2009 OPEL CORSA fuel tank capacity

90 Instruments, controls
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Instrument display On some versions, the pointer of the
tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge
briefly moves to its end position when the
ignition is switched on.
Tachometer
Displays the engine rpm.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each
gear as much as possible.
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Speedometer
Speed display.
Caution
If the pointer is in the warning zone, the
maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
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Fuel gauge

Fuel tank level display.
If the fuel level is too low, a warning lamp
lights up Y. When the light flashes, refuel as
soon as possible.
Never run the tank dry!
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank,
the amount of fuel requ ired to fill the tank
may be less than the specified tank
capacity.
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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.
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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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Technical Data
Capacities Engine oil
Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP,
Z14 XEP Z 16 LEL,
Z 16 LER Z 13 DTJ,
Z 13 DTHZ 13 DTJ ECO Z 17 DTR
Including filter [I] 3.0 3.5 4.5 3.2 3.2 5.4
Between MIN and MAX [I] 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Fuel tank
Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP,
Z14 XEP Z 16 LEL,
Z 16 LER Z 13 DTJ,
Z 13 DTHZ 13 DTJ ECO Z 17 DTR
Petrol/diesel, nominal capacity [l] 45 45 45 45 40 45
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