towing OPEL CORSA E 2018.5 Manual user

188Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................188
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 188
Vehicle storage ........................189
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....189
Vehicle checks ........................... 190
Performing work ......................190
Bonnet ..................................... 190
Engine oil ................................. 191
Engine coolant ......................... 192
Washer fluid ............................ 193
Brakes ..................................... 193
Brake fluid ............................... 193
Vehicle battery ......................... 194
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....195
Wiper blade replacement ........195
Bulb replacement .......................196
Halogen headlights ..................196
Xenon headlights .....................199
Fog lights ................................. 200
Front turn lights .......................200
Tail lights ................................. 200
Side turn lights ......................... 202
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 203Number plate light...................203
Interior lights ............................ 204
Electrical system ........................204
Fuses ....................................... 204
Engine compartment fuse box . 205
Instrument panel fuse box .......207
Vehicle tools .............................. 209
Tools ........................................ 209
Wheels and tyres .......................210
Winter tyres ............................. 210
Tyre designations ....................210
Tyre pressure .......................... 211
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 212
Tread depth ............................. 216
Changing tyre and wheel size . 217
Wheel covers ........................... 217
Tyre chains .............................. 217
Tyre repair kit .......................... 218
Wheel changing .......................223
Spare wheel ............................ 225
Jump starting ............................. 227
Towing ....................................... 229
Towing the vehicle ...................229
Towing another vehicle ...........230
Appearance care .......................231
Exterior care ............................ 231
Interior care ............................. 233General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, fuel consumption, CO 2
emissions and other emissions of the
vehicle. They may also invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.

Vehicle care209No.Circuit34–35Tyre repair kit36–37Rear wiper38Cigarette lighter39Power windows / Sunroof /
Automatic transmission display40–Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles without spare wheel
The tools are located together with
the towing eye in the load
compartment below the floor cover.
The tools and the towing eye are
located on the right side of the load compartment behind a cover.
On OPC or LPG version or versions
with rear carrier system, the tools are located together with the towing eye
on the right side of the load
compartment, behind a cover.

226Vehicle careTo remove, unscrew wing nut, liftspare wheel, move to a vertical
position and remove from above.
When stowing the replaced wheel or
the temporary spare wheel back in
the spare wheel well, always secure
with the wing nut.Delivery van
Remove load floor.
The spare wheel is screwed down
together with the floor cover.
Unscrew wing nut and lift load cover.
Remove spacer above the spare
wheel, lift the wheel, move to a
vertical position and remove from
above.
When stowing the replaced wheel or
the temporary spare wheel back in
the spare wheel well, always insert
the adapter and secure the load cover with the wing nut.
Depending on the defective replaced
wheel, the spacer can be omitted if
necessary, or the wheel can be bolted down without the floor cover.
Temporary spare wheelCaution
The use of the temporary spare
wheel could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. The permissible maximum
speed on the label on the temporary
spare wheel is only valid for the
factory-fitted tyre size.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full size tyre in the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 217.
Spare wheel with directional tyre If possible, fit directional tyres such
that they roll in the direction of travel.
The rolling direction is indicated by a
symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the
sidewall.

Vehicle care229Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 209.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: the vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated: the vehicle must only be
towed facing forwards with the front axle raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.

230Vehicle careTowing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 209.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.

Vehicle care233Liquid gas system9Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light- coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

265Controls........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............235
Corner lighting ............................ 116
Cruise control ...................... 96, 154
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............116
Declaration of conformity ............255
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......195
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........154
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 183
Driving hints ................................ 134
E Easy entry..................................... 39
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 204
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 143, 148
Electronic Stability Control.......... 152
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......189
Engine compartment fuse box ...205
Engine coolant ........................... 192
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 242
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Engine identification ...................238
Engine oil ................... 191, 235, 239
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................260
Exhaust filter ......................... 94, 140
Exit lighting ................................ 121
Exterior care .............................. 231
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................14, 113
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F Fault ................................... 144, 148
First aid ......................................... 72
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Flex-Fix system ............................ 59
Fog light ....................................... 96
Fog lights ................................... 200
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......160Forward collision alert................. 157
Front airbag system .....................47
Front fog lights ........................... 118
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 58
Front turn lights .......................... 200
Fuel............................................. 177
Fuel for diesel engines ..............179
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......179
Fuel for petrol engines ...............177
Fuel gauge ................................... 85 Fuel selector ................................ 86
Fuses ......................................... 204
G Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................183
Glovebox ..................................... 57
H
Halogen headlights ....................196
Hand brake ......................... 149, 150
Hazard warning flashers ............117
Headlight flash ........................... 115
Headlight range adjustment ......115
Headlights................................... 113 Headlights when driving abroad 115
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 31

267REACH....................................... 258
Reading lights ............................ 121
Rear carrier system ......................59
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ....................... 96, 118
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Rear window wiper and washer ..78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 235, 239
Reduced engine power ................95
Refuelling ................................... 180 Registered trademarks ...............260
Retained power off .....................135
Reversing lights .........................119
Ride control systems ..................151
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 41
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 38 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................91
Seat belts ..................................... 41 Seat folding .................................. 39
Seat heating ................................. 40
Seat position ................................ 37
Selector lever ..................... 142, 146
Service ....................................... 132Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................234
Service vehicle soon .................... 92
Side airbag system ......................48
Side blind spot alert ....................170
Sidelights .................................... 113
Side turn lights ........................... 202
Software acknowledgement .......258
Spare wheel ............................... 225
Speed limiter......................... 96, 156
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ............135, 146
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 136
Storage ......................................... 57
Storage compartments .................57
Sunroof ........................................ 34
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 200
Three-point seat belt .................... 42 Tools .......................................... 209
Tow bar....................................... 183
Towing ................................ 183, 229Towing another vehicle .............230
Towing equipment .....................185
Towing the vehicle .....................229
Traction Control system ............. 151
Traction Control system off........... 94
Traffic sign assistant .............96, 173
Trailer coupling ........................... 183
Trailer stability assist .................187
Trailer towing ............................. 184
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .........141, 146
Tread depth ............................... 216
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn lights ............................ 90, 118
Tyre chains ................................ 217
Tyre designations ......................210
Tyre pressure ............................ 211
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 95, 212
Tyre pressures ........................... 252
Tyre repair kit ............................. 218
U Underseat storage .......................59
Upholstery .................................. 233
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 194
Vehicle checks............................ 190
Vehicle data ................................ 239