2020 OPEL CORSA F battery

Instruments and controls61Protective cover for the mobile device
could have impact on the inductive
charging.
In the event that the mobile device is
not charging properly, rotate it 180°
and place it on the charging device
again.
Status LED
The LED indicates the current
charging status.
Illuminates green
The mobile device is charging.
Flashes yellow
The mobile device has not been
centred properly in the charging zone
or an unknown object has been
detected in the charging zone.
Illuminates yellow
There is a problem with the mobile
device's battery or a fault of the
inductive charger has been detected.
If the problem persists, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Cigarette lighterPress in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out cigarette lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
A portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.

68Instruments and controlsIlluminates 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 W 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 C illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
+ illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.Illuminates together with other control indicators, accompanied by a warning chime and a corresponding message
in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check X illuminates yellow or red.
Illuminates yellow
A minor engine fault has been
detected.
Illuminates red A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch system
h illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low.

70Instruments and controlsGear shiftingY with the number of a higher gear
is indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission, the system is only
active in manual mode.
Manual mode 3 112.
Lane keep assist L illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates yellow The system is deactivated or a fault
has been detected.
Flashes yellow The system is correcting the
unintended lane change.
Lane keep assist 3 152.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
J illuminates or flashes yellow.Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
After reconnecting the vehicle
battery, (e.g. after maintenance
work), J is illuminated for several
seconds. After this time period, J
extinguishes. This is a normal
procedure, the vehicle does not need
any assistance.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 118.
Engine coolant temperature 2 illuminates red.Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 165.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
z illuminates yellow.
Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the
engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 101.
Exhaust filter t illuminates yellow.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning.

Instruments and controls79Emergency call function and
breakdown call function are operated
by the buttons in the overhead
console.
Status LED in the overhead
console
Illuminates green and red and
extinguishes after a short time, when the ignition is switched on: the system
works properly.
Illuminates red: fault in the system.
Contact a workshop.
Flashes red: backup battery needs
replacement. Contact a workshop.
Emergency call The emergency call function will
establish a connection to the nearest
public safety answering point (PSAP).
A minimum set of data including
vehicle and location information will
be sent to the PSAP.Note
Establishing an emergency call may
not be possible in areas without
sufficient network availability or due
to hardware damage during an
accident.
In case of an emergency, press the
red SOS button for more than
2 seconds . The LED flashes green to
confirm that a connection to the nearest PSAP is being established.
The LED illuminates steadily as long
as the call is active.
Pressing the SOS button immediately
a second time will terminate the call.
The LED switches off.
Automatic crash notification
In case of an accident with airbag
deployment, an automatic
emergency call is established and an automatic crash notification will be
transmitted to the next PSAP.
Breakdown call Pressing the . button for more than
2 seconds connects you to a roadside assistance service provider.For information about coverage and
scope of services of the roadside
assistance, please refer to the
Service and warranty booklet.
Privacy settings
Privacy settings of Opel Connect can
be configured in your vehicle. This will
impact the set of data being sent, e.g.,
in case a breakdown call is
triggered.The emergency call
function will not be impacted.
Depending on version, the privacy
settings can be changed by
simultaneously pressing . and
SOS in the overhead console or via
the system settings menu in the Info Display.

80LightingLightingExterior lighting............................ 80
Light switch ................................ 80
Automatic light control ...............81
High beam ................................. 81
High beam assist .......................81
Headlight flash ........................... 82
Headlight range adjustment ......82
Headlights when driving abroad ...................................... 83
Daytime running lights ...............83
LED headlights .......................... 83
Hazard warning flashers ............85
Turn lights .................................. 85
Front fog lights ........................... 85
Rear fog light ............................. 86
Parking lights ............................. 86
Reversing lights .........................86
Misted light covers .....................86
Interior lighting ............................. 87
Instrument panel illumination control ....................................... 87
Interior lights .............................. 87
Reading lights ............................ 87
Sunvisor lights ........................... 87Lighting features..........................88
Entry lighting .............................. 88
Exit lighting ................................ 88
Vehicle locator lighting ..............88
Peripheral lighting ......................88
Battery discharge protection ......88Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
Control indicator 8 3 72.

88LightingLighting featuresEntry lighting
Welcome lighting Some or all of the following lights are
switched on for a short time by
unlocking the vehicle with the radio
remote control:
● headlights
● puddle lights
● interior lights
The number of activated lights
depends on the surrounding light
conditions.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 99.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 77.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● door pocket lights
Exit lighting The following lights are switched on
when the ignition is switched off:
● headlights
● interior lights
● centre console lighting
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark.
Vehicle locator lighting
This function allows to locate the
vehicle, e.g., in weak lighting
conditions using the remote control.
The headlights come on and the turn
lights flash for 10 seconds.
Press b on the remote control.Peripheral lighting
Peripheral lighting allows you to
switch on the position lights, low
beam and number plate lighting using the remote control.
Press D on the remote control to
switch on peripheral lighting.
Press D a second time to switch off
peripheral lighting.
Battery discharge protection
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

Driving and operating1019Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Smart access
This function enables the starting of the vehicle via a mobile device. The
vehicle is controlled via an
application.
After entering into the vehicle and
confirming a message, there are
10 seconds to start the vehicle.
When no message pops up, place the smart phone in the designated area.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the battery of the electronic key is weak,
a message may be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Hold the electronic key at the marking on the steering column cover as
shown in the illustration.
On vehicles with manual
transmission, select neutral gear,
operate the clutch pedal, the brake
pedal and press Start/Stop.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission, set the selector lever to position P, operate the brake pedal
and press Start/Stop.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 11.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 12.
Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.

Driving and operating103Starting the vehicle at lowtemperatures
Starting the engine without additional
heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol
engines. Required is an engine oil
with the correct viscosity, the correct fuel, performed services and a
sufficiently charged vehicle battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission requires a
warming phase of approx. 5 minutes.
The selector lever must be in position
P .
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully
protect the engine.
Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but accelerator pedal is released.Depending on driving conditions, the
overrun cut-off may be deactivated.
Stop-start system
The stop-start system helps to save
fuel and to reduce the exhaust
emissions. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as the
vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a
traffic jam.
Activation The stop-start system is available as
soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.
The system is ready to operate when
the LED in the button D is not
illuminated. To activate the system
when the system is deactivated,
press D.
If the stop-start system is temporarily
not available and the button D is
pressed, the LED in the button
flashes.
Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing D. The
deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button illuminates.