2014.5 VAUXHALL CORSA winter tyres

172Vehicle care
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.

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RF=Type: RunFlat15=Wheel diameter, inches88=Load index e.g. 88 is
equivalent to 567 kgT=Speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q=up to 100 mphS=up to 112 mphT=up to 118 mphH=up to 130 mphV=up to 150 mphW=up to 168 mph
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre deflation detection system.
Remove the valve cap key from the
fuel filler flap and use it to unscrew the valve cap.
Tyre pressure 3 217 and on the label
on the inside of the fuel filler flap or on
the front right door frame.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to
achieve the smallest amount of fuel
consumption possible.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 202.
2. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 217.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.

174Vehicle careTyre pressure monitoring
system The vehicle may be fitted with a tyrepressure monitoring system or a tyre
deflation detection system 3 175.Caution
Modifications made to the tyre
pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) by anyone other than an
authorised service facility may
void authorisation to use the
system.
The tyre pressure monitoring system
checks the pressure of all four wheels once a minute when vehicle speed
exceeds a certain limit.
Caution
Tyre pressure monitoring system
warns only about low tyre pressure
condition and does not replace
regular tyre maintenance by the
driver.
All wheels must be equipped with pressure sensors and the tyres must
have the prescribed pressure.
Notice
In countries where the tyre pressure
monitoring system is legally
required, the use of wheels without
pressure sensors will invalidate the
vehicle type approval.
Winter tyres or additional wheel sets
have to be fitted with sensors,
otherwise the system will not work
and the control indicator A illuminates
continuously.
If A lights up, stop as soon as
possible and inflate the tyres as
recommended 3 217.
After inflating, driving may be
required to extinguish A.
If A lights up at lower temperatures
and extinguishes after some driving,
this could be an early indicator for getting low pressure. Check tyre
pressure.
The tyre pressure monitoring system
malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tyre pressure controlindicator. If the system detects a
malfunction, the control indicator will
flash for approx. 1 minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start‐ups as long as the malfunction exists.
A temporary spare wheel is not
equipped with a pressure sensor. The
tyre pressure monitoring system is
not operational for these wheels.
Control indicator A illuminates.
Operating electronic devices or being
near facilities using radio wave
frequencies similar to the tyre
pressure monitoring system could
cause the tyre pressure monitoring
system sensors to malfunction.
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tyres or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tyre pressure monitoring system fromfunctioning properly. Always check
the tyre pressure monitoring system
malfunction control indicator after
replacing one or more tyres or wheels

176Vehicle care
System initialisation
After tyre pressure correction or
wheel change, the system must be
initiated: Switch on the ignition, press and hold the DDS button for approx.
4 seconds, control indicator w flashes
three times.
Tread depth
Check tread depth at regular
intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4 mm for winter tyres).
For safety reasons it is recommended
that the tread depth of the wheels on
one axle should not vary by more than 2 mm.
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
If there is more wear at the front than
the rear, swap round front wheels and
rear wheels periodically. Ensure that
the direction of rotation of the wheels
remains the same.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every 6 years.
Changing tyre and wheel
size If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer and make other vehicle
modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval.

Vehicle care177Wheel coversWheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are only permitted on tyre
sizes 175/70 R 14, 185/60 R 15,
185/65 R 15 2)
, 185/70 R 14,
195/55 R 16 2)
and 205/50 R16.
Tyre chains are only approved on
tyres of size 185/60 R 15 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.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyre
sizes 195/60 R 15, 215/45 R 17 and
225/35 R18.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at the tyre's side wall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.2) Not permitted when used as winter tyres.

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If mounting a spare wheel, which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
The spare wheel has a steel rim.
Use of a spare wheel that is smaller
than the other wheels or together with winter tyres could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre replaced as
soon as possible.The spare wheel is located in the load
compartment beneath the floor
covering. It is secured with a wing nut.
In the Corsa van the spare wheel is
screwed down together with the floor
cover. To lift the cover, undo the
plastic nut. There is a spacer between the spare wheel and the floor cover.
The spare wheel well is not designed
for all permitted tyre sizes. If a wheel
wider than the spare must be stowed
in the spare wheel well after changing wheels, the floor cover will be resting
against the protruding wheel. In vans
the spacer can be omitted if
necessary, or the wheel can be bolted
down without the floor cover.
Fitting a double load-bay floor in this
case in the upper position 3 66.
To remove, lift spare wheel, move to
a vertical position and remove from
above.
Temporary spare wheel Use of the temporary spare wheel
could affect driveability. Have the
defective tyre renewed or repaired as soon as possible.Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. The permissible maximum
speed on the label on the temporary
spare wheel is only valid for the
factory-fitted tyre size.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 177.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces.

192Vehicle care
Windows and windscreen wiperblades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions etc.), acidic or highly
alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do
not apply wax or polishing agents to
the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.

220Technical data
Comfort with up to 3 peopleECO with up to 3 people17)With full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar] ([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar] ([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])A13DTR185/60 R15240/2.4 (34)200/2.0 (29)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)260/2.6 (38)320/3.2 (46)185/65 R15220/2.2 (32)200/2.0 (29)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)260/2.6 (38)320/3.2 (46)195/55 R16 19)220/2.2 (32)200/2.0 (29)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)260/2.6 (38)320/3.2 (46)195/60 R15220/2.2 (32)200/2.0 (29)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)260/2.6 (38)320/3.2 (46)215/45 R17220/2.2 (32)200/2.0 (29)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)260/2.6 (38)320/3.2 (46)A17DTS185/65 R15 27)
,240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)260/2.6 (38)320/3.2 (46)195/60 R15,195/55 R16 19)
,215/45 R17 28)185/60 R1518)260/2.6 (38)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)260/2.6 (38)320/3.2 (46)allTemporary spare
wheel420/4.2 (61)420/4.2 (61)––420/4.2 (61)420/4.2 (61)17) To achieve the smallest amount of fuel consumption possible.
18) Only permitted as winter tyres.
19) No ECO pressure in combination with RunFlat tyres.
20) On vehicles with a specific rear axle application in combination with limited steering angle and sport chassis: Only permitted as winter tyres. We recommend
you consult a workshop.