2015 VAUXHALL CORSA light

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The current status of the automatic
light control is displayed In the Driver
Information Centre.
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
When headlights are on, 8
illuminates. Control indicator 8
3 92.
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 3 110.
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.High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.
High beam assist 3 111.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.

110LightingHeadlight 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 set
right hand traffic mode. Therefore
insert the key in the guidance as
shown in the grafic. 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 between
daytime running light and headlights
automatically, depending on the
lighting conditions and information
given by the rain sensor system.
Automatic light control 3 109.

Lighting111Xenon lighting systemXenon lighting system includes ■ xenon headlights for low and high beam
■ high beam assist
■ 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 3 108 , high beam 3 109,
headlight flash 3 109 , headlight range
adjustment 3 110, headlights when
driving abroad 3 110.
Automatic light control 3 109.
High beam assist This feature allows high beam xenon
lights to function as the main driving
light at night and when vehicle is
faster than 25 mph.It switches automatically to low beam when:
■ The camera in the windscreen detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles.
■ The vehicle is slower than 12 mph.
■ It is foggy or snowy.
■ Driving in urban areas.
If there are no restrictions detected,
the system switches back to high
beam.
ActivationThe high beam assist is activated by
pushing the indicator lever twice at a
speed above 25 mph.
The green control indicator l
illuminates continuously when the
assist is activated, the blue one 7
illuminates when high beam is on.
Control indicator l 3 92.
Deactivation
Push indicator lever once. It is also
deactivated when front fog lights are
switched on.
If a headlight flash is activated when
the high beam is on, the high beam
assist will be deactivated.
If a headlight flash is activated when
the high beam is off, the high beam
assist will remain activated.
The latest setting of the high beam
assist will remain after the ignition is
switched on again.

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Corner lighting
On 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 25 mph.
Reversing function If the low beam is on and reverse gear is engaged, both corner lights are
switched on. They remain illuminated
for 20 seconds after disengaging
reverse gear.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pushing the ¨ button.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing
lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.

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With a trailer connected, turn signal
flashes six times when pressing the
lever until resistance is felt and then
releasing.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Front fog lights
Operated with the > button.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch the low beam on automatically.
Rear fog lights
Operated by pushing the r button.
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 turn signal lever all the way up (right parking lights) or
down (left parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn signal control
indicator.

114LightingReversing lightsThe 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.Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
■ instrument panel illumination
■ dome light
■ ambient light
■ Info-Display
■ illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
On vehicles with automatic light
control, the brightness can only be
adjusted when the exterior lights are
on and the light sensor detects night
conditions.
Interior lights Front courtesy light

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Operate rocker switch:centre
position w=automatic switching on
when opening a door.
Turns off with delaypress I=permanent onpress 0=permanent off
Front courtesy light with reading
lights
When opening a door, the courtesy
light automatically switches on and
then off after a delay.
Pressing c switches courtesy light
on or off manually.
Switching on ignition will turn off
courtesy light.
When exterior lighting has been on
before, courtesy light will turn on
when ignition is switched off.
Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Rear courtesy lights
Left and right lamps are separately
switchable.
Operate rocker switches:centre position=automatic
switching on when
opening a door.
Turns off with
delaypress I=permanent onpress 0=permanent off
Dome light
Spotlight incorporated in the inside
mirror housing comes on when
headlights are switched on.
Dome light illuminates gear shifting
console indirectly.
Ambient light The ambient light consists of indirect
red lights in the doors, in the
instrument panel below the heating and ventilation unit and in the
passenger foot well. It can be dimmed
with the thumb wheel A together with
the instrument panel illumination
3 114.
Ambient light comes on automatically when switching off ignition and
extinguishes after opening a door.

116LightingReading lights
Operated with 2 buttons for 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.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 129.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
■ 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 lightingHeadlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding
area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.