ignition OPEL CORSA 2009 Owners Manual

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Opel Service, maintenance
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Windscreen wiper replacement Service setting for front windscreen wipers
(e.g. for changing or cleaning the front
wiper blades).
Within 4 seconds of switching off the
engine but with the key in the ignition
switch, press the windscreen wiper stalk
downwards. Release the stalk as soon as
the wiper blades are vertical.
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Wiper blades on the windscreen
Activate service setting – see previous
column. Raise wiper arm, tilt wiper blade at
a 90 to the wiper arm and remove to the
side.
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Wiper blade on the rear window 3
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as
shown in illustration and remove.
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248 Opel Service, maintenance
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Windscreen washer system Filler neck of the reservoir for the
windscreen washer system at the front left,
in front of the battery.
Fill with clean water mixed with cleaner
and anti-freeze.
Make sure there is sufficient anti-freeze
protection.
When closing the reservoir, press the lid
firmly over the beaded edge all the way
round.
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Battery The vehicle battery is maintenance-free.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at an
appropriate recycling collection point.
The retrofitting of electrical or electronic
accessories may subject the battery to
additional loading and cause it to become
discharged. Please seek advice concerning
the technical options, such as installing a
more powerful battery. Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery discharge.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the
vehicle battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off before
connecting or disconnecting the vehicle
battery.
Replacing the battery
When the battery is being replaced, please
ensure that there are no open ventilation
holes in the vicinity of the positive terminal.
If a ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap, and
the ventilation in the vicinity of the
negative terminal must be opened.
Only use batteries that allow the fuse box
to be mounted above the battery.
We recommend that you have the battery
replaced by an Opel Partner.
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Opel Service, maintenance
Protecting electronic components In order to prevent faults in electronic
components in the electrical system, never
connect or disconnect battery with engine
running or ignition switched on. Never start
engine with battery disconnected, e.g.
when starting using jump leads.
To avoid damaging th e vehicle, do not
make any modifications to the electrical
system, e. g. connecting additional
consumers or tampering with electronic
control units (chip tuning).
Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time If the vehicle is to be laid up for several
months, the following work should be
undertaken to prevent damage:
z Wash and wax the vehicle 3228.
z Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody checked.
z Clean and preserve rubber seals.
z Change engine oil.
z Check antifreeze and corrosion
protection 3244.
z Check coolant level, add antifreeze if
necessary 3245.
z Drain the windscreen washer system.
z Increase tyre pressure to value given for
full load 3264. z
Park the vehicle in dry and well
ventilated place. Select first gear or
reverse gear, and with automatic
transmission 3 move selector lever to P.
Use chocks or something similar to
prevent vehicle from rolling.
z Do not apply hand brake.
z Disconnect the clamp from the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
Putting the vehicle back into
servicePerform the following work before
recommissioning the vehicle:
zConnect the clamp to the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
z Check tyre pressure 3264.
z Top up windscreen washer system 3248.
z Check engine oil level 3242.
z Check coolant level 3245.
z Fit the number plate if necessary.
9
Warning
Electronic ignition systems generate very
high voltages. Do not touch the ignition
system; high voltage can be fatal.
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252 Technical DataEngine data Sales designation
Engine identifier code1.0
Z 10 XEP1.2
Z 12 XEP 1.4
Z 14 XEP 1.6
Z 16 LEL 1.6 OPC
Z 16 LER
Number of cylinders 3 4 4 4 4
Piston displacement [cm
3] 9981229 13641598 1598
Brake horse power [kW/bhp] at rpm 44
560059
5600 66
5600 110
5000 141
5850
Torque [Nm] at rpm 88
3800110
4000 125
4000210
1850 to 5000 230
1980 to 5850
Fuel type PetrolPetrol PetrolPetrol Petrol
Octane rating RON
1)
recommended
possible
possible1)Standard high-quality fuels, e.g. unleaded DIN EN 228; N = Normal (Regular), S = Super (Premium), SP = Super Plus (Premium Plus ); value printed in
bold: recommended fuel.
95 (S)
2)
98 (SP)
2)
91 (N)
2)3)
2)Knock control system automatically adjusts ignition timing according to type of fuel used (octane number).
95 (S)
2)
98 (SP)
2)
91 (N)
2)3)
95 (S)
2)
98 (SP)
2)
91 (N)
2)3)
3)Use of 91 RON fuel reduces power and torque. Slight increase in fuel consumption.
95 (S)
2)4)

98 (SP)2)
–
5)
4)Use of 95 RON fuel reduces power and torque. Slight increase in fuel consumption.
95 (S)
2)4)
98 (SP)
2)
–
5)
5)91 RON fuel must not be used. Max. permissible engine speed,
continuous operation (rpm) approx. 6200 6200 6200 6500 6500
Oil consumption [l/1000 km] 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
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Index
GGears ................................................ 14, 144
Generator, see Alternator ....................... 87
Glove compartment ................................ 82
Glove compartment lightingBulb replacement ............................... 227
Graphical information display ................ 94
Gross vehicle weight .............................. 259
Gross vehicle weight rating ................... 259HHalogen headlamp system .................. 212 Bulb replacement ............................... 212
Driving abroad ................................... 117
Hand brake ................................16, 17, 167
Hazard warning lamps ................... 12, 111
Head restraints .................................... 4, 52
Headlamp flash ..................................... 109
Headlamp range adjustment ............... 111
Headlamp switch .....................11, 108, 109
Headlamp washer system ......13, 107, 248
Headlamps ............................................... 11 Daytime running lights ...................... 108
Driving abroad ................................... 117
Fog lamps ........................................... 110
Reversing lamps ................................. 110
Warning device .................................. 105
Headrest height ad justment ..................... 4
Heated exterior mirrors ..................... 13, 43
Heated front seats ............................ 50, 51
Heated rear window .......................... 13, 46 Heating .......................................... 120, 124
Seats ............................................... 50, 51
With climate control system ............. 130
With the air conditioning system ...... 128
Height adjustment Seat belts .............................................. 63
Steering wheel ........................................ 5
High-pressure cleaners ......................... 230
Hill Start Assist ....................................... 167
Horn .......................................................... 12
IIdentification plate ................................ 250
Idling ....................................................... 144
Ignition logic .......................................... 100
Ignition system .......................241, 248, 249
Immobiliser ............................................... 27
Information display ................................. 94
Infotainment system ............................. 118
Inspection system ............................ 91, 231
Instrument display ................................... 90
Instrument illumination ......................... 114 Bulb replacement .............................. 227
Instrument panel ....................................... 6
Instruments .............................................. 84
Interior mirror ....................................... 4, 44
Interruption of power supply .......... 46, 104 Easytronic ........................................... 143
Electric windows ................................... 46
Selector lever lock .............................. 148
ISOFIX ....................................................... 68
JJack ................................................ 198, 202
Jump leads ............................................. 191KKey Extending ............................................. 26
Locking doors ................................ 28, 32
Remove ................................................ 17
Starting the engine .............................. 16
Keys .......................................................... 26LLanguage selection ................................ 99
Lashing eyes ...................................... 55, 56
Lead-me-to-the-car light function ....... 113
Light switch .............................................. 11
Lighting ...................................... 11, 88, 108 Driving abroad .................................. 117
Load-bay floor .................................. 24, 82
Loading .................................................. 187
Locking doors .................................... 28, 32
Locking from the inside .................... 29, 34
Locks ...................................................... 230
Luggage compartment Bulb replacement .............................. 227
Lighting .............................................. 116
Loading ................................ 57, 187, 259
Locking ................................................. 36
Luggage compartment cover .......... 54, 56
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