lights OPEL CORSA 2009 User Guide

90 Instruments, controls
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Instrument display On some versions, the pointer of the
tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge
briefly moves to its end position when the
ignition is switched on.
Tachometer
Displays the engine rpm.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each
gear as much as possible.
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Speedometer
Speed display.
Caution
If the pointer is in the warning zone, the
maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
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Fuel gauge

Fuel tank level display.
If the fuel level is too low, a warning lamp
lights up Y. When the light flashes, refuel as
soon as possible.
Never run the tank dry!
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank,
the amount of fuel requ ired to fill the tank
may be less than the specified tank
capacity.
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108 LightingLighting
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Exterior lightsTurn light switch:
In positions 8 and 9, the tail lamps and
number plate lamps are also on.
Control indicator 8388.
If the ignition is switched off when main
beam or dipped beam is on, the parking
lamps come on.
The parking lamps go off when the ignition
key is removed. Versions with daytime running lights 3
:
Parking lamps are on when the ignition is
switched on and the lig ht switch is set to 7
or A 3. Dipped beam is on when the engine
is running.
The daytime running lig hts switch off when
the ignition is switched off.
Follow the regulations of the country in
which you are driving when using daytime
running lights and fog lamps 3.
Driving abroad 3117.
Exterior lights ....................................... 108
Main beam, headlamp flash .............. 109
Automatic dipped beam
activation A 3................................. 109
Turn signal lamps ................................ 109
Fog lamps > 3.................................... 110
Fog tail lamp r................................... 110
Reversing lamps................................... 110
Hazard warning lamps ....................... 111
Headlamp range adjustment ? 3..... 111
Adaptive Forward Lighting 3 (AFL) .. 112
Lead-me lighting 3............................. 113
Switching on the exterior lighting with the remote control 3......................... 113
Parking lamps ...................................... 114
Instrument illumination, Information display illumination ........................... 114
Courtesy lamp...................................... 114
Battery discharge protection .............. 116
Misted light covers............................... 116
Headlamps when driving abroad ...... 117 7
=Off
8 = Parking lamps
9 = Dipped or main beam
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109
Lighting
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Main beam, headlamp flash Push stalk forward to switch from dipped
beam to main beam.
To switch to dipped beam, push stalk
forward again or pull towards steering
wheel.
To operate the headlamp flash, pull stalk
towards steering wheel. The main beam is
switched on for as long as the stalk is held
in this position.
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Automatic dipped beam
activation A
3
Light switch set to A: when the engine is
running, dipped beam switches on when
external light conditions are poor.
The exterior lights switch off when the
ignition is switched off.
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the A position.
If visibility is poor (in foggy conditions, for
example) turn light switch to 9.
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Turn signal lamps Push stalk up or down to activate:
After operation, the turn signal stalk
returns to its starting position.
If the stalk is moved past the resistance
point, the turn signal lamp remains on.
When the steering wheel moves back
toward the straight-ahead position, the
turn signal lamp is automatically
deactivated.
Move the stalk to the resistance point and
hold for the turn signals to flash longer.
Switch the turn signal off manually by
moving the stalk slightly. Lever upwards = Right turn signal
Lever downwards = Left turn signal
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110 LightingShort turn signal 3
Push stalk until you feel resistance and
release. The turn signal flashes three times,
e.g. for changing lanes. This function can
be activated or deactivated depending on
the key that is used, see "personalised key",
P3 339, 341.
Acoustic turn signal 3
The volume of the acoustic turn signal can
be adjusted. This function can be
programmed depending on the key used,
see "Personalised key", P7 339, 341.
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Fog lamps
> 3

The fog lamps can only be switched on
when both the ignition and lights are on.
Operated with the > button.
Fog tail lamp
r
The fog tail lamp can only be switched on
both the ignition and dipped beam/parking
lamps are on.
Operated with the r button.
The vehicle fog tail lamp are deactivated
when towing.
Reversing lamps The reversing lamps come on when the
ignition is on and reverse gear is engaged.
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112 Lighting
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Adaptive Forward Lighting
3
(AFL) ensures better illumination of
zbends (curve lighting),
z crossings and narrow bends
(cornering light).
Curve lighting (1)
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel position and speed
(from approx. 10 km/h).
The headlamps shine at an angle of up to
15 to the right or left of the direction of
travel.
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Cornering light (2)
An additional light is switched on
depending on the stee ring wheel position
(from rotation of approx. 90), turn signal
position and speed (up to approx. 40 km/h).
The light is thrown approx. 90 to the
left or right of the car, to a distance of
approx. 30 metres.
Reversing function
If the lights are on, reverse gear is
engaged, and the turn signal is activated,
the cornering light on the appropriate side
is switched on. The cornering light stays on
for 15 seconds once the turn signal has
been switched off.
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Control indicator fo r adaptive driving
lamps
B
Illuminated: Fault in system. The system is
not ready for operation.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
If control indicator
B flashes for
approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, this is a reminder that the
headlamps have been set to symmetrical
dipped beam; see "Headlamps when
driving abroad" 3117.
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114 Lighting
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Parking lamps The front parking lamp and tail lamp of
one side of the vehicle can be activated
when parking:
1. Set light switch to 7 or A 3,
2. Ignition off,
3. Move turn signal stalk all the way up (right parking lamp) or down (left
parking lamp).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn signal control indicator.
To switch it off, swit ch on the ignition or
move the turn signal stalk in the opposite
direction.
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Instrument illumination
,
Information display illumination

Lights come on when ignition is switched
on.
Adjustable brightness when exterior
lighting is switched on:
Hold down the button until the required
brightness is achieved.
Display mode 33100.
Courtesy lamp Automatic interior light
Comes on automatically when the vehicle is
unlocked with the remote control, when a
door is opened or when the key is removed
from the ignition switch after the ignition is
switched off.
Goes off automatically after a delay when
the doors are closed or immediately when
the ignition is switched on or the doors are
locked.
Brighter = Push button +
Darker = Push button -
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Courtesy lamps and rear reading lamps 3
Operated with switch (I = on, 0 = off,
centre = automatic interior light). Welcome Light
3
After unlocking the car, the instrument and
switch lighting, the front and rear foot well
lighting 3 and the information display 3
come on for a few seconds.
Glove compartment lighting 3
Glove compartment lighting comes on
when the lid is opened.
Luggage compartment lighting
The luggage compartment light comes on
when the tailgate is open.
Automatically regulated centre console
lighting 3
Spotlight in housing of interior mirror.
Daylight-dependent, automatically
regulated centre console lighting with
ignition switched on.
Battery discharge protection To prevent the battery from becoming
discharged, the courtesy lamp, reading
lamps 3, luggage compartment lighting
and glove compartment lighting 3 switch
off automatically 5 minutes after the
ignition is switched off. Misted light covers The inside of the light covers may mist up
briefly in poor, wet and cold weather
conditions, in heavy rain or after washing.
The mist disappears quickly by itself; to
help, switch on the lights.
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117
Lighting
Headlamps when driving abroad The asymmetrical dipped beam increases
the field of vision on the passenger side of
the lane.
This causes glare for oncoming traffic if the
vehicle is driven in countries where traffic
drives on the opposite side of the road. Do as follows to prevent glare:
Vehicles with halogen headlamps
Have headlights conv
erted in a workshop. Vehicles with Adaptive Forward Lighting
3
(AFL)
1. Pull and hold stalk for main beam on steering wheel (headlamp flash).
2. Switch on ignition.
3. After approx. 3 seconds, an acoustic signal sounds and then AFL control
indicator
B flashes approx. 4 seconds.
After the switch, AFL control indicator
B
flashes for 4 seconds each time the ignition
is switched on.
To return to asymmetrical dipped beam,
pull and hold the main beam stalk again,
switch on the ignition and wait for the
acoustic signal. AFL control indicator
B
will then discontinue flashing.
Control indicator
B
3 85. 3112.
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Driving and operation
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Starting the engine
Depress the foot brake at the same time as
starting the engine. The engine can be
started only with the foot brake depressed.
"N" is shown in the transmission display. If
the foot brake is not depressed, the control
indicator j 3 comes on in the instrument,
and at the same time "N" flashes in the
transmission display, and the engine will
not start.
If no brake lights are operational, the
engine will not start. Selecting neutral before
starting the engine
is not necessary. If a gear is selected,
the transmission shifts automatically to
neutral (N) when the foot brake is
depressed before starting the engine. This
may lead to a slight delay in the starting
process.
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Operation of manual transmission
automated using selector lever
Always move the selector lever in the
appropriate direction as far as it will go.
Upon release, it automatically returns to
the centre position. Pay heed to the
gear/mode indicator in the transmission
display.
Move selector lever toward N
Neutral.
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142 Driving and operation
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Manoeuvring the vehicle
To manoeuvre the vehicle back and forth
during attempts to park or in garage
entrances the creeping movement can be
utilised by releasing the foot brake.
Never actuate accelerator and brake
pedals simultaneously.
To prevent damage, the manual
transmission automated deactivates the
"creep function" when the temperature of
the automatic clutch is extremely high. Vehicle storage
Apply the handbrake and remove the key
from the ignition. The most recently
engaged gear (indicator in transmission
display) remains engaged. With
N, no gear
is engaged.
When the ignition is switched off the
manual transmission automated no longer
responds to movement of the selector
lever.
Lock the vehicle. Otherwise the battery
may become discharged if the vehicle is
parked for long periods.
If the hand brake has not been applied, the
control indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is switched off.
With the engine off and the hand brake not
applied, when the driver ’s door is opened a
warning buzzer sounds and the control
indicator R flashes; switch on ignition,
engage gear, switch off ignition and apply
hand brake.
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Fault
To prevent damage to the automated
manual transmission, the clutch is closed
automatically at high clutch temperatures.
Warning light A lights up in the event of a
fault. Continued driving is possible, but
manual mode can no longer be used for
changing gear.
If "F" also appears in the transmission
display, continued driving is not possible.
Have cause of fault remedied by a
workshop. The system’s integrated self
diagnostics allow faults to be quickly
remedied.
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