headlights OPEL CORSA E 2019 Manual user

14In briefExterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7:lights off8:sidelights9:headlights
Light switch 3 100.
Light switch with automatic light
controlAUTO:automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automaticallym:activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control8:sidelights9:headlights
Automatic light control 3 101.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull stalkhigh beam:push stalklow beam:push or pull stalk
High beam 3 102.
Headlight flash 3 102.

100LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 100
Light switch .............................. 100
Automatic light control .............101
High beam ............................... 102
Headlight flash ......................... 102
Headlight range adjustment ....102
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 102
Daytime running lights .............103
Xenon lighting system .............103
Hazard warning flashers ..........104
Turn lights ................................ 104
Front fog lights ......................... 104
Rear fog light ........................... 105
Parking lights ........................... 105
Reversing lights .......................105
Misted light covers ...................105
Interior lighting ........................... 106
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 106
Interior lights ............................ 106
Reading lights .......................... 107
Lighting features ........................107
Entry lighting ............................ 107Exit lighting.............................. 108
Battery discharge protection ....108Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7:lights off8:sidelights9:headlights
Control indicator 8 3 82.

Lighting101Light switch with automatic light
control
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditionsm:activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.
Switch turns back to AUTO8:sidelights9:headlightsA status message in the Driver
Information Centre indicates the
current status of the automatic light
control.
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
When headlights are on, 8
illuminates.
Control indicator 8 3 82.
Tail lights Tail lights are illuminated together
with headlights and sidelights.
Automatic light controlWhen the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
light and headlights automatically
depending on the lighting conditions
and information given by the rain
sensor system.
Daytime running light 3 103.
Automatic headlight activation During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
Furthermore the headlights are
switched on if the windscreen wipers
have been activated for several
wipes.
Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered, the
headlights are switched on
immediately.

102LightingHigh beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push stalk.
To switch to low beam, push stalk again or pull.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
stalk.
Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment ladenHeadlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
There are two adjuster elements on
each headlight housing.
Turn both adjuster elements on each headlight housing 1
/2 turn with a
size six hexagon key anticlockwise to

Lighting103set to right-hand traffic mode.
Therefore, insert the key in the guide as shown in the illustration.
Alternatively, a Phillips head
screwdriver size three can be used for
setting.
To reset to left-hand traffic mode, turn
adjuster elements 1
/2 turn clockwise.
Daytime running lights Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.
Versions with automatic light control
The system switches automatically
between daytime running light and
headlights, depending on the lighting
conditions and information given by
the rain sensor system.
Automatic light control 3 101.
Xenon lighting system Xenon lighting system includes:● xenon headlights for low and high
beam
● corner lighting
● reversing function
Xenon headlights Xenon headlights for low and high
beam ensure better visibility under all
conditions.
Operation is the same as for halogen headlights.
Light switch 3 100.
High beam 3 102.
Headlight flash 3 102.
Headlight range adjustment 3 102.
Headlights when driving abroad
3 102.
Automatic light control 3 101.
Corner lightingOn tight bends or when turning off,
depending on the steering angle or
the indicator light signal, an additional left or right reflector is switched on
which illuminates the road in the
direction of travel. It is activated up to
a speed of 40 km/h.
Reversing function
To assist driver's orientation when
parking, both corner lights and
reversing light illuminate when
headlights are on and reverse gear is
engaged. They remain illuminated for
a short time after disengaging reverse gear or until driving faster than
7 km/h in a forward gear.

Lighting105Rear fog light
Operated by pressing r.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
on headlights automatically.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Move the stalk all the way up (right
parking lights) or down (left
parking lights).
Confirmed by an acoustic signal and
the corresponding turn light control
indicator.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself. To help, switch on the
headlights.

Lighting107Note
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the courtesy lights are turned on automatically.
Rear courtesy lights
Left and right lamps are operated
separately.
Operate rocker switches:
centre
position:automatic switching on
when opening a door,
turns off after a delaypress I:permanently onpress 0:permanently offDome light
Spotlight incorporated in the inside
mirror housing comes on when
headlights are switched on.
Dome light illuminates gear shifting
console indirectly.
Reading lights
Operated by pressing 2 for the left
and right side.
Lighting features
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting
The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
● headlights
● tail lights
● number plate lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights
Some functions are only operable
when it is dark outside, to facilitate locating the vehicle.
Lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 120.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 23.

108LightingThe following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of all switches
● Driver Information Centre
Exit lighting
The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light (only when
it is dark)
They will switch off automatically after
a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.
Path lighting Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.Activating
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull the stalk.
5. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after 2 minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the stalk is pulled while
the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration
of this function can be changed in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 23.
Battery discharge protection Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
● heated rear window
● heated windscreen
● heated mirrors
● heated seats
● fan
In the second stage, a message
which confirms the activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.

146Driving and operatingThe area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Warning symbols
Warning symbols are indicated as
triangles 9 on the picture, which show
obstacles detected by the rear
sensors of the parking assist.
Additionally 9 appears on the top line
of the Info Display with the warning to
check the vehicle surrounding.
Deactivation
The camera is deactivated when a
certain forward speed is exceeded or if reverse gear is not engaged for
approx. 10 seconds.
Rear view camera can be manually
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation menu in the
Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.Deactivation of guiding lines and
warning symbols
Activation or deactivation of the visual
guiding lines and the warning
symbols can be changed by touch
buttons in the lower zone of the
display.
Fault
Fault messages are displayed with a
9 on the top line of the Info Display.
The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
● The surrounding is dark.
● The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into
the camera lens.
● Ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean
the lens, rinse it with water, and
wipe it with a soft cloth.
● The vehicle is towing a trailer.
● The vehicle had a rear end accident.
● There are extreme temperature changes.Traffic sign assistant
Functionality The traffic sign assistant systemdetects designated traffic signs via a
front camera and displays them in the
Driver Information Centre.
Traffic signs, which will be detected,
are:
Limit and no passing signs ● speed limit
● no passing
● end of speed limit
● end of no passing

156Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................156
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 156
Vehicle storage ........................157
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....157
Vehicle checks ........................... 158
Performing work ......................158
Bonnet ..................................... 158
Engine oil ................................. 159
Engine coolant ......................... 160
Washer fluid ............................ 161
Brakes ..................................... 161
Brake fluid ............................... 161
Vehicle battery ......................... 162
Wiper blade replacement ........163
Bulb replacement .......................164
Halogen headlights ..................164
Xenon headlights .....................167
Front fog lights ......................... 168
Front turn lights .......................168
Tail lights ................................. 168
Side turn lights ......................... 170
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 171Number plate light...................171
Interior lights ............................ 172
Electrical system ........................172
Fuses ....................................... 172
Engine compartment fuse box . 173
Instrument panel fuse box .......175
Vehicle tools .............................. 177
Tools ........................................ 177
Wheels and tyres .......................178
Winter tyres ............................. 178
Tyre designations ....................178
Tyre pressure .......................... 179
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 180
Tread depth ............................. 184
Changing tyre and wheel size . 184
Wheel covers ........................... 185
Tyre chains .............................. 185
Tyre repair kit .......................... 185
Wheel changing .......................191
Spare wheel ............................ 192
Jump starting ............................. 195
Towing ....................................... 196
Towing the vehicle ...................196
Towing another vehicle ...........197
Appearance care .......................198
Exterior care ............................ 198
Interior care ............................. 200General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, fuel consumption, CO 2
emissions and other emissions of the
vehicle. They may also invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.