OPEL CORSA 2009 Owners Manual

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Opel Service, maintenance
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Coolant level
In a closed cooling system, there is hardly
any loss.
If the cooling system is cold, the coolant
should lie above the KALT/COLD mark.
Top up if the level is low. Top up with anti-freeze. If no anti-freeze is
available, fill with clean tap water or
distilled water. Have the anti-freeze
concentration checked.
Have the cause of coolant loss rectified by
a workshop.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Brakes A screeching noise indicates that the brake
lining is at its minimum thickness.
Continued driving is possible. Have the
brake lining replace as soon as possible.
Once new brake lining is
fitted, do not brake
unnecessarily hard for the first 200 km.
9
Warning
Allow the engine to cool before opening
the cap. Carefully open the cap,
relieving the overpressure slowly.
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.
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Brake fluid The brake fluid level must be between
theMIN and the MAX marks. When topping up, ensure maximum
cleanliness as contamination of the brake
fluid can lead to func
tion problems in the
braking system.
Only use approved high performance
brake fluids. Only us e brake fluid DOT4.
After correcting the brake fluid level, have
the cause of the loss of brake fluid
remedied by a workshop. Brake fluid change
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs
water. If the brakes become hot, such as
when driving on long downhill stretches,
vapour bubbles can occur in the water,
which can have an extremely adverse
effect on braking power (depending on the
proportion of water).
Keep to the specified intervals.
9
Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not allow it to come into contact with
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
9
Warning
Have the brake fluid change performed
by a workshop. Please comply with the
legal environmental and health regula-
tions – concerning the disposal of brake
fluid.
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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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250 Technical DataTechnical Data
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Vehicle data The technical data is determined in
accordance with European Community
standards. We reserve the right to make
modifications. Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over those
given in this manual.
The identification plate is affixed to the
front right door frame.
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Information on identification plate:
Vehicle data ......................................... 250
Engine data.......................................... 252
Performance 5-door ............................ 254
Performance 3-door ............................ 255
Performance, delivery vehicle............. 255
Fuel consumption, CO
2-emissions ......
256
Weights, payload and roof load ........ 259
Tyres ..................................................... 264
Capacities ............................................ 267
Dimensions ........................................... 268
Trailer hitch installation dimensions .. 269
1 Manufacturer
2 Type approval number
3 Vehicle identification number
4 Gross vehicle weight rating
5 Permissible gross train weight
6 Maximum permissible front axle load
7 Maximum permissible rear axle load
8 Vehicle-specific or country-specific
data
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Technical Data
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The vehicle identification number is
stamped on the identification plate and on
the right side of the floor of the vehicle
under a cover between the front door and
the seat. Engine code and engine number: stamped
on left-hand side of engine on crankcase.
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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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Technical Data
Engine data Sales designation
Engine identifier code 1.3 CDTI
Z 13 DTJ1.3 CDTI
Z 13 DTH1.7 CDTI
Z 17 DTR
Number of cylinders 4 4 4
Piston displacement [cm
3 ] 1248 12481686
Brake horse power [kW/bhp] at rpm 55
400066
400092
4000
Torque [Nm] at rpm 170
1750 to 2500200
1750 to 2500280
2300
Fuel type DieselDieselDiesel
Cetane requirement [CZ]1)
1)standard high-quality fuels; Di esel DIN EN 590; D = Diesel.
49 (D)
2)
2)A lower value is possible with winter diesel fuels.
49 (D)
2)
49 (D)
2)
Max. permissible engine speed,
continuous operation (rpm) approx. 5100 5100 4730
Oil consumption [l/1000 km] 0.6 0.6 0.6
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254 Technical DataPerformance 5-doorEngineZ 10 XEP Z 12 XEP Z 14 XEP Z 16 LEL
Top speed
1) [km/h]
Manual transmission
Manual transmission automated
Automatic transmission
1)The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified
maximum speed of the vehicle.
150
–
– 168
168
– 173
–
166210
–
–
Engine Z 13 DTJ Z 13 DTH Z 17 DTR
Top speed
1) [km/h]
Manual transmission
Manual transmission automated
Automatic transmission 163
2)
–
–
2)Value is different for low-pollution version. Value not available at time of printing.
172
172
– 195
–
–
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