2009 OPEL CORSA key

154 Driving and operation
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Fuel filler neck at right rear side of vehicle.
With a central locking system with remote
control 3, the tank flap is unlocked at the
same time as the doors 332.
Open tank flap.
Unlock the fuel filler cap with the ignition
key 3, unscrew, remove and attach to tank
flap.
The fuel tank has a limiting system which
prevents overfilling of the tank. Correct filling depends to a large extent on
proper operation of the fuel dispensing
pump:
1. Fully insert the pump nozzle and switch it
on.
2. After automatic switch off, the specified tank capacity is reached after continued,
measured filling. Leave the filler nozzle in
place until the stop.
To close, place fuel fill er cap in position and
turn, overcoming the resistance until the
ratchet on the cap engages audibly. Lock
the fuel filler cap with the ignition key 3.
Close fuel tank cover.
9
Warning
Fuel is flammable and explosive. No
smoking. No naked flames or sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your vehicle, have
the cause of this rectified immediately
by a workshop.
Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
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Driving and operation
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Tyre pressure
Check tyre pressure, including the spare
wheel, at least every 14 days and prior to
any long journey; the tyres should be
checked when cold. Don’t forget to check
the spare wheel 3.
Remove the valve cap key from the tank
flap and use it to unscrew the valve cap.
Tyre pressure 3264 and on the adhesive
label 3 on the inside of the tank flap.
The tyre pressure data is for cold tyres. It
applies to both summer and winter tyres. Always inflate the spare wheel
3 to the
pressure specified for full load.
Do not reduce tyre pr essure when the tyres
are warm. Otherwise the pressure may
drop below the permissible minimum when
the tyres cool down.
After having checked the tyre pressure,
tighten the valve caps using the valve cap
key.
Incorrect inflation pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and fuel
economy and will increase tyre wear.
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9
Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can result
in considerable tyre warm-up and
internal damage, leading to tread sepa-
ration and even to tyre blow-out at high
speeds.
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173
Driving and operation
Remove the wheel trims if using tyre chains
3201.
Tyre chains may only be used at speeds up
to 50 km/h. When travelling on roads that
are free of snow, they may only be used for
brief periods.
Tyre chains must not be used on the
temporary spare wheel. If you need to use
tyre chains after suffering a flat front tyre,
fit the temporary spare on the rear axle
and transfer one of the rear wheels to the
front axle.
Roof rack
3
For safety reasons and to avoid roof
damage we recommend using the Opel
roof rack system that is approved for your
vehicle.
Follow the usage instructions for the roof
rack.
Remove the roof rack when not in use.
Driving hints 3 149
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Fitting on model without sun roof 3
Push covers for concealing roof rack
mounts down and push backwards with a
valve cap key. Location of valve cap key
3 169.
Fitting on model with sun roof 3
Disengage covers concealing roof rack
mounts by pushing sliders in direction of
arrow (e.g. with coin) and remove upwards.
To close roof rack mounts, first insert
covers at front and engage sliders at rear.
Attach roof rack at appropriate points, see
enclosed roof luggage rack system
instructions.
9
Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
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185
Driving and operation
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Checking the tensioning of the coupling ball barzThe rotary lever rests on the coupling
ball bar.
z Green marking on the rotary lever is not
visible.
z Locking pin at the top of the coupling
ball bar is set inwards.
z The key is in the lock.
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Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must be
tensioned before it is inserted into the
coupling housing:
z Place the key in the lock and unlock the
coupling ball bar.
z Push the rotary lever onto the coupling
ball bar and rotate right while pressed
down until it engages. The key remains in
the lock.
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Inserting the coupling ball bar

Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar in the
housing and push firmly upwards until it
audibly engages.
The rotary lever moves quickly back into its
starting position on its own.
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Warning
Do not touch rotary handle during
insertion.
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186 Driving and operation
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Green marking on the rotary lever is visible.
Lock coupling ball bar and remove key. Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly
installedz
Green marking on the rotary lever is
visible.
z There must be no gap between the
rotary handle and th e coupling ball bar.
z The coupling ball bar must be firmly
engaged in the opening.
z The coupling ball bar must be locked
and the key removed.
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Eye for break-away stopping cable
In the case of trailers/caravans with brakes,
attach breakaway stopping cable to eye.
9
Warning
Towing a caravan/trailer is only per-
mitted with a properly fitted coupling
ball bar. If the coupling ball bar cannot
be correctly fitted, please contact a
workshop for assistance.
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187
Driving and operation
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Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Place the key in the lock and unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Push the rotary lever onto the coupling ball
bar and rotate right while pressed down
until it engages. Pull out the ball bar
downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening for coupling
ball bar. Close socket 3184, Fig. 18390 S.
Place cover on bumper and push both
bolts outwards.
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Stowage of coupling ball bar
Fit protective cap 3 over rotary lever with
key.
Stow coupling ball bar in bag and place in
spare wheel well, and se cure bag to lashing
eyes in luggage compartment.
Lashing eyes 356
Caravan/trailer towingCaravan and trailer loads
1)
The permissible caravan/trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent maximum
values which must not be exceeded. The
actual caravan/trailer load is the difference
between the actual gross weight of the
caravan/trailer and the actual coupling
socket load with the caravan/trailer
coupled.
The permissible caravan/trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients up to
maximum 12 %. 1)Observe national regulations.
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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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