2009 OPEL CORSA suspension

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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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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236 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
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
⊕
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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265
Technical Data
Tyre pressure (overpressure) Passenger vehicle, van Suspension behaviour when
loaded with up to 3 people
[kPa/bar] ECO
1) when loaded with up
to 3 people [kPa/bar]
1)To achieve the smallest amount of fuel consumption possible. Not for use with run-flat tyres.
Tyre pressure when fully laden
[kPa/bar]
Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear
Z 10 XEP 185/70 R14, 185/60 R 15
2),
185/65 R 15,
195/55 R16,
195/55 RF 163),
195/60 R 15
2)Only approved as winter tyres. 3)Only for vehicles with a specific rear axle application. We recommend your Opel Partner.
200/2.0 180/1.8 270/2.7 250/2.5 260/2.6 320/3.2
Z 12 XEP,
Z 14 XEP 185/70 R14,
185/60 R15
2),
185/65 R 15,
195/55 R16,
195/55 RF 16,
195/60 R 15,
215/45 R 17 200/2.0 180/1.8 270/2.7 250/2.5 260/2.6
320/3.2
Z16LEL,
Z16LER
OPC 195/55 R164),
205/50 R 16,
215/45 R 17
4)Only permitted for use as a winter tyre. Wheel chains not permitted.
240/2.4 240/2.4 270/2.7 250/2.5 260/2.6 320/3.2
225/35 ZR 18
5)
5)Not vehicles with Z 16 LEL engine.
260/2.6 240/2.4 – –280/2.8 320/3.2
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266 Technical DataTyre pressure (overpressure) Passenger vehicle, vanSuspension behaviour when
loaded with up to 3 people
[kPa/bar] ECO
1) when loaded with up
to 3 people [kPa/bar]
1)To achieve the smallest amount of fuel consumption possible. Not for use with run-flat tyres.
Tyre pressure when fully laden
[kPa/bar]
Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear
Z 13 DTJ 185/70 R14
2),
185/65 R 15,
195/55 R16,
195/55 RF 16,
195/60 R 15,
215/45 R 173)
2)Only with 14-inch brake.3)Not with low-pollution version.
200/2.0 180/1.8 270/2.7 250/2.5 260/2.6 320/3.2
185/60 R15
4)
4)Only approved as winter tyres.
220/2.2 180/1.8 – –260/2.6 320/3.2
Z 13 DTJ
ECO 175/70 R14 220/2.2 200/2.0 270/2.7 250/2.5 260/2.6
320/3.2
Z 13 DTH 185/65 R 15, 195/55 R16,
195/55 RF 16,
195/60 R 15,
215/45 R 17 220/2.2 200/2.0 270/2.7 250/2.5 260/2.6
320/3.2
185/60 R15
4)
240/2.4 200/2.0 – –260/2.6 320/3.2
Z 17 DTR 185/65 R 15, 195/55 R16,
195/55 RF 16,
195/60 R 15,
215/45 R 17 240/2.4 220/2.2 270/2.7 250/2.5 260/2.6
320/3.2
185/60 R15
4)
260/2.6 220/2.2 – –260/2.6 320/3.2
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