activate the Winter programme to assist starting off on a slippery road surface.
Activation
Press the
button with P,
R, N, D or
3 engaged. The vehicle starts off in
3rd gear.
Deactivation
The Winter programme is switched off
by:
■ pressing the
button again,
■ manually selecting 2 or 1,
■ turning off the ignition,
■ or if the transmission oil
temperature is too high.
Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is pressed past the pressure point, the transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on engine speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault, A illuminates.
The transmission no longer shifts automatically. Continued travel is possible with manual shifting.
2nd gear is not available. Manual
shifting:
1 = 1st gear.
2 = 3rd gear.
3, D = 4th gear.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Catalytic converter, Transmission display, Selector lever
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
Caution:
Fuel grades other than those listed could
damage the catalytic ...
Interruption of power supply, Manual transmission
Interruption of power supply
In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position.
If the battery is discharged, start the
v ...
See also:
Opel Corsa B 1993–2000 Service and Repair Manual. Centre console - removal and
refitting
Removal
1. The centre console is in two parts: the rear
half, surrounding the handbrake lever, and the
front half, which sits below the heater
controls.
2. Commence removal with the rear half. Pr ...
