2009 OPEL CORSA wipers

228 Self-help, vehicle careVehicle careWhen caring for your vehicle, observe all
national environmental regulations,
particularly when washing it.
Regular, thorough care helps to improve
the appearance of your vehicle and
maintain its value over the years. It is also
prerequisite for warranty claims for any
paint or corrosion da mage. The following
pages contain tips for vehicle care which, if
used properly, will help combat the
unavoidable, damaging effects of the
environment. Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is exposed to
environmental influences. Wash and wax
your vehicle regularly. When using
automatic car washes, select a program
that includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, pollen
and the like should be cleaned off
immediately, as they contain aggressive
constituents which can cause paint
damage.
If using a car wash, comply with the car
wash manufacturer’s instructions. The
windscreen wipers and rear window wiper
must be switched off. Remove antenna
3
and roof rack 3. Stand on the door sill to
reach them more easily. If you wash your vehicle by hand, make
sure that the insides
of the wings are also
thoroughly rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened doors
and flaps as well as the areas they cover.
Thoroughly rinse off and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for paint and window
surfaces: remnants of wax on the windows
will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove spots of
tar. Use tar removal spray on painted
surfaces.
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232 Opel Service, maintenanceService schedule Europe⊕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
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
Carry out a visual check of all warning lamps, lighting and signalling devices,
check steering and ignition locks xxxxx
Remote control: replace batterie s (check spare key) every 2 years
Check windscreen wipers, windscreen washer and headlamp washer systems, adjust if
necessary. xxxxx
Check coolant and antifreeze levels
2), top up if necessary, note antifreeze temperature
in Service and Warranty Booklet (validation fields).
2)If the loss is too great or there are leaks, carry out remedial work in agreement with the customer.
xxxxx
Check water-carrying hoses for leaks and make sure that they are secure. xxxxx
Check break fluid level
2), top up if necessary. xxx
Check that the battery terminals and lugs are secure xxxxx
Vehicle system check using TECH 2 xxxxx
Replace pollen filter or active charcoal filter xx
⊕o
If the air is particularly polluted, full of du st or sand or pollen, if the air conditioning
system smells Discussion between customer / Opel Partner
Replace air cleaner element every 4 years/60000 km
⊕
Replace spark plugs every 4 years/60000 km
Make a visual check of the ribbed belt x x
⊕
Replace ribbed belt
Z 13 DTJ, Z 13 DTH, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km
⊕
Check valve clearance,
adjust if necessary
Z16 LEL, Z 16 LER, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km
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Opel Service, maintenance
International service schedule⊕ 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
Carry out a visual check of all warning lamps, lighting and signalling devices,
check steering and ignition locks xxxxx
Remote control: replace batterie s (check spare key) every 2 years
Check windscreen wipers, windscreen washer and headlamp washer systems, adjust if
necessary. xxxxx
Check coolant and antifreeze levels
2), top up if necessary, note antifreeze temperature
in Service and Warranty Booklet (validation fields).
2)If the loss is too great or there are leaks, carry out remedial work in agreement with the customer.
xxxxx
Check water-carrying hoses for leaks and make sure that they are secure. xxxxx
Check break fluid level
2), top up if necessary. xxx
Check that the battery terminals and lugs are secure xxxxx
Vehicle system check using TECH 2 xxxxx
Replace pollen filter or active charcoal filter xx
⊕o
If the air is particularly polluted, full of du st or sand or pollen, if the air conditioning
system smells Discussion between customer/Opel Partner
Replace air cleaner element every 4 years/60000 km
⊕
Replace spark plugs every 4 years/60000 km
Make a visual check of the ribbed belt x x
⊕
Replace ribbed belt
Z 13 DTJ, Z 13 DTH, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km
⊕
Check valve clearance,
adjust if necessary
Z16 LEL, Z 16 LER, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km
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Opel Service, maintenance
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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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276 IndexUUnits of measure .................................... 100
Unleaded fuel ....................... 155, 252, 253VValve cap key ................................ 169, 264
Vehicle care ............................................ 228
Vehicle decommissioning ...................... 249
Vehicle identification number ............... 251
Vehicle keys, see Keys ............................. 26
Vehicle recommissioning ....................... 249
Vehicle tools ........................................... 198
Ventilation ............................. 120, 124, 133WWarning buzzers .................................... 105
Warning triangle .................................... 196
Washer fluid reservoir, windscreen washer system ................. 248
Wheels .................................................... 168
Wheels, tyres .................................. 168, 264
Windows ................................................... 44 Demisting
and defrosting .................. 125, 128, 131
Windscreen washer system ............. 13, 107 Antifreeze protection ......................... 248
Washer fluid reservoir ........................ 248
Windscreen wipers ................................... 12
Winter mode Starting-off aid .................................. 140 Winter operation
Battery ................................................ 150
Coolant, antifreeze ............................ 244
Fuel consumption .............................. 152
Fuel for diesel engines ....................... 153
Heating ....................................... 120, 128
Locks ................................................... 230
Tyre chains ................................. 172, 264
Window demisting and defrosting ... 125
Windscreen washer system,
antifreeze protection ......................... 248
Winter programme ........................ 140, 146
Winter tyres .................................... 172, 264
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