octane OPEL CORSA 2009 Owners Manual

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Driving and operation
Fuels, refuelling Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption is determined under
specific driving conditions – see page
3256.
Special equipment increases the weight of
the vehicle. As a result, they can increase
fuel consumption and reduce the specified
maximum speed.
For the first few thousand kilometres,
friction between the engine and
transmission components is higher. This
increases fuel consumption.
Fuel for petrol engines
Only use unleaded fuel that complies
with DIN EN 228.
Fuels with ethanol content greater than 5 %
may only be used if the vehicle has been
specifically developed and approved for
these fuels.
Use fuel with the recommended octane
rating (value in bold 3254). Use of fuel
with too low an octane rating can reduce
engine power and torque and will slightly
increase fuel consumption. Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with DIN EN 590. The fuel must have
low sulphur content (maximum 50 ppm).
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating oils
or entirely or partially plant-based diesel
fuels, such as rape seed oil or bio diesel,
Aquazole and similar diesel-water
emulsions. Diesel fuels must not be diluted
with fuels for petrol engines.
The flow and filterabilit
y of diesel fuel are
temperature-dependent. When
temperatures are low, refuel with diesel fuel
with guaranteed wi nter properties.
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Fuel filler cap
Only a Opel Genuine fuel filler cap provides
full functionality. Di esel-engined vehicles
have special fuel filler caps.
Refuelling
Caution
Use of fuel with too low an octane rating
could lead to uncontrolled combustion
and engine damage.
9
Warning
Before refuelling, switch off engine and
any external heater s with combustion
chambers 3 (identified by sticker on tank
flap). Switch off any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety instruc-
tions of the filling stat ion when refueling.
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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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274 IndexMMain beam ....................................... 11, 109Bulb replacement ....................... 214, 217
Control indicator .................................. 87
Maintenance .......................................... 231 Air conditioning system ..................... 135
Antifreeze protection ......................... 244
Brake fluid .......................................... 246
Brakes ......................................... 165, 245
Engine oil ............................................ 242
Fuel consumption .............................. 152
Tyre pressure ...................................... 169
Tyres ................................................... 170
Manual transmission – see Transmission ............................ 14, 144
Mirrors ............................................. 4, 43, 44
Misted windows ............................. 125, 131
Mobile telephone ................................... 119
Motorway lighting ................................. 112
Muffler, see Exhaust system ................. 157NNeutral, transmission .............................. 14
Number plate lamps Bulb replacement ............................... 225
Number plate lighting ........................... 225
Number plates ....................................... 249
OOctane numbers ............................ 252, 253
Oil ........................................................... 239 Additives ............................................ 239
Top up ................................................ 239
Viscosity .............................................. 239
Oil consumption .................................... 242
Oil level ................................................... 242
Oil pressure .............................................. 86
Oils .......................................................... 242
Opel Service ........................................... 231
Operating temperature ........................ 150
Outside temperature gauge ................... 95
Overrun .................................................. 152PPark pilot ................................................ 162
Parking ..................................................... 17
Parking lamps .................................. 11, 114 Bulb replacement ...................... 215, 219
Parking the vehicle .................................. 17
Pedals ..................................................... 150
Performance .................................. 254, 256
Peripheral lighting ................................. 113
Personalised key ................. 23, 33, 34, 39, 92, 107, 110
Petrol .............................................. 252, 253
Pollen filter ............................................. 135
Power assisted steering, see electro-hydraulic power
assisted steering .................................. 149 Power steering, see electro-hydraulic
power assisted steering ...................... 149
Preheating ............................................... 85
QQuickheat .............................................. 134RRadio ...................................................... 118
Radio equipment (CB) .......................... 119
Radio reception ..................................... 118
Rain sensor ............................................ 106
Reading lamps .............................. 115, 116
Rear lamp cluster .................................. 108 Bulb replacement .............................. 221
Rear window washer system ...............13, 107, 228, 248
Rear window wiper .......................... 13, 107
Refuelling Fuel filler cap ............................. 153, 154
Remote control Central locking system .................... 2, 31
Steering wheel ............................. 21, 118
Replacement keys ................................... 26
Reversing lamps Bulb replacement .............................. 221
Roof load ................................. 57, 149, 152
Roof rack ..........................57, 152, 173, 259
Roof racks ................................ 57, 152, 259
Run-flat tyres ......................................... 171
Running-in Brakes ......................................... 165, 245
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