Opel Corsa: Vehicle checks / Vehicle battery

Opel Corsa 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Vehicle care / Vehicle checks / Vehicle battery

The vehicle battery is maintenancefree provided that the driving profile allows sufficient charging of the battery. Short-distance-driving and frequent engine starts can discharge the battery. Avoid the use of unnecessary electrical consumers.

Opel Corsa. Vehicle battery

Batteries do not belong in household waste. They must be disposed of at an appropriate recycling collection point.

Laying up the vehicle for more than four weeks can lead to battery discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.

Ensure the ignition is switched off before connecting or disconnecting the vehicle battery.

Brakes. Brake fluid

Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of the brake lining, a squealing noise sounds during braking. Continued driving is possible but have the brake lining replaced as soon as possible...

Replacing the vehicle battery

Note Any deviation from the instructions given in this section may lead to temporary deactivation or disturbance of the stop-start system. When the vehicle battery is being replaced, please ensure that there are no open ventilation holes in the vicinity of the positive terminal...

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Opel Corsa 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Fuel for petrol engines

Only use unleaded fuel that complies with European standard EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent. The engine is capable of running with fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol (e.g. named E10). Use fuel with the recommended octane rating. A lower octane rating can reduce engine power and torque and slightly increases fuel consumption...

Opel Corsa 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Control indicators