Opel Corsa: General Information / Vehicle storage. End-of-life vehicle recovery
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
- Wash and wax the vehicle.
- Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
- Clean and preserve the rubber
seals.
- Fill up fuel tank completely.
- Change the engine oil.
- Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
- Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
- Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
- Park the vehicle in a dry, well
ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
- Do not apply the parking brake.
- Open the bonnet, close all doors
and lock the vehicle.
- Disconnect the clamp from the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Note that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
- Connect the clamp to the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Initialise the power
windows.
- Check tyre pressure.
- Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
- Check the engine oil level.
- Check the coolant level.
- Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our
website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval...
Other information:
Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
The three fuse boxes are located in:
engine compartment
instrument panel
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognised by its
melted wire.
Caution
Do not replace the fuse until the
cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several ..
Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
Sit with buttocks as far back
against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals..