towing VAUXHALL CORSA 2016.5 User Guide

Vehicle care209No.Circuit34–35Tyre repair kit36–37Rear wiper38Cigarette lighter39Power windows/Sunroof/Auto‐
matic transmission display40–Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
The tools are located together with
the towing eye and tyre repair kit in the load compartment below the floor cover.
On VXR or LPG version or versions
with rear carrier system or double
load-bay floor, the tools are located
together with the towing eye and tyre
repair kit on the right side of the load
compartment, behind a cover.

226Vehicle careTo remove, unscrew wing nut, liftspare wheel, move to a vertical
position and remove from above.
When stowing the replaced wheel or
the temporary spare wheel back in
the spare wheel well, always secure
with the wing nut.Delivery van
Remove load floor.
The spare wheel is screwed down
together with the floor cover.
Unscrew wing nut and lift load cover.
Remove spacer above the spare
wheel, lift the wheel, move to a
vertical position and remove from
above.
When stowing the replaced wheel or
the temporary spare wheel back in
the spare wheel well, always insert
the adapter and secure the load cover with the wing nut.
Depending on the defective replaced
wheel, the spacer can be omitted if
necessary, or the wheel can be bolted down without the floor cover.
Temporary spare wheelCaution
The use of the temporary spare
wheel could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. The permissible maximum
speed on the label on the temporary
spare wheel is only valid for the
factory-fitted tyre size.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full size tyre in the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 217.
Spare wheel with directional tyre If possible, fit directional tyres such
that they roll in the direction of travel.
The rolling direction is indicated by a
symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the
sidewall.

Vehicle care229Towing
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
vehicle tools 3 209.
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.

230Vehicle careTowing 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 3 209.
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.

Vehicle care233Liquid gas system9Danger
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.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light- coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

259Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................133
Controls ........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............235
Corner lighting ............................ 115
Cruise control ...................... 95, 153
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 48
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............252
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......195
Diesel particle filter ...............93, 139
Door open .................................... 95
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........153
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 182
Driving hints ................................ 133
E Easy entry..................................... 38
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 204
Electronic climate control system 125
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 142, 147Electronic Stability Control.......... 151
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............93
Electronic Stability Control off....... 93
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......188
Engine compartment fuse box ...205
Engine coolant ........................... 191
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 242
Engine exhaust .......................... 139
Engine identification ...................238
Engine oil ................... 190, 235, 239
Engine oil pressure ......................94
Entry lighting .............................. 120
Event data recorders ..................256
Exit lighting ................................ 120
Exterior care .............................. 231
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................12, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ................................... 143, 147
First aid ......................................... 72
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Flex-Fix system ............................ 59
Fog light ....................................... 95
Fog lights ................................... 200Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......158
Forward collision alert................. 156
Front airbag system .....................46
Front fog lights ........................... 117
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ................................ 58
Front turn signal lights ...............200
Fuel............................................. 176
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 181
Fuel for diesel engines ..............176
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......176
Fuel for petrol engines ...............176
Fuel gauge ................................... 85 Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 204
G Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 92
General information ...................182
Glovebox ..................................... 57
Graphic-Info-Display ...................101
H Halogen headlights ....................196
Hand brake ......................... 148, 149
Hazard warning flashers ............116
Headlight flash ........................... 114
Headlight range adjustment ......114

261RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 257
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 120
Rear carrier system ......................59
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ....................... 95, 117
Rear view camera ...................... 170
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 79
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 235, 239
Reduced engine power ................94
Refuelling ................................... 178
Retained power off .....................134
Reversing lights .........................118
Ride control systems ..................150
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 40
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................90
Seat belts ..................................... 40
Seat folding .................................. 38
Seat heating ................................. 39
Seat position ................................ 36Selector lever ..................... 141, 145
Service ....................................... 131
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................234
Service vehicle soon .................... 91
Side airbag system ......................47
Side blind spot alert ....................169
Sidelights .................................... 112
Side turn signal lights ................202
Software acknowledgement .......254
Spare wheel ............................... 225
Speed limiter......................... 95, 155
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............134, 145
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 135
Storage ......................................... 57
Storage compartments .................57
Sunroof ........................................ 33
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 200
Three-point seat belt .................... 41
Tools .......................................... 209Top-tether fastening eyes ............55
Tow bar....................................... 182
Towing ................................ 182, 229
Towing another vehicle .............230
Towing equipment .....................184
Towing the vehicle .....................229
Traction Control system ............. 150 Traction Control system off........... 93
Traffic sign assistant .............95, 171
Trailer coupling ........................... 182
Trailer stability assist .................186
Trailer towing ............................. 183
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........140, 145
Tread depth ............................... 216
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...117
Turn signal ................................... 89
Tyre chains ................................ 217
Tyre designations ......................210
Tyre pressure ............................ 211
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 94, 212
Tyre pressures ........................... 250
Tyre repair kit ............................. 217
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 93, 159
Underseat storage .......................59