Vehicle care -> Appearance care for Your Vauxhall Corsa 4 Door 2020

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switched off. Remove antenna and  
external accessories such as roof  
racks etc.  
If you wash your vehicle by hand,  
make sure that the insides of the  
wheel housings are also thoroughly  
rinsed out.  
Clean edges and folds on opened  
doors and the bonnet as well as the  
areas they cover.  
Clean bright metal mouldings with a  
cleaning solution approved for  
aluminium to avoid damages.  
Have the door hinges of all doors  
greased by a workshop.  
Appearance care  
Exterior care  
Exterior lights  
Locks  
Headlight and other light covers are  
made of plastic. Do not use any  
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use  
an ice scraper, and do not clean them  
dry.  
The locks are lubricated at the factory  
using a high quality lock cylinder  
grease. Use a de-icing agent only  
when absolutely necessary, as this  
has a degreasing effect and impairs  
lock function. After using a de-icing  
agent, have the locks regreased by a  
workshop.  
Polishing and waxing  
Polishing is necessary only if the paint  
has become dull or if solid deposits  
have become attached to it.  
Plastic body parts must not be treated  
with wax or polishing agents.  
Washing  
The paintwork of your vehicle is  
exposed to environmental influences.  
Caution  
Always use a cleaning agent with  
a pH value of 4 to 9.  
Do not use cleaning agents on hot  
surfaces.  
Windows and wiper blades  
Switch off wipers before handling in  
their areas.  
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois  
leather together with window cleaner  
and insect remover.  
When cleaning the rear window from  
inside, always wipe in parallel to the  
heating element to prevent damage.  
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,  
pollen and the like should be cleaned  
off immediately, as they contain  
aggressive constituents which can  
cause paint damage.  
If using a vehicle wash, comply with  
the vehicle wash manufacturer's  
instructions. The windscreen wiper  
and rear window wiper must be  
Do not clean the engine compartment  
with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet  
cleaner.  
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the  
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use  
separate leathers for painted and  
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on  
the windows will impair vision.  
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For mechanical removal of ice, use a  
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the  
scraper firmly against the glass so  
that no dirt can get under it and  
scratch the glass.  
Clean smearing wiper blades with a  
soft cloth and window cleaner. Also  
make sure to remove any residues  
such as wax, insect residues and  
similar from the window.  
Underbody  
Interior care  
Interior and upholstery  
Some areas of the vehicle underbody  
have a PVC undercoating while other  
critical areas have a durable  
Only clean the vehicle interior,  
protective wax coating.  
including the instrument panel fascia  
and panelling, with a dry cloth or  
interior cleaner.  
After the underbody is washed, check  
the underbody and have it waxed if  
necessary.  
Bitumen / rubber materials could  
damage the PVC coating. Have  
underbody work carried out by a  
workshop.  
Before and after winter, wash the  
underbody and have the protective  
wax coating checked.  
Clean the leather upholstery with  
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of  
heavy soiling, use leather care.  
The instrument cluster and the  
displays should only be cleaned using  
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a  
weak soap solution.  
Ice residues, pollution and continuous  
wiping on dry windows will damage or  
even destroy the wiper blades.  
Wheels and tyres  
Do not use high-pressure jet  
cleaners.  
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel  
cleaner.  
Clean fabric upholstery with a  
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove  
Towing equipment  
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with  
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet  
cleaner.  
stains with an upholstery cleaner.  
Clothing fabrics may not be  
colourfast. This could cause visible  
discolourations, especially on light-  
coloured upholstery. Removable  
stains and discolourations should be  
cleaned as soon as possible.  
Rims are painted and can be treated  
with the same agents as the body.  
Paintwork damage  
Rectify minor paintwork damage with  
a touch-up pen before rust forms.  
Have more extensive damage or rust  
areas repaired by a workshop.  
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water  
or interior cleaner.  
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Caution  
and/or increased stopping  
distance which can cause a crash  
and injury.  
Close Velcro fasteners as open  
Velcro fasteners on clothing could  
damage seat upholstery.  
The same applies to clothing with  
sharp-edged objects, like zips or  
belts or studded jeans.  
Use the following guidelines for  
proper floor mat usage.  
The original equipment floor mats  
were designed for your vehicle. If  
the floor mats need replacing, it  
is recommended that certified  
floor mats be purchased. Always  
check that the floor mats do not  
interfere with the pedals.  
Plastic and rubber parts  
Plastic and rubber parts can be  
cleaned with the same cleaner as  
used to clean the body. Use interior  
cleaner if necessary. Do not use any  
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol  
in particular. Do not use high-  
pressure jet cleaners.  
2. Align slots in the mat with the  
retainers, as shown.  
3. Push the mat to the floor.  
Use the floor mat with the correct  
side up. Do not turn it over.  
Removing  
Do not place anything on top of  
the driver side floor mat.  
Use only a single floor mat on the  
driver side.  
1. Move the seat backwards as far  
as possible.  
2. Remove the mat.  
Floor mats  
Inserting and removing the floor  
mats  
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The driver side floor mat is held in  
place by two retainers.  
To install the floor mat:  
If a floor mat has the wrong size or  
is not properly installed, it can  
interfere with the accelerator pedal  
and/or brake pedal, what can  
cause unintended acceleration  
1. Move the seat backwards as far  
as possible.