2015.5 VAUXHALL CORSA tow

Vehicle care221
Paintwork damageRectify 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.
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.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only 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.

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Control indicators.......................... 85
Control of the vehicle .................128
Controls ........................................ 74
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............223
Corner lighting ............................ 111
Cruise control ...................... 92, 147
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 46
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............110
Declaration of conformity ............239
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......184
Diesel particle filter ...............91, 134
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........147
Driver Information Centre .............93
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 171
Driving hints ................................ 128
E Easy entry..................................... 37
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 193
Electronic climate control system 121Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 138, 142
Electronic Stability Control.......... 145
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............90
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......177
Engine compartment fuse box ...194
Engine coolant ........................... 180
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84
Engine data ............................... 230
Engine exhaust .......................... 134
Engine identification ...................226
Engine oil ................... 178, 223, 227
Engine oil pressure ......................91
Entry lighting .............................. 116
Event data recorders ..................240
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 219
Exterior light ................................. 92
Exterior lighting ....................12, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ................................... 138, 143
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 126
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 92Fog lights ................................... 188
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Following distance indication ......152
Forward collision alert................. 150
Front airbag system .....................44
Front fog lights ........................... 113
Front seats.................................... 35
Front storage ................................ 57
Front turn signal lights ...............188
Fuel............................................. 168
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 170
Fuel for diesel engines ..............169
Fuel for petrol engines ...............168
Fuel gauge ................................... 83
Fuses ......................................... 193
G Gauges ......................................... 82
Gear shifting ................................. 89
General information ...................171
Glovebox ..................................... 56
Graphic-Info-Display .....................99
H
Halogen headlights ....................184
Hand brake ......................... 143, 144
Hazard warning flashers ............112
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......110

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RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 241
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............69
Rear fog light ............................... 92
Rear fog lights ........................... 113
Rear view camera ...................... 162
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 77 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 223, 227
Reduced engine power ................92
Refuelling ................................... 169
Retained power off .....................129
Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..................145
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 38
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................87
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat folding .................................. 37Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ..................... 136, 141
Service ....................................... 127
Service display ............................ 84
Service information ....................222
Service vehicle soon .................... 89
Side airbag system ......................45
Side blind spot alert ....................161
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................191
Spare wheel ............................... 214
Speed limiter......................... 93, 149
Speedometer ............................... 82
Starting and operating ................129
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............130, 140
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 74
Steering wheel controls ...............74
Stop-start system........................ 131
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 83
Tail lights ................................... 189
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 198Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 171
Towing ................................ 171, 217
Towing another vehicle .............218
Towing equipment .....................172
Towing the vehicle .....................217
Traction Control system ............. 145
Traffic sign assistant .............93, 164
Trailer coupling ........................... 171
Trailer stability assist .................175
Trailer towing ............................. 171
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........136, 140
Tread depth ............................... 204
Trip odometer .............................. 82
Turn and lane-change signals ...112
Turn signal ................................... 87
Tyre chains ................................ 206
Tyre designations ......................199
Tyre pressure ............................ 199
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 91, 200
Tyre pressures ........................... 237
Tyre repair kit ............................. 206
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 90, 153
Underseat storage .......................58
Upholstery .................................. 221
Using this manual ..........................3