tow VAUXHALL CORSA 2015.75 Owner's Guide

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Lead connection order:1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged vehicle battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the boostervehicle battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
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 otherengine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
one minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a 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
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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.
Transmission in neutral.
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 50 mph nor
further than 60 miles. 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.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 205.

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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.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factory
using 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.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".

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Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using 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.
Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
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 with
a 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.Liquid gas system9 Danger
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.

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Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................130
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............232
Corner lighting ............................ 113
Cruise control ...................... 94, 150
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 47
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............112
Declaration of conformity ............251
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......191
Diesel particle filter ...............93, 136
Door open .................................... 95
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........150
Driver Information Centre .............95
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 177
Driving hints ................................ 130
E Easy entry..................................... 37
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 200
Electronic climate control system 123Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 140, 144
Electronic Stability Control.......... 148
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............92
Electronic Stability Control off....... 92 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......184
Engine compartment fuse box ...201
Engine coolant ........................... 187
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Engine data ............................... 239
Engine exhaust .......................... 136
Engine identification ...................235
Engine oil ................... 185, 232, 236
Engine oil pressure ......................93
Entry lighting .............................. 118
Event data recorders ..................252
Exit lighting ................................ 118
Exterior care .............................. 227
Exterior light ................................. 94
Exterior lighting ....................12, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ................................... 140, 145
First aid ......................................... 72
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 128
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58Fog light ....................................... 94
Fog lights ................................... 195
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Following distance indication ......155
Forward collision alert................. 153
Front airbag system .....................45
Front fog lights ........................... 115
Front seats.................................... 35
Front storage ................................ 57
Front turn signal lights ...............195
Fuel............................................. 171
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 177
Fuel for diesel engines ..............171
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......172
Fuel for petrol engines ...............171
Fuel gauge ................................... 84
Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 200
G Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 91
General information ...................177
Glovebox ..................................... 56
Graphic-Info-Display ...................102
H Halogen headlights ....................191
Hand brake ......................... 145, 146

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Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 219
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 253
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 118
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ............................... 94
Rear fog lights ........................... 115
Rear view camera ...................... 165
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 232, 236
Reduced engine power ................94
Refuelling ................................... 173
Retained power off .....................131
Reversing lights .........................116
Ride control systems ..................147
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 39
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 36 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................89Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat folding .................................. 37
Seat heating ................................. 39
Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ..................... 138, 143
Service ....................................... 129
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................231
Service vehicle soon .................... 91
Side airbag system ......................46
Side blind spot alert ....................164
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn signal lights ................198
Spare wheel ............................... 222
Speed limiter......................... 95, 152
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................131
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............132, 142
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop-start system........................ 133
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 196
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 205
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 177
Towing ................................ 177, 225
Towing another vehicle .............226
Towing equipment .....................179
Towing the vehicle .....................225
Traction Control system ............. 147
Traction Control system off........... 93
Traffic sign assistant .............95, 167
Trailer coupling ........................... 177
Trailer stability assist .................182
Trailer towing ............................. 178
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........138, 142
Tread depth ............................... 212
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...114
Turn signal ................................... 89
Tyre chains ................................ 213
Tyre designations ......................206
Tyre pressure ............................ 206
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 93, 207