service OPEL CORSA 2009 User Guide

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Opel Service, maintenance
Opel Service,
maintenance
Scheduled maintenanceThese service intervals apply only under
normal driving conditions. If conditions are
more arduous3238.
Service interval display 3240.
European service intervals
Every 30000 km or annually, whichever
occurs first.
International service intervals
Every 15000 km or annually, whichever
occurs first.
Validation
Service is validated using the spaces
provided in the Service and Warranty
Booklet. The date of service and kilometre
reading are added, stamped and signed
by the service workshop.
Ensure that the Service and Warranty
Booklet is filled in correctly - an
uninterrupted service history is important
when making guarantee or goodwill
claims, and is also an advantage when
selling the vehicle on.
Service scheduleThe service schedule applies in the
following countries: Andorra, Austria,
Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Great Br itain, Greece,
Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Slovakia, Slovenia , Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland.
The international serv ice schedule applies
in all other countries.
Scheduled maintenance ..................... 231
Service schedule .................................. 231
Additional service work ....................... 238
Recommended fluids and lubricants . 238
Inspection system ................................ 240
Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories . 241
Performing work .................................. 241
Engine oil .............................................. 242
Diesel fuel filter .................................... 244
Coolant ................................................. 244
Brakes ................................................... 245
Brake fluid ............................................ 246
Windscreen wiper replacement .......... 247
Windscreen washer system ................. 248
Battery .................................................. 248
Protecting electronic
components ..... 249
Laying the vehicle up for a long period of time .................................... 249
Putting the vehicle back into service . 249
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232 Opel Service, maintenanceService schedule Europe⊕Additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
Carry out a visual check of all warning lamps, lighting and signalling devices,
check steering and ignition locks xxxxx
Remote control: replace batterie s (check spare key) every 2 years
Check windscreen wipers, windscreen washer and headlamp washer systems, adjust if
necessary. xxxxx
Check coolant and antifreeze levels
2), top up if necessary, note antifreeze temperature
in Service and Warranty Booklet (validation fields).
2)If the loss is too great or there are leaks, carry out remedial work in agreement with the customer.
xxxxx
Check water-carrying hoses for leaks and make sure that they are secure. xxxxx
Check break fluid level
2), top up if necessary. xxx
Check that the battery terminals and lugs are secure xxxxx
Vehicle system check using TECH 2 xxxxx
Replace pollen filter or active charcoal filter xx
⊕o
If the air is particularly polluted, full of du st or sand or pollen, if the air conditioning
system smells Discussion between customer / Opel Partner
Replace air cleaner element every 4 years/60000 km
⊕
Replace spark plugs every 4 years/60000 km
Make a visual check of the ribbed belt x x
⊕
Replace ribbed belt
Z 13 DTJ, Z 13 DTH, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km
⊕
Check valve clearance,
adjust if necessary
Z16 LEL, Z 16 LER, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km
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Opel Service, maintenance
⊕ Additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
⊕
Replace timing belt and tension pulley
Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km
Change engine oil and replace filter xxxxx
⊕o
Drain water from fuel filter, diesel (if the air humidity is high or the fuel of lower quality)xxxxx
Replace fuel filter and drain water, diesel (grade EN590)
Z 13 DTJ, Z 17 DTH xx
Replace fuel filter, petrol (g rade EN228), outer Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER every 4 years/60000 km
Check handbrake, adjust if necessary (unl aden wheels); carry out a visual check of
wheel suspension and suspension front and re ar, brake lines, brake pressure hose, fuel
lines and exhaust system xx
Check external bodywork / underseal, note any damage in the Service and Warranty
Booklet. xxxxx
⊕o
Carry out a visual check on the front and rear wheel brakes
2)
2)If the loss is too great or there are leaks, carry
out remedial work in agreement with the customer.
xx
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20000 km.
Carry out a visual check of the engine, tran smission (AT, MT), check air conditioning
compressor for leaks
2)
xxxxx
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234 Opel Service, maintenance⊕Additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
⊕o
Remove brake drum, clean, carry out visual check every 4 years/60 000 km
Visually inspect steering system boots, track rods, final drive xxxxx
Check track rod end and supporting ball joint xxxxx
⊕
Change brake and clutch fluids (manual transmission automated) every 2 years
Loosen wheel mounting and tighten to 110 Nm
xx
Grease or apply oil to
bolt taper when fitting.
Check tyre condition and pressure (inclu ding spare wheel), correct if necessary.
If there is a tyre inflation system, check that the set is complete and the use-by date is
still valid. Replace sealant bottle every four years.
⊕
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20000 km.
Visually check the first aid kit (that it is wher e it should be, that it is undamaged and that
the use by date is still valid), lashing eyes and warning triangle every 2 years
Check headlamp settings (including auxi liary headlamps), adjust if necessary x x
⊕o
Lubricate door hinges, check arms, cylinder lo ck, door latch, bonnet catch, rear panel
hinge xx
OPC: check function of central locking system
clean door lock from outside and grease xxxxx
Test run, final check (check steering and ig nition lock, instrument and warning lamps,
entire brake system, steering, air conditioni ng system, engine, bodywork and chassis,
reset service/interval display with TECH 2. xxxxx
⊕
Germany only: carry out emissions check, main inspection
First time after three years, then every 2 years
If used commercially to transport passengers, taxis, ambulances, hire cars etc. annually
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Opel Service, maintenance
International service schedule⊕ Additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
Carry out a visual check of all warning lamps, lighting and signalling devices,
check steering and ignition locks xxxxx
Remote control: replace batterie s (check spare key) every 2 years
Check windscreen wipers, windscreen washer and headlamp washer systems, adjust if
necessary. xxxxx
Check coolant and antifreeze levels
2), top up if necessary, note antifreeze temperature
in Service and Warranty Booklet (validation fields).
2)If the loss is too great or there are leaks, carry out remedial work in agreement with the customer.
xxxxx
Check water-carrying hoses for leaks and make sure that they are secure. xxxxx
Check break fluid level
2), top up if necessary. xxx
Check that the battery terminals and lugs are secure xxxxx
Vehicle system check using TECH 2 xxxxx
Replace pollen filter or active charcoal filter xx
⊕o
If the air is particularly polluted, full of du st or sand or pollen, if the air conditioning
system smells Discussion between customer/Opel Partner
Replace air cleaner element every 4 years/60000 km
⊕
Replace spark plugs every 4 years/60000 km
Make a visual check of the ribbed belt x x
⊕
Replace ribbed belt
Z 13 DTJ, Z 13 DTH, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km
⊕
Check valve clearance,
adjust if necessary
Z16 LEL, Z 16 LER, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km
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236 Opel Service, maintenance⊕Additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
⊕
Replace timing belt and tension pulley
Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km
Change engine oil and replace filter xxxxx
⊕o
Drain water from fuel filter, diesel (if the air humidity is high or the fuel of lower quality)xxxxx
Replace fuel filter and drain water, diesel (grade EN590)
Z 13 DTJ, Z 17 DTH xx
Replace fuel filter, petrol (g rade EN228), outer Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER every 4 years/60000 km
Check handbrake, adjust if necessary (unl aden wheels); carry out a visual check of
wheel suspension and suspension front and re ar, brake lines, brake pressure hose, fuel
lines and exhaust system xx
Check external bodywork / underseal, note any damage in the Service and Warranty
Booklet. xxxxx
⊕o
Carry out a visual check on the front and rear wheel brakes
2)
2)If the loss is too great or there are leaks, carry
out remedial work in agreement with the customer.
xx
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20000 km.
Carry out a visual check of the engine, tran smission (AT, MT), check air conditioning
compressor for leaks
2)
xxxxx
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Opel Service, maintenance
⊕ Additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
⊕o
Remove brake drum, clean, carry out visual check every 4 years/60000 km
Visually inspect steering system boots, track rods, final drive xxxxx
Check track rod end and supporting ball joint xxxxx
⊕
Change brake and clutch fluids (manual transmission automated) every 2 years
Loosen wheel mountings and tighten to 110 Nm
xx
Grease or apply oil to
bolt taper when fitting.
Check tyre condition and pressure (inclu ding spare wheel), correct if necessary.
If there is a tyre inflation system, check that the set is complete and the use-by date is
still valid. Replace sealant bottle every four years.
⊕
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20000 km.
Visually check the first aid kit (that it is wher e it should be, that it is undamaged and that
the use by date is still valid), lashing eyes and warning triangle every 2 years
Check headlamp settings (including auxi liary headlamps), adjust if necessary x x
⊕o
Lubricate door hinges, check arms, cylinder lo ck, door latch, bonnet catch, rear panel
hinge xx
OPC: check function of central locking system
clean door lock from outside and grease xxxxx
Test run, final check (check steering and ig nition lock, instrument and warning lamps,
entire brake system, steering, air conditioni ng system, engine, bodywork and chassis,
reset service/interval display with TECH 2. xxxxx
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238 Opel Service, maintenanceAdditional service workAdditional work ⊕
Additional work is not always necessary at
each service, but can be carried out at the
same time as a regular service.
T h e c o s t o f th i s t y p e o f w o r k i s n o t i n c l ud e d
in the charge for a regular service and will
be invoiced separately. It is, however, more
c o s t - e f f e c t i v e t o h a v e t h i s w o r k d o n e a t t h e
same time as a scheduled service rather
than have it done separately.
Hard driving conditions o
Conditions are considered hard when one
or more of the following situations occurs
more frequently:
z cold start,
z stop and go,
z caravan/trailer towing,
z inclines or steep climbs,
z poor road conditions,
z sand and dust,
z extreme temperature fluctuations.
Police vehicles, taxis and driving school
vehicles are classified as being subjected to
hard driving conditions. With hard driving conditions it might be
necessary to carry out certain service work
more frequently than the scheduled
intervals.
We recommend seeking technical advice
with regard to servic
ing requirements for
your particular driving circumstances.
Recommended fluids and
lubricants Only use products which have been tested
and approved. Damage caused by using
operating materials which have not been
approved is not covere d by the guarantee.
Engine oil
Engine oil is graded by quality and
viscosity. When choosing an engine oil, the
quality grade is more important than the
viscosity. Engine oil for Service schedule Europe
Opel engine oil is GM-LL-A-025
and GM-LL-B-025 grade and therefore
suitable for both petrol and diesel engines.
Engine oil for International service
9
Warning
Operating materials are dangerous and
must be handled carefully. If swallowed,
seek medical help immediately. Do not
breath in fumes and avoid contact with
the skin. Keep away from children.
These materials are forbidden to con-
taminate waste water, surface water,
groundwater or soil. Dispose of empty
containers correctly. Always remember
that operating materials are dangerous.
GM-LL-A-025: Petrol engines
GM-LL-B-025: Diesel engines
GM General Motors Europe
LL Long life A or B Details of engine oil grade
025 Validity code
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Opel Service, maintenance
scheduleEngine oil: top up
Oils from different manufacturers and
different brands of oil can be mixed as long
as the grades (quality and viscosity) are
the same.
Not all the engine oils available on the
market are of a suitable quality. Always
check that the required specification and
classification are given on the cans.
If engine oil of a suitable quality cannot be
obtained, use no more than 1 litre of
category ACEA A3/B4 or A3/B3 (once
between two oil changes). The viscosity
must be suitable for requirements.
It is forbidden to use engine oil of
grades ACEA A1/B1 and A5/B5. Under
certain circumstances, these oils can
cause long-term damage to the engine. Engine oil additives
The use of motor oil additives can lead to
damage and will invalidate the guarantee.
Engine oil viscosity
Only use engine oils with viscosity
grades 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30 or 5W-40.
The SAE viscosity grading system indicates
the oil’s flowability. Oil is more viscous
when cold than when warm.
Multigrade oil has two numbers. The first,
followed by a W, indicates the viscosity at
low temperatures and the second indicates
the viscosity at high temperatures.
ACEA-A3: Petrol engines
ACEA-B4: Diesel engines without
diesel particulate filter
ACEA-C3 Diesel engines with diesel particulate filter
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240 Opel Service, maintenance
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Inspection system In order to guarantee economical and safe
vehicle operation and to maintain the
value of your vehicle, it is of vital
importance that all maintenance work is
carried out at the proper intervals.
Fixed service interval
When a service is due, the InSP display
appears in the odometer display when the
ignition is switched on. Have the next
service performed by a workshop within
one week or 500 km (whichever occurs
first). The service interval display takes account
of off-the-road periods during which the
battery is disconnected.
Flexible service interval
3
The length of the service intervals is based
on several parameters stemming from
usage. For this reason, various
engine-specific data is continually
gathered and is used to calculate the
remaining distance until the next service.
If the remaining distance is less than
1500 km, InSP is displayed with a
remaining distance of 1000 km when
the ignition is switched on and off. If less
than 1000 km remains, InSP is displayed
for several seconds. Have the next service
performed by a workshop within one week
or 500 km (whichever occurs first).
Display of remaining distance:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Briefly press the trip odometer reset button. The odometer reading is shown.
3. Press and hold the reset button for about 2 seconds. InSP and the remaining
distance are displayed. Further information
on maintenance and
the inspection system can be found in the
Service and Warranty Booklet, which is in
the glove compartment.
Have maintenance work – and repair work
on the body and the equipment – carried
out professionally by a workshop. We
recommend using your Opel partner, who
has excellent knowledge of Opel vehicles
and has the necessary special tools and
up-to-date service inst ructions from Opel.
It is particularly advisable to use an Opel
Partner during the warranty period in order
to prevent loss of warranty. Further
information can be found in the Service
and Warranty Booklet.
Separate anti-corrosion service
Have this work done at the intervals given
in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
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