towing OPEL CORSA F 2020 Manual user

194Vehicle careScrew in the towing eye as far as it willgo 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 better still a tow
rod – 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 with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must beswitched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.

Vehicle care195Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and wiper blades Switch off wipers before handling in
their areas.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner. Also
make sure to remove any residues
such as wax, insect residues and
similar from the window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or even destroy the wiper blades.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.

223Control of the vehicle ...................99
Controls ........................................ 55
Convex shape .............................. 21
Coolant and antifreeze ...............201
Cruise control ............................ 120
Cupholders .................................. 47
Curtain airbag system .................. 39
Curve lighting................................ 83
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights .................83
Declaration of conformity ............212
DEF ............................................ 107
Deflation detection system ...........71
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................107
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......168
Door open .................................... 73
Door panel storage .......................48
Doors ............................................ 18
Driver alert .................................. 154
Driver assistance systems ..........120
Driver Information Centre .............73
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 159
Driving hints .................................. 99
E
Electric adjustment ......................21
Electrical system......................... 174
Electric parking brake ...........69, 115Electric parking brake fault ...........69
Electronic climate control system 92
Electronic driving programmes ..112
Electronic key system ...................11
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....70, 118
Emergency call ............................. 78
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......162
Engine compartment fuse box ...175
Engine coolant ........................... 165
Engine coolant temperature ........70
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 64
Engine data ............................... 207
Engine exhaust .......................... 106
Engine identification ...................204
Engine oil ................... 164, 201, 205
Engine oil level monitor ................65
Engine oil pressure ......................71
Entry lighting ................................ 88
Event data recorders ..................217
Exhaust filter ......................... 70, 106
Exit lighting .................................. 88
Exterior care .............................. 194
Exterior light ................................. 72
Exterior lighting ............................. 80
Exterior mirrors ............................. 21F
Fault ........................................... 113
Fixed air vents ............................. 97
Floor mats................................... 196
Folding mirrors ............................. 21
Forward collision alert................. 135
Front airbag system .....................38
Front fog lights ...............72, 85, 171
Front pedestrian protection ........137
Front seats.................................... 28
Front turn lights .......................... 171
Fuel............................................. 155
Fuel for diesel engines ..............156
Fuel for petrol engines ...............155
Fuel gauge ................................... 64
Fuses ......................................... 174
G Gauges ......................................... 63
Gear selection ........................... 111
Gear shifting ................................. 70
General information ...................158
Glass panel .................................. 26 Glovebox ..................................... 47
H Halogen headlights ....................169
Hand brake ................................. 115
Hazard warning flashers ..............85
Headlight flash ............................. 82
Headlight range adjustment ........82

225QQuickheat ..................................... 96
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 220
Radio remote control ...................10
Rain sensor .................................. 72
REACH ....................................... 214
Reading lights .............................. 87
Rear floor storage cover ..............51
Rear fog light .................72, 86, 172
Rear view camera ...................... 150
Rear window wiper and washer ..58
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 201, 205
Refuelling ................................... 157
Registered trademarks ...............216
Reversing lights ........................... 86
Ride control systems ..................118
Roadside assistance ....................78
Roller blinds ................................. 26
Roof .............................................. 26
Roof load ...................................... 52
Roof rack ..................................... 51
S
Seat belt reminder .......................66
Seat belts ..................................... 32
Seat heating ................................. 31
Seat position ................................ 28Selective catalytic reduction .......107
Selector lever.............................. 111
Service ................................. 97, 198
Service display ............................ 65
Service information ....................198
Service vehicle soon .................... 68
Side airbag system ......................38
Side blind spot alert ....................146
Sidelights ...................................... 80
Smart access ........................ 12, 100
Software acknowledgement .......214
Software update ......................... 216
SOS .............................................. 78
Spare wheel ............................... 187
Speed limiter............................... 122
Speedometer ............................... 63
Starting and operating ..................99
Starting the engine ....................101
Steering ........................................ 99
Steering wheel adjustment ..........55
Steering wheel controls ...............55
Stop engine .................................. 68
Stop-start system........................ 103
Storage ......................................... 47
Storage compartments .................47
Sunvisor lights ............................. 87
Sun visors .................................... 25
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 68T
Tachometer ................................. 64
Tailgate ......................................... 18
Tail lights ................................... 172
Three-point seat belt .................... 33 Tools .......................................... 178
Tow bar....................................... 158
Towing ................................ 158, 192
Towing another vehicle .............193
Towing the vehicle .....................192
Traffic sign assistant ...................151
Trailer coupling ........................... 158
Trailer towing ............................. 159
Transmission display .................110
Tread depth ............................... 181
Trip odometer .............................. 63
Turn lights .............................. 66, 85
Tyre chains ................................ 182
Tyre deflation detection system . 180
Tyre designations ......................179
Tyre pressure ............................ 179
Tyre pressures ........................... 211
Tyre repair kit ............................. 183
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 138
Upholstery .................................. 196
USB port ....................................... 59
Using this manual ..........................3