Vehicle Care; General Information; Vehicle Storage; Accessories And Vehicle - Opel CORSA Owner's Manual

Vehicle care

General Information ................... 143
Vehicle checks ........................... 144
Bulb replacement ....................... 151
Electrical system ........................ 164
Vehicle tools .............................. 168
Wheels and tyres ....................... 170
Jump starting ............................. 179
Towing ....................................... 181
Appearance care ....................... 183

General Information

Accessories and vehicle

modifications
We recommend using genuine parts
and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).
Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle care

Vehicle storage

Storage for a long period of time
The following must be carried out if
the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change engine oil.
■ Drain washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated
place. Engage first or reverse gear
or set selector lever to P. Prevent
the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply parking brake.
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