2014.5 VAUXHALL CORSA washer fluid

14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper&=fast%=slow$=timed interval wipe or
automatic wiping with rain
sensor§=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 72, Wiper
blade replacement 3 152.
Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 72, Washer fluid 3 149.
Rear window wiper and washer
systemWiper on=push leverWiper off=push lever againWash=push lever and hold
Rear window wiper and washer
system 3 73, Wiper blade
replacement 3 152, Washer fluid
3 149.

Instruments and controls73
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Rear window wiper/washer
Push lever forwards. The rear window wiper wipes in interval mode. Switch
off by pushing lever forwards again.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
If the lever is held forwards, washer
fluid is sprayed onto the rear window.
The rear windscreen wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged. Activation or deactivation
of this function can be changed.
Vehicle personalisation 3 95.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If the outside temperature drops to
3 °C, the symbol : illuminates in the
Triple-Info-Display or the
Board-Info-Display as a warning for

Vehicle care145Vehicle careGeneral Information...................145
Vehicle checks ........................... 146
Bulb replacement .......................153
Electrical system ........................166
Vehicle tools .............................. 170
Wheels and tyres .......................172
Jump starting ............................. 187
Towing ....................................... 189
Appearance care .......................191General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend using genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
The following must be carried out if
the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change engine oil.
■ Drain washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or reverse gear
or set selector lever to P. Prevent
the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply parking brake.

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■ Open bonnet, close all doors andlock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation Following must be done if the vehicle
is putting back into operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on ourwebsite, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.

Vehicle care1479Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
The caps for topping up the engine oil, the coolant, the washer fluid and the
oil dipstick handle are yellow, for ease
of identification.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Lift the safety catch upwards and
open the bonnet.
Air intake 3 113.
Secure the bonnet support.
If the bonnet is opened during an Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing 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.

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Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
KALT/COLD mark. Top up if the level
is low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
Top up with antifreeze. If no
antifreeze is available, use clean tap
water or distilled water. Install the cap
tightly. Have the antifreeze
concentration checked and have the
cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.

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To replace the bulb on the left-hand
side, remove fuse box cover 3 168,
and also remove windscreen washer system reservoir filler neck from
above. Washer fluid may escape if
the reservoir is full to the top.
Halogen headlights
Headlights have separate systems for low beam 1 (outer bulb), high beam
2 (inner bulb) and daytime running
light/side light 3.
Low beam
1. Disengage wire clip and remove
protective cover 1.
2. Press base to the side and
remove bulb from reflector.
3. Detach plug connector from bulb.
4. Insert new bulb in reflector so that
the locating tab of the bulb holder aligns with the reflector recess.
5. Engage bulb.
6. Attach connector to bulb.
7. Put on protective cover and engage wire clip.

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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