2009 OPEL CORSA Owners Manual

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Self-help, vehicle care
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Front courtesy lamp with reading lamps3
1. Disengage lens by hand at location illustrated in figure, press it downward
slightly and remove at a downward
angle.
2. Remove bulb from socket.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Mount lens and engage in position.
Rear courtesy lamps 3,
rear reading lamps 3
Have bulb replacement carried out by a
workshop.
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Glove compartment lighting, luggage
compartment lighting, footwell lighting 3
1. Prise the lamp out with a screwdriver.
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2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip
and remove.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Insert lamp in op ening and engage in
position.
Instrument illumination, Information
display illumination 3
Have bulb replacement carried out by a
workshop.
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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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Self-help, vehicle care
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (by the time the
water no longer beads at the latest).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint has
become dull or if solid deposits have
become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts should not be treated
with wax and polish.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
Clean wheels with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Wheels are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with a
touch-up pen before rust forms. Have more
extensive damage or rust areas repaired
by a workshop. Exterior lights
Headlamp and other lamp covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any caustic
agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do
not clean them when dry.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned
with the same cleaner as used to clean the
body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do
not use any other agent. Avoid solvents
and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior, including
the instrument panel fa
scia and panelling,
with a dry cloth or interior cleaner.
The instrument pane l should only be
cleaned using a soft damp cloth.
Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner and brush. Remove stains with an
upholstery cleaner.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or
interior cleaner.
Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro
fasteners on clothing could damage
seat upholstery.
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230 Self-help, vehicle careWindows
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather
together with window cleaner and insect
remover.
When cleaning the rear window, make sure
the heating element inside the window is
not damaged.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a sharp-
edged ice scraper. Press the scraper firmly
against the glass so that no dirt can get
under it and scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a soft
cloth and window cleaner.
Sun roof 3
Never clean with solvents or abrasives,
fuels, aggressive agents (e.g. paintwork
cleaner, solutions containing acetone,
etc.), acidic or strongly alkaline agents or
scourers.
No stickers may be applied to the sun roof. Locks
The locks are lubricated with a high-quality
locking cylinder grease
in the factory. Only
use de-icer in urgent cases, since it has a
de-greasing effect and affects the
operation of the locks. Have the locks re-
greased in a workshop after using de-icer.
Engine compartment
Clean painted surfaces in the engine
compartment like any other painted
surface.
It is advisable to wash the engine
compartment before and after winter and
preserve it with wax. Cover alternator and
brake fluid reservoir with plastic sheets
before washing the engine.
When washing the engine with a steam-jet
cleaner, do not direct the steam jet at
components of the anti-lock brake system,
the air conditioning system, the climate
control system, belt drive or the fuse box.
After an engine wash, have all engine room
components preserved thoroughly by a
workshop using protective wax.
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners. Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody have
a PVC undercoating while other critical
areas have a durable protective wax
coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the
underbody and have more protective wax
applied if necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could damage
the PVC coating. Have underbody work
carried out by a workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective wax
coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner.
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Opel Service, maintenance
Opel Service,
maintenance
Scheduled maintenanceThese service intervals apply only under
normal driving conditions. If conditions are
more arduous3238.
Service interval display 3240.
European service intervals
Every 30000 km or annually, whichever
occurs first.
International service intervals
Every 15000 km or annually, whichever
occurs first.
Validation
Service is validated using the spaces
provided in the Service and Warranty
Booklet. The date of service and kilometre
reading are added, stamped and signed
by the service workshop.
Ensure that the Service and Warranty
Booklet is filled in correctly - an
uninterrupted service history is important
when making guarantee or goodwill
claims, and is also an advantage when
selling the vehicle on.
Service scheduleThe service schedule applies in the
following countries: Andorra, Austria,
Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Great Br itain, Greece,
Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Slovakia, Slovenia , Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland.
The international serv ice schedule applies
in all other countries.
Scheduled maintenance ..................... 231
Service schedule .................................. 231
Additional service work ....................... 238
Recommended fluids and lubricants . 238
Inspection system ................................ 240
Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories . 241
Performing work .................................. 241
Engine oil .............................................. 242
Diesel fuel filter .................................... 244
Coolant ................................................. 244
Brakes ................................................... 245
Brake fluid ............................................ 246
Windscreen wiper replacement .......... 247
Windscreen washer system ................. 248
Battery .................................................. 248
Protecting electronic
components ..... 249
Laying the vehicle up for a long period of time .................................... 249
Putting the vehicle back into service . 249
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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
⊕ 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
⊕
Replace timing belt and tension pulley
Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km
Change engine oil and replace filter xxxxx
⊕o
Drain water from fuel filter, diesel (if the air humidity is high or the fuel of lower quality)xxxxx
Replace fuel filter and drain water, diesel (grade EN590)
Z 13 DTJ, Z 17 DTH xx
Replace fuel filter, petrol (g rade EN228), outer Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER every 4 years/60000 km
Check handbrake, adjust if necessary (unl aden wheels); carry out a visual check of
wheel suspension and suspension front and re ar, brake lines, brake pressure hose, fuel
lines and exhaust system xx
Check external bodywork / underseal, note any damage in the Service and Warranty
Booklet. xxxxx
⊕o
Carry out a visual check on the front and rear wheel brakes
2)
2)If the loss is too great or there are leaks, carry
out remedial work in agreement with the customer.
xx
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20000 km.
Carry out a visual check of the engine, tran smission (AT, MT), check air conditioning
compressor for leaks
2)
xxxxx
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234 Opel Service, maintenance⊕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
⊕o
Remove brake drum, clean, carry out visual check every 4 years/60 000 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 mounting 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
⊕
Germany only: carry out emissions check, main inspection
First time after three years, then every 2 years
If used commercially to transport passengers, taxis, ambulances, hire cars etc. annually
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