2018.5 OPEL CORSA E tow

Vehicle care229Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 209.
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.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
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 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. 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.

230Vehicle careTowing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 209.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.

Vehicle care233Liquid gas system9Danger
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.
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.

265Controls........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............235
Corner lighting ............................ 116
Cruise control ...................... 96, 154
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............116
Declaration of conformity ............255
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......195
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........154
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 183
Driving hints ................................ 134
E Easy entry..................................... 39
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 204
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 143, 148
Electronic Stability Control.......... 152
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......189
Engine compartment fuse box ...205
Engine coolant ........................... 192
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 242
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Engine identification ...................238
Engine oil ................... 191, 235, 239
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................260
Exhaust filter ......................... 94, 140
Exit lighting ................................ 121
Exterior care .............................. 231
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................14, 113
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F Fault ................................... 144, 148
First aid ......................................... 72
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Flex-Fix system ............................ 59
Fog light ....................................... 96
Fog lights ................................... 200
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......160Forward collision alert................. 157
Front airbag system .....................47
Front fog lights ........................... 118
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 58
Front turn lights .......................... 200
Fuel............................................. 177
Fuel for diesel engines ..............179
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......179
Fuel for petrol engines ...............177
Fuel gauge ................................... 85 Fuel selector ................................ 86
Fuses ......................................... 204
G Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................183
Glovebox ..................................... 57
H
Halogen headlights ....................196
Hand brake ......................... 149, 150
Hazard warning flashers ............117
Headlight flash ........................... 115
Headlight range adjustment ......115
Headlights................................... 113 Headlights when driving abroad 115
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 31

267REACH....................................... 258
Reading lights ............................ 121
Rear carrier system ......................59
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ....................... 96, 118
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Rear window wiper and washer ..78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 235, 239
Reduced engine power ................95
Refuelling ................................... 180 Registered trademarks ...............260
Retained power off .....................135
Reversing lights .........................119
Ride control systems ..................151
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 41
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 38 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................91
Seat belts ..................................... 41 Seat folding .................................. 39
Seat heating ................................. 40
Seat position ................................ 37
Selector lever ..................... 142, 146
Service ....................................... 132Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................234
Service vehicle soon .................... 92
Side airbag system ......................48
Side blind spot alert ....................170
Sidelights .................................... 113
Side turn lights ........................... 202
Software acknowledgement .......258
Spare wheel ............................... 225
Speed limiter......................... 96, 156
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ............135, 146
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 136
Storage ......................................... 57
Storage compartments .................57
Sunroof ........................................ 34
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 200
Three-point seat belt .................... 42 Tools .......................................... 209
Tow bar....................................... 183
Towing ................................ 183, 229Towing another vehicle .............230
Towing equipment .....................185
Towing the vehicle .....................229
Traction Control system ............. 151
Traction Control system off........... 94
Traffic sign assistant .............96, 173
Trailer coupling ........................... 183
Trailer stability assist .................187
Trailer towing ............................. 184
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .........141, 146
Tread depth ............................... 216
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn lights ............................ 90, 118
Tyre chains ................................ 217
Tyre designations ......................210
Tyre pressure ............................ 211
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 95, 212
Tyre pressures ........................... 252
Tyre repair kit ............................. 218
U Underseat storage .......................59
Upholstery .................................. 233
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 194
Vehicle checks............................ 190
Vehicle data ................................ 239