2017.5 VAUXHALL CORSA F Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls87Control 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

88Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the instrument cluster

Instruments and controls89Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 89XSeat belt reminder 3 90vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 90VAirbag deactivation 3 91pCharging system 3 91ZMalfunction indicator light
3 91gService vehicle soon 3 91RBrake and clutch system
3 92-Operate pedal 3 92uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 92RGear shifting 3 92cPower steering 3 92)Lane departure warning 3 92rUltrasonic parking assist
3 93aElectronic Stability Control off
3 93bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 93kTraction Control system off
3 93!Preheating 3 93%Diesel particle filter 3 93wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 94IEngine oil pressure 3 94YLow fuel 3 94dImmobiliser 3 94#Reduced engine power 3 94DAutostop 3 958Exterior light 3 95CHigh beam 3 95fHigh beam assist 3 95>Fog light 3 95rRear fog light 3 95mCruise control 3 95AVehicle detected ahead 3 95LSpeed limiter 3 95LTraffic sign assistant 3 95hDoor open 3 95
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.

90Instruments 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 3 198, Fuses
3 206.
Turn signals 3 117.
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 41.
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 41.
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 controls91Deployment 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 40, 3 43.
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 48.
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 3 102.

92Instruments and controlsBrake and clutch systemR illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 195.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 149.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must to be depressed to start the engine with the key 3 17,
3 134.
On some versions, the Driver
Information Display indicates a
message to operate the clutch pedal
3 102.
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 3 148.
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 3 152.
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 3 175.

Instruments and controls93Ultrasonic 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 3 159.
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 3 151,
Traction Control system 3 150.
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 3 139, Stop-start
system 3 135.

94Instruments 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 214.
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 3 192.
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 3 180.
Catalytic converter 3 140.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 197.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.