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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.

Driving hints

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)...

Ignition switch positions

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..

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Opel Corsa 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Driving characteristics and towing tips


Before attaching a trailer, lubricate the coupling ball. However, do not do so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements. During trailer towing do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h. A maximum speed of 100 km/h is only appropriate if an oscillation damper is used and the permissible gross trailer weight does not exceed the vehicle’s curb weig..

Opel Corsa 2020-2026 Owners Manual: General information


Only use towing equipment that has been approved for your vehicle. Entrust retrofitting of towing equipment to a workshop. It may be necessary to make changes that affect the cooling system, heat shields or other equipment. The bulb outage detection function for trailer brake light cannot detect a partial bulb outage. E.g. in case of four bulbs with a power of 5 W each, the function only ..

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