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Opel Corsa (2019 year). Instruction - part 12

 

 

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The use of commercially-available

liquid tyre repair kits can impair the

function of the system. Factory-

approved repair kits can be used.
Operating electronic devices or being

close to facilities using similar wave

frequencies could disrupt the tyre

pressure monitoring system.
Each time the tyres are replaced, tyre

pressure monitoring system sensors

must be dismounted and serviced.

For the screwed sensor; replace

valve core and sealing ring. For the

clipped sensor; replace complete

valve stem.

Vehicle loading status

Adjust tyre pressure to load condition

according to the tyre information label

or tyre pressure chart 3 214, and

select the appropriate setting in the

menu Tyre Load in the Driver

Information Centre, Vehicle

Information Menu 3 83. This setting is

the reference for the tyre pressure

warnings.
The menu Tyre Load only appears

when the vehicle is at a standstill and

the parking brake is applied.

On vehicles with automatic

transmission, the selector lever must

be in P.
Midlevel display:

Select

● LO for comfort pressure up to

three people.

● ECO for Eco pressure up to three

people.

● Hi for full loading.

Uplevel display:

Select

● Light for comfort pressure up to

three people.

● Eco for Eco pressure up to three

people.

● Max for full loading.

Tyre pressure sensor matching

process

Each pressure sensor has a unique

identification code. The identification

code must be matched to a new

wheel position after rotating the

wheels or exchanging the complete

wheel set and if one or more tyre

pressure sensors were replaced. The

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tyre pressure sensor matching

process should also be performed

after replacing a spare wheel with a

road wheel containing a tyre pressure

sensor.
The malfunction light w and the

warning message or code should

extinguish at the next ignition cycle.

The sensors are matched to the

wheel positions, using a relearn tool,

in the following order: left side front

wheel, right side front wheel, right

side rear wheel and left side rear

wheel. The turn light at the current

active position is illuminated until

sensor is matched.
Consult a workshop for service. There

are 2 minutes to match the first wheel

position, and 5 minutes overall to

match all four wheel positions. If it

takes longer, the matching process

stops and must be restarted.
The tyre pressure sensor matching

process is:

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition on.

3. On vehicles with automatic

transmission: set the selector

lever to P.
On vehicles with instruction

transmission: select neutral.

4. Use MENU on the stalk to select

the Vehicle Information

Menu ? in the Driver

Information Centre.

5. Turn the adjuster wheel to scroll to

the tyre pressure menu.
Midlevel display:

Uplevel display:

6. Press SET/CLR to begin the

sensor matching process. A

message requesting acceptance

of the process should be

displayed.

7. Press SET/CLR again to confirm

the selection. The horn sounds

twice to indicate that the receiver

is in relearn mode.

8. Start with the left side front wheel.
9. Place the relearn tool against the

tyre sidewall, near the valve stem.

Then press the button to activate

the tyre pressure sensor. A horn

chirp confirms that the sensor

identification code has been

matched to this wheel position.

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10. Proceed to the right side front

wheel, and repeat the procedure

in step 9 .

11. Proceed to the right side rear

wheel, and repeat the procedure

in step 9.

12. Proceed to the left side rear

wheel, and repeat the procedure

in step 9. The horn sounds twice

to indicate that the sensor

identification code has been

matched to the left side rear

wheel, and the tyre pressure

sensor matching process is no

longer active.

13. Turn off the ignition.
14. Set all four tyres to the

recommended air pressure level

as indicated on the tyre pressure

information label.

15. Ensure the tyre loading status is

set according to the selected

pressure 3 83.

Tread depth

Check tread depth at regular

intervals.

Tyres should be replaced for safety

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

(4 mm for winter tyres).
For safety reasons it is recommended

that the tread depth of the tyres on

one axle should not vary by more than

2 mm.

The legally permissible minimum

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

reached when the tread has worn

down as far as one of the tread wear

indicators (TWI). Their position is

indicated by markings on the

sidewall.

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

We recommend tyre replacement

every six years.

Changing tyre and wheel

size

If tyres of a different size than those

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

necessary to reprogramme the

nominal tyre pressure and to make

other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre

size, have the label with tyre

pressures replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system

3

 180.

Caution

When converting to wheels with

14 inch diameter, the ground

clearance will be reduced. This

must be considered when passing

over obstacles.

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9 Warning

The use of unsuitable tyres or

wheels may lead to accidents and

will invalidate the vehicle

operating permit.

Wheel covers

Wheel covers and tyres that are

factory approved for the respective

vehicle and comply with all of the

relevant wheel and tyre combination

requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are

not factory approved, the tyres must

not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake

cooling.

9 Warning

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

covers could lead to sudden

pressure loss and thereby

accidents.

Steel wheels: When using locking

wheel nuts, do not attach wheel

covers.

Tyre chains

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add

no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread

and the inboard sides (including chain

lock).

9 Warning

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of

size 175/70 R14, 185/70 R14,

185/65 R15, 205/45 R17.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of

size 195/55 R16 with rims of size

16 x 6 and 16 x 6.5, the latter only in

combination with limited steering

angle. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres

of size 215/45 R17 and 215/40 R18.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted

on the temporary spare wheel.

Tyre repair kit

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be

repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from

the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

is at the tyre's side wall near the rim

cannot be repaired with the tyre repair

kit.

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9 Warning

Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be

affected.

If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage

first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is stowed in the load

compartment.
Depending on the equipment, the tyre

repair kit is in a compartment in the

right sidewall or in a compartment

under the floor cover.

Vehicles with tyre repair kit under

the floor cover

1. Take the tyre repair kit from the

compartment.

2. Remove the compressor.

3. Remove the electrical connection

cable and air hose from the

stowage compartments on the

underside of the compressor.

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4. Screw the compressor air hose to

the connection on the sealant

bottle.

5. Fit the sealant bottle into the

retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre

in such a way that the sealant

bottle is upright.

6. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre

valve.

8. The switch on the compressor

must be set to J.

9. Connect the compressor plug to

the power outlet or cigarette

lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery,

we recommend running the

engine.

10. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

with sealant.

11. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst

the sealant bottle is emptying

(approx. 30 seconds). Then the

pressure starts to drop.

12. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

13. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within 10 min.
Tyre pressure 3 214.
When the correct pressure is

obtained, switch off the

compressor.
If the prescribed tyre pressure is

not obtained within 10 min,

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

10 min. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

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Drain excess tyre pressure with

the button over the pressure

indicator.

Depending on version the button

can be located on the air hose.
Do not run the compressor longer

than 10 min.

14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push

catch on bracket to remove

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

the tyre inflation hose to the free

connection of the sealant bottle.

This prevents sealant from

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

load compartment.

15. Remove any excess sealant

using a cloth.

16. Take the label indicating

maximum permitted speed from

the sealant bottle and affix in the

driver's field of view.

17. Continue driving immediately so

that sealant is evenly distributed

in the tyre. After driving approx.

10 km (but no more than

10 minutes), stop and check tyre

pressure. Screw compressor air

hose directly onto tyre valve and

compressor when doing this.

If tyre pressure is more than

1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.

Repeat the procedure until there

is no more loss of pressure.

If the tyre pressure has fallen

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

not be used. Seek the assistance

of a workshop.

18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

compartment.

Vehicles with tyre repair kit in the

sidewall

To open the compartment, disengage

the cover and open it.

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1. Take the sealant bottle and

bracket with air hose from the

insert.

2. Detach air hose from bracket and

screw onto sealant bottle

connection.

3. Position the sealant bottle on the

bracket. Make sure that the bottle

does not fall.

4. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

5. Screw tyre inflation hose to valve.
6. Screw air hose onto compressor

connection.

7. Switch on ignition.

To avoid discharging the battery,

we recommend running the

engine.

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8. Press on/off switch on the

compressor. The tyre is filled with

sealant.

9. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst

the sealant bottle is emptying

(approx. 30 seconds). Then the

pressure starts to drop.

10. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

11. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within

10 minutes.
Tyre pressure 3 214.
When the correct pressure is

obtained, switch off the

compressor by pressing the on/off

switch again.
If the prescribed tyre pressure is

not obtained within 10 minutes,

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.
Release excess tyre pressure

using ].
Do not run the compressor for

longer than 10 minutes.

12. Push catch on bracket to remove

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

the tyre inflation hose to the free

connection of the sealant bottle.

This prevents sealant from

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

load compartment.

13. Remove any excess sealant

using a cloth.

14. Take the label indicating

maximum permitted speed from

the sealant bottle and affix in the

driver's field of view.

15. Continue driving immediately so

that sealant is evenly distributed

in the tyre. After driving approx.

10 km (but no more than

10 minutes), stop and check tyre

pressure. Screw compressor air

hose directly onto tyre valve and

compressor when doing this.
If tyre pressure is more than

1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.

Repeat the procedure until there

is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

not be used. Seek the assistance

of a workshop.

16. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

compartment.

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General information

Note

The driving characteristics of the

repaired tyre are severely affected,

therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the

compressor becomes hot, turn

compressor off for at least 30 min.
The built-in safety valve opens at a

pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After

this date its sealing capability is no

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

storage information on sealant

bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle.

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be

used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters possibly supplied can

be used to pump up other items e.g.

footballs, air mattresses, inflatable

dinghies etc. They can be located on

the underside of the compressor. To

remove, screw on compressor air

hose and withdraw adapter.

Wheel changing

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

● Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

● Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

P.

● If the ground on which the vehicle

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

placed under the jack.

● Take heavy objects out of the

vehicle before jacking up.

● No people or animals may be in

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

● Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

● Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

● Before screwing in the wheel

bolts, clean them and lightly coat

the taper of each wheel bolt with

commercially available grease.

9

Warning

Do not grease the thread of the

wheel bolt.

Jacking positions

The jacking positions shown refer to

the use of lifting arms and accessory

jacks used for changing winter /

summer tyres.

Rear arm position of the lifting

platform located centrally under the

recess of the sill.

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Front arm position of the lifting

platform at the underbody.

Spare wheel

The spare wheel can be classified as

a temporary spare wheel depending

on the size compared to the other

mounted wheels and country

regulations. In this case a permissible

maximum speed applies, even

though no label at the spare wheel

indicates this.
Only mount one temporary spare

wheel. Do not drive faster than

80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not

use for a long period of time.

Caution

The use of a spare wheel that is

smaller than the other wheels or in

combination with winter tyres

could affect driveability. Have the

defective tyre replaced as soon as

possible.

3-door / 5-door hatchback

The spare wheel is located in the load

compartment beneath the floor

covering. It is secured with a wing nut.
Fitting a double load-bay floor in this

case in the upper position 3 59.

To remove, unscrew wing nut, lift

spare wheel, move to a vertical

position and remove from above.
When stowing the replaced wheel or

the temporary spare wheel back in

the spare wheel well, always secure

with the wing nut.

Fitting the spare wheel

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

● Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

● Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

P.

● Remove the spare wheel.
● Never change more than one

wheel at once.

● Use the jack only to change

wheels in case of puncture, not

for seasonal winter or summer

tyre change.

● The jack is maintenance-free.

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● If the ground on which the vehicle

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

placed under the jack.

● Take heavy objects out of the

vehicle before jacking up.

● No people or animals may be in

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

● Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

● Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

● Before screwing in the wheel

bolts, clean them and lightly coat

the taper of each wheel bolt with

commercially available grease.

9 Warning

Do not grease the thread of the

wheel bolt.

1. Steel wheels:

Pull off the wheel cover.
Alloy wheels with bolt caps
Disengage wheel bolt caps with a

screwdriver and remove. To

protect the wheel, place a soft

cloth between the screwdriver

and the alloy wheel.

2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and loosen

each wheel bolt by half a turn.
The wheels might be protected by

locking wheel bolts. To loosen

these specific bolts, first attach

the adapter for the locking wheel

bolts onto the head of the bolt

before installing the wheel

wrench. The adapter is located in

the glovebox.

3. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.
On versions with sill panels or

retrofitted sill panels, no jack may

be used. The vehicle may be

damaged.

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4. Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

Attach jack handle and with the

jack correctly aligned rotate

handle until wheel is clear of the

ground.

5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.
6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw on the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it is securely located and

tighten each bolt in a crosswise

sequence. Tightening torque is

110 Nm.

10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

cover of the steel wheel with the

tyre valve before installing.
Install wheel bolt caps or centre

cap on alloy wheel.

11. Install vehicle jacking point cover.
12. Stow and secure the replaced

wheel and the vehicle tools

3

 177.

Stow the adapter for the locking

wheel bolts 3 55.

13. Check the tyre pressure of the

installed tyre and the wheel bolt

torque as soon as possible.

Spare wheel with directional tyre

If possible, fit directional tyres such

that they roll in the direction of travel.

The rolling direction is indicated by a

symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the

sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted

opposing the rolling direction:

● Driveability may be affected.

Have the defective tyre renewed

or repaired as soon as possible

and fit it instead of the spare

wheel.

● Drive particularly carefully on wet

and snow-covered road

surfaces.

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Jump starting

Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle

battery can be started using jump

leads and the vehicle battery of

another vehicle.

9 Warning

Be extremely careful when starting

with jump leads. Any deviation

from the following instructions can

lead to injuries or damage caused

by battery explosion or damage to

the electrical systems of both

vehicles.

9 Warning

Avoid contact of the battery with

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

surfaces. The fluid contains

sulphuric acid which can cause

injuries and damage in the event

of direct contact.

● Never expose the battery to

naked flames or sparks.

● A discharged vehicle battery can

already freeze at a temperature

of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery

before connecting jump leads.

● Wear eye protection and

protective clothing when

handling a battery.

● Use a booster battery with the

same voltage (12 V). Its capacity

(Ah) must not be much less than

that of the discharged vehicle

battery.

● Use jump leads with insulated

terminals and a cross section of

at least 16 mm

2

.

● Do not disconnect the discharged

vehicle battery from the vehicle.

● Switch off all unnecessary

electrical consumers.

● Do not lean over the battery

during jump starting.

● Do not allow the terminals of one

lead to touch those of the other

lead.

● The vehicles must not come into

contact with each other during

the jump starting process.

● Apply the parking brake,

transmission in neutral,

automatic transmission in P.

● Open the positive terminal

protection caps of both vehicle

batteries.

Lead connection order:

1. Connect the red lead to the

positive terminal of the booster

vehicle battery.

2. Connect the other end of the red

lead to the positive terminal of the

discharged vehicle battery.

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3. Connect the black lead to the

negative terminal of the booster

vehicle battery.

4. Connect the other end of the black

lead to a vehicle grounding point,

such as the engine block or an

engine mounting bolt. Connect as

far away from the discharged

vehicle battery as possible,

however at least 60 cm.

Route the leads so that they cannot

catch on rotating parts in the engine

compartment.
To start the engine:

1. Start the engine of the vehicle

providing the jump.

2. After 5 minutes, start the other

engine. Start attempts should be

made for no longer than

15 seconds at an interval of

1 minute.

3. Allow both engines to idle for

approx. 3 minutes with the leads

connected.

4. Switch on electrical consumers

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

window) of the vehicle receiving

the jump start.

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

when removing leads.

Towing

Towing the vehicle

Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat

screwdriver to prevent paint damage.

Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the

lower part of the cap. Release the cap

by carefully moving the screwdriver

downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the

vehicle tools 3 177.

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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

go until it stops in a horizontal

position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow

rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for

towing and not for recovering the

vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering

wheel lock and to permit operation of

brake lights, horn and windscreen

wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.

Caution

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Excessive tractive force can

damage the vehicle.

When the engine is not running,

considerably more force is needed to

brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases

from the towing vehicle, switch on the

air recirculation and close the

windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:

the vehicle must be towed facing

forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor

further than 100 km. In all other cases

and when the transmission is

defective, the front axle must be

raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage

downwards.

Towing another vehicle

Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat

screwdriver to prevent paint damage.

Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the

lower part of the cap. Release the cap

by carefully moving the screwdriver

downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the

vehicle tools 3 177.

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