2017.5 OPEL CORSA E brakes

In brief19Starting offCheck before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 213, 3 253
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 193.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 30, 3 37,
3 42.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 135.

Driving and operating133Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 134
Control of the vehicle ...............134
Starting and operating ...............134
New vehicle running-in ............134
Ignition switch positions ...........134
Retained power off ..................135
Starting the engine ..................135
Overrun cut-off ........................ 136
Stop-start system ....................136
Parking .................................... 139
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Diesel particle filter ..................140
Catalytic converter ...................141
Automatic transmission ..............141
Transmission display ...............141
Selector lever .......................... 141
Manual mode ........................... 142
Electronic driving programmes 143
Fault ........................................ 143
Interruption of power supply ....143
Manual transmission ..................144Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 145
Transmission display ...............145
Starting the engine ..................145
Selector lever .......................... 146
Manual mode ........................... 148
Electronic driving programmes 148
Fault ........................................ 148
Brakes ........................................ 149
Antilock brake system .............149
Parking brake .......................... 150
Brake assist ............................. 150
Hill start assist ......................... 150
Ride control systems .................151
Traction Control system ..........151
Electronic Stability Control ......152
City mode ................................ 153
Driver assistance systems .........154
Cruise control .......................... 154
Speed limiter ........................... 156
Forward collision alert .............157
Following distance indication ...160
Parking assist .......................... 160
Side blind spot alert .................170
Rear view camera ...................172
Traffic sign assistant ................173
Lane departure warning ..........176
Fuel ............................................ 177
Fuel for petrol engines .............177Fuel for diesel engines ............178
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....179
Refuelling ................................ 181
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 184
Trailer hitch ................................ 185
General information .................185
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 185
Trailer towing ........................... 185
Towing equipment ...................186
Trailer stability assist ...............189

Driving and operating149Brakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when the brake pedal
is depressed firmly. Considerably
more force is needed for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek the assistance of a workshop before
continuing the journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has
been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 93.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
After starting-off the system performs
a self-test which may be audible.
Control indicator u 3 93.
Adaptive brake light
During full braking, all three brake
lights flash for the duration of ABS
control.Fault9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.

150Driving and operatingParking brake
Manual parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 93.
Brake assist
If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline, the brakes
remain on for a further two seconds.
The brakes release automatically as
soon as the vehicle begins to
accelerate or the two seconds holding
time is over.
The hill start assist is not active during
an Autostop.

Driving and operating159
Simultaneously a warning chime
sounds. Depress the brake pedal and
steer the vehicle, if it is required by the
situation.
Deactivation The system can be deactivated.
Press V repeatedly until the following
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.If the forward collision alert was
deactivated, alert sensitivity is set to "medium" when ignition is switchedon next time.
The settings "near", "medium" or "far"
will be stored when the ignition is
switched off.
General information
9 Warning
Forward collision alert is just a
warning system and does not
apply the brakes. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
rapidly, it may not provide you
enough time to avoid a collision.
The driver accepts full
responsibility for the appropriate
following distance based on traffic, weather and visibility conditions.
The complete attention of the
driver is always required while
driving. The driver must always be
ready to take action and apply the
brakes.
System limitations
The system is designed to warn of vehicles only, but may react also to
other objects.
In the following cases, forward
collision alert may not detect a vehicle ahead or sensor performance is
limited:
● on winding roads
● when weather limits visibility, e.g.
fog, rain, or snow
● when the sensor is blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt,
windscreen damage or affected
by foreign items, e.g. stickers

190Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................191
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 191
Vehicle storage ........................191
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....192
Vehicle checks ........................... 192
Performing work ......................192
Bonnet ..................................... 192
Engine oil ................................. 193
Engine coolant ......................... 194
Washer fluid ............................ 195
Brakes ..................................... 196
Brake fluid ............................... 196
Vehicle battery ......................... 196
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....198
Wiper blade replacement ........198
Bulb replacement .......................199
Halogen headlights ..................199
Xenon headlights .....................201
Fog lights ................................. 202
Front turn signal lights .............203
Tail lights ................................. 203
Side turn signal lights ..............205
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 206Number plate light...................206
Interior lights ............................ 206
Instrument panel illumination ...206
Electrical system ........................207
Fuses ....................................... 207
Engine compartment fuse box . 208
Instrument panel fuse box .......210
Vehicle tools .............................. 212
Tools ........................................ 212
Wheels and tyres .......................213
Winter tyres ............................. 213
Tyre designations ....................213
Tyre pressure .......................... 213
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 215
Tread depth ............................. 219
Changing tyre and wheel size . 219
Wheel covers ........................... 219
Tyre chains .............................. 220
Tyre repair kit .......................... 220
Wheel changing .......................225
Spare wheel ............................ 228
Jump starting ............................. 230
Towing ....................................... 231
Towing the vehicle ...................231
Towing another vehicle ...........232Appearance care .......................233
Exterior care ............................ 233
Interior care ............................. 236

196Vehicle careBrakesIn the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below the MIN mark,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 238.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to vehicle battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from
the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 122.
Disconnecting the battery If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.

262IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 191
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........91
Airbag deactivation ................49, 92
Airbag label................................... 44 Airbag system .............................. 44
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 149
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......93
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................233
Ashtrays ....................................... 83
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............114
Automatic locking ........................26
Automatic transmission .............141
Autostop ............................... 96, 136
B Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery voltage ........................... 105
Belts.............................................. 41
Bicycle rack .................................. 59Bonnet ....................................... 192
Brake and clutch fluid .................238
Brake and clutch system .............93
Brake assist ............................... 150
Brake fluid .................................. 196
Brakes ............................... 149, 196
Breakdown.................................. 231
Bulb replacement ....................... 199
C Capacities .................................. 252
Car Pass ...................................... 23
Catalytic converter .....................141
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 206
Changing tyre and wheel size ...219
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 52
Child restraints.............................. 50
Child restraint systems ................50
Cigarette lighter ........................... 83
City mode ................................... 153
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............123
Clock ............................................ 80
Code ........................................... 103
Collision damage repair ..............257
Colour-Info-Display .....................101