2016 VAUXHALL CORSA Lights

Lighting117set 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 3 115.Xenon lighting system
Xenon 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 3 114 , high beam 3 116,
headlight flash 3 116 , headlight range
adjustment 3 116, headlights when
driving abroad 3 116.
Automatic light control 3 115.
High beam assist This feature allows high beam xenon
lights to function as the main driving
light at night and when vehicle speed
exceeds 25 mph.It switches automatically to low beam when:
● The camera in the windscreen detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles.
● The vehicle speed drops below 12 mph.
● It is foggy or snowy.
● Driving in urban areas.
If there are no restrictions detected,
the system switches back to high
beam.
Activation

118LightingThe 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 95.
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.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 pressing ¨.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment, the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.

Lighting119Turn and lane-changesignalslever 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.
With a trailer connected, turn signal
flashes six times and tone frequency
changes 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 by pressing >.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch the low beam on automatically.
Rear fog light
Operated by pressing r.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
on headlights automatically.

120LightingParking 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 an acoustic signal and
the corresponding turn signal 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.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

Lighting121Turn 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 lightOperate rocker switch:centre
position
w:automatic switching on
when opening a door.
Turns off after a delaypress I:permanently onpress 0:permanently 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
previously, 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 operated
separately.

122LightingOperate rocker switches:centre
position:automatic switching on
when opening a door.
Turns off after a delaypress I:permanently onpress 0:permanently 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 and in the
passenger foot well. It can be dimmed with the thumb wheel A together with
the instrument panel illumination
3 120.
Ambient light comes on automatically when switching off ignition and
extinguishes after opening a door.
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 3 136.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.

Lighting123The 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 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 turn signal lever.
5. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever 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
3 106.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 22.
Battery discharge protection
Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longestvehicle 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:
● auxiliary heater
● 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.

124LightingSwitching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.