washer fluid VAUXHALL CORSA 2015 Owner's Manual

14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI=fastLO=slowINT=interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF=off
For single wipe when the wiper is off, press lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 76.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 76,
Washer fluid 3 181, Wiper blade
replacement 3 184.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch=continuous
operationlower switch=intermittent
operationmiddle position=off

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Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 77.
Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 31, heated
windscreen 3 31.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing the Ü button also activates
the heated exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirror 3 28.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Press button V.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the door
windows.
Climate control system 3 118.

Instruments and controls77
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Rear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper position=continuous
operationlower position=intermittent
operationmiddle position=off

78Instruments and controls
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay. Temperatures
below 3 °C flash on the display.
Illustration shows Graphic-Info-
Display.
Illustration shows Colour-Info-
Display.
Uplevel-Display

102Instruments and controls
No.Vehicle message82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on Uplevel-
Display The vehicle messages are displayedas text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ service messages
■ fluid levels
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ brakes
■ ride control systems
■ cruise control, speed limiter
■ forward collision alert
■ parking assist systems
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ wiper/washer system
■ doors, windows
■ side blind spot alert
■ traffic sign assistant
■ lane departure warning
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ diesel particle filter
■ vehicle battery statusVehicle messages on
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If a programmed speed is exceeded.

176Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................176
Vehicle checks ........................... 177
Bulb replacement .......................184
Electrical system ........................193
Vehicle tools .............................. 198
Wheels and tyres .......................199
Jump starting ............................. 215
Towing ....................................... 217
Appearance care .......................219General 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.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).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 severalmonths:
■ 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, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear or set selector lever to P . Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.

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■ Open the bonnet, close all doorsand 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.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. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.

Vehicle care1819Warning
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 windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness ofthe 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 fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

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RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 241
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............69
Rear fog light ............................... 92
Rear fog lights ........................... 113
Rear view camera ...................... 163
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 77 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 223, 227
Reduced engine power ................92
Refuelling ................................... 169
Retained power off .....................129
Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..................145
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 38
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................87
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat folding .................................. 37Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ..................... 136, 141
Service ....................................... 127
Service display ............................ 84
Service information ....................222
Service vehicle soon .................... 89
Side airbag system ......................45
Side blind spot alert ....................161
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................191
Spare wheel ............................... 214
Speed limiter......................... 93, 149
Speedometer ............................... 82
Starting and operating ................129
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............130, 140
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 74
Steering wheel controls ...............74
Stop-start system........................ 131
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 83
Tail lights ................................... 189
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 198Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 171
Towing ................................ 171, 217
Towing another vehicle .............218
Towing equipment .....................172
Towing the vehicle .....................217
Traction Control system ............. 145
Traffic sign assistant .............93, 164
Trailer coupling ........................... 171
Trailer stability assist .................175
Trailer towing ............................. 171
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........136, 140
Tread depth ............................... 204
Trip odometer .............................. 82
Turn and lane-change signals ...112
Turn signal ................................... 87
Tyre chains ................................ 205
Tyre designations ......................199
Tyre pressure ............................ 199
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 91, 200
Tyre pressures ........................... 237
Tyre repair kit ............................. 206
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 90, 153
Underseat storage .......................58
Upholstery .................................. 221
Using this manual ..........................3

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VVehicle battery ........................... 182
Vehicle checks............................ 177
Vehicle data ................................ 227
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 240
Vehicle detected ahead ................92
Vehicle dimensions .................... 234
Vehicle Identification Number ....225
Vehicle jack ................................ 198
Vehicle messages .....................100
Vehicle personalisation .............103
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 176
Vehicle tools ............................... 198
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 233
Ventilation ................................... 118
W
Warning chimes .........................102
Warning lights ............................... 82
Warning triangle .......................... 70
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 181
Wheel changing .........................211
Wheel covers ............................. 205
Wheels and tyres .......................199Windows....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........76
Winter tyres ............................... 199
Wiper blade replacement ..........184
X Xenon headlights .......................187
Xenon lighting system ................111