2020 VAUXHALL CORSA F towing

Vehicle care177Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with spare wheel
Open the load compartment.
The tools are located in the tool bag: ● Jack (1)
● Wheel wrench (2)
● Towing eye (3)
● Wheel bolt cover remover (4)
● Chock (5)
● Adapter for the locking wheel nuts (6)
Vehicles without spare wheel
The towing eye is located in a box
below the floor cover in the load
compartment.
Tyre repair kit 3 181.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 208.

Vehicle care18911. Stow the replaced wheel, thevehicle tools and the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts 3 177.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.
Stowing a damaged full size
wheel in the load compartment
The damaged full size wheel can be
stowed in the spare wheel well. To
secure the wheel:1. Remove centre cap with the brand
emblem by pushing from the
inside.
2. Position the wheel outside down in the wheel well.
3. Secure the defective wheel with the wing nut.
4. Depending on the tyre size, the floor cover can be placed on the
projecting wheel.Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.

Vehicle care191Towing
Towing the vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 177.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach the 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.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 131, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
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.

192Vehicle care
When towing vehicles equipped with
an automatic transmission, transport
the vehicle on a platform or tow it with
the front wheels lifted.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 177.
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 better still a tow
rod – 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 with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.

194Vehicle careFor 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. 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 with
a 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.
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.
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.

221Control of the vehicle ...................98
Controls ........................................ 54
Convex shape .............................. 20
Coolant and antifreeze ...............199
Cruise control ............................ 119
Cupholders .................................. 46
Curtain airbag system .................. 38
Curve lighting................................ 82
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights .................82
Declaration of conformity ............210
DEF ............................................ 106
Deflation detection system ...........70
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................106
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......168
Door open .................................... 72
Door panel storage .......................47
Doors ............................................ 17
Driver alert .................................. 153
Driver assistance systems ..........119
Driver Information Centre .............72
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 158
Driving hints .................................. 98
E
Electric adjustment ......................20
Electrical system......................... 173
Electric parking brake ...........68, 114Electric parking brake fault ...........68
Electronic climate control system 91
Electronic driving programmes ..111
Electronic key system ...................10
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....69, 117
Emergency call ............................. 77
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......161
Engine compartment fuse box ...174
Engine coolant ........................... 164
Engine coolant temperature ........69
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 63
Engine data ............................... 205
Engine exhaust .......................... 105
Engine identification ...................202
Engine oil ................... 163, 199, 203
Engine oil level monitor ................64
Engine oil pressure ......................70
Entry lighting ................................ 87
Event data recorders ..................215
Exhaust filter ......................... 69, 105
Exit lighting .................................. 87
Exterior care .............................. 193
Exterior light ................................. 71
Exterior lighting ............................. 79
Exterior mirrors ............................. 20F
Fault ........................................... 112
Fixed air vents ............................. 96
Floor mats................................... 195
Folding mirrors ............................. 20
Forward collision alert................. 134
Front airbag system .....................37
Front fog lights ...............71, 84, 170
Front pedestrian protection ........136
Front seats.................................... 27
Front turn lights .......................... 170
Fuel............................................. 155
Fuel for diesel engines ..............155
Fuel for petrol engines ...............155
Fuel gauge ................................... 63
Fuses ......................................... 173
G Gauges ......................................... 62
Gear selection ........................... 110
Gear shifting ................................. 69
General information ...................158
Glass panel .................................. 25 Glovebox ..................................... 46
H Halogen headlights ....................169
Hand brake ................................. 114
Hazard warning flashers ..............84
Headlight flash ............................. 81
Headlight range adjustment ........81

223RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 218
Radio remote control .....................9
Rain sensor .................................. 71
REACH ....................................... 212
Reading lights .............................. 86
Rear floor storage cover ..............50
Rear fog light .................71, 85, 171
Rear view camera ...................... 150
Rear window wiper and washer ..57
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 199, 203
Refuelling ................................... 156 Registered trademarks ...............214
Reversing lights ........................... 85
Ride control systems ..................117
Roadside assistance ....................77
Roller blinds ................................. 25
Roof .............................................. 25
Roof load ...................................... 51
Roof rack ..................................... 50
S Seat belt reminder .......................65
Seat belts ..................................... 31 Seat heating ................................. 30
Seat position ................................ 27
Selective catalytic reduction .......106
Selector lever.............................. 110Service ................................. 96, 196
Service display ............................ 64
Service information ....................196
Service vehicle soon .................... 67
Side airbag system ......................37
Side blind spot alert ....................145
Sidelights ...................................... 79
Smart access .......................... 11, 99
Software acknowledgement .......212
Software update ......................... 214
SOS .............................................. 77
Spare wheel ............................... 186
Speed limiter............................... 121
Speedometer ............................... 62
Starting and operating ..................98
Starting the engine ....................100
Steering ........................................ 98
Steering wheel adjustment ..........54
Steering wheel controls ...............54
Stop engine .................................. 67
Stop-start system........................ 102
Storage ......................................... 46
Storage compartments .................46
Sunvisor lights ............................. 86
Sun visors .................................... 24
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 67T
Tachometer ................................. 63
Tailgate ......................................... 17
Tail lights ................................... 171
Three-point seat belt .................... 32 Tools .......................................... 177
Tow bar....................................... 158
Towing ................................ 158, 191
Towing another vehicle .............192
Towing the vehicle .....................191
Traffic sign assistant ...................151
Trailer coupling ........................... 158
Trailer towing ............................. 158
Transmission display .................109
Tread depth ............................... 180
Trip odometer .............................. 62
Turn lights .............................. 65, 84
Tyre chains ................................ 181
Tyre deflation detection system . 179
Tyre designations ......................178
Tyre pressure ............................ 178
Tyre pressures ........................... 209
Tyre repair kit ............................. 181
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 137
Upholstery .................................. 194
USB port ....................................... 58
Using this manual ..........................3