VAUXHALL CORSA 2016.5 Manual Online
Manufacturer: VAUXHALL, Model Year: 2016.5, Model line: CORSA, Model: VAUXHALL CORSA 2016.5Pages: 265, PDF Size: 7.81 MB
Page 81 of 265

Instruments and controls79Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 193
Rear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper position:continuous
operationlower position:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Washer fluid 3 193
Vehicle personalisation 3 105.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay. Temperatures
below 3 °C flash on the display.
Illustration shows Graphic-Info-
Display.
Page 82 of 265

80Instruments and controls
Illustration shows Colour-Info-
Display.
Uplevel display
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Graphic-Info Display
Press CONFIG to open the Settings
menu.
Scroll through the list and select the
menu item Time Date to display the
respective submenu.
Notice
For a detailed description of menu
operation, refer to the Infotainment
manual.
Set time
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter
the Set time submenu.
Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to
change the current value of the first setting.
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to
confirm the set value.
The cursor then switches to the next
value. If all values are set, you are
automatically returned to the next
higher menu level.
Page 83 of 265

Instruments and controls81Set date
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter
the Set date submenu.
Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to
change the current value of the first setting.
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to
confirm the set value.
The cursor then switches to the next
value. If all values are set, you are
automatically returned to the next
higher menu level.
Set time format
To switch between the available
options, repeatedly press the
MENU-TUNE knob.
Set date format
To switch between the available
options, repeatedly press the
MENU-TUNE knob.
RDS clock synchronization
The RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets the time. RDS time synchronisation cantake a few minutes. Some
transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, it is
recommended to switch off the
automatic time synchronisation.
To switch between the options On
and Off, repeatedly press the
MENU-TUNE knob.
Colour-Info Display
Press ; and then select the
Settings screen button.
Select Time & date settings to display
the respective submenu.
Notice
For a detailed description of menu
operation, refer to the Infotainment
manual.
Set time format
To select the desired time format, tap on the screen buttons 12 h or 24 h .
Set date format
To select the desired date format, tap
on the < and > screen buttons and
choose between the available options.
Page 84 of 265

82Instruments and controlsSet time and date
To adjust the time and date settings,
tap on the H and I screen buttons.
RDS clock synchronization
The RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets the
time. RDS time synchronisation can take a few minutes. Some
transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, it is
recommended to switch off the
automatic time synchronisation.
To activate or deactivate RDS clock
synchronization , tap on the screen
buttons On or Off.
Power outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlet is
deactivated. Additionally, the power outlet is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
centre console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Page 85 of 265

Instruments and controls83AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
The portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
The needles of the instruments briefly
rotate to the end position when the
ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance in miles.
Trip odometer The recorded distance is displayedsince the last reset.
Trip odometer counts up to
9999 miles and then restarts at 0.
Page 86 of 265

84Instruments and controlsMidlevel display
To reset, press SET/CLR on the turn
signal lever for a few seconds
3 96.
Uplevel display
Two trip odometers are selectable for
different trips.
Select menu Trip/Fuel Information
Menu ; by pressing Menu on the
turn signal lever. Turn adjuster wheel
on turn signal lever and select Trip 1
or Trip 2 . Each trip odometer can be
reset separately by pressing
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever for
a few seconds on the respective
menu.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Page 87 of 265

Instruments and controls85Fuel gauge
Number of LEDs displays the level in
the fuel tank.
8
LEDs:fuel tank is full.
The arrow indicates the
vehicle side where the fuel
filler flap is located.
During liquid gas operation, the level
in the gas tank is displayed.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
During liquid gas operation, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation when gas tanks are
empty 3 85.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel selector
Press LPG to switch between petrol
and liquid gas operation. The LED in
the button shows the current
operating mode.
LED off:petrol operationLED
flashes:checking conditions for
fuel transition to liquid
gas operation.
Illuminates if conditions
are fulfilled.LED illu‐
minates:liquid gas operationLED
flashes
five
times
and
extin‐
guishes:liquid gas tank is empty
or failure in liquid gas
system. A message is
displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
As soon as the liquid gas tank is
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 176.
Page 88 of 265

86Instruments and controlsEngine coolant temperaturegauge
Number of LEDs displays the coolant temperature.
up to 3 LEDs:engine operating
temperature not
yet reached4 to 6 LEDs:normal operating
temperaturemore than 6
LEDs:temperature too
highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration use turn signal lever
buttons:
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu ? .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life .
Page 89 of 265

Instruments and controls87The remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in percent in the Driver
Information Centre.
Reset
Press SET/CLR on turn signal lever
for several seconds to reset. The
remaining engine oil life duration
menu must be active. Switch on
ignition, but not the engine.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to ensure
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next serviceWhen the system has calculated that
engine oil life has diminished, a
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 96.
Service information 3 234.Control indicators
The 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
Page 90 of 265

88Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the instrument cluster