warning light OPEL CORSA 2009 User Guide

84 Instruments, controlsInstruments,
controls
Control indicators ................................ 84
Instrument display ............................... 90
Trip computer display in instrument panel 3.............................................. 92
Information display in the centre console ................................... 94
Warning buzzers.................................. 105
Windscreen wipers ............................... 106
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Control indicators The control indicators described here are
not present in all vehicles. The description
applies to all instrument versions.
The colours of the control indicators mean:
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Deflation detection system 3
Warning light is red or yellow.
Control indicator lights up redDeflation detected, stop immediately and
check tyre pressure
Control indicator lights up yellowFault in system. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
Deflation detection system 3164
z
Red
Danger, important reminder,
z Yellow
Warning, information, fault,
z Green
Switch-on confirmation,
z Blue
Switch-on confirmation.
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86 Instruments, controls
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A

Engine electronics, transmission
electronics 3, immobiliser,
diesel fuel filter 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
It illuminates for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is running

Fault in engine electronics or transmission
electronics. Electronics switches to
emergency running program, fuel
consumption may increase and driveability
of vehicle may be affected 3156. If the
fault is still there when the engine is started
again, contact a workshop for assistance.
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Lamps
together with InSP4 on the service
display: Diesel fuel filter needs to be
drained of water 3244.
Flashes when the ignition is on

Fault in the electronic immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started 327.
S

Engine oil level 3
Control indicator lights up yellow.
The engine oil level is checked
automatically.
Illuminates when the engine is running

Engine oil level too low. Check engine oil
level and top up engine oil if necessary
3 242.
I

Engine oil pressure
Control indicator lights up red.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
1. Depress clutch.
2. Shift manual transmission or manual
transmission automated 3 into neutral;
for automatic transmission 3, set
selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without impeding other
vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
Contact a workshop for assistance. Caution
Engine lubrication may be interrupted.
This may result in damage to the engine
and/or locking of the drive wheels.
9
Warning
When the engine is off, considerably
more force is needed to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle has
come to a standstill, otherwise the
steering column lock could engage
unexpectedly.
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Instruments, controls
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Alternator
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
red.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Flashes during or after engine start
Battery voltage too lo w. Have electrical
system tested by a workshop.
Illuminates when the engine is runningStop and switch engine off. Battery will not
be charged. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. Effect of brake servo unit may
stop in vehicles with diesel engines.
Contact a workshop for assistance. p
Electro-hydraulic power assisted steering
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Fault in electro-hydr aulic power assisted
steering system. The power assisted
steering may have failed. The vehicle can
be steered but considerably more force is
required. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
O

Turn signal lamps
Control indicator flashes green.
The control indicator flashes if a turn signal
or the hazard warning flashers are
activated.
Rapid flashes: A turn signal lamp or the
related fuse has failed, failure of turn signal
lamp on the trailer 3.
Change bulbs 3212. Fuses 3 209.
Y
Fuel level
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
Lamps

Level in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel level is used up, fuel immediately.
Never let the tank run dry!
Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic
converter to overheat 3155.
Diesel engines: Bleed the fuel system after
running empty 3190.
C

Main beam
Control indicator lights up blue.
It is illuminated when main beam is on and
during headlamp flash 311, 3109.
W
Coolant temperature
Stop, switch off engine.
Check coolant level immediately 3244.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a
workshop. Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
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Instruments, controls
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Airbag systems 3, belt tensioners 3
Control indicator lights up red.
Illuminates when the engine is runningFault in the airbag or belt tensioner system
3 61, 374.X
Seat belt 3
Control indicator lights up or flashes red.
Lamps

It lights up from when the ignition is
switched on until the dr iver’s seatbelt is
fastened.
Flashes
If the driver’s seatbelt has not been
fastened when the vehicle starts moving, a
warning light flashes.
Fasten seat belt 359, 362.
R

Brake system, clutch system
Control indicator lights up or flashes red.
Illuminated
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on
if the hand brake is applied 3167.
Lights up when the hand brake is released
when the fluid level for the brake or clutch
systems is low 3246.
FlashesFor vehicles with ma nual transmission
automated 3, the control indicator flashes
for a few seconds if the ignition is turned off
when the hand brake is not applied. u

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 3
Control indicator lights up red.
Illuminates while driving
Fault in anti-lock braking system 3166.
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Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP ®
Plus
)3
Control indicator flashes or lights up
yellow.
Flashing during driving
System engages actively 3151, 3159.
Illuminates while drivingSystem switched off or fault in system
3 159.m

Cruise control 3
Control indicator lights up or flashes green.
Lamps

Cruise control switched on 3160.
Flashes
Cruise control was enabled without
depressing the brake pedal beforehand
3 160.
9
Warning
Stop. Do not continue your journey. Con-
sult a workshop.
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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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Instruments, controls
Acknowledge warning messages as
described on page 96, confirm.
Unacknowledged warning messages can
be re-displayed later.
Warning messages:Remote Control
Battery
check
Remote control battery voltage too low
3 32.
Brakelight switch
check
Brake light does not come on during
braking. Have the cause of the fault
eliminated immediately by a workshop.
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If there is a fault in the lighting system, the
respective location of the fault is displayed
as text, e.g.:
Brakelight
check right
Interruption of power supply
Stored warning messages appear on the
display one after the other.
Warning buzzersWhen starting the engine or whilst
driving:
z If seat belt is not fastened 3.
z If a door or the luggage compartment
has not been closed correctly when you
set off.
z Once you have reached a certain speed
if the hand brake is applied.
z If the speed programmed at the factory 3
is exceeded.
z If the car has automated manual
transmission 3 and the driver’s door is
opened when the engine is running, a
gear is engaged and the foot brake is
not depressed.
z Warning signal sounded three times if
the Flex-Fix system is extended 3 and
reverse gear is selected.
When the vehicle is parked and the
driver’s door is opened:
z When the key is in the ignition switch 3.
z With parking lamps or dipped beam on.
z For automated manual transmission 3, if
the hand brake is not applied and no
gear is engaged when the engine is
switched off.
Brakelightcheck right
OK
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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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Lighting
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Hazard warning lamps Operated with the ¨ button.
To aid location of the pushbutton, the red
surface is illuminated when the ignition
switched on. When the button is pressed,
its control indicator flashes in time with the
hazard warning lamps.
The hazard warning flashers activate
automatically if the airbags deploy.
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Headlamp range adjustment
? 3

Adjust headlamp range to suit the vehicle
load to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.
Push button
I or
J step-by-step until the
required setting is displayed on the
kilometre display.
The display shows for 4 seconds, when
dipped beam is switched on or every time
the beam range is changed, together with
the symbol ?.
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0 = Front seats occupied
1 = All seats occupied
2 = All seats occupied and luggage
compartment load
3 = Driver’s seat occupied and luggage compartment load
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128 Climate control
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Window demisting and de-icing
Misted or icy windows, e. g. due to damp
weather, damp clothi ng or low outside
temperatures: z
Cooling n on, the air conditioning
compressor automatically switches itself
off at low outside temperatures (icing).
z Turn the temperature switch clockwise.
z Move fan switch to 4.
z Move air distribution switch to l.
z Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
z Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Electronic climate control system
3
Provides a the greatest amount of comfort
in the interior regardless of the weather,
outside temperature or season.
To ensure a constant and comfortable
climate in the vehicle, the temperature of
the inflowing air, the air-flow rate and the
air distribution are changed automatically
according to climatic conditions outside
the vehicle.
The climate is regulated automatically
based on personal settings.
Temperature changes due to external
influences, such as direct sunlight, are
automatically compensated.
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Warning
Disregard of the inst ructions could lead
to misting or icing of the windows and
subsequent accidents due to impaired
visibility.
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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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