2020 VAUXHALL CORSA F ignition

78Instruments and controlsStatus 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.
Notice
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 toconfirm 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 Vauxhall Connect
can be configured in your vehicle.
This will impact the set of data beingsent, 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.

Lighting79LightingExterior lighting............................ 79
Light switch ................................ 79
Automatic light control ...............80
High beam ................................. 80
High beam assist .......................80
Headlight flash ........................... 81
Headlight range adjustment ......81
Headlights when driving abroad ...................................... 82
Daytime running lights ...............82
LED headlights .......................... 82
Hazard warning flashers ............84
Turn lights .................................. 84
Front fog lights ........................... 84
Rear fog light ............................. 85
Parking lights ............................. 85
Reversing lights .........................85
Misted light covers .....................85
Interior lighting ............................. 86
Instrument panel illumination control ....................................... 86
Interior lights .............................. 86
Reading lights ............................ 86
Sunvisor lights ........................... 86Lighting features..........................87
Entry lighting .............................. 87
Exit lighting ................................ 87
Vehicle locator lighting ..............87
Peripheral lighting ......................87
Battery discharge protection ......87Exterior 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 71.

80LightingTail lightsTail lights are illuminated together
with low / high beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights and headlights automatically
depending on the external lighting
conditions and information given by
the wiper system.
Daytime running light 3 82.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
Additionally, headlights are switched
on if the windscreen wipers have
been activated for several wipes.
Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered, headlights
are switched on immediately.
High beam
Push to switch from low to high beam. Push again to deactivate high beam.
High beam assist 3 82.
High beam assist This feature activates the high beam
when driving in dark surroundings
and the vehicle speed is faster than
28 mph.
The camera in the windscreen
detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles. Each LED on
right or left side can be triggered or
faded out particularly according to the traffic situation. The system switches
from low beam to high beam and vice
versa to prevent glaring. Once
activated, high beam assist remains
active and switches high beam on
and off depending on surrounding
conditions. The latest setting of the
high beam assist will remain after the ignition is switched on again.
Activation
The system can be activated via the
vehicle settings menu in the Info
Display.
Info Display 3 74.

Lighting85Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch
headlights on automatically.
Rear fog light
Operated by pressing H.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
headlights on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing a trailer or a
plug is connected with the socket,
e.g. when a bicycle carrier is used.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move the lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down (left
parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn lights 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.

Lighting87Lighting features
Entry 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 98.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 76.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 operating97Driving and
operatingDriving hints ................................. 98
Control of the vehicle .................98
Steering ..................................... 98
Starting and operating .................98
New vehicle running-in ..............98
Ignition switch positions .............98
Power button ............................. 99
Starting the engine ..................100
Overrun cut-off ........................ 102
Stop-start system ....................102
Parking .................................... 104
Engine exhaust .......................... 105
Exhaust filter ............................ 105
Catalytic converter ...................106
AdBlue ..................................... 106
Automatic transmission ..............109
Transmission display ...............109
Gear selection ......................... 110
Manual mode ........................... 111
Electronic driving programmes 111
Fault ........................................ 112
Interruption of power supply ....112
Manual transmission ..................113Brakes........................................ 114
Antilock brake system .............114
Parking brake .......................... 114
Brake assist ............................. 117
Hill start assist ......................... 117
Ride control systems .................117
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........117
Driver assistance systems .........119
Cruise control .......................... 119
Speed limiter ........................... 121
Adaptive cruise control ............123
Active emergency braking .......131
Forward collision alert .............134
Front pedestrian protection .....136
Parking assist .......................... 137
Advanced parking assist .........141
Side blind spot alert .................145
Panoramic view system ...........147
Rear view camera ...................150
Traffic sign assistant ................151
Lane keep assist .....................151
Driver alert ............................... 153
Fuel ............................................ 155
Fuel for petrol engines .............155
Fuel for diesel engines ............155
Refuelling ................................ 156
Trailer hitch ................................ 158
General information .................158Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 158
Trailer towing ........................... 158

98Driving and operatingDriving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 102.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats, which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the exhaust filter may take place more
often.
Exhaust filter 3 105.
Ignition switch positions
Turn key:

Driving and operating990:ignition off: some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:ignition on power mode: ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating, control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable2:engine start: release key after
engine has been started
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
The electronic key or smart access
device must be inside the vehicle.
Engine start
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .Ignition on power mode without
starting the engine
Press Start/Stop without operating
clutch or brake pedal. Control
indicators illuminate and most
electrical functions are operable.Engine and ignition off
Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode
or when engine is running and vehicle
is stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened,
provided the ignition was on
previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Start/Stop for 5 seconds
3 100. Steering wheel locks as soon
as vehicle is stationary.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch the ignition on power mode or start the
engine directly.