Vehicle care183
General informationNotice
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre are severely affected, therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar (102 psi).
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on theunderside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.
Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 177.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-skid surface. The front wheels
must be in the straight-ahead
position.
■ Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
■ Remove the spare wheel 3 185.
■ Never change more than one wheel
at a time.
■ Use the jack only to change wheels
in case of puncture, not for
seasonal winter or summer tyre
change.■ If the ground on which the vehicle is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed
under the jack.
■ Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
■ No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.
■ Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
■ Do not start the vehicle when it is raised on the jack.
■ Before screwing in the wheel bolts,
clean them and lightly coat the
taper of each wheel bolt with
commercially available grease.
188Vehicle care
Lead connection order:1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged 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 of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Position 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.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, 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.
Vehicle care189Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a suitable screwdriver in the
slot at the lower bend of the cap.
Release the cap by carefully moving
the screwdriver downwards.
Corsa VXR: Disengage and remove
cap by pressing on the lower part of
the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 170 . The towing eye is
located in a recess.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not recovering the vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicle care191Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic car washes,
select a programme that includes
waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a car wash, comply with the
car wash manufacturer's instructions.
The windscreen wipers and rear
window wiper must be switched off.
Remove antenna and external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Vehicle care193Interior careInterior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
224IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 145
Active head restraints ..................35
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
.................................. 85, 100, 156
Adjustable air vents ...................112
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........80
Airbag deactivation ................46, 80
Airbag label................................... 41 Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 113
Air conditioning system .............. 107
Air intake .................................... 113
Air vents...................................... 112
Antilock brake system ................ 128
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......82
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................191
Apply footbrake ............................ 84 Ashtrays ....................................... 75
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control .................98
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............120
Auxiliary heater ........................... 112B
Battery discharge protection ......105
Battery voltage ............................. 90
Bicycle rack .................................. 54
Bonnet ....................................... 147
Brake and clutch fluid .................195
Brake and clutch system .............81
Brake assist ............................... 130
Brake fluid .................................. 150
Brake light switch ......................... 90
Brakes ............................... 128, 150
Breakdown.................................. 189
Bulb replacement ....................... 153
C Capacities .................................. 216
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................120
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............105
Changing tyre and wheel size ...176
Charging system .......................... 80
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 48
Child restraint systems ................48
Cigarette lighter ........................... 75
Climate control ............................. 15
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