2015.75 VAUXHALL CORSA window

226Vehicle care
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 for 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.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: the vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor
further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated: the vehicle must only be
towed facing forwards with the front
axle raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
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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 wiper 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 painted parts of 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.Unpainted plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes if the vehicle is equipped with these
parts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished. Otherwise these parts would become
agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and windscreen wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner and 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.

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Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
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 with
a 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.

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Hazard warning flashers ............114
Headlight flash ........................... 111
Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights................................... 110
Headlights when driving abroad 112
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heated windscreen .......................31
Heating ........................................ 39
Heating and ventilation system . 120
High beam ........................... 94, 111
High beam assist ..................94, 113
Hill start assist ........................... 146
Horn ....................................... 14, 76
I Identification plate .....................235
Ignition switch positions .............131
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 94
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 95
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........203
Instrument panel illumination .....199
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 116
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Interior care ............................... 230
Interior lighting ............................ 116
Interior lights ...................... 116, 199
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......140
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....54
J
Jump starting ............................. 224
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......92, 170
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Light switch ................................ 110
Load compartment ................25, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 94
M Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode .....................139, 144
Manual transmission .................. 141Manual transmission automated 142
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................116
N New vehicle running-in ..............131
Number plate light .....................199
O Object detection systems ...........156
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 232, 236
Operate pedal ............................... 91
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 133
P
Parking ................................ 19, 135
Parking assist ............................ 156
Parking brake ............................ 146
Parking lights ............................. 115
Particulate filter ........................... 136
Performance .............................. 243
Performing work ........................184
Pollen filter ................................. 129
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power steering.............................. 91
Power windows ............................ 30

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Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 219
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 253
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 118
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ............................... 94
Rear fog lights ........................... 115
Rear view camera ...................... 165
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 232, 236
Reduced engine power ................94
Refuelling ................................... 173
Retained power off .....................131
Reversing lights .........................116
Ride control systems ..................147
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 39
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 36 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................89Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat folding .................................. 37
Seat heating ................................. 39
Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ..................... 138, 143
Service ....................................... 129
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................231
Service vehicle soon .................... 91
Side airbag system ......................46
Side blind spot alert ....................164
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn signal lights ................198
Spare wheel ............................... 222
Speed limiter......................... 95, 152
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................131
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............132, 142
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop-start system........................ 133
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 196
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 205
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 177
Towing ................................ 177, 225
Towing another vehicle .............226
Towing equipment .....................179
Towing the vehicle .....................225
Traction Control system ............. 147
Traction Control system off........... 93
Traffic sign assistant .............95, 167
Trailer coupling ........................... 177
Trailer stability assist .................182
Trailer towing ............................. 178
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........138, 142
Tread depth ............................... 212
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...114
Turn signal ................................... 89
Tyre chains ................................ 213
Tyre designations ......................206
Tyre pressure ............................ 206
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 93, 207

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Tyre pressures ........................... 249
Tyre repair kit ............................. 213
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 92, 156
Underseat storage .......................58
Upholstery .................................. 230
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Vehicle battery ........................... 189
Vehicle checks............................ 184
Vehicle data ................................ 236
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 252
Vehicle detected ahead ................95
Vehicle dimensions .................... 247
Vehicle Identification Number ....234
Vehicle jack ................................ 205
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 183
Vehicle tools ............................... 205
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 245
Ventilation ................................... 120W
Warning chimes .........................105
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 71
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 188
Wheel changing .........................219
Wheel covers ............................. 213
Wheels and tyres .......................206
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........77
Winter tyres ............................... 206
Wiper blade replacement ..........191
X Xenon headlights .......................194
Xenon lighting system ................113