ignition OPEL CORSA F 2020 Repair Manual
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166Vehicle careCaution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 201.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 201.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 88.
Replacing the vehicle battery Note
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.
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168Vehicle care● See the Owner's Manual forfurther information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Power saving mode This mode deactivates electrical
consumers to avoid excessive
discharging of the vehicle battery.
These consumers, such as the
Infotainment system, windscreen
wipers, low beam headlights,
courtesy light, etc. can be used for a
total maximum time of about
40 minutes after ignition is switched
off.
Changing into power saving mode
When power saving mode is
activated, a message appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
An active telephone call using the
hands-free option will be maintained
for around 10 minutes longer.Deactivating power saving mode
Power saving mode is deactivated
automatically when the engine is
restarted. Run the engine for a
sufficient charge:
● for less than 10 minutes to use the consumers for approx.
5 minutes
● for more than 10 minutes to use the consumers for up to approx.
30 minutes
Heating functionalities Note
Individual heating functionalities,
such as heated seats or heated
steering wheel, may be temporarily
unavailable in the event of electrical
loading constraints. Functions will
be resumed after some minutes.Diesel fuel system bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Refuel at
least five lieter diesel. Switch on the
ignition for about 60 seconds and switch off again. Then crank the
engine. If the engine does not start
directly, repeat this process a few
times. If the engine then fails to start,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Wiper blade replacementWindscreen
Switch off ignition.
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Vehicle care169Within one minute after switching off
ignition, operate the wiper lever to
position the wiper blades vertically on
the windscreen.
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the new wiper blade to the wiper arm and push until it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
To return the wiper arms to their
original position, switch on the ignition and operate the wiper lever.
Rear windowLift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.Bulb replacement
Before replacing a bulb, ensure thatall exterior and interior lights and the
ignition are switched off.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do
not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for low beam and high beam /
daytime running light.
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Vehicle care173
6. Press the five retaining lugs andremove the bulb carrier from the
light assembly.
7. Remove and replace the bulbs:
Tail light / brake light ( 1)
Turn light ( 2)
Reverse light ( 3)
8. Insert the bulb carrier into the light
assembly. Attach plug to the light
assembly. Fit the light assembly in the recess and tighten the lamp
fixing nut from the inside. Attach
the cover.
Rear fog light
1. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise
and remove it from the reflector
housing.
2. Slightly press down the bulb, turn it anticlockwise and remove it
from the socket.
3. Replace and insert the new bulb into socket by turning clockwise.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise.
Centre high-mounted brake light Have lights repaired by a workshop in
case of failure.
Bulb check Switch on the ignition, operate and
check all lights.
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174Vehicle careNumber plate lightHave lights repaired by a workshop in
case of failure.
Interior lights
Have the following bulbs replaced by
a workshop:
● courtesy light, reading lights
● load compartment light
● instrument panel illuminationElectrical system
Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
The three fuse boxes are located in: ● engine compartment
● instrument panel
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognised by its melted wire.Caution
Do not replace the fuse until the
cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.
Fuse extractor
A fuse extractor may be located in the
cover of the left side of the instrument panel. The extractor has two sides,
each side is designed for a different
type of fuses.
Grab the fuse with the fuse extractor
and withdraw the fuse.
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192Vehicle care3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on the needed electrical consumers e.g. headlights,
heated rear window.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 178.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach the 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.
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224Headlights..................................... 80Headlights when driving abroad ..83
Head restraints ............................ 27
Heated mirrors ............................. 22
Heated rear window ..................... 25
Heated steering wheel .................55
Heating ........................................ 31
Heating and ventilation system ...89
High beam ............................. 72, 81
High beam assist ....................72, 81
Hill start assist ........................... 118
Horn ............................................. 56
I
Identification plate .....................203
Ignition switch positions ...............99
Immobiliser .................................. 20
Indicators ...................................... 63
Inductive charging ........................60
Info Display ................................... 75
Instrument cluster ........................62
Instrument panel fuse box .........176
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 87
Instrument panel overview ............. 6
Interior care ............................... 196
Interior lighting .............................. 87
Interior lights ........................ 87, 174
Interior mirrors .............................. 22Interruption of power supply ......113
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 191
K Keys ............................................... 9
Keys, locks ..................................... 9
L
Lane keep assist ..................70, 152
Lashing eyes ............................... 51
LED headlights ...............72, 83, 171
Light switch .................................. 80
Load compartment ................18, 49
Load compartment cover .............50
Loading information .....................52
Low beam ..................................... 72
Low fuel ....................................... 72
M Malfunction indicator light ............68
Manual anti-dazzle ......................22
Manual mode ............................. 112
Manual seat adjustment ...............29
Manual transmission .................. 114
Massage ....................................... 32
Misted light covers .......................86N
New vehicle running-in ................99
Number plate light .....................174
O Object detection systems ...........138
Odometer ..................................... 63 Oil, engine .......................... 201, 205
Opel Connect................................ 78
Outside temperature ....................58
Overrun cut-off ........................... 103
P Panoramic roof ............................. 26
Panoramic view system ..............148
Parking ...................................... 105
Parking assist ............................ 138
Parking brake ....................... 69, 115
Parking lights ............................... 86
Particulate filter ........................... 106
Performance .............................. 208
Performing work ........................163
Peripheral lighting .........................88
Power button .............................. 100
Power outlets ............................... 59
Power seat adjustment ................30
Power windows ............................ 23
Preheating ................................... 70
Puncture ..................................... 187