Opel Corsa: Driving and operating / Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the exhaust filter may take place more
often.
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering)...
Turn key:
0 : ignition off: some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously
1 : ignition on power mode: ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating,
control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable
2 : engine start: release key after
engine has been started
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ig..
Other information:
Airbag and belt tensioners
illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for some
seconds. If it does not illuminate,
does not extinguish after some
seconds or illuminates whilst driving,
there is a fault in the airbag system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The airbags and belt pretensioners
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deplo..
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Required engine oil quality
Countries included in country groups 1 to 3
Engine EC5F: B71 2290, B71 2296 or B71 300 may also be used.
Countries included in country group 4
Countries included in country group 5
Engine oil viscosity grades
Engine data
1) A country specific label at the fuel filler flap can
supersede the engine specific requirement.
2) In certai..