weight OPEL CORSA 2009 Owners Manual

Data specific to your vehiclePlease enter your vehicle’s data here so that it is readily accessible. Please refer to the sections "Servicing and maintenance" and "Technical
data" and the identification plate. Fuel
Designation
Engine oil
Grade
Viscosity
Tyre pressure
Tyre size Front
Rear
Summer tyres
Winter tyres
Weights
Gross vehicle weight rating
– EC kerb weight
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Seats, Interior
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Notes on loading the vehicle zHeavy objects in the luggage
compartment should be placed against
the properly engaged rear seat backrests
or, if the rear seat backrests are folded
down 3, against the front seat backrests.
If objects are to be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the bottom.
z Secure heavy objects with straps 3
attached to lashing eyes. z
If the backrests are not folded down
when transporting objects in the
luggage compartment, they must be
engaged in an upright position 3354.
z Do not allow the load to protrude above
the upper edge of the backrests.
z The warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit
(cushion) 3 must always be freely
accessible.
z Do not place any objects in front of the
rear window or on the instrument panel.
z Items loaded must not prevent operation
of the pedals, hand brake and gears or
obstruct the freedom of movement of
the driver. Do not place loose objects in
the interior.
z No objects must be placed in the airbag
inflation area, since they could cause
injury when the systems are triggered.
z Do not drive with luggage compartment
open when transporting bulky objects,
for example, since toxic exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior. z
The payload is the difference between
the permitted gross vehicle weight (see
identification plate 3250) and the EC
kerb weight.
z To calculate the EC kerb weight, enter
the data for your vehicle on page 3259.
z The EC kerb weight includes allowances
for the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and
all fluids (tank 90 % full).
z Optional equipment and accessories
increase the kerb weight.
z Weights and loads 3259.
z Driving with a roof load increases the
sensitivity of the vehicle to cross-winds
and has a detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle’s higher
centre of gravity. Distribute the load
evenly and secure it properly with
retaining straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
to the load conditions. Do not drive
faster than 120 km/h. Check and
retighten the straps frequently. Observe
country-specific regulations.
z The permissible roof load is 75 kg. The
roof load consists of the weight of the
roof rack plus the load carried.
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64 Seats, InteriorPermissible options for fitting a child safety seat
Weight
and
age class
1)
1)We recommend the use of each system until the child reaches the upper weight limit.
On front
passenger seat On outer seats
3
of rear row of seats On centre seat
3
of rear row of seats
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years U
1, +
U, + X
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months
to 4 years U2, +, ++
U, +, ++ X
Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years X U X
U1= Conditional, only if front passenger
airbag system switched off or in
version without front passenger
airbag.
Place the seat height 3 in its top
position. Push the front passenger
seat back as far as possible.
When attaching the child restraint
system by means of a three-point
seat belt, set the height of the
anchorage point for the seat belt to
its lowest position.
U2= Conditional, only if front passenger airbag system switched off or in
version without front passenger
airbag.
Place the seat height 3 in its top
position. Push the front passenger
seat back as far as possible.
When attaching the child restraint
system by means of a three-point
seat belt, the seat belt must run
forwards from the anchorage point.
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Seats, Interior
Note
zChildren under 12 years or under 150 cm
tall should only travel in an appropriate
child restraint system.
z When transporting ch ildren, use the child
restraint systems suitable for the child’s
weight.
z Ensure correct inst allation of child
restraint system, see the instructions
enclosed with the system.
z The covers of the Opel child restraint
system can be wiped clean. z
Do not stick anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover them
with any other materials.
z Only allow the child to enter and exit on
the side of the vehicle facing away from
the road.
z A child restraint system which has been
subjected to stress in an accident must
be replaced.
z Secure or remove child restraint systems
that are in the vehicle but not in use.
U = Universal suitability in conjunction
with three-point seat belt.
+ = Vehicle seat with ISOFIX mounting available
1). Only the ISOFIX child
restraint systems that are approved
for the vehicle must be used when
mounting with ISOFIX.
1)Not available on the front passenger
seat in the Corsa OPC.++ = Vehicle seat with ISOFIX mounting
available
1). Universally approved
ISOFIX child restraint systems may
be used when mounting with ISOFIX
and Top-Tether.
X = No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.
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66 Seats, InteriorPermitted options for the mounting of ISOFIX child restraint systems
Weight class
1)
1)We recommend the use of each system until the child reaches the upper weight limit.
ISOFIX size class Seat device On front passe nger seat On an outboard seat in the
rear row of seats
0: to 10 kg EI SO /R 1 I L I L
0+: up to 13 kg EISO /R 1 I L I L
DI SO /R 2 X X
CI SO /R 3 X X
I: 9 to 18 kg DI SO /R 2 X X
CI SO /R 3 X X
B ISO/F2 IL, IUF IL, IUF
B1 ISO/F2X IL, IUFIL, IUF
AI SO /F 3 X X
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Seats, Interior
ISOFIX size class and seat device
IUF = Mounting possible for universally
approved, forward-facing ISOFIX
child restraint systems in the
specified weight class.
IL = Mounting possible only with child restraint systems approved for the
vehicle in the specified weight
class.
X = No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class. A – ISO/F3: Forward-facing child
restraint system for
children of maximum size
in the weight class 9
to 18 kg.
B – ISO/F2: Forward-facing child restraint system for
smaller children in the
weight class 9 to 18 kg.
B1 – ISO/F2X: Forward-facing child restraint system for
smaller children in the
weight class 9 to 18 kg.
C – ISO/R3: Rear-facing child restraint system for children of
maximum size in the
weight class up to 13 kg. D – ISO/R2: Rear-facing child
restraint system for
smaller children in the
weight class up to 13 kg.
E – ISO/R1: Rear-facing child restraint system for
young children in the
weight class up to 13 kg.
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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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Driving and operation
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Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Place the key in the lock and unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Push the rotary lever onto the coupling ball
bar and rotate right while pressed down
until it engages. Pull out the ball bar
downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening for coupling
ball bar. Close socket 3184, Fig. 18390 S.
Place cover on bumper and push both
bolts outwards.
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Stowage of coupling ball bar
Fit protective cap 3 over rotary lever with
key.
Stow coupling ball bar in bag and place in
spare wheel well, and se cure bag to lashing
eyes in luggage compartment.
Lashing eyes 356
Caravan/trailer towingCaravan and trailer loads
1)
The permissible caravan/trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent maximum
values which must not be exceeded. The
actual caravan/trailer load is the difference
between the actual gross weight of the
caravan/trailer and the actual coupling
socket load with the caravan/trailer
coupled.
The permissible caravan/trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients up to
maximum 12 %. 1)Observe national regulations.
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188 Driving and operationThe permitted caravan/trailer load applies
up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea level.
Since engine power decreases as altitude
increases because of the air becoming
thinner, therefore reducing climbing ability,
the permitted towing weight also
decreases by 10 % for every 1000 metres of
additional altitude. The towing weight
does not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8 %,
e. g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight must not
be exceeded. This weight is specified on
the identification plate 3250. Coupling socket load
The coupling socket load is the load
exerted by the trailer/caravan on the
coupling ball. It can be varied by changing
the weight distributi
on when loading the
trailer/caravan.
The maximum permitted coupling socket
load (vehicles with engine Z 12 XEP: 45 kg,
other versions: 55 kg) of the towing vehicle
is noted on the identification plate of the
trailer towing device and specified in the
vehicle documents. This must always be
complied with, partic ularly when towing
heavy trailers. The coupling socket load
must never be less than 25 kg.
When measuring the coupling socket load,
make sure that the drawbar of the loaded
trailer/caravan is at the same height as it
will be when the trailer/caravan is coupled
with the towing vehicl e loaded. Particularly
important for trailers/caravans with
tandem axle. Rear axle load during towing
With the trailer attached and the towing
vehicle fully loaded, including all the
passengers, the permitted rear axle load
(specified on identifica
tion plate and vehicle
documents) for passenger vehicles may be
exceeded by 45 kg and the permitted total
load may be exceeded by 50 kg.
For vans the permitted rear axle load may
be exceeded by 25 kg. The permitted total
load may be exceeded by the following
amounts with the engines specified below:
Trailer operation is not permitted for vans
with tyre size 215/45 R 17.
If the permitted rear axle load is exceeded
a maximum speed of 100 km/h applies. If
lower national maximum speeds are
specified for trailer operation, they must be
complied with. Z 10 XEP 30 kg
Z 12 XEP 15 kg
Z 13 DTH 40 kg
Z 13 DTJ 35 kg
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189
Driving and operation
Driving characteristics, towing tips
Before attaching the trailer/caravan,
lubricate the ball of the trailer/caravan
towing device. However, do not lubricate
the ball if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to damp
hunting.
Check caravan/traile r lighting before
starting to drive. The fog tail lamps on the
vehicle are deactivated when towing a
caravan or trailer.
Trailers with LED turn signals must have a
provision enables lamp monitoring for
commercial bulbs.
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 are
deactivated in towing mode.
Handling is greatly influenced by the
loading of the trailer/caravan. Loads
should therefore be secured so that they
cannot slip and be placed in the centre of
the trailer/caravan if possible, i.e. above
the axle.
For trailers with low directional control and
for caravans with a permissible gross
vehicle weight of more than 1000 kg, a
speed of 80 km/h must not be exceeded;
use of a roll damper in accordance with the
friction principle is urgently recommended. If the trailer/caravan starts to sway, drive
more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if necessary.
If it is necessary to apply the brakes fully,
depress the brake pedal as hard as
possible.
Remember that the braking distance for
vehicles towing caravans/trailers with and
without brake is always greater than that
for vehicles not towing a caravan/trailer.
When driving downhill, drive in the same
gear as if driving uphill and drive at a
similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified
for full load
3264. Starting on inclines
For vehicles with manual transmission, the
most favourable engine speed when
starting off on an incline is between
2500 and 3000 rpm for petrol engines and
between 2000 and 2200 rpm for diesel
engines. Hold engine speed constant,
engage clutch gradually (let slip), release
hand brake and open throttle. If possible,
the engine speed should not drop during
this procedure.
In vehicles with automatic transmission
3
and manual transmission automated 3 it is
sufficient to give full throttle in D or
(in automatic mode) 3.
Before starting off under extreme
operating conditions, switch off
unnecessary consumers.
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