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  • Page 1 OPEL CORSA Owner's Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........6 Keys, doors and windows .... 20 Seats, restraints ......35 Storage ........52 Instruments and controls ..... 69 Lighting ........96 Climate control ......104 Driving and operating ....112 Vehicle care ....... 143 Service and maintenance ..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction...

  • Page 5: Using This Manual

    "Service Experienced mechanics trained by ■ The Owner's Manual uses the and Maintenance" and "Technical Opel work according to specific Opel factory engine designations. The data" as well as on the identification instructions. corresponding sales designations plate.
  • Page 6 3 means "see page". 9 Danger We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving. Text marked 9 Danger provides Adam Opel AG information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life. 9 Warning Text marked 9 Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury.
  • Page 7 Introduction...

  • Page 8: In Brief

    In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking Seat adjustment Seat positioning Initial drive information Turn the key in the driver's door lock to the front or press button q to Pull handle, slide seat, release unlock the doors and load handle. compartment.

  • Page 9: Head Restraint Adjustment

    In brief Head restraint adjustment Seat backrests Seat height Turn handwheel. Do not lean on seat Lever pumping motion Press release button, adjust height, when adjusting. engage. = higher Seat adjustment 3 37, Seat position down = lower Head restraints 3 35. 3 36, Folding front passenger seat Seats 3 37, Seat position 3 36.

  • Page 10: Seat Belt

    In brief Seat belt Mirror adjustment Exterior mirrors Setting with four-way switch in Interior mirror vehicles with manual window operation Pull out the seat belt and engage in belt buckle. The seat belt must not be Swivel the lever on the underside to twisted and must fit close against the reduce dazzle.

  • Page 11: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    In brief Steering wheel adjustment Setting with four-way switch in vehicles with electronic window operation Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel, then engage lever and ensure it is First select the relevant exterior mirror fully locked. Do not adjust steering then use the control to adjust. wheel unless vehicle is stationary and Electric adjustment 3 28, Convex steering wheel lock has been...
  • Page 12 In brief Instrument panel overview...
  • Page 13 In brief Side air vents ...... 110 Info-Display ......85 14 Cigarette lighter ..... 74 Light switch ......96 Trip computer ......90 Power outlet ......74 Instrument illumination ..101 15 Ashtray ........74 Electronic climate control system ......... 106 16 Ignition switch with Rear fog light .......
  • Page 14 In brief...
  • Page 15 In brief Exterior lighting Lighting 3 96. Headlight flash, high beam and low beam Turn light switch headlight flash = pull lever AUTO = Automatic light control: high beam = push lever Exterior lighting is low beam = push or pull lever switched on and off automatically High beam 3 97, Headlight flash...
  • Page 16 In brief Horn Turn and lane-change signals Hazard warning flashers right = lever up Operated with the ¨ button. Press j. left = lever down Hazard warning flashers 3 99. Turn and lane-change signals 3 99, Parking lights 3 100.

  • Page 17: Washer And Wiper Systems

    In brief Washer and wiper systems Windscreen and headlight Rear window wiper and washer washer systems system Windscreen wiper Pull lever. Wiper on = push lever & = fast Wiper off = push lever again Windscreen and headlight washer % = slow Wash = push lever and hold system 3 71, Washer fluid 3 147.

  • Page 18: Climate Control

    In brief Climate control Transmission Demisting and defrosting the windows Heated rear window, heated Manual transmission exterior mirrors Air distribution to l. Reverse: with the vehicle stationary, Set temperature control to warmest wait 3 seconds after depressing Heating is operated by pressing the level.

  • Page 19: Starting Off

    In brief Starting off Manual transmission automated Automatic transmission Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 170, 3 212. ■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 146. ■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.
  • Page 20 In brief Starting the engine ■ diesel engines, turn the key to Stop-start system position 2 for preheating and wait until control indicator ! extinguishes ■ turn key to position 3 and release Starting the engine 3 113. If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a ■...
  • Page 21 In brief Parking ■ Lock the vehicle with button p on the radio remote control. ■ Always apply the parking brake ■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system without pressing the release button. 3 26. Apply as firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope.

  • Page 22: Keys, Doors And Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Press button to extend. To fold the key, first press the button. windows Keys Car Pass Replacement keys The Car Pass contains security Keys, locks ........20 The key number is specified in the related vehicle data and should Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
  • Page 23 Keys, doors and windows Used to operate: ■ Overload of the central locking Key with foldaway key section system by operating at frequent ■ Central locking system, intervals, the power supply is ■ Anti-theft locking system, interrupted for a short time, ■...

  • Page 24: Central Locking System

    Keys, doors and windows Radio remote control A pull on an interior door handle Unlocking unlocks the entire vehicle and opens synchronisation Central locking system with key the door. After replacing the battery, unlock the activation door with the key in the driver's door Note lock.
  • Page 25 Keys, doors and windows Central locking system with radio Locking Central locking system with radio remote control remote control Close doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap. If the driver's door is not closed properly, the central locking system will not work. Central locking system with key activation Press button q.
  • Page 26 Keys, doors and windows Central locking button Fault in radio remote control Fault in central locking system Unlocking Unlocking Turn the key in the driver's door lock as far as it will go. The other doors can be opened by pulling the interior handle (not possible if the anti-theft locking system is active).

  • Page 27: Doors

    Keys, doors and windows Doors Child locks Insert the key into the opening above the lock on the inside of the door and operate the lock by lifting until it clicks. Load compartment Then close the door. The procedure must be carried out for each door. The Opening driver's door can also be locked from the outside with the key.

  • Page 28: Vehicle Security

    Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security Note Activating with the remote The installation of certain heavy control accessories onto the tailgate may Anti-theft locking system affect its ability to remain open. Closing 9 Warning Do not use the system if there are people in the vehicle! The doors cannot be unlocked from the inside.
  • Page 29 Keys, doors and windows Unlocking the vehicle deactivates After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft The immobiliser activates itself both systems simultaneously. alarm system activation: automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch. LED flashes = System active. Light-emitting diode (LED) slowly If control indicator A flashes when...

  • Page 30: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors Folding First select the relevant exterior mirror then use the control to adjust. Convex shape Setting with four-way switch in The convex exterior mirror contains vehicles with electronic window an aspherical area and reduces blind operation spots.

  • Page 31: Heated Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Heated mirrors Manual Corsa OPC: For pedestrians safety, the exterior mirrors of the Corsa OPC The exterior mirrors can be folded in Operated by pressing the Ü button. are released from the holder if they by pressing gently on the outer edge are struck with sufficient force.

  • Page 32: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors Windows Automatic anti-dazzle Manual anti-dazzle Windscreen Heat-reflecting windscreen The heat-reflecting windscreen has a coating which reflects solar radiation. Also data signals, e.g. from toll stations, might be reflected. Dazzle from following vehicles at night is automatically reduced. To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.

  • Page 33: Power Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Power windows Windscreen stickers Do not attach stickers such as toll road stickers or similar on the 9 Warning windscreen in the area of the interior mirror. Otherwise the detection zone Take care when operating the of the sensor and the view area of the power windows.

  • Page 34: Heated Rear Window

    Keys, doors and windows Heated rear window Operating windows from outside Fault Depending on the equipment level, If the windows cannot be opened or the windows can be operated closed automatically, activate the remotely from outside the vehicle. window electronics as follows: 1.

  • Page 35: Roof

    Keys, doors and windows Roof If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed when driving. Sunroof 9 Warning Take care when operating the sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children. Keep a close watch on the movable parts when operating them.
  • Page 36 Keys, doors and windows Initialising the sun roof Caution If the sunroof cannot be operated, activate the electronics as follows: When using a roof rack, check the with ignition on, close the sunroof and free movement of the sunroof in hold d depressed for at least order to avoid damage.

  • Page 37: Seats, Restraints

    Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Head restraints on front seats Position Head restraints ......35 9 Warning Front seats ........36 Seat belts ........39 Only drive with the head restraint Airbag system ......42 set to the proper position. Child restraints ......

  • Page 38: Front Seats

    Seats, restraints Front seats Active head restraints Head restraints on rear seats In the event of a rear-end impact, the Seat position active head restraints tilt slightly forwards. The head is more 9 Warning effectively supported so the risk of whiplash injury is reduced.

  • Page 39: Seat Adjustment

    Seats, restraints Seat adjustment ■ Sit with shoulders as far back Pull handle, slide seat, release against the backrest as possible. handle. Set the backrest to an angle so that 9 Danger Seat backrests it is possible to reach the steering wheel with arms slightly bent.

  • Page 40: Seat Folding

    Seats, restraints Seat folding Seat height Corsa OPC Lever pumping motion Remove seat belt from belt mount on Lift release lever and tilt backrest backrest. forwards. Lower release lever and = higher backrest engages in lowered position. down = lower Pull release lever on rear of backrest, Slide seat forwards.

  • Page 41: Seat Belts

    Seats, restraints Seat belts Heating Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child restraint system 3 46. Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage, pollution and proper functionality. Have damaged components replaced.

  • Page 42: Three-Point Seat Belt

    Seats, restraints Belt tensioners Triggered belt tensioners must be Withdraw belt from retractor, guide it replaced by a workshop. Belt untwisted across the body and insert tensioners can only be triggered the latch plate in the buckle. Tension once. the lap belt regularly whilst driving by tugging the shoulder belt.
  • Page 43 Seats, restraints Removing seat belt Using the seat belt while 9 Warning pregnant The belt must not rest against hard or fragile objects in the pockets of your clothing. Height adjustment To release belt, press red button on belt buckle. 9 Warning Seat belts on the rear outer The lap belt must be positioned as...

  • Page 44: Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Airbag system wheel, the instrument panel, parts of The front airbag system consists of the panelling, the door seals, one airbag in the steering wheel and handles and the seats replaced. one in the instrument panel on the The airbag system consists of a front passenger side.

  • Page 45: Side Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Fit the seat belt correctly and engage securely. Only then is the airbag able to protect. Side airbag system The forward movement of the front The risk of injury to the upper body seat occupants is decelerated, and pelvis in the event of a side-on thereby considerably reducing the collision is considerably reduced.

  • Page 46: Airbag Deactivation

    Seats, restraints Curtain airbag system Airbag deactivation Front airbag and side airbag systems for the front passenger seat must be deactivated if a child restraint system is to be fitted on this seat. The curtain airbag system, the belt tensioners and all driver airbag systems will remain active.
  • Page 47 Seats, restraints Deactivation: 9 Danger ■ switch on ignition, control indicator W flashes, Risk of fatal injury for a child using a child restraint system on a seat ■ press button W within 15 seconds with activated front passenger and hold down, airbag.

  • Page 48: Child Restraints

    Note When using a child restraint Starting the engine terminates system on the front passenger We recommend the Opel child changing of the setting. seat, the airbag systems for the restraint system which is tailored front passenger seat must be The setting can then only be specifically to the vehicle.
  • Page 49 Seats, restraints Suitable are restraint systems that comply with ECE 44-03 or ECE 44-04. Check local laws and regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems. Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the vehicle type. Ensure that the mounting location of the child restraint system within the vehicle is correct.

  • Page 50: Child Restraint Installation Locations

    Seats, restraints Child restraint installation locations Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system This table relates to all ISOFIX child restraint systems. Weight class Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg ISO/R1 Group 0+: up to 13 kg...
  • Page 51 Seats, restraints ISOFIX size class and seat device A – ISO/F3 = Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B – ISO/F2 = Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B1 –...
  • Page 52 Seats, restraints Weight and age class On front passenger seat On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group II: 15 to 25 kg or approx. 3 to 7 years Group III: 22 to 36 kg or approx. 6 to 12 years U = Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.

  • Page 53: Top-Tether Child Restraint

    Seats, restraints Isofix child restraint Top-tether child restraint systems systems On the pillar trim of the rear roof and on the attachment points are symbols indicating the attachment eyes on which to mount the child restraint Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX Depending on country-specific system.

  • Page 54: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage compartments The glovebox features: ■ a card holder in cheque card format ■ a pen holder 9 Warning ■ pocket torch holder Storage compartments ....52 The glovebox should be closed whilst Do not store heavy or sharp Load compartment .......

  • Page 55: Underseat Storage

    Storage Underseat storage Rear carrier system Caution Do not attach bicycles with carbon pedal cranks to bicycle carriers. The bicycles might get damaged. Extending Open the tailgate. 9 Warning No persons may remain in the extension zone of the rear carrier system, risk of injury.
  • Page 56 Storage Pull release lever up. The system will not engage correctly, do not fit disengages and travels quickly out of objects to the system and slide the the bumper. system back. Seek the assistance of a workshop. Install the tail lamps Open out the lamp support on the back of the tail lamp completely until it engages.
  • Page 57 Storage Push the clamping lever down and Lock the rear carrier system Unfold pedal crank recesses push the lamp support into the retainer until it engages. Perform this procedure for both tail lamps. Swivel the left clamping lever (1) first, Fold one or both pedal crank followed by the right clamping lever recesses upwards until the diagonal...
  • Page 58 Storage Adapting the rear carrier system to a bicycle Remove the pedal crank mounts from Push the release lever on the strap the pedal crank recesses. retainer and remove the strap retainer. Press the release lever and withdraw the wheel recesses.
  • Page 59 Storage Prepare the bicycle for Attaching a bicycle to the rear attachment carrier system If the bicycle has curved pedal cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit all the way (position 1). Note With the rotary lever on the pedal The maximum width for the pedal crank recess, roughly adapt the crank is 38.3 mm and the maximum...
  • Page 60 Storage Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank Place the wheel recesses so that the here must be placed in the pedal bicycle is roughly horizontal. Here, crank recess opening as shown in the the distance between the pedals and illustration.
  • Page 61 Storage the wheel recesses and the rotary Removing a bicycle from the Caution lever on the pedal crank recess until rear carrier system the bicycles no longer touch one Ensure gap between bicycle and another. Make sure there is sufficient vehicle is at least 5 cm.
  • Page 62 Storage Retracting the rear carrier Press release lever and slide in wheel recesses all the way as far as they will system Insert the strap retainer and pull tightly downwards as far as possible. Push the pedal crank mounts into the Disengage the locking lever on the pedal crank recess as shown in the diagonal support and fold both pedal...
  • Page 63 Storage Push the clamping lever down and pull both lamp supports out of the recesses. Swivel first the right clamping lever Push the release lever up and hold. (1) forwards, followed by the left Lift the system slightly and push it into clamping lever (2), until they can be the bumper until it engages.

  • Page 64: Load Compartment

    Storage Load compartment If the backrest is split, unlock the relevant side, and unlock at both sides if it is a single unit. Load compartment extension Folding down rear backrests The rear backrest, in a single unit or Remove load compartment cover as split, can be locked in an upright necessary.

  • Page 65: Load Compartment Cover

    Storage Load compartment cover 9 Warning Do not place any objects on the cover. Only drive the vehicle when the 5-door passenger vehicle backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a collision.
  • Page 66 Storage 3-door passenger vehicle To remove the three other segments (order 2 to 4) lift at the rear, Lift the cover backwards until it The load compartment cover consists disengage, twist and remove. unlatches, set at an angle, then of four segments which can be Install the segments in the order 4 to remove.

  • Page 67: Lashing Eyes

    Storage Rear floor storage cover Lashing eyes If mounted in the upper position, the space between the load-bay floor and The double load-bay floor can be The lashing eyes are designed to the spare wheel well cover can be inserted in the load compartment in secure items against slippage, e.g.

  • Page 68: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof rack system Warning triangle First aid kit Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the roof, the vehicle approved roof rack system is recommended. Store warning triangle in rear load Stow the first-aid kit (cushion) in the compartment wall: first fit warning compartment in the left wall of the triangle into recess on left and then...

  • Page 69: Loading Information

    Storage Loading information Fitting on model with sun roof ■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests of Disengage covers concealing roof the rear seats must not be angled rack mounts by pushing sliders in forward. direction of arrow (e.g. with coin) and remove upwards.
  • Page 70 Storage around inside the vehicle and vehicle speed according to the load cause personal injury or damage conditions. Check and retighten the to the load or car. straps frequently. Do not drive faster than 120 km/h. ■ The payload is the difference The permissible roof load is 75 kg.

  • Page 71: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ........69 Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........... 75 Information displays ..... 84 Vehicle messages ......88 Trip computer ....... 90 Vehicle personalisation ....94 The Infotainment system and the Info-Display can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.

  • Page 72: Horn

    Instruments and controls Heated steering wheel Horn The steering wheel is heated in the areas shown in the illustration when Activate heating in combination with Press j. the engine is running and during an the seat heating by pressing ß* Autostop.

  • Page 73: Windscreen Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and controls Windscreen wiper/washer Run through the windscreen wiper Automatic wiping with rain sensor stages by pushing the lever past the resistance point and holding it. An Windscreen wiper acoustic signal sounds at §. Do not use if the windscreen is frozen. Switch off in car washes.

  • Page 74: Outside Temperature

    Instruments and controls Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed The rear windscreen wiper comes on onto the windscreen and the wiper automatically when the windscreen wipes a few times. wiper is switched on and reverse gear is engaged. Activation or deactivation of this function can be changed.
  • Page 75 Instruments and controls Clock icy road conditions. : remains Automatic time synchronisation illuminated until the temperature The RDS signal of most VHF Date and time are shown in the reaches at least 5 °C. transmitters automatically sets the Info-Display. time, identified by } in the display. Graphic-Info-Display, Some transmitters do not send a Colour-Info-Display 3 85.

  • Page 76: Cigarette Lighter

    Instruments and controls Power outlets current-delivering accessories, e.g. The cigarette lighter is located in the electrical charging devices or centre console. batteries. Press in cigarette lighter. It switches Electrical accessories that are off automatically once the element is connected must comply with the glowing.

  • Page 77: Warning Lights, Gauges And Indicators

    Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges The portable ashtray can be placed in Speed warning the cupholders. Open cover to use. and indicators With the "Personalised key" function, P6 a particular top speed can be assigned to each vehicle key. When Instrument cluster this speed is exceeded, a warning In some versions, the needles of the...

  • Page 78: Fuel Selector

    Instruments and controls Trip odometer During liquid gas operation, the Caution system automatically switches over to The top line displays the recorded petrol operation when gas tanks are distance since the last reset. If the needle is in the red warning empty 3 76.

  • Page 79: Control Indicators

    Instruments and controls 1 off = petrol operation The message InSP appears when it 1, 2, = Selected gear, automatic is time for servicing. Further transmission 1 illuminates = liquid gas information 3 187. 1 - 5 = Current gear, manual operation transmission automated, 1 flashes...
  • Page 80 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument...

  • Page 81: Turn Signal

    Instruments and controls Turn signal Flashes 9 Warning After starting off until the seat belt is O illuminates or flashes green. fastened. Have the cause of the fault Illuminates Fastening the seat belt 3 40. remedied immediately by a workshop. The control indicator illuminates briefly when the parking lights are Airbag and belt tensioners...

  • Page 82: Malfunction Indicator Light

    Instruments and controls Illuminates when the engine is Flashes when the engine is Flashes with switched on running running ignition Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not Fault that could lead to catalytic Fault in the immobiliser system. The charging. Engine cooling may be converter damage.

  • Page 83: Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    Instruments and controls On vehicles with manual transmission ABS. The brake system remains Fault in power steering system. The automated, R flashes for a few operational but without ABS power steering may have failed. The seconds when the ignition is switched regulation.

  • Page 84: Deflation Detection System

    Instruments and controls Illuminates for a few seconds when The control indicator ! extinguishes Caution the ignition is switched on. as soon as the self-cleaning operation is complete. Coolant temperature too high. Flashing during driving Diesel particle filter 3 116, Stop-start The system is actively engaged.

  • Page 85: Low Engine Oil Level

    Instruments and controls Illuminates when the engine is Flashes Do not remove key until vehicle is running Fuel used up. Refuel immediately. stationary, otherwise the steering Never run the tank dry. wheel lock could engage Caution unexpectedly. Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic converter to overheat 3 117.

  • Page 86: Cruise Control

    Instruments and controls Information displays Adaptive forward lighting Illuminated when the rear fog light is on 3 100. B illuminates yellow. Triple-Info-Display Cruise control Illuminates when the engine is running m illuminates or flashes green. Fault in system. Illuminates Seek the assistance of a workshop. Illuminates when the system is on Illuminates after ignition is 3 129.

  • Page 87: Info-Display

    Instruments and controls Graphic-Info-Display, Selecting functions To exit a menu, press the right or left arrow button until Return or Main Functions and settings of the Colour-Info-Display appear and select. Infotainment system and electronic climate control system are accessed Selecting with the left adjuster wheel via the display.
  • Page 88 Instruments and controls Function areas System settings Setting date and time Select menu item Time, Date from the For each function area there is a main Press the Settings button on the Settings menu. page (Main), which is selected at the Infotainment system.

  • Page 89: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Some transmitters do not send a Setting units of measure correct time signal. In such cases, we recommend to switch off automatic time synchronisation. The function is activated by highlighting the field in front of Synchron. clock automatical. in the Time, Date menu.

  • Page 90: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and controls Vehicle messages Adjusting contrast Always day design black or coloured (Graphic-Info-Display) text on light background. Always night design white or coloured Messages are given via the text on dark background. instrument panel display or as warning and signal buzzers. Check Selection is indicated by a o in front control messages appear on the of the menu item.

  • Page 91: Brake Light Switch

    Instruments and controls Brake light switch engine is running, a gear is engaged and the foot brake is not Brake light does not come on during depressed. braking. Have the cause of the fault ■ Warning signal sounds three times remedied immediately by a if the rear carrier system is workshop.

  • Page 92: Trip Computer

    Instruments and controls Trip computer Range Range is calculated from current fuel tank content and current consumption. The display shows average values. After refuelling, the range is updated automatically after a brief delay. When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears on the display.
  • Page 93 Instruments and controls Trip computer in Graphic- Average consumption Range Display of average consumption. The Info-Display or Colour- measurement can be reset at any Info-Display time. The main page of the trip computer Stop watch provides information on range, Measurement of the time from current consumption and average activation to deactivation.
  • Page 94 Instruments and controls Absolute consumption Displays fuel consumed. The measurement can be reset at any time. Average consumption Displays average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any time. Restart trip computer The measurement or calculation of the following trip computer When the fuel level in the tank is low, Distance information can be restarted:...

  • Page 95: Stop Watch

    Instruments and controls Stop watch The information of the two trip To reset all information of a trip computers can be reset separately, computer, select menu item All Select menu item Stop Watch from making it possible to evaluate data values.

  • Page 96: Vehicle Personalisation

    Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation Driving Time incl. Stops The time the vehicle is in motion is recorded. The time the vehicle is The vehicle-specific functions P1 to stationary with the ignition switched P7 can be activated and deactivated. on is included. The setting selected is automatically stored depending on the vehicle key Travel Time...
  • Page 97 Instruments and controls ■ Push the wiper stalk (right) up or P4: Automatic locking 3 25. down and select status On or OFF, P5: Selective unlocking 3 22. or input a value for speed (P6) or P6: Speed warning 3 75. value for volume (P7).

  • Page 98: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting = sidelights = low beam Light switch When switching on the ignition, automatic light control is active. Exterior lighting ......96 Control indicator 8 3 83. Interior lighting ......101 Lighting features ......103 Tail lights Tail lights are illuminated together with low beam and sidelights.

  • Page 99: Headlight Range Adjustment

    Lighting High beam Headlight range Automatic light control function When the automatic light control adjustment function is switched on and the engine is running, the system Manual headlight range switches between daytime running adjustment light and low beam depending on external lighting conditions.

  • Page 100: Adaptive Forward Lighting

    Lighting 0 = Front seats occupied Vehicles with adaptive forward Dynamic curve lighting 1 = All seats occupied lighting 2 = All seats occupied and load Adapting the aim of the headlight compartment laden beam: 3 = Driver's seat occupied and load 1.

  • Page 101: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Turn and lane-change Reversing function For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance If the lights are on, reverse gear is signals is felt and then release. This function engaged, and the turn signal is can be activated or deactivated activated, the cornering light on the depending on the key used 3 94.

  • Page 102: Rear Fog Light

    Lighting Front fog lights Rear fog lights Parking lights Operated with the > button. Operated with the r button. When parked, the parking lights on one side can be activated: Light switch in position AUTO: Light switch in position AUTO: switching on front fog lights will switch switching on front fog lights will switch 1.

  • Page 103: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Interior lighting Reversing lights Interior lights The reversing lights come on when During entry and exit of the vehicle, Instrument panel the ignition is on and reverse gear is the front and centre courtesy lights illumination control selected. automatically come on and then switch off after a delay.

  • Page 104: Reading Lights

    Lighting Reading lights Front courtesy light with reading Rear courtesy lights lights Operated with switch. Operated with a buttons with ignition Operated with the c button when the = On doors are closed. = Off centre = automatic Load compartment lighting The lighting switches on when the load compartment is opened.

  • Page 105: Exit Lighting

    Lighting Lighting features Switching on the ignition or pressing 1. Switch off ignition. button p on the radio remote control 2. Remove ignition key. will deactivate the function. Centre console lighting 3. Open driver's door. This function can be activated and Spotlight in interior mirror housing.

  • Page 106: Climate Control

    Climate control Climate control Climate control systems Heating will not be fully effective until engine has reached normal operating temperature. Heating and ventilation system Fan speed Climate control systems ..... 104 Adjust the air flow by switching the fan Air vents ........110 to the desired speed.

  • Page 107: Air Conditioning System

    Climate control Air conditioning system ■ Open side air vents as required and The air conditioning system cools and direct them towards door windows. dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the outside temperature is slightly above ■ For simultaneous warming of the the freezing point.

  • Page 108: Electronic Climate Control System

    Climate control ■ Set temperature control to coldest ■ Switch on heated rear window Ü. 9 Warning level. ■ Open side air vents as required and ■ Set fan speed to highest level. direct them towards the door The exchange of fresh air is windows.
  • Page 109 Climate control Controls for: Temperature preselection Temperatures can be set to the ■ Temperature desired value. ■ Air distribution and menu selection For reasons of comfort, change ■ Fan speed temperature only in small increments. AUTO = Automatic mode If the minimum temperature is set, = Air recirculating Lo appears in the display and the = Demisting and defrosting...
  • Page 110 Climate control To return to automatic mode: Press Manual settings in climate menu Return to automatic air distribution: AUTO button. Deactivate corresponding setting or Climate control system settings can press button AUTO. be changed via the centre control, the Demisting and defrosting the buttons and the menus shown on the Cooling windows...
  • Page 111 Climate control If no cooling or drying is required, Select the desired setting: Select menu item Automatic blower deactivate AC to save fuel. When the from the Climate menu and select the ■ Max AutoStop: In this mode the cooling system is switched off, no desired fan regulation.

  • Page 112: Air Vents

    Climate control Air vents Auxiliary heater Air heater Adjustable air vents Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air At least one air vent must be open heater which automatically warms up while cooling is on in order to prevent the passenger compartment more the evaporator from icing up due to quickly.

  • Page 113: Pollen Filter

    Climate control Maintenance Air conditioning regular operation Air intake In order to ensure continuously efficient performance, cooling must be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the weather and time of year. Operation with cooling is not possible when outside temperature is too low.

  • Page 114: Driving And Operating

    Driving and operating Driving and operating Driving hints Starting and operating Control of the vehicle New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for Driving hints ....... 112 Never coast with engine not the first few journeys. Starting and operating ....112 running (except during an During the first drive, smoke may Autostop)

  • Page 115: Accelerator Pedal

    Driving and operating Ignition switch positions Starting the engine During an Autostop, the engine can be started by depressing the clutch pedal. Starting the vehicle at low temperatures The start of the engine without additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С...

  • Page 116: Eco Button

    Driving and operating Overrun cut-off Deactivation The fuel supply is automatically cut off during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle is driven with a gear engaged but accelerator is released. Overrun cut- off is deactivated if catalytic converter temperature is high. Stop-start system The stop-start system helps to save fuel and to reduce the exhaust...
  • Page 117 Driving and operating ■ the battery is sufficiently charged Certain settings of the climate control The engine start is indicated by the and in good condition system may inhibit an Autostop. See needle at the idle speed position in climate control chapter for more the tachometer.

  • Page 118: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and operating Engine exhaust ■ the climate control system requests ■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or an engine start uphill slope, engage first gear or set the selector lever to P before ■ the air conditioning is manually switching off the ignition.

  • Page 119: Catalytic Converter

    Driving and operating consumption may be higher during this period. The emission of smells and smoke during this process is normal. The control indicator ! extinguishes Stopping the journey or switching off as soon as the self-cleaning the engine during cleaning is not operation is complete.

  • Page 120: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and operating Automatic transmission Selector lever Caution The automatic transmission permits Fuel grades other than those listed automatic gearshifting. on pages 3 131, 3 196 could damage the catalytic converter or electronic components. Transmission display Unburnt petrol will overheat and damage the catalytic converter.
  • Page 121 Driving and operating The engine can only be started with Rocking the vehicle ■ The automatic neutral shift function lever in position P or N. When position automatically shifts to idling when Rocking the vehicle is only N is selected, press brake pedal or the vehicle is stopped with a permissible if the vehicle is stuck in apply parking brake before starting.
  • Page 122 Driving and operating Activation If the accelerator pedal is pressed If the battery is not the cause of the past the pressure point, the fault, release selector lever: Press the T button with P, R, N, D or transmission shifts to a lower gear 3 engaged.

  • Page 123: Manual Transmission

    Driving and operating Manual transmission Caution It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever. 3. Push the yellow catch forward with a screwdriver and move the selector lever out of P. If P is To engage reverse, with the vehicle engaged again, the selector lever stationary wait 3 seconds after...

  • Page 124: Manual Transmission Automated

    Driving and operating Manual transmission Starting the engine Always move the selector lever in the appropriate direction as far as it will automated Depress the foot brake when starting go. Upon release, it automatically the engine. If the foot brake is not returns to the centre position.

  • Page 125: Manual Mode

    Driving and operating If neither the accelerator nor the Rocking the vehicle If engine speed is too high, the brake pedal are depressed, no gear transmission only switches to a higher Rocking the vehicle is only is engaged and A or R flashes for a gear via kickdown.
  • Page 126 Driving and operating Sport mode Deactivation Activation The Sport mode is switched off by: Press the T button. The transmission switches to automatic mode. The ■ pressing the S button again, vehicle starts off in 2nd gear. Sport ■ turning off the ignition, mode is deactivated.
  • Page 127 Driving and operating Kickdown If F appears in the transmission display, continued driving is not possible. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop. Interruption of power supply The clutch is not disengaged if there is an interruption of the power supply when a gear is engaged.

  • Page 128: Brakes

    Driving and operating Brakes 5. Using a flat-head screwdriver, ABS starts to regulate brake pressure turn the adjusting screw under the as soon as a wheel shows a tendency cap clockwise until clear to lock. The vehicle remains The brake system comprises two resistance can be felt.

  • Page 129: Parking Brake

    Driving and operating Parking brake Brake assist Fault If the brake pedal is depressed 9 Warning quickly and forcefully, maximum brake force is automatically applied If there is a fault in the ABS, the (full braking). wheels may be liable to lock due Maintain steady pressure on the to braking that is heavier than brake pedal for as long as full braking...

  • Page 130: Electronic Stability Program

    Driving and operating Ride control systems When ESP® Plus is deactivated the 9 Warning control indicator v illuminates. ESPoff also appears in the service Electronic stability Do not let this special safety display. program feature tempt you into taking risks when driving.

  • Page 131: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and operating Driver assistance Vehicle speed can be increased by depressing the accelerator pedal. systems When the accelerator pedal is released, the previously stored speed Cruise control is resumed. The cruise control can store and The speed is saved until the ignition maintain speeds of approx.

  • Page 132: Parking Assist

    Driving and operating Deactivation The parking assist makes parking easier by measuring the distance Briefly press the § button: cruise between the vehicle and obstacles, control is deactivated. and giving acoustic signals. It is the Automatic deactivation: driver, however, who bears full ■...

  • Page 133: Fuel

    Driving and operating Fuel Important hints for using the vans). Object identification in the parking assist systems upper part of these vehicles Fuel for petrol engines cannot be guaranteed. 9 Warning Objects with a very small reflection Only use unleaded fuel that complies cross-section, e.g.

  • Page 134: Fuel For Diesel Engines

    Driving and operating The boiling point depends on the Caution Caution pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure Use of fuel that does not comply to Use of fuel that does not comply to propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).
  • Page 135 Driving and operating Pressing the LPG button switches Fill the tank completely at regular Caution between petrol and liquid gas intervals to prevent corrosion in the operation as soon as the required tank. Repairs and adjustments may only parameters (coolant temperature, be made by trained specialists in Faults and remedies gas temperature and minimum...
  • Page 136 Driving and operating Refuelling 9 Danger Fuel is flammable and explosive. No smoking. No naked flames or sparks. If you can smell fuel in your vehicle, have the cause of this remedied immediately by a workshop. Caution Turn the thumb wheel clockwise. In case of misfuelling, do not If no further gas odour is perceptible switch on ignition.
  • Page 137 Driving and operating To close, turn the fuel filler cap to the right until it clicks. Close the flap and let engage. Liquid gas refuelling Follow the operating and safety instructions of the filling station when refuelling. The filling valve for the liquid gas is behind the fuel filler cap.
  • Page 138 Fit protective cap to prevent the required which are available from penetration of foreign bodies into the Opel Distributors and from Opel filler opening and the system. Authorised Repairers. Bayonet adapter: Netherlands, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom...
  • Page 139 The fuel consumption (combined) of not be taken as a guarantee for the the model Opel Corsa is within a actual fuel consumption of a range of 3.3 to 7.6 l/100 km. particular vehicle. Additional...

  • Page 140: Towing

    Driving and operating Towing 1000 kg a speed of 80 km/h must not The permissible trailer loads are be exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is specified in the vehicle documents. In recommended. general, they are valid for gradients General information up to max.

  • Page 141: Towing Equipment

    Driving and operating The maximum permissible vertical Z13DTH, A13DTR = 40 kg coupling load (vehicles with 1.2 Z13DTJ, Z13DTE, = 35 kg engine: 45 kg, other engines: 55 kg) A13DTE, A13DTC is specified on the towing equipment Trailer operation is not permitted for identification plate and in the vehicle vans with tyre size 215/45 R 17.
  • Page 142 Driving and operating Push both bolts inwards and remove Checking the tensioning of the the cover on the bumper. coupling ball bar ■ Place the key in the lock and unlock the coupling ball bar. ■ Push the rotary knob onto the Disengage and fold down the socket.
  • Page 143 Driving and operating Inserting the coupling ball bar Eye 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.
  • Page 144 Driving and operating Dismounting the coupling ball 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.

  • Page 145: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information Vehicle storage Accessories and vehicle Storage for a long period of time The following must be carried out if modifications General Information ....143 the vehicle is to be stored for several We recommend using genuine parts months: Vehicle checks ......

  • Page 146: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle care Vehicle checks ■ Open bonnet, close all doors and website, where legally required. Only lock the vehicle. entrust this work to an authorised recycling centre. Performing work ■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle Gas vehicles must be recycled by a battery.
  • Page 147 Vehicle care Pull the release lever and return it to 9 Danger its original position. The ignition system and Xenon headlights use extremely high voltage. Do not touch. The caps for topping up the engine oil, the coolant, the washer fluid and the oil dipstick handle are yellow, for ease of identification.

  • Page 148: Engine Oil

    Vehicle care Engine oil When the engine oil level has dropped to the MIN mark, top up Check the engine oil level manually engine oil. on a regular basis to prevent damage to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used. Recommended fluids and lubricants 3 188.

  • Page 149: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle care Fit the cap on straight and tighten it. concentration checked and have the cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop. Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze Washer fluid protection down to approx. -28 °C. Caution Only use approved antifreeze. Coolant level If the cooling system is cold, the Caution...

  • Page 150: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle care Battery Caution Vehicles without stop-start system Only washer fluid with a sufficient will be equipped with a lead acid antifreeze concentration provides battery. Vehicles with stop-start protection at low temperatures or system will be equipped with an AGM a sudden drop in temperature.
  • Page 151 When the battery is being replaced, recommend the use of an original please ensure that there are no open Opel battery. ventilation holes in the vicinity of the positive terminal. If a ventilation hole is open in this area, it must be closed...

  • Page 152: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Diesel fuel system Wiper blade replacement Note Using an AGM battery different from bleeding the original Opel battery might result Service setting for front in a lower performance of the stop- If the tank has been run dry, the diesel windscreen wipers start system.

  • Page 153: Bulb Replacement

    Vehicle care Bulb replacement Wiper blades on the windscreen Wiper blade on the rear window Switch off the ignition and switch off the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands.

  • Page 154: Windscreen Washer System

    Vehicle care To replace the bulb on the left-hand Low beam 2. Press base to the side and side, remove fuse box cover 3 166, remove bulb from reflector. and also remove windscreen washer system reservoir filler neck from above. Washer fluid may escape if the reservoir is full to the top.
  • Page 155 Vehicle care High beam 4. Remove bulb from reflector housing. 5. When installing the new bulb, insert lugs in the reflector recesses. 6. Install spring clip, plug connector onto bulb. 7. Install protective cover. Daytime running light/side light 3. Disengage spring clip from retainer by moving and swivelling 1.
  • Page 156 Vehicle care Adaptive forward lighting Low/high beam 2. Remove bulb from socket, insert new bulb. 1. Disengage wire clip and remove Headlights have separate systems for 3. Insert bulb holder in reflector so protective cover 1. low and high beam 1 (outer bulb), that the locating tab of the bulb cornering light 2 (inner bulb) and holder aligns with the reflector...
  • Page 157 Vehicle care 2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise Daytime running light/Side light to disengage. Withdraw bulb holder from reflector. 2. Remove bulb from socket, insert new bulb. 1. Rotate bulb holder 3 3. Insert bulb holder in reflector so anticlockwise to disengage. that the locating tab of the bulb Withdraw bulb holder from holder aligns with the reflector...
  • Page 158 Vehicle care Cornering light 2. Detach wiring plug from bulb. Front turn signal light 3. Disengage spring clip from 1. Rotate protective cover 2 1. Disengage wire clip and remove retainer by moving and swivelling anticlockwise and remove. protective cover 1. to the side.

  • Page 159: Fog Lights

    Vehicle care Fog lights 2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. The bulbs are accessible from the Withdraw bulb holder from underside of the vehicle. reflector. 2. Disengage the bulb holder from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 3.

  • Page 160: Tail Lights

    Vehicle care Tail lights 5-door passenger vehicle 2. Remove plug connector by 4. Detach bulb housing towards the pressing on bulb holder tab. rear. 3. Hold bulb housing from the outside; unscrew two retaining 1. Open side cover. nuts. When replacing bulbs on the right hand side, first remove the tools and the jack or the tyre repair kit, then remove the tool box.
  • Page 161 Vehicle care 5. Gently press the three locking 7. Engage bulb holder in bulb lugs on the outside of the bulb housing, ensuring that it properly holder outwards and remove bulb engages. holder. 9. Insert bulb housing in vehicle body, tighten securing nuts by hand.
  • Page 162 Vehicle care 3-door passenger vehicle, van 2. Remove plug connector by 4. Remove tail light assembly. pressing on bulb holder tab. 1. Open side cover. 3. Hold bulb housing from the When replacing bulbs on the right outside; unscrew two retaining hand side, first remove the tools nuts.

  • Page 163: Side Turn Signal Lights

    Vehicle care Side turn signal lights 5. Gently press the three locking 7. Engage bulb holder in bulb lugs on the outside of the bulb housing, ensuring that it properly To replace bulb, remove lamp holder outwards and remove bulb engages.

  • Page 164: Number Plate Light

    Vehicle care 4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. 5. On left side: insert front end into front wing, slide forward and insert rear end. On right side: insert rear end into front wing, slide rearward and insert front end. Number plate light 2.

  • Page 165: Interior Lights

    Vehicle care Interior lights Front courtesy light, reading lights Front courtesy light 4. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise to disengage. 5. Remove bulb from holder and 1. Disengage lens, press it renew bulb. downward slightly and remove at 1. Disengage and remove lens at the 6.

  • Page 166: Electrical System

    Vehicle care Electrical system Glovebox light, foot well light 2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip and remove. Fuses 3. Insert new bulb. 4. Install lamp. Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse. There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle: ■...

  • Page 167: Engine Compartment Fuse

    Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse The fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment. Disengage the cover, lift it upwards and remove.

  • Page 168: Instrument Panel Fuse Box

    Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit No. Circuit Starter 16 High beam (left) 33 Heated exterior mirrors Air conditioning system 17 Main relay 34 – Diesel fuel filter heater 18 Engine control unit 35 – Horn 19 Airbags Instrument panel fuse box Manual transmission auto‐...
  • Page 169 Vehicle care No. Circuit 10 Electrical power steering 11 Light switch, brake light 12 ABS, brake light 13 Heated steering wheel 14 Park assist, rain sensor, interior mirror Load compartment fuse In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse No. Circuit box is located behind a cover in the –...

  • Page 170: Vehicle Tools

    Vehicle care Vehicle tools The fuse box is on the left side of the No. Circuit load compartment behind a cover. – Remove the cover. Tools Rear carrier system, towing equipment – 10 – 11 – 12 – 13 – 14 –...
  • Page 171 Vehicle care Vehicles with spare wheel Vehicles with tyre repair kit Variant 2: The jack and the vehicle tools are in the right-hand Variant 1: The jack and the vehicle The vehicle tools are in the right-hand compartment in the load tools are in the load compartment compartment in the load compartment.

  • Page 172: Wheels And Tyres

    Vehicle care Wheels and tyres Winter tyres RF = Type: RunFlat = Wheel diameter, inches Winter tyres improve driving safety at = Load index e.g. 88 is temperatures below 7 °C and should Tyre condition, wheel condition equivalent to 567 kg therefore be fitted on all wheels.

  • Page 173: Tyre Deflation Detection System

    Vehicle care System initialisation 9 Warning If the pressure is too low, this can result in considerable tyre warm- up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre blow-out at high speeds. Tyre deflation detection system The tyre deflation detection system Tyre pressure 3 212 and on the label continually checks the rotation speed on the inside of the fuel filler flap or on...

  • Page 174: Wheel Covers

    Vehicle care Wheel covers For safety reasons it is recommended Tyres age, even if they are not used. that the tread depth of the wheels on We recommend tyre replacement Wheel covers and tyres that are one axle should not vary by more than every 6 years.

  • Page 175: Tyre Chains

    Vehicle care Tyre chains Tyre chains are only permitted on tyre 9 Warning sizes 175/70 R 14, 185/60 R 15, 185/65 R 15 , 185/70 R 14, Do not drive faster than 80 km/h. 195/55 R 16 and 205/50 R16. Do not use for a lengthy period.
  • Page 176 Vehicle care To open the compartment, disengage 3. Position the sealant bottle on the the cover and open it. bracket. Make sure that the bottle does not fall. 2. Detach air hose from bracket and screw onto sealant bottle connection. 1.
  • Page 177 Vehicle care compressor by pressing the on/off 14. Take the label indicating switch again. maximum permitted speed from the sealant bottle and affix in the If the prescribed tyre pressure is driver's field of view. not obtained within 10 minutes, remove the tyre repair kit.

  • Page 178: Wheel Changing

    Vehicle care Wheel changing Note ■ Never crawl under a jacked-up The driving characteristics of the vehicle. Some vehicles are equipped with a repaired tyre are severely affected, ■ Do not start the vehicle when it is tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel therefore have this tyre replaced.
  • Page 179 Vehicle care Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel bolt caps with a suitable screwdriver and remove. To protect the wheel, place a soft cloth between the screwdriver and the alloy wheel. 3. Ensure the jack is positioned 4. Set the jack to the necessary correctly with the vehicle jacking height.

  • Page 180: Spare Wheel

    Vehicle care 5. Unscrew the wheel bolts. The spare wheel can be classified as a temporary spare wheel depending 6. Change the wheel. on the size compared to the other 7. Screw in the wheel bolts. mounted wheels and country 8.

  • Page 181: Jump Starting

    Vehicle care Jump starting In the Corsa van the spare wheel is Only mount one temporary spare screwed down together with the floor wheel. Do not drive faster than cover. To lift the cover, undo the 80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not Do not start with quick charger.
  • Page 182 Vehicle care Note ■ Do not disconnect the discharged Lead connection order: Any deviation from the instructions battery from the vehicle. 1. Connect the red lead to the given in this paragraph may lead to ■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical positive terminal of the booster a temporary deactivation of the stop- consumers.

  • Page 183: Towing

    Vehicle care Towing 4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear window) of the vehicle receiving Towing the vehicle the jump start. 5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads. 6. Close the cover over the positive pole. Position the leads so that they cannot catch on rotating parts in the engine compartment.

  • Page 184: Towing Another Vehicle

    Vehicle care Screw in the towing eye as far as it will Vehicles with automatic transmission go until it stops in a horizontal must be towed facing forwards, not position. faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases and when Attach a tow rope –...

  • Page 185: Appearance Care

    Vehicle care Appearance care The towing eye is stowed with the Caution vehicle tools 3 168. Exterior care Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can Locks damage the vehicle. The locks are lubricated at the factory After towing, unscrew the towing eye using a high quality lock cylinder and refit the cover.

  • Page 186: Exterior Lights

    Vehicle care If using a car wash, comply with the Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the Windows and windscreen wiper car wash manufacturer's instructions. vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use blades The windscreen wipers and rear separate leathers for painted and Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois window wiper must be switched off.

  • Page 187: Interior Care

    Vehicle care Interior care Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel Liquid gas system cleaner. 9 Danger Interior and upholstery Rims are painted and can be treated with the same agents as the body. Only clean the vehicle interior, Liquid gas is heavier than air and including the instrument panel fascia Paintwork damage can collect in sink points.
  • Page 188 Vehicle care 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.

  • Page 189: Service And Maintenance

    Service and maintenance Service and General information Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, maintenance Switzerland, United Kingdom. Service information International service intervals In order to ensure economical and safe vehicle operation and to Service is due every 15000 km or General information ....

  • Page 190: Recommended Fluids

    Service and maintenance Recommended fluids, Fixed service interval Display of remaining distance: When service is due, InSP appears in lubricants and parts 1. Switch off ignition. the odometer display for approx. 2. Briefly press the trip odometer 10 seconds when the ignition is Recommended fluids and reset button.
  • Page 191 Service and maintenance aging control, whereas viscosity Select the appropriate engine oil Coolant and antifreeze grade gives information on the oil's based on its quality and on the Use only silicate-free long life coolant thickness over a temperature range. minimum ambient temperature (LLC) antifreeze.
  • Page 192 Service and maintenance Brake fluid should be stored in a sealed container to avoid water absorption. Ensure brake fluid does not become contaminated.

  • Page 193: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Identification plate Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....191 Vehicle data ....... 193 The identification plate is located on the front right door frame. The Vehicle Identification Number is stamped on the identification plate and on the floor pan, under the floor covering, visible under a cover.
  • Page 194 Technical data Information on identification plate: Specifications in the vehicle documents always have priority over 1 = Manufacturer those given in this manual. 2 = Type approval number 3 = Vehicle Identification Number Build date label 4 = Permissible gross vehicle The build date label is located in the weight rating in kg front part of the engine compartment.

  • Page 195: Vehicle Data

    Technical data Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey) Only Israel Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 –...
  • Page 196 Technical data International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 ✔...
  • Page 197 Technical data All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) ACEA A3/B3 ✔ – ✔ – ACEA A3/B4 ✔...
  • Page 198 Technical data Engine data Sales designation Engine identifier code A10XEP A12XEL A12XER A14XEL 1229 1229 1398 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 5300 5600 5600 6000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 4000 4000 4000 4000 Fuel type Petrol Petrol Petrol/LPG Petrol Octane rating RON...
  • Page 199 Technical data Sales designation 1.6 OPC 1.6 OPC Nürburgring Edition Engine identifier code A14NEL A16LER A16LES A14XER 1364 1598 1598 1398 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 4800-6000 5850 5850 6000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 1750-4800 1980-5850 2250-5850 4000 Fuel type Petrol...
  • Page 200 Technical data Sales designation 1.3 CDTI 1.3 CDTI 1.3 CDTI 1.3 CDTI 1.7 CDTI Engine identifier code Z13DTJ A13DTE Eco A13DTC A13DTR A17DTS 1248 1248 1248 1248 1686 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 Torque [Nm] at rpm...
  • Page 201 Technical data Performance 5-door vehicle Engine A10XEP A12XEL A12XER A14XEL A14XER A14NEL Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission 5)6) Manual transmission automated – – – – – Automatic transmission – – – – – Engine Z13DTJ A13DTC A13DTR A13DTE Eco A17DTS Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Manual transmission automated...
  • Page 202 Technical data 3-door vehicle Engine A10XEP A12XEL A12XER A14XEL A14XER Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission 5)6) Manual transmission automated – – – – Automatic transmission – – – – Engine A14NEL A16LER A16LES A13DTE Eco Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Manual transmission automated –...
  • Page 203 Technical data Engine A13DTC A13DTR A17DTS Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Manual transmission automated – – – Automatic transmission – – – Engine A10XEP A12XEL A12XER Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Manual transmission automated – – Automatic transmission – – –...

  • Page 204: Vehicle Weight

    Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight, 5-door vehicle, basic model without any optional equipment Corsa Engine Manual Manual Automatic transmission transmission transmission automated without/with air conditioning or electronic climate A10XEP 1145/1165 – – control A12XEL 1163/1178 – – [kg] A12XER –...
  • Page 205 Technical data Corsa Engine Manual Manual Automatic transmission transmission transmission automated A13DTR 1265/1285 1265/1285 – A17DTS 1320/1340 – – Kerb weight, 5-door vehicle, basic model with all optional equipment Corsa Engine Manual Manual Automatic transmission transmission transmission automated without/with air conditioning or electronic climate A10XEP –/1280 –...
  • Page 206 Technical data Corsa Engine Manual Manual Automatic transmission transmission transmission automated without/with air conditioning or electronic climate A13DTE –/1318 –/1318 – control [kg] A13DTR –/1396 –/1396 – A17DTS –/1424 – –...
  • Page 207 Technical data Kerb weight, 3-door vehicle, basic model without any optional equipment Corsa Engine Manual Manual Automatic transmission transmission transmission automated without/with air conditioning or electronic climate A10XEP 1100/1120 – – control A12XEL 1120/1135 – – [kg] A12XER – – 1120 /1135 A14XEL...
  • Page 208 Technical data Corsa Engine Manual Manual Automatic transmission transmission transmission automated without/with air conditioning or electronic climate A13DTE 1163/1173 1163/1173 – control [kg] A13DTR 1235/1255 1235/1255 – A17DTS 1278/1298 – –...
  • Page 209 Technical data Kerb weight, 3-door vehicle, basic model with all optional equipment Corsa Engine Manual Manual Automatic transmission transmission transmission automated without/with air conditioning or electronic climate A10XEP –/1235 – – control A12XEL –/1259 – – [kg] A12XER – – –/1259 A14XEL –/1278...
  • Page 210 Technical data Kerb weight, van, basic model without any optional equipment Corsa Engine Manual transmission Manual Automatic transmission transmission automated without/with air conditioning or electronic climate A10XEP 1125/1145 – – control A12XEL 1140 /1160 – – [kg] A12XER 1140 /1160 1140 /1160 –...

  • Page 211: Vehicle Dimensions

    Technical data Kerb weight, van, basic model with all optional equipment Corsa Engine Manual transmission Manual Automatic transmission transmission automated without/with air conditioning or electronic climate A10XEP –/1230 – – control A12XEL –/1245 – – [kg] A12XER –/1245 –/1245 – Z13DTJ –/1320 –...
  • Page 212 Technical data 5-door vehicle 3-door vehicle Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1348 1348 1348 – Load compartment width [mm] Load compartment height [mm] Wheelbase [mm] 2511 2511 2511 2511 Turning circle diameter [m] 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2...
  • Page 213 Technical data Capacities Engine oil A14XEL, A12XEL, A14XER, A16LER, A13DTE, A13DTR, Engine A10XEP A12XER A14NEL A16LES A13DTC Z13DTJ A17DTS including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank A14XEL, A10XEP, A14XER, A16LER, Z13DTJ, A13DTC, Engine A12XEL, A12XER A14NEL A16LES A17DTS A13DTE A13DTR...

  • Page 214: Tyre Pressures

    Technical data Tyre pressures Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A10XEP 185/70 R14, 200/2.0 (29) 180/1.8 (26) 270/2.7 (39) 250/2.5 (36) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46)
  • Page 215 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A12XEL, 185/70 R14, 200/2.0 (29) 180/1.8 (26) 270/2.7 (39) 250/2.5 (36) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46)
  • Page 216 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A14NEL 195/65 R15, 230/2.3 (33) 210/2.1 (30) 280/2.8 (41) 260/2.6 (38) 250/2.5 (36) 320/3.2 (46)
  • Page 217 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A13DTC 185/65 R15 200/2.0(29) 180/1.8 (26) 270/2.7 (39) 250/2.5 (36) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46)
  • Page 218 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A13DTR 185/60 R15 240/2.4 (34) 200/2.0 (29) 270/2.7 (39) 250/2.5 (36) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46)
  • Page 219 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) Z13DTJ 185/70 R14 200/2.0 (29) 180/1.8 (26) 270/2.7 (39) 250/2.5 (36) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46)
  • Page 220 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A17DTS 185/65 R15 240/2.4 (35) 220/2.2 (32) 270/2.7 (39) 250/2.5 (36) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46)

  • Page 221: Customer Information

    Customer information Customer information Vehicle data recording ■ Vehicle reactions in particular driving situations (e.g. inflation of and privacy an airbag, activation of the stability regulation system) Event data recorders Vehicle data recording and pri‐ ■ Environmental conditions (e.g. vacy ........... 219 temperature) Data storage modules in the These data are exclusively technical...
  • Page 222 (e.g. vehicle transmitters for garage door vehicle location in emergency cases) openers. RFID technology in Opel allow the transmission of particular vehicles does not use or record vehicle data from the vehicle.
  • Page 223 Customer information...

  • Page 224: Index

    Index Accessories and vehicle Battery ........148 modifications ......143 Battery discharge protection ..103 Active head restraints....36 Battery voltage ......89 Adaptive forward lighting ..Bicycle rack........53 ........84, 98, 154 Bonnet ........145 Adjustable air vents ....110 Brake and clutch fluid....
  • Page 225 Climate control ......16 Electronic driving programmes . Front seats........36 Climate control systems..... 104 ........119, 123 Front turn signal light..152, 154 Clock ..........73 Electronic Stability Program 81, 128 Fuel..........131 Control indicators......77 End-of-life vehicle recovery ..144 Fuel consumption - CO Control of the vehicle ....
  • Page 226 Heated rear window ..... 32 Heated steering wheel ....70 Key, memorised settings....22 New vehicle running-in ....112 Heating ........39 Keys ..........20 Number plate light ..... 162 Heating and ventilation system . 104 Keys, locks........20 High beam ......83, 97 Object detection systems...
  • Page 227 Service vehicle soon ....80 Towing equipment ..... 139 Side airbag system ...... 43 Towing the vehicle ..... 181 Radio Frequency Identification Sidelights........96 Trailer coupling......138 (RFID)........220 Side turn signal lights ....161 Trailer towing ......138 Radio remote control ....20 Smartphone controller....
  • Page 228 Windscreen wiper/washer ... 71 Winter mode ........ 81 Vehicle checks......144 Winter tyres ....... 170 Vehicle data........ 193 Wiper blade replacement ..150 Vehicle data recording and privacy........219 Vehicle dimensions ....209 Vehicle Identification Number ..191 Vehicle jack........ 168 Vehicle messages .......
  • Page 229 Copyright by ADAM OPEL AG, Rüsselsheim, Germany. The information contained in this publication is effective as of the date indicated below. Adam Opel AG reserves the right to make changes to the technical specifications, features and design of the vehicles relative to the information in this publication as well as changes to the publication itself.

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