trailer OPEL CORSA E 2018.5 Manual user

Driving and operating185General
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.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Stowage of coupling ball bar
The coupling ball bar is stowed in a
bag in the spare wheel well and
secured to the lashing eyes in the
load compartment.
When inserting, fit protective cap over rotary knob with key.
Fitting the coupling ball bar
Disengage and fold down the socket. Remove the sealing plug from the
opening for the coupling ball bar and
stow it.
Checking the tensioning of the
coupling ball bar
● The rotary knob rests on the
coupling ball bar.
● Green marking on the rotary knob is not visible.
● Locking pin at the top of the coupling ball bar is set inwards.
● The key is in the lock.

Driving and operating187Eye for break-away stopping cable
Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed
● Green marking on rotary knob is visible.
● There must be no gap between the rotary knob and the coupling
ball bar.
● The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening.
● The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.
9Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Insert the key in the lock and unlock
the coupling ball bar.
Push the rotary knob 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. Fold away socket.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While system is working keep
steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control 3 152.

206Vehicle careNo.Circuit1Trailer interface module, rear
carrier system2-3Battery sensor4Chassis control module fuel
pump5ABS6Low beam and Daytime running light left, Xenon high beam
shutter left and right7–8MTA Transmission control
module, LPG control module9Body control module10Headlamp levelling11Rear wiper12Heated rear window13Low beam and Daytime running
light rightNo.Circuit14Heated exterior mirror15–16Brake booster kit17Ignition signal / Waterpump18Engine control module19Fuel pump20–21Engine solenoids, engine
sensors22–23Ignition coils / Injectors24Washer system25–26Engine sensors27Engine management28Engine control module29Engine control moduleNo.Circuit30Engine control module31High beam left, Xenon low
beam left32High beam right, Xenon low
beam right33Engine control module34Horn35Air condition compressor clutch36Front fog lights

234Service and maintenanceService and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................234
Service information ..................234
Recommended fluids, lubricants
and parts .................................... 235
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 235General information
Service information In order to ensure 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 as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is available
at the workshop.
Service display 3 87.
European service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after one year, whichever occurs first.
Additional engine oil and filter change
is indicated by the engine oil life
system, when required earlier than
maintenance.
A shorter service interval can be valid for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for
taxis and police vehicles.
The European service intervals are
valid for the following countries:Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Greenland, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,
Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Service display 3 87.
International service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after one year, whichever occurs first.
Additional engine oil and filter change
is indicated by the engine oil life
system, when required earlier than
maintenance.
Severe operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold
starting, stop and go operation, trailer operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,

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