2018 OPEL CORSA E engine change

186Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
The bulb outage detection function for trailer brake light cannot detect a
partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of four
times five watt bulbs, the function only detects lamp outage when only a
single five Watt lamp remains or none
remain.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle when
not in use.Driving characteristics and
towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricatethe coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1000 kg a speed of 80 km/h must not
be exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is
recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more
slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 255.Trailer towing
Trailer loadsThe permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%
The permitted trailer loads apply up to
the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8%, e.g. motorways).

192Vehicle careGeneral Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, fuel consumption, CO 2
emissions and other emissions of the
vehicle. They may also invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps may be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.

Vehicle care195
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
the last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 254.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures, the factory filled
coolant provides frost protection
down to approx. -37 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 239.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
Different coolant reservoirs are used
depending on engine variant.

210Vehicle careNo.Circuit30Engine control module31High beam left, Xenon low
beam left32High beam right, Xenon low
beam right33Engine control module34Horn35Air condition compressor clutch36Front fog lightsNo.Circuit1ABS pump2Front wiper3Blower4Instrument panel5Cooling fan6Diesel fuel heater7Transmission8Cooling fan9Cooling fan10Cooling fan11Starter
After having changed defective fuses
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.
Instrument panel fuse box Left-hand drive vehicles

Service and maintenance239driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions, certain service work may be required
more frequently than the regular service interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 88.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 88.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.

244Technical dataVehicle dataRecommended fluids and lubricantsEuropean service schedule Required engine oil qualityAll European countries with European service interval 3 238Engine oil qualityPetrol engine
B10XFL, B14NEHAll other petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesdexos1 Gen2✔––dexos2–✔✔
All engines except B10XFL and B14NEH: In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may use max. one litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 for topping up once between each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries with European service interval 3 238Ambient temperaturePetrol and diesel enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

267RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 263
Radio remote control ...................23
REACH ....................................... 260
Reading lights ............................ 123
Rear carrier system ......................59
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ....................... 97, 120
Rear view camera ...................... 174
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 78 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 239, 244
Reduced engine power ................96
Refuelling ................................... 182
Registered trademarks ...............262
Retained power off .....................137
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................153
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 41
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 38 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................92
Seat belts ..................................... 41
Seat folding .................................. 39Seat heating ................................. 40
Seat position ................................ 37
Selector lever ..................... 144, 148
Service ....................................... 134
Service display ............................ 88
Service information ....................238
Service vehicle soon .................... 93
Side airbag system ......................48
Side blind spot alert ....................173
Sidelights .................................... 115
Side turn signal lights ................206
Software acknowledgement .......260
Spare wheel ............................... 228
Speed limiter......................... 97, 158
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................136
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ............137, 148
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 138
Storage ......................................... 57
Storage compartments .................57
Sunroof ........................................ 34
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 204Three-point seat belt .................... 42
Tools .......................................... 212
Tow bar....................................... 186
Towing ................................ 186, 232
Towing another vehicle .............233
Towing equipment .....................187
Towing the vehicle .....................232
Traction Control system ............. 153
Traction Control system off........... 95
Traffic sign assistant .............97, 176
Trailer coupling ........................... 186
Trailer stability assist .................190
Trailer towing ............................. 186
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .........143, 148
Tread depth ............................... 219
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn and lane-change signals ...120
Turn signal ................................... 91
Tyre chains ................................ 221
Tyre designations ......................214
Tyre pressure ............................ 214
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 96, 215
Tyre pressures ........................... 255
Tyre repair kit ............................. 221
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 95, 162
Underseat storage .......................59