2019 VAUXHALL CORSA F Windows

Vehicle care195
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 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.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing 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 3 175.

Vehicle care197If 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.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.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 wiper blades
Switch off wipers before handling in
their areas.
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.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.

198Vehicle careRemove dirt residues from smearingwiper 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.
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 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.
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.
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.

224I
Identification plate .....................204
Ignition switch positions .............118
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 80
Indicators ...................................... 69
Info Display ................................... 86
Information displays...................... 81
Instrument cluster ........................69
Instrument panel fuse box .........174
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 104
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 198
Interior lighting ............................ 104
Interior lights ...................... 104, 170
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Interruption of power supply ......127
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 193
K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......78, 147
Lashing eyes ............................... 58
Light switch .................................. 98Load compartment ................24, 55
Load compartment cover .............57
Loading information .....................59
Low fuel ....................................... 80
LPG ...................................... 71, 150
M Malfunction indicator light ............77
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 126
Manual transmission .................. 128
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel display ............................ 81
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................103
N New vehicle running-in ..............118
Number plate light .....................169
O
Object detection systems ...........139
Odometer ..................................... 69
Oil, engine .......................... 201, 205
OnStar .......................................... 93
Operate pedal ............................... 78
Outside temperature ....................65
Overrun cut-off ........................... 120P
Parking ................................ 17, 122
Parking assist ...................... 78, 139
Parking brake ............................ 130
Parking lights ............................. 103
Particulate filter ........................... 123
Performing work ........................156
Power outlets ............................... 67
Power steering.............................. 78
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 190
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 221
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 216
Reading lights ............................ 105
Rear floor storage cover ..............57
Rear fog light ...............80, 103, 167
Rear view camera ...................... 143
Rear window wiper and washer ..64
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 201, 205
Reduced engine power ................80
Refuelling ................................... 150
Registered trademarks ...............218
Retained power off .....................119
Reversing lights .........................103
Ride control systems ..................131

226Windows....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper and washer ....63
Winter tyres ............................... 176
Wiper blade replacement ..........162
X Xenon headlights .......................165
Xenon lighting system ................101