Vehicle Decommissioning; Vehicle Recommissioning - Vauxhall Corsa Owner's Manual

Vehicle decommissioning

Observe national regulations.
If the vehicle is decommissioned for several
months, the following work must be carried
out in order to prevent damage. We
recommend that you consult a Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer.
z Wash and preserve the vehicle –
see page 208.
z Check protective coating in engine
compartment and on underbody and
rectify where necessary.
z Clean and preserve rubber seals on
bonnet and doors.
z Change engine oil – see page 199.
z Check anti-freeze and corrosion
protection – see page 201.
z Check the coolant level, top up with anti-
freeze if necessary – see page 201.
z Empty windscreen wash system and
headlight wash system.
z Increase tyre pressure to value specified
for maximum load – see page 233.
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Vehicle storage
z Park vehicle in dry and well-ventilated
premises. With manual transmission,
engage first gear or reverse gear. With
Easytronic 3, place selector lever in mid
position before switching off ignition.
With automatic transmission 3, place
selector lever in position P. Place wheel
chocks or suchlike under wheels to
prevent vehicle from rolling away.
z Do not apply hand brake.
z Disconnect battery by disengaging
negative terminal from vehicle electrical
system – see page 204.

Vehicle recommissioning

Observe national regulations.
Perform the following work before
recommissioning the vehicle:
z Connect battery – see page 204.
z Check tyre pressure – see page 233.
z Fill up windscreen wash system – see
page 204.
z Check engine oil level – see page 198.
z Check the coolant level; top up with anti-
freeze if necessary – see page 201.
z Fit the number plate if necessary.