2009 OPEL CORSA brake fluid

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⊕ Additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
⊕o
Remove brake drum, clean, carry out visual check every 4 years/60000 km
Visually inspect steering system boots, track rods, final drive xxxxx
Check track rod end and supporting ball joint xxxxx
⊕
Change brake and clutch fluids (manual transmission automated) every 2 years
Loosen wheel mountings and tighten to 110 Nm
xx
Grease or apply oil to
bolt taper when fitting.
Check tyre condition and pressure (inclu ding spare wheel), correct if necessary.
If there is a tyre inflation system, check that the set is complete and the use-by date is
still valid. Replace sealant bottle every four years.
⊕
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20000 km.
Visually check the first aid kit (that it is wher e it should be, that it is undamaged and that
the use by date is still valid), lashing eyes and warning triangle every 2 years
Check headlamp settings (including auxi liary headlamps), adjust if necessary x x
⊕o
Lubricate door hinges, check arms, cylinder lo ck, door latch, bonnet catch, rear panel
hinge xx
OPC: check function of central locking system
clean door lock from outside and grease xxxxx
Test run, final check (check steering and ig nition lock, instrument and warning lamps,
entire brake system, steering, air conditioni ng system, engine, bodywork and chassis,
reset service/interval display with TECH 2. xxxxx
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Genuine Opel Parts and
Accessories We recommend that you use "Genuine
Opel Parts and Accessories" and
conversion parts expressly approved for
your vehicle model. These parts have
undergone special tests to establish their
reliability, safety and specific suitability for
Opel vehicles. Despit e continuous market
monitoring, we cannot assess or guarantee
these attributes for other products, even if
they – have been granted approval – by
the relevant authorities or in some other
form.
"Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories" and
conversion parts approved by Opel can of
course be obtained from your Opel
Partner, who can provide – comprehensive
advice about permissible technical
changes – and ensure that the part is
installed correctly.
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Performing work To avoid injury from moving parts and
cables conducting ignition voltage, only
carry out engine compartment checks
(e. g. checking brake fluid or engine oil
level) when the igniti on is switched off.
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To aid identification, the caps to be
removed for topping up engine oil, coolant
and washer fluid and the dipstick handle
may be coloured yellow.
9
Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start operating
even if the ignition is off.
9
Warning
The ignition system 3 and Xenon head-
lamps 3 use extremely high voltage. Do
not touch.
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Brake fluid The brake fluid level must be between
theMIN and the MAX marks. When topping up, ensure maximum
cleanliness as contamination of the brake
fluid can lead to func
tion problems in the
braking system.
Only use approved high performance
brake fluids. Only us e brake fluid DOT4.
After correcting the brake fluid level, have
the cause of the loss of brake fluid
remedied by a workshop. Brake fluid change
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs
water. If the brakes become hot, such as
when driving on long downhill stretches,
vapour bubbles can occur in the water,
which can have an extremely adverse
effect on braking power (depending on the
proportion of water).
Keep to the specified intervals.
9
Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not allow it to come into contact with
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
9
Warning
Have the brake fluid change performed
by a workshop. Please comply with the
legal environmental and health regula-
tions – concerning the disposal of brake
fluid.
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Index
BBattery ............................................ 150, 248Interruption of
power supply ........................46, 143, 148
Battery discharge protection ................ 116
Before starting off ................................... 15
Belt force limiters ..................................... 59
Belt tensioners .......................................... 60
Bleeding, diesel fuel system .................. 190
Bonnet .................................................... 190
Boot, see Luggage co mpartment .... 36, 53
Brake assist ............................................ 167
Brake lamp ............................................. 166
Brake system ............................................ 89
Brakes ABS ...................................................... 166
Brake assist ........................................ 167
Brake fluid .......................................... 246
Brake lamps ....................................... 221
Brake servo unit ................................. 149
Foot brake .......................................... 167
Hand brake ........................................ 167
Bulb replacement .................................. 212
Bulbs ....................................................... 212
CCapacities .............................................. 267
Car dimensions ...................................... 268
Car Pass ................................................... 26
Caravan/trailer towing .......................... 149
Care ........................................................ 228
Catalytic converter ................................ 158
Central locking system ...................... 28, 32
Changing the battery Remote control .............................. 32, 33
Changing tyre/wheel type .................... 168
Changing wheels ................................... 200
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number .......................... 251
Check control ................................... 21, 104
Child restraint system .............................. 63
Child safety locks ..................................... 39
Cigarette lighter ...................................... 80
Climate control ...................................... 120
Climate control system ................. 121, 128
Clutch operation .................................... 144
CO
2-emissions ........................................ 256
Cold start ............................................... 150
Colour information display ..................... 94
Contrast .................................................. 100
Control indicator ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 166
Airbag ................................................... 74
Engine electronics .............................. 156
Exhaust ............................................... 156
Immobiliser ........................................... 27
Park pilot ............................................ 163 Control indicators .............................. 10, 86
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) .............................. 85, 112
Belt tensioners ..................................... 61
Brake system ...................................... 165
Cruise control ..................................... 161
DDS ..................................................... 164
Deflation detection system ............... 164
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) .... 151
Seat belts ............................................. 59
Coolant .................................................. 244
Coolant level .......................................... 245
Coolant temperature .............................. 87
Cooling ................................................... 127
Cornering light ....................................... 112 Bulb replacement .............................. 218
Correcting time ........................................ 99
Coupling socket load ............................ 188
Courtesy lamp ............................... 114, 115
Courtesy lamps Bulb replacement .............................. 226
Cruise control ......................................... 160
Curtain airbags ....................................... 73
Curve lighting .................................. 23, 112
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274 IndexMMain beam ....................................... 11, 109Bulb replacement ....................... 214, 217
Control indicator .................................. 87
Maintenance .......................................... 231 Air conditioning system ..................... 135
Antifreeze protection ......................... 244
Brake fluid .......................................... 246
Brakes ......................................... 165, 245
Engine oil ............................................ 242
Fuel consumption .............................. 152
Tyre pressure ...................................... 169
Tyres ................................................... 170
Manual transmission – see Transmission ............................ 14, 144
Mirrors ............................................. 4, 43, 44
Misted windows ............................. 125, 131
Mobile telephone ................................... 119
Motorway lighting ................................. 112
Muffler, see Exhaust system ................. 157NNeutral, transmission .............................. 14
Number plate lamps Bulb replacement ............................... 225
Number plate lighting ........................... 225
Number plates ....................................... 249
OOctane numbers ............................ 252, 253
Oil ........................................................... 239 Additives ............................................ 239
Top up ................................................ 239
Viscosity .............................................. 239
Oil consumption .................................... 242
Oil level ................................................... 242
Oil pressure .............................................. 86
Oils .......................................................... 242
Opel Service ........................................... 231
Operating temperature ........................ 150
Outside temperature gauge ................... 95
Overrun .................................................. 152PPark pilot ................................................ 162
Parking ..................................................... 17
Parking lamps .................................. 11, 114 Bulb replacement ...................... 215, 219
Parking the vehicle .................................. 17
Pedals ..................................................... 150
Performance .................................. 254, 256
Peripheral lighting ................................. 113
Personalised key ................. 23, 33, 34, 39, 92, 107, 110
Petrol .............................................. 252, 253
Pollen filter ............................................. 135
Power assisted steering, see electro-hydraulic power
assisted steering .................................. 149 Power steering, see electro-hydraulic
power assisted steering ...................... 149
Preheating ............................................... 85
QQuickheat .............................................. 134RRadio ...................................................... 118
Radio equipment (CB) .......................... 119
Radio reception ..................................... 118
Rain sensor ............................................ 106
Reading lamps .............................. 115, 116
Rear lamp cluster .................................. 108 Bulb replacement .............................. 221
Rear window washer system ...............13, 107, 228, 248
Rear window wiper .......................... 13, 107
Refuelling Fuel filler cap ............................. 153, 154
Remote control Central locking system .................... 2, 31
Steering wheel ............................. 21, 118
Replacement keys ................................... 26
Reversing lamps Bulb replacement .............................. 221
Roof load ................................. 57, 149, 152
Roof rack ..........................57, 152, 173, 259
Roof racks ................................ 57, 152, 259
Run-flat tyres ......................................... 171
Running-in Brakes ......................................... 165, 245
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