152Vehicle care
Meaning of symbols:■ No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
■ Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
■ Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
■ The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn injuries.
■ See the Owner's Manual for further
information.
■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.Diesel fuel system
bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds (for technical reasons
only 30 seconds are possible with
engine A 17 DTS). Repeat this
process after no less than 5 seconds .
If the engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Service setting for front windscreen wipers
Switch off the ignition but do not
remove ignition key or open driver's
door.
Within 4 seconds, push the wiper
lever down and release as soon as
the wipers are vertical.
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In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is located behind a cover in the
glovebox. Open the glovebox and
remove the cover. To close, first put
on the cover, then lock it into position.
No.Circuit1–2Instruments, info-display3Radio4Ignition switch5Windscreen washer system6Central locking system, tailgate7Central locking system8–9Courtesy lightNo.Circuit10Electrical power steering11Light switch, brake light12ABS, brake light13Heated steering wheel14Park assist, rain sensor, interior mirror
Load compartment fuse
box
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Variant 2: The vehicle tools are in the
compartment under the floor cover in
the load compartment, together with
the tyre repair kit.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Tyres Tyres of size 185/60 R 15 are only
approved as winter tyres.
Tyres of size 185/65 R 15 are only
approved as winter tyres on vehicles with a sports chassis. We recommend that you contact a workshop in order
to find out whether your vehicle is
equipped with a sports chassis.Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety attemperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
Tyres of size 185/60 R 15,
185/65 R 15, 185/70 R 14,
195/55 R 16 and
205/50 R 16 are permitted as winter
tyres.
Tyres of size 195/60 R 15,
215/45 R 17 1)
and 225/35 R 18 must
not be used as winter tyres.
Run-flat winter tyres may only be
used on factory approved alloy
wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
Tyre designationsE.g. 185/65 R 15 88 T185=Tyre width, mm65=Cross-section ratio (tyre
height to tyre width), %R=Belt type: Radial1) Corsa VXR: Permitted as winter tyres without tyre chains.
225
Climate control systems.............106
Clock ............................................ 74
Control indicators ......................... 78
Control of the vehicle .................114
Controls ........................................ 70
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............195
Cruise control ...................... 85, 131
Cupholders .................................. 53
Curtain airbag system .................. 45
Curve lighting.............................. 100
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Declaration of conformity ............222
Deflation detection system and tyre pressure monitoring
system ...................................... 83
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......152
Diesel particle filter ....................119
Doors ............................................ 24
Drain diesel fuel filter ...................90
Driver assistance systems ..........131
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 140
Driving hints ................................ 114
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 166Electronic climate control system 109
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 121, 126
Electronic Stability Program 82, 130
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......146
Engine compartment fuse box ...167
Engine coolant ........................... 149
Engine coolant temperature ........83
Engine data ............................... 202
Engine exhaust .......................... 119
Engine identification ...................198
Engine oil ................... 148, 195, 199
Engine oil pressure ......................84
Entry lighting .............................. 105
Event data recorders ..................222
Exit lighting ................................ 105
Exterior care .............................. 191
Exterior light ................................. 85
Exterior lighting ......................12, 98
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
Fault ................................... 122, 127
First aid ......................................... 67
First aid kit ................................... 67
Fixed air vents ........................... 113
Flex-Fix system ............................ 54
Fog light ....................................... 85
Fog lights ................................... 159
Folding mirrors ............................. 27Front airbag system .....................44
Front fog lights ........................... 102
Front seats.................................... 35 Front turn signal light ..........154, 156
Fuel............................................. 134
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 140
Fuel for diesel engines ..............134
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......135
Fuel for petrol engines ...............134
Fuel gauge ................................... 77
Fuel selector ................................ 77
Fuses ......................................... 166
G Gauges ......................................... 76
General information ...................140
Glovebox ..................................... 53
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 86
H Halogen headlights ....................154
Hand brake ................................. 128
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 129
Hazard warning flashers ............101
Headlight flash ............................. 99
Headlight range adjustment ........99
Headlights..................................... 98 Headlights when driving abroad 100
226
Head restraint adjustment .............7
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heated steering wheel .................71
Heating ........................................ 38
Heating and ventilation system . 106
High beam ............................. 85, 99
Hill start assist ........................... 130
Horn ....................................... 13, 71
I
Identification plate .....................197
Ignition switch positions .............115
Immobiliser .................................. 26
Indicators ...................................... 76
Information displays...................... 86
Instrument cluster ........................76
Instrument panel fuse box .........168
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 103
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 193
Interior lighting ............................ 103
Interior lights ...................... 103, 165
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply 122, 127
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 52J
Jump starting ............................. 187
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 66
Lighting ........................................ 90
Lighting features .........................105
Light switch .................................. 98
Load compartment ................24, 63
Load compartment cover .............64
Load compartment fuse box ......169
Load compartment lighting .........104
Loading information .....................68
Low engine oil level .....................84
Low fuel ....................................... 84
M
Malfunction indicator light ............81
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 125
Manual transmission .................. 123
Manual transmission automated 124
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................21Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................103
N New vehicle running-in ..............115
Number plate light .....................164
O
Object detection systems ...........132
Odometer ..................................... 76
Oil, engine .......................... 195, 199
Outside temperature ....................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 116
P Parking ................................ 18, 118
Parking assist ............................ 132
Parking brake ............................ 129
Parking lights ............................. 102
Particle filter ................................ 119
Performance .............................. 205
Performing work ........................146
Pollen filter ................................. 113
Power outlets ............................... 75
Power steering.............................. 82
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating and diesel particle filter .......................................... 83
Puncture ..................................... 183
227
Q
Quickheat ................................... 112
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 223
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 104
Rear carrier system ......................54
Rear floor storage cover ..............66
Rear fog light ............................... 85
Rear fog lights ........................... 102
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 73
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 195, 199
Refuelling ................................... 137
Reversing lights .........................103
Ride control systems ..................130
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 68
Roof rack ..................................... 67
S
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................80
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat folding .................................. 37
Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ..................... 121, 124Service ............................... 113, 194
Service display ............................ 78
Service information ....................194
Service vehicle soon .................... 81
Side airbag system ......................45
Sidelights ...................................... 98
Side turn signal lights ................163
Smartphone controller ..................89
Spare wheel ............................... 185
Speedometer ............................... 76
Sport mode .................................. 82
Starting and operating ................115
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............115, 124
Steering ...................................... 114
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 70
Steering wheel controls ...............70
Stop-start system........................ 116
Stop watch ................................... 95
Storage ......................................... 53
Storage compartments .................53
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 77
Tail lights ................................... 160
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 170Top-tether child restraint systems 52
Tow bar....................................... 140 Towing ................................ 140, 189
Towing another vehicle .............190
Towing equipment .....................142
Towing the vehicle .....................189
Trailer coupling ........................... 140
Trailer towing ............................. 141
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display ...78, 120, 124
Tread depth ............................... 176
Trip computer .............................. 91
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display . 92
Triple-Info-Display .......................86
Trip odometer .............................. 77
Turn and lane-change signals ...101
Turn signal ................................... 80
Tyre chains ................................ 177
Tyre deflation detection system . 175
Tyre designations ......................172
Tyre pressure ............................ 173
Tyre pressure monitoring system 174
Tyre pressures ........................... 217
Tyre repair kit ............................. 177
Tyres .......................................... 172
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 82, 132
Underseat storage .......................54