lights OPEL CORSA 2009 Owners Manual

7
In Brief
1Side air vents .............................. 3120
2 Parking lamps, dipped beam ... 3106
Instrument illumination .............. 3112
Fog tail lamp .............................. 3108
Fog lamps 3 ............................... 3108
Headlamp range
adjustment 3 .............................. 3109
3 Turn signal ..................................... 311
Headlamp flash
dipped beam, main beam .......... 311
Interior lighting 3 ........................3111
Parking lamps 3 ......................... 3112
Cruise control 3 .......................... 3158
4 Steering wheel
remote control 3......................... 3116
5 Horn ................................................ 312
Driver’s airbag ............................... 367
6 Instruments .................................... 382
7 Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system,
rear window washer system ......... 312
Trip computer 3 ............................ 399 8
Centre air vents .......................... 3120
9 Central information display for
time, date, outside temperature,
infotainment system 3,
check control 3 ............................. 392
Trip computer 3 ............................ 399
Climate control system 3 .......... 3126
10 Left seat
heater 3 ......................... 348
Steering wheel heater 3................ 349
Tyre pressure loss
monitoring system 3................... 3162
Central locking button .................. 332
Warning lights ............................... 312
Passenger airbag off switch ........ 373
Ultrasonic parking sensor .......... 3160
Electronic stability 3 ................... 3157
Right seat heater 3....................... 348
11 Front passenger airbag .............. 367
12 Glove compartment ..................... 380 13
Infotainment system 3 ............... 3116
14 Climate control .......................... 3118
15 Accessory socket 3 ....................... 378
Cigarette lighter 3 ....................... 378
16 Ashtray ......................................... 379
17 Ignition switch .......................................
with steering wheel lock .............. 316
18 Accelerator pedal ........... 3147, 3148
19 Brake pedal ........ 3148, 3163, 3165
20 Clutch pedal 3............................ 3142
21 Steering wheel ad justment ........... 35
22 Rel

easing the bonnet .................. 3188
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10 In BriefControl indicators w
Deflation detection system 3,
3 84, 3164.
r
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3,
fault,
3 162.
B
Adaptive driving light 3, fault,
3 112, 3117.
j
Manual transmission
automated 3, starting the
engine 3,
3 85, 3137.
!
Preheating system 3,
Diesel particle filter 3,
3 85.
Z
Exhaust gases 3,
3 85, 3156.
A
Engine electronics, transmission
electronics 3, immobiliser, diesel
fuel filter 3 , fault,
3 27, 386, 3142, 3148, 3156.
S Engine oil level 3
,
3 86, 3242.
I
Engine oil pressure,
386.
p
Alternator,
3
87.
p
Electro-hydraulic power
assisted steering,
387.
O
Turn signal lamps,
311, 387.
Y
Fuel level,
387, 390.
C
Main beam,
311, 387.
W
Coolant temperature,
387, 3244.
*
Deactivate front passenger
airbag systems,
375.
T
Winter setting for automatic
transmission
3 or automated
transmission 3,
3 140, 3146.
1
Manual transmission
automated SPORT mode
3,
3 139, 3146.
q
Headlamp range adjustment,
375.
8
Exterior lights,
388, 3108.
>
Fog lamps 3,
3 88, 3110.
v
Airbag systems, belt tensioners,
361, 374.
X
Seat belt 3,
3 89, 362.
r
Fog tail lamp,
388, 3110.
R
Brake system, clutch system,
389, 3167, 3246.
u
Anti-lock brake system,
3166.
v
Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP®
Plus
) 3 ,
3 151.
m
Cruise control 3,
3 161.
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In Brief
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Exterior lightsRotate
Press
Lighting 3108,
headlamp warning device 3105.
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Headlamp flash, main beam and
dipped beamMain beam, headlamp flash 3109.
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Switch turn signal onTurn signals 3109.
7
=Off
8 = Parking lamps
9 = Dipped or main beam
A Automatic dipped beam activation 3
> =Fog lamps 3
r = Fog tail lamp
Headlamp flash = Pull stalk towards
steering wheel
Main beam = Push stalk forwards
Dipped beam = Lever forward again or toward steering
wheel
Right = Lever upwards
Left = Lever downwards
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In Brief
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Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
3
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).
Cornering light (2)
An additional lamp throws a beam
approx. 90 to the left or right, if the
steering-wheel is turned approx. 90, the
turn signal is activated and the speed is
below approx. 40 km/h.
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.
Adaptive headlight
3112.
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Personalised key If the vehicle is used by a number of drivers,
each driver can store his or her own
preferred settings and vehicle functions
using their key. These settings and
functions are then activated when the
relevant key is used.
A total of up to five vehicle keys can be
programmed separately and used.
Personalised key 339.
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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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w
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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Instruments, controls
r

Ultrasonic parking sensors 3
Control indicator lights or flashes yellow.
Lamps
Fault in system. Have the cause of the fault
eliminated by a workshop.
Flashes
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources of
ultra sound (e.g. pneumatic drills, rotary
machines). Once the source of interference
is removed, the system will operate
normally.
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 162.
B
Adaptive Forward Lighting 3 (AFL)
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
Lamps

Fault in system. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
Flashes for 4 seconds after the ignition has
been switched on

System converted for driving abroad.
AFL 3112.
j

Manual transmission automated 3 start
engine
Control indicator lights up yellow.
The engine can only be started if the foot
brake is depressed. If the foot brake is not
depressed, the control indicator illuminates
3 137.
!

Preheating system 3, diesel particle
filter 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
Lamps

Preheating activated. Only activates when
outside temperatures are low.
Flashes
(in vehicles with diesel particle filter)
Control indicator ! flashes if the filter
requires cleaning and previous driving
conditions did not permit automatic
cleaning. Continue driving and if possible do
not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm. The control indicator
! goes off as soon
as the self-cleaning op eration is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3157.
Z

Exhaust emission 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in emission control system. The
permissible emission limits may be
exceeded. Contact a workshop for
assistance immediately.
If it flashes when the engine is runningFault that could lead to catalytic converter
damage. Ease up on the throttle until the
flashing stops 3156. Seek the immediate
assistance of a workshop.
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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.
Picture no:
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
p

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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* Airbag systems which can be deactivated
for the front passenger
Symbol is lit, or flashes in the kilometre
display.
Illuminatedtogether with the LEDs in the button *:
airbag deactivated 376.
FlashesThe system can be activated or
deactivated within 15 seconds of switching
on the ignition 376.
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T
Winter setting for automatic
transmission 3 or manual
transmission automated 3
Symbol lights up on the transmission
display if the Winter program is selected
3 140, 3146. 1
Manual transmission automated SPORT
mode 3
Symbol lights up on the transmission
display if the Sport program is selected
3 139.
q Headlamp range adjustment
Symbol is lit in the kilometre display
together with the setting.
It comes on for 4 seconds when dipped
beam is switched on, as well as when the
headlamp range has been adjusted.>

Fog lamps 3
Control indicator lights up green
This comes on when the front fog lamps
are switched on 3110.
8

Exterior lights
Control indicator lights up green
Illuminates when the exterior lighting is on
3 108.
r
Fog tail lamp
Control indicator lights up yellow.
This comes on when the fog tail lamp is
switched on 3110.
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Instruments, controls
v
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.
v
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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