emergency towing OPEL CORSA F 2020 Owner's Manual

98Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ................................. 99
Control of the vehicle .................99
Steering ..................................... 99
Starting and operating .................99
New vehicle running-in ..............99
Ignition switch positions .............99
Power button ........................... 100
Starting the engine ..................101
Overrun cut-off ........................ 103
Stop-start system ....................103
Parking .................................... 105
Engine exhaust .......................... 106
Exhaust filter ............................ 106
Catalytic converter ...................107
AdBlue ..................................... 107
Automatic transmission ..............110
Transmission display ...............110
Gear selection ......................... 111
Manual mode ........................... 112
Electronic driving programmes 112
Fault ........................................ 113
Interruption of power supply ....113
Manual transmission ..................114Brakes........................................ 115
Antilock brake system .............115
Parking brake .......................... 115
Brake assist ............................. 118
Hill start assist ......................... 118
Ride control systems .................118
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........118
Driver assistance systems .........120
Cruise control .......................... 120
Speed limiter ........................... 122
Adaptive cruise control ............124
Active emergency braking .......132
Forward collision alert .............135
Front pedestrian protection .....137
Parking assist .......................... 138
Advanced parking assist .........141
Side blind spot alert .................146
Panoramic view system ...........148
Rear view camera ...................150
Traffic sign assistant ................151
Lane keep assist .....................152
Driver alert ............................... 154
Fuel ............................................ 155
Fuel for petrol engines .............155
Fuel for diesel engines ............156
Refuelling ................................ 157
Trailer hitch ................................ 158
General information .................158Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 159
Trailer towing ........................... 159

Driving and operating107As soon as the traffic conditions
permit, regenerate the filter by driving
at a vehicle speed of at least 60 km/h until the control indicator
extinguishes.
Note
On a new vehicle, the first exhaust
filter regeneration operations may
be accompanied by a burning smell,
which is normal. Following
prolonged operation of the vehicle at very low speed or at idle, water
vapour can be emitted at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the
vehicle or the environment.
Cleaning process not possible
If t or C stays on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message,
this indicates that the exhaust filter
additive level is too low.
The reservoir must be topped-up
without delay. Seek the assistance of
a workshop.Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 155, 3 207 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
AdBlue
General information
The selective catalytic reduction
(BlueInjection) is a method to
substantially reduce the nitrogen
oxides in the exhaust emission. This
is achieved by injecting a Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF) into the exhaust
system. The ammonia released by
the fluid reacts with nitrous gases
(NO x) from the exhaust and turns it
into nitrogen and water.
The designation of this fluid is
AdBlue ®
. It is a non-toxic, non-
flammable, colourless and odourless
fluid which consists of 32% urea and
68% water.9 Warning
Avoid contact of your eyes or skin
with AdBlue.
In case of eye or skin contact,
rinse off with water.

134Driving and operating9Warning
Smart brake assist may increase
vehicle braking in situations when
it may not be necessary. You
could block the flow of traffic. If this occurs, take your foot off the brakepedal and then apply the brakes
as needed.
Forward collision alert 3 135.
Front pedestrian protection 3 137.
System limitations In some cases, the active emergencybraking system may provide an
automatic braking in situations that
seem to be unnecessary, for instance
in parking garages, due to various
types of objects, i.e., traffic signs or
vehicles in another lane. This is
normal operation, the vehicle does
not need service. Firmly apply the
accelerator pedal to override the
automatic braking if the situation and
the surroundings permit.
In the following cases, active
emergency braking performance
might be limited:
● driving on winding or hilly roads
● detecting vehicles with a trailer, tractors, muddy vehicles, etc.
● detecting a vehicle when weather
limits visibility, such as in fog,
rain, or snow
● driving during nighttime
● the sensor in the windscreen or the radar unit behind the front
bumper are blocked by snow, ice,
slush, mud, dirt etc.
● the windscreen is damaged or affected by foreign objects, e.g.
stickers
the bumper is damaged or
affected by foreign objects, e.g.
license plate support
Complete attention is always required
while driving, and you should be
ready to take action and apply the
brakes and / or steer the vehicle to
avoid crashes.We recommend to deactivate the
system in the vehicle personalisation
in the following cases:
● when towing a trailer or caravan
● when carrying long objects on roof bars or a roof rack
● when the vehicle is being towed with the engine running
● when the vehicle is fitted with snow chains
● when a spare wheel is fitted that is smaller than the other wheels
● before using an automatic car wash with the engine running
● before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in a workshop
● if the windscreen has been damaged close to the camera
● if the front bumper has been damaged
● if the brake lights are not working
Fault
In case the system requires a service,
a message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.

Vehicle care193Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 132, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
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.
When towing vehicles equipped with
an automatic transmission, transport
the vehicle on a platform or tow it with
the front wheels lifted.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 178.

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