2009 OPEL CORSA jump start

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Driving and operation
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Interruption of power supply
The clutch is not disengaged if there is an
interruption of the power supply when a
gear is engaged. The vehicle cannot move.
If the battery is flat, start the car using
jump leads 3191. If the cause of the power supply
interruption is not a flat battery, contact a
workshop for assistance. If the vehicle has
to be moved out of flowing traffic,
disengage clutch as follows:
1. Apply hand brake and switch off
ignition.
2. Open bonnet and engage support.
3. Clean transmission around the cap (see Fig.) so that no dirt can get into
the opening when the cap is removed.
4. Rotate cap to slacken and remove by lifting upwards – see figure.
5. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise using a flathead screwdriver (vehicle
tools 3 3198) until clear resistance can
be felt. The clutch has now been
disengaged. 6. Fit cleaned cap again. The cap must be
in full contact with the housing.
Contact a workshop for assistance
immediately.
Caution
Do not turn any further after feeling
resistance, since this can damage the
manual transmission automated.
Caution
Towing the vehicle and starting the
engine is not permitted when the clutch
has been released in this way, although
the vehicle can be moved a short dis-
tance.
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Fault
If there is a fault, warning lamp A lights
up. Gear shifting is no longer automatic. It
is possible to continue driving.
Have cause of fault remedied by a
workshop.
2nd gear is not available. Manual shifting:
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Interruption of power supply
If there is an electrical power failure, the
selector lever cannot be moved out of
position P.
If the battery is flat, start the car using
jump leads 3191.
If the battery is not the cause of the fault,
release selector lever:
1. Apply hand brake.
2. Release selector lever panelling from centre console at front, roll upward and
rotate to the left.
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3. Push the yellow catch forward with a
screwdriver and move the selector lever
out of P.
4. Mount selector lever trim on centre console and refit.
Re-selecting P locks the system again.
Have cause of power supply interruption
remedied by a workshop.
1 =1st gear
2 =3rd gear
3, D =4th gear
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190 Self-help, vehicle careSelf-help,
vehicle care
Diesel fuel system, bleeding If the tank is allowed to run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Turn over the
ignition three times for 15 seconds at a
time. Then start the engine for a maximum
of 40 seconds
1). Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to
start, seek the assistance of a workshop.
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Bonnet Pull the release lever located on the left
side below the instru ment panel and push
it back to its original position.
Diesel fuel system, bleeding ............... 190
Bonnet .................................................. 190
Starting the engine with jump leads
3. 191
Towing .................................................. 193
Warning triangle ¨ 3......................... 196
First-aid kit (cushion) + 3................... 196
Spare wheel 3...................................... 196
Jack £ 3 and vehicle tools 3........... 198
Changing wheels ................................. 200
Tyre repair kit 3................................... 204
Electrical system .................................. 208
Fuses and the most important circuits they protect ....................................... 209
Bulb replacement ................................ 212
Halogen headlamp system ................ 212
Adaptive Forward Lighting system 3. 216
Front indicator lamps .......................... 220
Fog lamps 3......................................... 220
Side turn signal lamp .......................... 220
Tail lamps ............................................. 221
Number plate lamp ............................. 225
Courtesy lamps .................................... 226
Vehicle care.......................................... 228
1)For technical reasons only 30 seconds are
possible on engines A 17 DTR/Z 17 DTR
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Self-help, vehicle care
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Lift the safety catch upwards and open the
bonnet.
Any dirt or snow on the bonnet can slide
down toward the windscreen when the
bonnet is opened and block the air intake
3135.
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Secure the bonnet support. Before closing
the bonnet, press the support into the
holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into
the catch. Check that the bonnet is
engaged.
Starting the engine with jump
leads
3
Do not use a rapid charger or push or two
the vehicle to get it started.
A vehicle with a discha rged battery can be
started using jump leads and the battery of
another vehicle.
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Warning
Starting the engine with jump leads must
be carried out with the utmost caution.
Any deviation from the following instruc-
tion may lead to injury or damage due
to the explosion of the batteries and to
damage of the electrics in both vehicles.
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192 Self-help, vehicle care
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zNever expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
z A flat battery can fr eeze at temperatures
around 0 C. Defrost the battery before
connecting up jump leads.
z Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, fabrics or
painted surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause injuries
and damage in the event of direct
contact.
z Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery. z
Use a booster battery with the same
voltage (12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) must
not be much less than that of the
discharged battery.
z Use jump leads with insulated terminals
and a cross section of at least 16 mm
2
(25 mm
2 for diesel engines).
z Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
z Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
z Do not lean over the battery during jump
starting.
z Do not allow the terminals of one lead to
touch those of the other lead.
z The vehicles must not come into contact
with each other during the jump starting
process.
z Apply hand brake. Manual transmission
or manual transmission automated 3 in
neutral, automati c transmission 3 in P.
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Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive
terminal 1 of the booster battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red cable to the positive terminal 2 on the flat
battery. The positive terminal has a
cover cap on it Undo the cap to access
the positive terminal.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal 3 of the booster battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black lead 4
to a vehicle grounding point, such as the
engine block or a screw connection in the
engine suspension. Co nnect as far away
from the discharged battery as possible.
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Self-help, vehicle care
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Route the leads so that they cannot catch
on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine:
1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump start.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts shou ld be made at
intervals of 1 minute not last longer
than 15 seconds.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. light, heated rear window) of the vehicle
receiving the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.
6. Close the cover over the positive pole.
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Towing Towing your own vehicle
Disengage cap at bottom and remove
downwards.
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The towing eye is in the luggage
compartment, on the right beneath the
cover.
To open the compartment, disengage the
cover and open it.
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Opel Service, maintenance
Protecting electronic components In order to prevent faults in electronic
components in the electrical system, never
connect or disconnect battery with engine
running or ignition switched on. Never start
engine with battery disconnected, e.g.
when starting using jump leads.
To avoid damaging th e vehicle, do not
make any modifications to the electrical
system, e. g. connecting additional
consumers or tampering with electronic
control units (chip tuning).
Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time If the vehicle is to be laid up for several
months, the following work should be
undertaken to prevent damage:
z Wash and wax the vehicle 3228.
z Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody checked.
z Clean and preserve rubber seals.
z Change engine oil.
z Check antifreeze and corrosion
protection 3244.
z Check coolant level, add antifreeze if
necessary 3245.
z Drain the windscreen washer system.
z Increase tyre pressure to value given for
full load 3264. z
Park the vehicle in dry and well
ventilated place. Select first gear or
reverse gear, and with automatic
transmission 3 move selector lever to P.
Use chocks or something similar to
prevent vehicle from rolling.
z Do not apply hand brake.
z Disconnect the clamp from the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
Putting the vehicle back into
servicePerform the following work before
recommissioning the vehicle:
zConnect the clamp to the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
z Check tyre pressure 3264.
z Top up windscreen washer system 3248.
z Check engine oil level 3242.
z Check coolant level 3245.
z Fit the number plate if necessary.
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Warning
Electronic ignition systems generate very
high voltages. Do not touch the ignition
system; high voltage can be fatal.
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Index
GGears ................................................ 14, 144
Generator, see Alternator ....................... 87
Glove compartment ................................ 82
Glove compartment lightingBulb replacement ............................... 227
Graphical information display ................ 94
Gross vehicle weight .............................. 259
Gross vehicle weight rating ................... 259HHalogen headlamp system .................. 212 Bulb replacement ............................... 212
Driving abroad ................................... 117
Hand brake ................................16, 17, 167
Hazard warning lamps ................... 12, 111
Head restraints .................................... 4, 52
Headlamp flash ..................................... 109
Headlamp range adjustment ............... 111
Headlamp switch .....................11, 108, 109
Headlamp washer system ......13, 107, 248
Headlamps ............................................... 11 Daytime running lights ...................... 108
Driving abroad ................................... 117
Fog lamps ........................................... 110
Reversing lamps ................................. 110
Warning device .................................. 105
Headrest height ad justment ..................... 4
Heated exterior mirrors ..................... 13, 43
Heated front seats ............................ 50, 51
Heated rear window .......................... 13, 46 Heating .......................................... 120, 124
Seats ............................................... 50, 51
With climate control system ............. 130
With the air conditioning system ...... 128
Height adjustment Seat belts .............................................. 63
Steering wheel ........................................ 5
High-pressure cleaners ......................... 230
Hill Start Assist ....................................... 167
Horn .......................................................... 12
IIdentification plate ................................ 250
Idling ....................................................... 144
Ignition logic .......................................... 100
Ignition system .......................241, 248, 249
Immobiliser ............................................... 27
Information display ................................. 94
Infotainment system ............................. 118
Inspection system ............................ 91, 231
Instrument display ................................... 90
Instrument illumination ......................... 114 Bulb replacement .............................. 227
Instrument panel ....................................... 6
Instruments .............................................. 84
Interior mirror ....................................... 4, 44
Interruption of power supply .......... 46, 104 Easytronic ........................................... 143
Electric windows ................................... 46
Selector lever lock .............................. 148
ISOFIX ....................................................... 68
JJack ................................................ 198, 202
Jump leads ............................................. 191KKey Extending ............................................. 26
Locking doors ................................ 28, 32
Remove ................................................ 17
Starting the engine .............................. 16
Keys .......................................................... 26LLanguage selection ................................ 99
Lashing eyes ...................................... 55, 56
Lead-me-to-the-car light function ....... 113
Light switch .............................................. 11
Lighting ...................................... 11, 88, 108 Driving abroad .................................. 117
Load-bay floor .................................. 24, 82
Loading .................................................. 187
Locking doors .................................... 28, 32
Locking from the inside .................... 29, 34
Locks ...................................................... 230
Luggage compartment Bulb replacement .............................. 227
Lighting .............................................. 116
Loading ................................ 57, 187, 259
Locking ................................................. 36
Luggage compartment cover .......... 54, 56
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