steering VAUXHALL CORSA 2016.5 Owner's Guide

182Driving and operatingThe figures are provided only for the
purpose of comparison between different vehicle variants and mustnot be taken as a guarantee for the
actual fuel consumption of a
particular vehicle. Additional
equipment may result in slightly
higher results than the stated
consumption and CO 2 figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
The bulb outage detection function for trailer brake light cannot detect a
partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of four
times five watt bulbs, the function only detects lamp outage when only a
single five Watt lamp remains or none
remain.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle when
not in use.Driving characteristics and
towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1000 kg a speed of 50 mph must not
be exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is
recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 250.

186Driving and operatingEye for break-away stopping cable
Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed
● Green marking on rotary knob is visible.
● There must be no gap between the rotary knob and the coupling
ball bar.
● The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening.
● The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.
9Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Insert the key in the lock and unlock
the coupling ball bar.
Push the rotary knob onto the
coupling ball bar and rotate right while pressed down until it engages. Pull
out the ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening for
coupling ball bar. Fold away socket.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While system is working keep
steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control 3 151.

208Vehicle careNo.Circuit1–2–3Power windows4Voltage transformer5Body control module 16Body control module 27Body control module 38Body control module 49Body control module 510Body control module 611Body control module 712Body control module 813–14Tailgate15Airbag system16Data link connection17IgnitionNo.Circuit18Air conditioning system19Sunroof20Parking assist/Rain sensor/
Front camera21Brake switch22Audio system23Display24–25Auxiliary jack26Instrument panel27Seat heating, driver28–29–30Instrument panel/Seat heating/
FlexDock31Horn32Seat heating, passenger33Heated steering wheel

Vehicle care217speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and to make other
vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.Caution
When converting to wheels with 14 inch diameter, the ground
clearance will be reduced. This
must be considered when passing
over obstacles.
9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Steel wheels: When using locking
wheel nuts don't attach wheel covers.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 175/70 R14, 185/70 R14,
185/65 R15, 205/45 R17.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 195/55 R16 with rims of size
16 x 6 and 16 x 6.5, the latter only in combination with limited steering
angle. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 215/45 R17 and 215/40 R18.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.

218Vehicle careDo not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at the tyre's side wall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair
kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is stowed in the load
compartment.
Depending on the equipment, the tyre repair kit is in a compartment in the
right sidewall or in a compartment
under the floor cover.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit under
the floor cover
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the
stowage compartments on the
underside of the compressor.

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.

260Headlights................................... 112Headlights when driving abroad 114
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heated windscreen .......................32
Heating ........................................ 39
Heating and ventilation system . 122
High beam ........................... 95, 114
High beam assist ..................95, 115
Hill start assist ........................... 149
Horn ....................................... 13, 77
I
Identification plate .....................238
Ignition switch positions .............133
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 94
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 96
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........207
Instrument panel illumination .....204
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 118
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 233
Interior lighting ............................ 118
Interior lights ...................... 119, 204Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......143
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....55
J
Jump starting ............................. 227
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......92, 175
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Light switch ................................ 112
Load compartment ................25, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 94
M Malfunction indicator light ............91
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode .....................142, 147
Manual transmission .................. 144
Manual transmission automated 144
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................22Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................118
N
New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................203
O Object detection systems ...........159
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 235, 239
OnStar ........................................ 108
Operate pedal ............................... 92
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 135
P Parking ................................ 18, 138
Parking assist ............................ 159
Parking brake ............................ 149
Parking lights ............................. 118
Particulate filter ........................... 139
Performance .............................. 244
Performing work ........................189
Pollen filter ................................. 130
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power steering.............................. 92
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 223

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