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Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 24
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Exterior mirrors ............................ 27
Interior mirrors ............................. 29
Windows ...................................... 29
Roof ............................................. 32Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 191.
The code number of the key adapter
for the locking wheel bolts is specified
on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement key adapter.
Wheel changing 3 183.
Lock cylinders Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical,
remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this data is needed in order
to perform certain operations.
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Storage53StorageStorage compartments................53
Load compartment .......................63
Roof rack system .........................67
Loading information .....................68Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
The glovebox features:
■ a card holder in cheque card format
■ a pen holder
■ pocket torch holder
■ a key adapter for the locking wheel
bolts
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
A cupholder is located in the front of
the centre console.
In the 3-door passenger vehicle: also
located on the side of the rear seat.
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142Driving and operating
If the permitted rear axle load is
exceeded a maximum speed of
60 mph applies. If lower national
maximum speeds are specified for
trailer operation, they must be
complied with.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Stowage of coupling ball bar
The coupling ball bar is stowed in a
bag in the spare wheel well and
secured to the lashing eyes in the
load compartment.
When inserting, fit protective cap over
rotary knob with key.
Fitting the coupling ball bar
Push both bolts inwards and remove
the cover on the bumper.
Disengage and fold down the socket. Remove the sealing plug from the
opening for the coupling ball bar and
stow it.
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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.
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184Vehicle care
1. Pull off the wheel cover with thehook. Vehicle tools 3 170.
For wheel covers with visible
wheel bolts: The cover can remain
on the wheel. Do not remove the
retaining rings on the wheel bolts.
Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel
bolt caps with a suitable
screwdriver and remove. To
protect the wheel, place a soft
cloth between the screwdriver
and the alloy wheel.2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and
slacken each bolt by half a turn.
The wheels might be protected by
locking wheel bolts. To loosen
these specific bolts first attach the
key adapter onto the head of the
bolt before installing the wheel
wrench. The key adapter is
located in the glovebox.3. Ensure the jack is positioned correctly with the vehicle jacking
points.
With versions of the Corsa VXR
with sill panelling or retrofitted sill
panelling, no jack must be used.
The vehicle may be damaged.
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Vehicle care185
4. Set the jack to the necessaryheight. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Variant 1:Variant 2:
Attach jack handle and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate handle until wheel is clear of theground.
5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.
6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw in the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten
each bolt in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
110 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel bolt caps.
11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 177,
the vehicle tools 3 170 and the
key adapter 3 53.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and also the wheelbolt torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired.
Spare wheel
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel.