ignition VAUXHALL CORSA F 2020 Repair Manual

162Vehicle careVehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system uses
extremely high voltage. Do not
touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Open the driver's door.
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Push the safety catch upwards and
open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.

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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.
Battery discharge protection 3 87.
Replacing the vehicle battery Notice
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. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in the vicinity of the
negative terminal must be opened.
Ensure that the battery is always
replaced by the same type of battery.
The vehicle battery has to be
replaced by a workshop.
Stop-start system 3 102.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be damaged.
Jump starting 3 189.
Discharge protection
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, the heated rear
window, heated steering wheel, etc.
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Power outlet
The power outlets are deactivated in
the event of low vehicle battery
voltage.

Vehicle care167Warning label
Meaning of symbols:● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Power saving mode This mode deactivates electrical
consumers to avoid excessive
discharging of the vehicle battery.
These consumers, such as the
Infotainment system, windscreen
wipers, low beam headlights,
courtesy light, etc. can be used for a
total maximum time of about
40 minutes after ignition is switched
off.
Changing into power saving mode
When power saving mode is
activated, a message appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
An active telephone call using the
hands-free option will be maintained
for around 10 minutes longer.Deactivating power saving mode
Power saving mode is deactivatedautomatically when the engine is
restarted. Run the engine for a
sufficient charge:
● for less than 10 minutes to use the consumers for approx.
5 minutes
● for more than 10 minutes to use the consumers for up to approx.
30 minutes
Heating functionalities Notice
Individual heating functionalities,
such as heated seats or heated
steering wheel, may be temporarily
unavailable in the event of electrical
loading constraints. Functions will be resumed after some minutes.

168Vehicle careDiesel fuel system bleedingIf the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Refuel at
least five lieter diesel. Switch on the
ignition for about 60 seconds and switch off again. Then crank the
engine. If the engine does not start
directly, repeat this process a few
times. If the engine then fails to start,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Switch off ignition.
Within one minute after switching off
ignition, operate the wiper lever to
position the wiper blades vertically on the windscreen.
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the new wiper blade to the
wiper arm and push until it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
To return the wiper arms to their
original position, switch on the ignition
and operate the wiper lever.
Rear windowLift wiper arm. Disengage wiper bladeas shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

Vehicle care169Bulb replacement
Before replacing a bulb, ensure that
all exterior and interior lights and the
ignition are switched off.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do
not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights
Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for low beam and high beam /
daytime running light.
Low beam ( 1) outer bulb.
High beam / daytime running light ( 2)
inner bulb.
Low beam (1)
1. Remove the protective cover by pulling.
2.Withdraw the bulb socket from the
reflector housing.

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2. Slightly press down the bulb, turnit anticlockwise and remove it
from the socket.
3. Replace and insert the new bulb into socket by turning clockwise.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise.
Centre high-mounted brake light Have lights repaired by a workshop in
case of failure.
Bulb check Switch on the ignition, operate and
check all lights.
Number plate light
Have lights repaired by a workshop in case of failure.
Interior lights Have the following bulbs replaced bya workshop:
● courtesy light, reading lights
● load compartment light
● instrument panel illuminationElectrical system
Fuses
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 fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.

Vehicle care191Towing
Towing the vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 177.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach the tow rod to the towing eye. The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 131, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.

222Headlights..................................... 79Headlights when driving abroad ..82
Head restraints ............................ 26
Heated mirrors ............................. 21
Heated rear window ..................... 24
Heated steering wheel .................54
Heating ........................................ 30
Heating and ventilation system ...88
High beam ............................. 71, 80
High beam assist ....................71, 80
Hill start assist ........................... 117
Horn ............................................. 55
I
Identification plate .....................201
Ignition switch positions ...............98
Immobiliser .................................. 19
Indicators ...................................... 62
Inductive charging ........................59
Info Display ................................... 74
Instrument cluster ........................61
Instrument panel fuse box .........175
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 86
Instrument panel overview ............. 6
Interior care ............................... 194
Interior lighting .............................. 86
Interior lights ........................ 86, 173
Interior mirrors .............................. 21Interruption of power supply ......112
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 189
K Keys ............................................... 8
Keys, locks ..................................... 8
L
Lane keep assist ..................69, 151
Lashing eyes ............................... 50
LED headlights ...............71, 82, 170
Light switch .................................. 79
Load compartment ................17, 48
Load compartment cover .............49
Loading information .....................51
Low beam ..................................... 71
Low fuel ....................................... 71
M Malfunction indicator light ............67
Manual anti-dazzle ......................21
Manual mode ............................. 111
Manual seat adjustment ...............28
Manual transmission .................. 113
Massage ....................................... 31
Misted light covers .......................85N
New vehicle running-in ................98
Number plate light .....................173
O Object detection systems ...........137
Odometer ..................................... 62 Oil, engine .......................... 199, 203
Outside temperature ....................57
Overrun cut-off ........................... 102
P Panoramic roof ............................. 25
Panoramic view system ..............147
Parking ...................................... 104
Parking assist ............................ 137
Parking brake ....................... 68, 114
Parking lights ............................... 85
Particulate filter ........................... 105
Performance .............................. 206
Performing work ........................162
Peripheral lighting .........................87
Power button ................................ 99
Power outlets ............................... 58
Power seat adjustment ................29
Power windows ............................ 22
Preheating ................................... 69
Puncture ..................................... 186
Q
Quickheat ..................................... 95