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Additionally, the currently valid speed

Alert function

limit is displayed permanently in the

The alert function can be activated or

lower line of the Driver Information

deactivated in the setting menu of the

Centre. In case a speed limit with

traffic sign assistant page.

addon is available, a + symbol is

displayed in this area.

When traffic sign assistant page is

displayed, press SET/CLR on the turn

signal lever.

Once activated and when the traffic

Choose

via MENU and select

sign detection page is currently not

displayed, newly detected speed limit

traffic sign assistant page with the

and no passing signs are displayed

adjuster wheel on the turn signal lever

as popup alerts in the Driver

3 96.

Information Centre.

When another page on the Driver

Information Centre menu was

selected and then traffic sign

assistant page is chosen again, the

last recognised traffic sign will be

displayed.

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Select Alerts ON or Alerts OFF by

In some cases, traffic sign assistant is

● There are adverse environmental

turning the adjuster wheel and press

cleared up automatically by the

conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow,

SET/CLR.

system.

direct sunlight or shadows.

Pop-up alert is displayed for approx.

● Traffic signs are incorrectly

Clearing of traffic signs

eight seconds in the Driver

mounted or damaged.

Information Centre.

There are different scenarios that

● Traffic signs do not comply with

lead to clearing the currently

the Vienna Convention on traffic

System reset

displayed traffic signs. After clearing,

signs (Wiener Übereinkommen

The content of the traffic sign memory

the “Default Sign” is displayed in the

über Straßenverkehrszeichen).

Driver Information Centre.

can be cleared in the setting menu of

the traffic sign assistant page by

Reasons for signs being cleared:

Caution

selecting Reset and confirm by

● A predefined distance was driven

pressing SET/CLR on the turn signal

The system is intended to help the

or time has elapsed (differs for

lever.

driver within a defined speed

each sign type)

range to discern certain traffic

Alternatively, SET/CLR can be

● Vehicle drives through a turn

signs. Do not ignore traffic signs

pressed for three seconds to clear the

● The speed becomes slower than

which are not displayed by the

content of the page.

32 mph (city entry detection)

system.

Upon successful reset, a chime will

The system does not discern any

sound and the following “Default

Fault

other than the conventional traffic

Sign” is indicated until the next traffic

The traffic sign assistant system may

signs that might give or end a

sign is detected.

not operate correctly if:

speed limit.

● The area of the windscreen,

Do not let this special feature

where the front camera is

tempt you into taking risks when

located, is not clean or affected

driving.

by foreign items, e.g. stickers.

Always adapt speed to the road

● Traffic signs are completely or

conditions.

partially covered or difficult to

discern.

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Activation

The driver assistance systems do

not relieve the driver from full

responsibility for vehicle

operation.

Lane departure warning

The lane departure warning system

Deactivation

observes the lane markings between

The system is deactivated by

which the vehicle is driving via a front

pressing ), LED in the button

camera. The system detects lane

extinguishes.

changes and warns the driver in the

event of an unintended lane change

At speeds below 35 mph the system

via visual and acoustic signals.

is inoperable.

Criteria for the detection of an

The lane departure warning system is

Fault

unintended lane change are:

activated by pressing ). The

illuminated LED in the button

The lane departure warning system

● No operation of turn signals.

indicates that the system is switched

may not operate properly when:

● No brake pedal operation.

on. When control indicator ) in the

● The windscreen is not clean.

● No active accelerator operation

instrument cluster illuminates green,

● There are adverse environmental

or speeding-up.

the system is ready to operate.

conditions e.g. heavy rain, snow,

● No active steering.

The system is only operable at

direct sunlight or shadows.

If the driver is performing these

vehicle speeds above 35 mph and if

The system can not operate when no

actions, no warning will be issued.

lane markings are available.

lane marking is detected.

When the system recognises an

unintended lane change, control

indicator ) changes to yellow and

flashes. Simultaneously a chime

sound is activated.

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Driving and operating

Do not use marine diesel oils, heating

Fuel

Caution

oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-

water emulsions. Diesel fuels must

Fuel for petrol engines

Use of fuel that does not comply to

not be diluted with fuels for petrol

Only use unleaded fuel that complies

EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or

engines.

with European standard EN 228 or

equivalent can lead to deposits or

E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.

engine damage.

Fuel for liquid gas operation

The engine is capable of running with

Liquid gas is known as LPG

fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol

Caution

(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under

(e.g. named E10).

its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole

Use fuel with the recommended

Use of fuel with too low an octane

Liquéfié). LPG is also known as

octane rating. The engine-specific

rating could lead to uncontrolled

Autogas.

requirements are given in the engine

combustion and engine damage.

LPG consists mainly of propane and

data overview 3 242. A country-

butane. The octane rating is between

specific label at the fuel filler flap can

Fuel for diesel engines

105 and 115, depending on the

supersede the requirement.

Only use diesel fuel that complies

butane proportion. LPG is stored

with EN 590.

liquid at around five to ten bar

Caution

In countries outside the European

pressure.

Do not use fuel or fuel additives

Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a

The boiling point depends on the

that contain metallic compounds

sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.

pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient

such as manganese-based

pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure

additives. This may cause engine

Caution

propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).

damage.

Use of fuel that does not comply to

Caution

EN 590 or similar can lead to

engine powerloss, increased wear

The system works at an ambient

or engine damage.

temperature of approx. -8 °C to

100 °C.

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Full function of the LPG system can

press on the accelerator. The LED

When switching automatically

only be guaranteed with liquid gas

status shows the current operating

between petrol or gas operation, a

which complies with the minimum

mode.

brief delay of engine tractive power

requirements of DIN EN 589.

may be noticeable.

LED off

petrol operation

LED

checking conditions for

Every six months, run the petrol tank

Fuel selector

flashes

fuel transition to liquid

down until control indicator Y

gas operation.

illuminates, then refuel. This helps

Illuminates if conditions

maintain fuel quality and system

are fulfilled.

function for petrol operation.

LED illu-

liquid gas operation

Fill the tank completely at regular

minates

intervals to prevent corrosion in the

LED

liquid gas tank is empty

tank.

flashes

or failure in liquid gas

five

system. A message is

Faults and remedies

times

displayed in the Driver

If gas mode is not possible, check the

and

Information Centre.

following:

extin-

● Is there enough liquid gas

guishes

present?

Pressing LPG switches between

If the fuel tank is empty, the engine

● Is there enough petrol present for

petrol and liquid gas operation as

will not start.

starting?

soon as the required parameters

The selected fuel mode is stored and

Due to extreme temperatures in

(coolant temperature, gas

reactivated at the next ignition cycle if

combination with the gas

temperature and minimum engine

conditions allow.

composition, it may take slightly

speed) have been reached. The

As soon as the liquid gas tanks are

longer before the system switches

requirements are usually fulfilled after

empty, petrol operation is

from petrol to gas mode.

approx. 60 seconds (depending on

automatically engaged until the

In extreme situations, the system may

exterior temperature) and the first firm

ignition is switched off.

also switch back to petrol mode if the

minimum requirements are not

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Driving and operating

fulfilled. If conditions allow, it might be

When using underground car parks,

Follow the operating and safety

possible to manually switch back to

follow the instructions of the operator

instructions of the filling station

liquid gas operation.

and local laws.

when refuelling.

Seek the assistance of a workshop in

Notice

the event of all other faults.

In the event of an accident, switch off

9 Danger

the ignition and lights.

Caution

Refuelling

Fuel is flammable and explosive.

No smoking. No naked flames or

Repairs and adjustments may only

sparks.

be made by trained specialists in

order to maintain the safety and

If you can smell fuel in your

warranty on the LPG system.

vehicle, have the cause of this

remedied immediately by a

Liquid gas is given a particular odour

workshop.

(odorised) so that any leaks can be

detected easily.

Caution

9 Warning

In case of misfuelling, do not

switch on ignition.

If you smell gas in the vehicle or in

the immediate vicinity, switch to

Fuel filler flap is located at right rear

petrol mode immediately. No

Danger

side of the vehicle.

smoking. No naked flames or

ignition sources.

Before refuelling, switch off

ignition and any external heaters

If the gas odour persists, do not start

with combustion chambers.

the engine. Have the cause of the

fault remedied by a workshop.

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The fuel filler cap can be retained in

the bracket on the fuel filler flap.

T refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle

and switch it on.

After the automatic cut-off, the tank

can be topped up by operating the

pump nozzle a maximum of two more

times.

Caution

Wipe off any overflowing fuel

The fuel filler flap can only be opened

immediately.

Unscrew protective cap from the filler

if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the

neck.

fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.

To close, turn the fuel filler cap

Screw the required adapter hand-

To open, turn the cap slowly

clockwise until it clicks.

tight onto the filler neck.

anticlockwise.

Close the flap and allow it to 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.

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ACME Adapter: Screw the nut of the

Fit protective cap to prevent the

Filling adapter

filling nozzle onto the adapter. Press

penetration of foreign bodies into the

As filling systems are not

locking lever on filler nozzle down.

filler opening and the system.

standardised, different adapters are

DISH filler neck: Place the filler nozzle

required which are available from

into the adapter. Press locking lever

9 Warning

Vauxhall Distributors and from

on filler nozzle down.

Vauxhall Authorised Repairers.

Due to the system design, an

Bayonet filler neck: Place filler nozzle

escape of liquid gas after

on the adapter and turn clockwise or

releasing the locking lever is

anticlockwise through one quarter

unavoidable. Avoid inhaling.

turn. Pull locking lever of filler nozzle

fully.

EURO filler neck: Press the filler

9 Warning

nozzle onto the adapter until it

engages.

The liquid gas tank should only be

filled to 80% capacity, for safety

Press the button at the liquid gas

reasons.

supply point. The filling system stops

or begins to run slowly when 80% of

The multivalve on the liquid gas tank

the tank volume is reached

automatically limits the fill quantity. If

(maximum fill level).

ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany,

a larger quantity is added, we

Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland

Release button on filling system and

recommend not exposing the vehicle

the filling process stops. Release the

to the sun until the excess amount

locking lever and remove the filler

has been used up.

nozzle. A small quantity of liquid gas

may escape.

Remove adapter and stow securely in

vehicle.

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Fuel consumption - CO₂-

Emissions

The fuel consumption (combined) of

the model Vauxhall Corsa is within a

range of 38 to 91 mpg.

The CO₂ emission (combined) is

within a range of 174 to 82 g/km.

For the values specific for your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,

DISH adapter: Austria, Bosnia-

documents.

Norway, Spain, United Kingdom

Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,

Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

General information

France, Greece, Hungary, Italy,

The official fuel consumption and

Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia,

specific CO₂ emission figures quoted

Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia,

Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden,

relate to the EU base model with

Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine

standard equipment.

Fuel consumption data and CO₂

Fuel filler cap

emission data are determined

Only use genuine fuel filler caps.

according to regulation R (EC)

No. 715/2007 (in the latest applicable

Diesel-engined vehicles have special

version), taking into consideration the

fuel filler caps.

vehicle weight in running order, as

specified by the regulation.

EURO adapter: Spain

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The figures are provided only for the

Trailer hitch

Driving characteristics and

purpose of comparison between

towing tips

different vehicle variants and must

General information

not be taken as a guarantee for the

Before attaching a trailer, lubricate

actual fuel consumption of a

Only use towing equipment that has

the coupling ball. However, do not do

particular vehicle. Additional

been approved for your vehicle.

so if a stabiliser, which acts on the

equipment may result in slightly

Entrust retrofitting of towing

coupling ball, is being used to reduce

higher results than the stated

equipment to a workshop. It may be

snaking movements.

consumption and CO₂ figures.

necessary to make changes that

For trailers with low driving stability

affect the cooling system, heat

Furthermore, fuel consumption is

and caravan trailers with a permitted

shields or other equipment.

dependent on personal driving style

gross vehicle weight of more than

as well as road and traffic conditions.

The bulb outage detection function for

1000 kg a speed of 50 mph must not

trailer brake light cannot detect a

be exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is

partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of four

recommended.

times five watt bulbs, the function only

If the trailer starts snaking, drive more

detects lamp outage when only a

slowly, do not attempt to correct the

single five Watt lamp remains or none

steering and brake sharply if

remain.

necessary.

Fitting of towing equipment could

When driving downhill, drive in the

cover the opening of the towing eye.

same gear as if driving uphill and

If this is the case use the coupling ball

drive at a similar speed.

bar for towing. Always keep the

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

coupling ball bar in the vehicle when

specified for full load 3 250.

not in use.

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The permissible gross train weight

Rear axle load

Trailer towing

must not be exceeded. This weight is

Petrol and diesel engines

Trailer loads

specified on the identification plate

When the trailer is coupled and the

3 238.

The permissible trailer loads are

towing vehicle fully loaded, the

vehicle and engine-dependent

Vertical coupling load

permissible rear axle load (see

maximum values which must not be

identification plate or vehicle

The vertical coupling load is the load

exceeded. The actual trailer load is

documents) for passenger vehicles

exerted by the trailer on the coupling

the difference between the actual

may be exceeded by 70 kg for the 5-

ball. It can be varied by changing the

gross weight of the trailer and the

door vehicle and 60 kg for the 3-door

weight distribution when loading the

actual coupling socket load with the

vehicle, the gross vehicle weight

trailer.

trailer coupled.

rating by 55 kg.

Petrol and diesel engines

The permissible trailer loads are

Engine B14XEL LPG

The maximum permissible vertical

specified in the vehicle documents. In

When the trailer is coupled and the

coupling load (55 kg) is specified on

general, they are valid for gradients

towing vehicle fully loaded, the

the towing equipment identification

up to max. 12%

permissible rear axle load (see

plate and in the vehicle documents.

The permitted trailer loads apply up to

identification plate or vehicle

Always aim for the maximum load,

the specified incline and up to an

documents) for passenger vehicles

especially in the case of heavy

altitude of 1000 metres above sea

may be exceeded by 70 kg for the 5-

trailers. The vertical coupling load

level. Since engine power decreases

door vehicle and 70 kg for the 3-door

should never fall below 25 kg.

as altitude increases due to the air

vehicle and the gross vehicle weight

becoming thinner, therefore reducing

Engine B14XEL LPG

rating by 45 kg.

climbing ability, the permissible gross

The maximum permissible vertical

Delivery van

train weight also decreases by 10%

coupling load (45 kg) is specified on

When the trailer is coupled and the

for every 1000 metres of additional

the towing equipment identification

towing vehicle fully loaded, the

altitude. The gross train weight does

plate and in the vehicle documents.

permissible rear axle load (see

not have to be reduced when driving

Always aim for the maximum load,

identification plate or vehicle

on roads with slight inclines (less than

especially in the case of heavy

documents) for passenger vehicles

8%, e.g. motorways).

trailers. The vertical coupling load

may be exceeded by 60 kg and the

should never fall below 25 kg.

gross vehicle weight rating by 55 kg.

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General

Disengage and fold down the socket.

If the permitted rear axle load is

Remove the sealing plug from the

exceeded a maximum speed of

opening for the coupling ball bar and

60 mph applies. If lower national

stow it.

maximum speeds are specified for

trailer operation, they must be

Checking the tensioning of the

complied with.

coupling ball bar

Towing equipment

Caution

When operating without a trailer,

When inserting, fit protective cap over

remove the coupling ball bar.

rotary knob with key.

Fitting the coupling ball bar

Stowage of coupling ball bar

The coupling ball bar is stowed in a

bag in the spare wheel well and

secured to the lashing eyes in the

● The rotary knob rests on the

load compartment.

coupling ball bar.

● Green marking on the rotary

knob is not visible.

● Locking pin at the top of the

coupling ball bar is set inwards.

● The key is in the lock.

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Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must

Inserting the coupling ball bar

be tensioned before it is inserted into

the coupling housing:

Green marking on the rotary knob is

visible.

Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar

Lock coupling ball bar and remove

in the opening and push firmly

● Place the key in the lock and

upwards until it audibly engages.

key.

unlock the coupling ball bar.

The rotary knob snaps back into its

● Push the rotary knob onto the

original position resting against the

coupling ball bar and rotate right

coupling ball bar without a gap.

while pressed down until it

engages. The key remains in the

9 Warning

lock.

Do not touch rotary knob during

insertion.

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Eye for break-away stopping cable

Insert sealing plug in opening for

9 Warning

coupling ball bar. Fold away socket.

Towing a trailer is permitted only

when a coupling ball bar is fitted

Trailer stability assist

correctly. If the coupling ball bar

If the system detects snaking

does not engage correctly, seek

movements, engine power is reduced

the assistance of a workshop.

and the vehicle/trailer combination is

selectively braked until the snaking

Dismounting the coupling ball bar

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.

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

Insert the key in the lock and unlock

ball bar.

the coupling ball bar.

● The coupling ball bar must be

Push the rotary knob onto the

firmly engaged in the opening.

coupling ball bar and rotate right while

● The coupling ball bar must be

pressed down until it engages. Pull

locked and the key removed.

out the ball bar downwards.

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187

Number plate light

203

Appearance care

231

Vehicle care

Interior lights

204

Exterior care

231

Instrument panel illumination ... 204

Interior care

233

Electrical system

204

General Information

188

Fuses

204

Accessories and vehicle

Engine compartment fuse box . 205

modifications

188

Instrument panel fuse box

207

Vehicle storage

188

Vehicle tools

209

End-of-life vehicle recovery

188

Tools

209

Vehicle checks

189

Wheels and tyres

210

Performing work

189

Winter tyres

210

Bonnet

189

Tyre designations

210

Engine oil

190

Tyre pressure

211

Engine coolant

191

Tyre pressure monitoring

Washer fluid

193

system

212

Brakes

193

Tread depth

216

Brake fluid

193

Changing tyre and wheel size . 216

Vehicle battery

193

Wheel covers

217

Diesel fuel system bleeding

195

Tyre chains

217

Wiper blade replacement

195

Tyre repair kit

217

Bulb replacement

196

Wheel changing

223

Halogen headlights

196

Spare wheel

225

Xenon headlights

199

Jump starting

227

Fog lights

200

Towing

229

Front turn signal lights

200

Towing the vehicle

229

Tail lights

200

Towing another vehicle

230

Side turn signal lights

202

Centre high-mounted brake

light

203

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Vehicle care

● Open the bonnet, close all doors

General Information

Vehicle storage

and lock the vehicle.

Storage for a long period of time

● Disconnect the clamp from the

Accessories and vehicle

negative terminal of the vehicle

modifications

If the vehicle is to be stored for several

battery. Beware that all systems

months:

We recommend the use of genuine

are not functional, e.g. anti-theft

parts and accessories and factory

●

Wash and wax the vehicle.

alarm system.

approved parts specific for your

●

Have the wax in the engine

vehicle type. We cannot assess or

compartment and underbody

Putting back into operation

guarantee reliability of other products

checked.

When the vehicle is to be put back into

- even if they have a regulatory or

●

Clean and preserve the rubber

operation:

otherwise granted approval.

seals.

● Connect the clamp to the

Do not make any modifications to the

●

Fill up fuel tank completely.

negative terminal of the vehicle

electrical system, e.g. changes of

●

Change the engine oil.

battery. Activate the electronics

electronic control units (chip tuning).

of the power windows.

●

Drain the washer fluid reservoir.

Caution

● Check tyre pressure.

●

Check the coolant antifreeze and

corrosion protection.

● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.

When transporting the vehicle on

●

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

● Check the engine oil level.

a train or on a recovery vehicle, the

specified for full load.

● Check the coolant level.

mud flaps may be damaged.

●

Park the vehicle in a dry, well

● Fit the number plate if necessary.

ventilated place. Engage first or

reverse gear or set selector lever

End-of-life vehicle recovery

to P. Prevent the vehicle from

rolling.

Information on end-of-life vehicle

recovery centres and the recycling of

●

Do not apply the parking brake.

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

website. Only entrust this work to an

authorised recycling centre.

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