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

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Vehicle care

Vehicle care
General Information ................... 178
Vehicle checks ........................... 179
Bulb replacement ....................... 186
Electrical system ........................ 194
Vehicle tools .............................. 200
Wheels and tyres ....................... 201
Jump starting ............................. 218
Towing ....................................... 219
Appearance care ....................... 221

General Information

Accessories and vehicle

modifications
We recommend the use of 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 may be damaged.

Vehicle storage

Storage for a long period of time
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 the rubber
seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well
ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever to
P. Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.