2020 OPEL CORSA F Antifreeze

162Vehicle careCaution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might 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. Note 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. Initialise the power
windows 3 23.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.

Vehicle care165Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out. If the oil exceeds the maximum level, do
not start the vehicle and contact a
workshop.
Capacities 3 209.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The factory filled coolant provides
freeze protection down to approx.
-37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 201.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.
9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.

166Vehicle careCaution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 201.
Brakes In 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 fluid
9 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 MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 201.
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 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 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 88.
Replacing the vehicle battery Note
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.

Service and maintenance201Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and lubricants
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.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 205.
Topping up engine oilCaution
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and dispose it properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturersand brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oils for all petrol
engines with only ACEA quality is
prohibited, since it can cause engine
damage under certain operating
conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 205.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 205.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only Lobrid antifreeze approved
for the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.

223Control of the vehicle ...................99
Controls ........................................ 55
Convex shape .............................. 21
Coolant and antifreeze ...............201
Cruise control ............................ 120
Cupholders .................................. 47
Curtain airbag system .................. 39
Curve lighting................................ 83
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights .................83
Declaration of conformity ............212
DEF ............................................ 107
Deflation detection system ...........71
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................107
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......168
Door open .................................... 73
Door panel storage .......................48
Doors ............................................ 18
Driver alert .................................. 154
Driver assistance systems ..........120
Driver Information Centre .............73
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 159
Driving hints .................................. 99
E
Electric adjustment ......................21
Electrical system......................... 174
Electric parking brake ...........69, 115Electric parking brake fault ...........69
Electronic climate control system 92
Electronic driving programmes ..112
Electronic key system ...................11
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....70, 118
Emergency call ............................. 78
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......162
Engine compartment fuse box ...175
Engine coolant ........................... 165
Engine coolant temperature ........70
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 64
Engine data ............................... 207
Engine exhaust .......................... 106
Engine identification ...................204
Engine oil ................... 164, 201, 205
Engine oil level monitor ................65
Engine oil pressure ......................71
Entry lighting ................................ 88
Event data recorders ..................217
Exhaust filter ......................... 70, 106
Exit lighting .................................. 88
Exterior care .............................. 194
Exterior light ................................. 72
Exterior lighting ............................. 80
Exterior mirrors ............................. 21F
Fault ........................................... 113
Fixed air vents ............................. 97
Floor mats................................... 196
Folding mirrors ............................. 21
Forward collision alert................. 135
Front airbag system .....................38
Front fog lights ...............72, 85, 171
Front pedestrian protection ........137
Front seats.................................... 28
Front turn lights .......................... 171
Fuel............................................. 155
Fuel for diesel engines ..............156
Fuel for petrol engines ...............155
Fuel gauge ................................... 64
Fuses ......................................... 174
G Gauges ......................................... 63
Gear selection ........................... 111
Gear shifting ................................. 70
General information ...................158
Glass panel .................................. 26 Glovebox ..................................... 47
H Halogen headlights ....................169
Hand brake ................................. 115
Hazard warning flashers ..............85
Headlight flash ............................. 82
Headlight range adjustment ........82