OPEL CORSA E 2018 Manual user

Instruments and controls89Control indicatorsThe control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.
Depending on the equipment, the
position of the control indicators may vary. When the ignition is switched
on, most control indicators will
illuminate briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation

90Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the instrument cluster

Instruments and controls91Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 91XSeat belt reminder 3 92vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 92VAirbag deactivation 3 93pCharging system 3 93ZMalfunction indicator light
3 93gService vehicle soon 3 93RBrake and clutch system
3 94-Operate pedal 3 94uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 94RGear shifting 3 94cPower steering 3 94)Lane departure warning 3 94rUltrasonic parking assist
3 95aElectronic Stability Control off
3 95bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 95kTraction Control system off
3 95!Preheating 3 95%Diesel particle filter 3 95wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 96IEngine oil pressure 3 96YLow fuel 3 96dImmobiliser 3 96#Reduced engine power 3 96DAutostop 3 978Exterior light 3 97CHigh beam 3 97fHigh beam assist 3 97>Fog light 3 97rRear fog light 3 97mCruise control 3 97AVehicle detected ahead 3 97LSpeed limiter 3 97LTraffic sign assistant 3 97hDoor open 3 97
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.

92Instruments and controlsFlashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 199, Fuses
3 207.
Turn signals 3 120.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console
when the seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on, until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds, until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 42.
Seat belt status on rear seatsX in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.
Illuminates
After having started the engine for a
minimum of 35 seconds, until the seat
belt has been fastened.
Also illuminates if an unfastened seat belt is fastened whilst driving.
Flashes
After starting-off, when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 42.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four seconds or illuminates whilst driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.

Instruments and controls93Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 41, 3 44.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 49.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The vehicle requires a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 104.

94Instruments and controlsBrake and clutch systemR illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 197.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 152.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must to be depressed to start the engine with the key 3 19,
3 137.
On some versions, the Driver
Information Display indicates a
message to operate the clutch pedal
3 104.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 151.
Gear shifting R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Illumination of c and b
simultaneously
Power steering system must be
calibrated, system calibration 3 155.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Lane departure warning 3 179.

Instruments and controls95Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 162.
Electronic Stability Control
off
t illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Controland Traction Control system
b flashes or illuminates yellow.Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present. A
warning message or warning code
appears in the Driver Information
Centre. Continued driving is possible.
The system is not operational. Drivingstability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 154,
Traction Control system 3 153.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low.
Diesel particle filter % illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow
engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 142, Stop-start
system 3 138.

96Instruments and controlsTyre pressure monitoringsystem
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system3 215.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress the clutch.
2. Set selector lever to neutral.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off the ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 194.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Refuelling 3 182.
Catalytic converter 3 143.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 198.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.

Instruments and controls97The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Autostop Autostop active
D illuminates red or white.
Engine is in an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 115.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or during headlight flash 3 117.
High beam assist
f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 118.Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 120.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 120.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 156.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 159.Speed limiter
L illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when Speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated alongside L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 158.
Traffic sign assistant
L displays detected traffic signs as a
control indicator.
Traffic sign assistant 3 176.
Door open
h illuminates.
A door or the tailgate is open.

98Instruments and controlsInformation displaysDriver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the version and
equipment, the Driver Information
Centre is available as Midlevel
display or Uplevel display.
The following menus are selectable in
the Driver Information Centre using
the buttons on the turn signal lever:
● vehicle information and settings
● trip/fuel information
● economic information
The following indications appear if
required:
● warning messages 3 104
● gear shift indication 3 94
● drive mode indication 3 143,
3 148
● tyre pressure warning 3 215
● seat belt reminder indication 3 92● Autostop indication 3 138
● service information 3 93
Midlevel display
Main menus are: ● trip/fuel information, see description below
● vehicle information, see description below
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Uplevel display
Main menus are:
● trip/fuel information menu, displayed by ;, see
description below
● vehicle information menu, displayed by ?, see
description below
● eco information menu, displayed by @ , see description below
Note
Some systems override the main
menu tabs. The currently active tab
is indicated by a small arrow head.