2009 OPEL CORSA engine

242 Opel Service, maintenance
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Engine oil In vehicles fitted with engine oil level
monitoring 3, the engine oil level is
checked automatically 386. We
recommend checking the engine oil level
before embarking on long journeys.
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Check with the vehicle on a level surface.
The engine must be at operating
temperature and switched off for at least
5minutes.
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Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it
to the stop on the handle, pull out and read
the engine oil level.
Push the dipstick in as far as it will go and
twist it by half a turn.
Different dipsticks are used depending on
engine variant.
When the engine oil level has dropped to
the MIN mark, top up engine oil.
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We recommend that you use the same
engine oil as was used the last time it was
topped up.
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The engine oil level must not exceed the
MAX mark on the dipstick.
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The amount filled must be between the
MIN and MAX marks 3267.
Fit the cap on straig ht and tighten it.
Caution
If there is too much engine oil, the excess
must be drained or suctioned out.
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244 Opel Service, maintenanceDiesel fuel filter On the event of engine oil change, have
fuel filter checked for possible water
residue by a workshop.
Illumination of A indicates water in the
fuel filter 3.
Have fuel filter checked at shorter intervals
if the vehicle is subjected to extreme
operating conditions such as high humidity
(primarily in coastal areas), extremely high
or low outside temperatures and
substantially varying daytime and
night-time temperatures.
Coolant The coolant provid es anti-freeze
protection down to approx. -28 C. .
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Antifreeze and corrosion protection
Have the concentration of the radiator
contents tested by a workshop before
winter starts. The amount of
antifreezemust provide protection down to
approx. -28 C. A lower antifreeze
concentration will reduce the amount of
protection from fros t and corrosion. Add
antifreeze if necessary.
If coolant loss is topped up with water,
have concentration checked and add
antifreeze if necessary.
Caution
Only use approved anti-freeze.
Coolant additives used to give addi-
tional protection aga inst corrosion and
prevention against small leaks can lead
to functional problems. No liability is
accepted for damage caused by using
coolant additives.
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Warning
Antifreeze is a danger to health; it must
therefore be kept in the original con-
tainer and out of the reach of children.
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Coolant level
In a closed cooling system, there is hardly
any loss.
If the cooling system is cold, the coolant
should lie above the KALT/COLD mark.
Top up if the level is low. Top up with anti-freeze. If no anti-freeze is
available, fill with clean tap water or
distilled water. Have the anti-freeze
concentration checked.
Have the cause of coolant loss rectified by
a workshop.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Brakes A screeching noise indicates that the brake
lining is at its minimum thickness.
Continued driving is possible. Have the
brake lining replace as soon as possible.
Once new brake lining is
fitted, do not brake
unnecessarily hard for the first 200 km.
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Warning
Allow the engine to cool before opening
the cap. Carefully open the cap,
relieving the overpressure slowly.
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.
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Windscreen wiper replacement Service setting for front windscreen wipers
(e.g. for changing or cleaning the front
wiper blades).
Within 4 seconds of switching off the
engine but with the key in the ignition
switch, press the windscreen wiper stalk
downwards. Release the stalk as soon as
the wiper blades are vertical.
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Wiper blades on the windscreen
Activate service setting – see previous
column. Raise wiper arm, tilt wiper blade at
a 90 to the wiper arm and remove to the
side.
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Wiper blade on the rear window 3
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as
shown in illustration and remove.
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Protecting electronic components In order to prevent faults in electronic
components in the electrical system, never
connect or disconnect battery with engine
running or ignition switched on. Never start
engine with battery disconnected, e.g.
when starting using jump leads.
To avoid damaging th e vehicle, do not
make any modifications to the electrical
system, e. g. connecting additional
consumers or tampering with electronic
control units (chip tuning).
Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time If the vehicle is to be laid up for several
months, the following work should be
undertaken to prevent damage:
z Wash and wax the vehicle 3228.
z Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody checked.
z Clean and preserve rubber seals.
z Change engine oil.
z Check antifreeze and corrosion
protection 3244.
z Check coolant level, add antifreeze if
necessary 3245.
z Drain the windscreen washer system.
z Increase tyre pressure to value given for
full load 3264. z
Park the vehicle in dry and well
ventilated place. Select first gear or
reverse gear, and with automatic
transmission 3 move selector lever to P.
Use chocks or something similar to
prevent vehicle from rolling.
z Do not apply hand brake.
z Disconnect the clamp from the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
Putting the vehicle back into
servicePerform the following work before
recommissioning the vehicle:
zConnect the clamp to the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
z Check tyre pressure 3264.
z Top up windscreen washer system 3248.
z Check engine oil level 3242.
z Check coolant level 3245.
z Fit the number plate if necessary.
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Warning
Electronic ignition systems generate very
high voltages. Do not touch the ignition
system; high voltage can be fatal.
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250 Technical DataTechnical Data
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Vehicle data The technical data is determined in
accordance with European Community
standards. We reserve the right to make
modifications. Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over those
given in this manual.
The identification plate is affixed to the
front right door frame.
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Information on identification plate:
Vehicle data ......................................... 250
Engine data.......................................... 252
Performance 5-door ............................ 254
Performance 3-door ............................ 255
Performance, delivery vehicle............. 255
Fuel consumption, CO
2-emissions ......
256
Weights, payload and roof load ........ 259
Tyres ..................................................... 264
Capacities ............................................ 267
Dimensions ........................................... 268
Trailer hitch installation dimensions .. 269
1 Manufacturer
2 Type approval number
3 Vehicle identification number
4 Gross vehicle weight rating
5 Permissible gross train weight
6 Maximum permissible front axle load
7 Maximum permissible rear axle load
8 Vehicle-specific or country-specific
data
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Technical Data
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The vehicle identification number is
stamped on the identification plate and on
the right side of the floor of the vehicle
under a cover between the front door and
the seat. Engine code and engine number: stamped
on left-hand side of engine on crankcase.
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