turn signal OPEL CORSA 2009 User Guide

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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113
Lighting
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Lead-me lighting
3
The dipped beam remains switched on for
approx. 30 seconds once you have left the
vehicle and closed the driver’s door.
To activate
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver’s door.
4. Pull turn signal stalk toward steering wheel.
5. Close driver’s door.
If the driver’s door is left open, the lamps
will go out after two minutes.
The light is switched off immediately by
inserting the key into the ignition or pulling
the turn signal stalk towards the steering
wheel again.
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Switching on the exterior lighting
with the remote control
3
The lead-me-to-the-car light function
switches the dipped beam on for
approx. 30 seconds.
Program function
This function can be activated and
deactivated depending on the key used,
see "Personalised key", P1 339 341. To activate
Press button
q on the remote control twice
when the vehicle is locked.
Country-specific application 3: To switch
on the Lead-me-to-the-car light function,
press button q on the remote control once
the vehicle is locked.
Switching on the ignition or pressing
button p on the remote control will
deactivate the Lead-me-to-the-car light
function early.
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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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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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160 Driving and operation
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Switching off
3
ESP®
Plus
can be deactivated by pressing
button v 3 .
Switching off is indicated by the control
indicator v lighting up in the
instrument. Also appears on the service
display ESPoff391.
Pressing the v button again or turning on
the ignition switches the ESP®
Plus
on again. Cruise control
3
Cruise control can store and maintain
speeds between 30 and 200 km/h.
Deviation from the stored speed may occur
when driving up or downhill.
For safety reasons the cruise control
system cannot be activated until the foot
brake has been operated, otherwise the
control indicator flashes m.
Cruise control is operated with switch m, g,
and button 0 on the turn signal stalk.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not
advisable to maintain a constant speed
(e.g. in situations presenting a danger to
yourself and other road users, in heavy
traffic or on winding, slippery or greasy
roads). With automatic transmission
3, engage
cruise control only in D, or with manual
transmission automated 3 in automatic
mode only.
9
Warning
If the vehicle has run-flat tyres 3 the
ESP®
Plus
must not be deactivated with
depressurised tyres.
9
Warning
When the cruise control is active, reac-
tion times may be increased due to the
different position of the feet.
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189
Driving and operation
Driving characteristics, towing tips
Before attaching the trailer/caravan,
lubricate the ball of the trailer/caravan
towing device. However, do not lubricate
the ball if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to damp
hunting.
Check caravan/traile r lighting before
starting to drive. The fog tail lamps on the
vehicle are deactivated when towing a
caravan or trailer.
Trailers with LED turn signals must have a
provision enables lamp monitoring for
commercial bulbs.
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 are
deactivated in towing mode.
Handling is greatly influenced by the
loading of the trailer/caravan. Loads
should therefore be secured so that they
cannot slip and be placed in the centre of
the trailer/caravan if possible, i.e. above
the axle.
For trailers with low directional control and
for caravans with a permissible gross
vehicle weight of more than 1000 kg, a
speed of 80 km/h must not be exceeded;
use of a roll damper in accordance with the
friction principle is urgently recommended. If the trailer/caravan starts to sway, drive
more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if necessary.
If it is necessary to apply the brakes fully,
depress the brake pedal as hard as
possible.
Remember that the braking distance for
vehicles towing caravans/trailers with and
without brake is always greater than that
for vehicles not towing a caravan/trailer.
When driving downhill, drive in the same
gear as if driving uphill and drive at a
similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified
for full load
3264. Starting on inclines
For vehicles with manual transmission, the
most favourable engine speed when
starting off on an incline is between
2500 and 3000 rpm for petrol engines and
between 2000 and 2200 rpm for diesel
engines. Hold engine speed constant,
engage clutch gradually (let slip), release
hand brake and open throttle. If possible,
the engine speed should not drop during
this procedure.
In vehicles with automatic transmission
3
and manual transmission automated 3 it is
sufficient to give full throttle in D or
(in automatic mode) 3.
Before starting off under extreme
operating conditions, switch off
unnecessary consumers.
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190 Self-help, vehicle careSelf-help,
vehicle care
Diesel fuel system, bleeding If the tank is allowed to run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Turn over the
ignition three times for 15 seconds at a
time. Then start the engine for a maximum
of 40 seconds
1). Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to
start, seek the assistance of a workshop.
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Bonnet Pull the release lever located on the left
side below the instru ment panel and push
it back to its original position.
Diesel fuel system, bleeding ............... 190
Bonnet .................................................. 190
Starting the engine with jump leads
3. 191
Towing .................................................. 193
Warning triangle ¨ 3......................... 196
First-aid kit (cushion) + 3................... 196
Spare wheel 3...................................... 196
Jack £ 3 and vehicle tools 3........... 198
Changing wheels ................................. 200
Tyre repair kit 3................................... 204
Electrical system .................................. 208
Fuses and the most important circuits they protect ....................................... 209
Bulb replacement ................................ 212
Halogen headlamp system ................ 212
Adaptive Forward Lighting system 3. 216
Front indicator lamps .......................... 220
Fog lamps 3......................................... 220
Side turn signal lamp .......................... 220
Tail lamps ............................................. 221
Number plate lamp ............................. 225
Courtesy lamps .................................... 226
Vehicle care.......................................... 228
1)For technical reasons only 30 seconds are
possible on engines A 17 DTR/Z 17 DTR
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