Opel Corsa (2019 year). Manual - part 7

102

Lighting

High beam

To switch from low to high beam,

push stalk.
To switch to low beam, push stalk

again or pull.

Headlight flash

To activate the headlight flash, pull

stalk.

Headlight 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 occupied

1 : all seats occupied

2 : all seats occupied and load

compartment laden

3 : driver's seat occupied and load

compartment laden

Headlights 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

Lighting

103

set 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 3 101.

Xenon lighting system

Xenon lighting system includes:

● xenon headlights for low and high

beam

● 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 3 100.
High beam 3 102.
Headlight flash 3 102.
Headlight range adjustment 3 102.
Headlights when driving abroad

3

 102.

Automatic light control 3 101.

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 40 km/h.

Reversing function

To assist driver's orientation when

parking, both corner lights and

reversing light illuminate when

headlights are on and reverse gear is

engaged. They remain illuminated for

a short time after disengaging reverse

gear or until driving faster than

7 km/h in a forward gear.

104

Lighting

Hazard warning flashers

Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of an accident with airbag

deployment, the hazard warning

flashers are activated automatically.

Turn lights

stalk up

: right turn light

stalk down : left turn light
A resistance point can be felt when

moving the stalk.
Constant flashing is activated when

the stalk is being moved beyond the

resistance point. It is deactivated

when the steering wheel is moved in

the opposite direction or stalk is

manually moved back to its neutral

position.

Activate temporary flashing by

holding the stalk just before the

resistance point. Turn lights will flash

until stalk is being released.
To activate three flashes, tap the stalk

briefly without passing the resistance

point.

Front fog lights

Operated by pressing >.
Light switch in position AUTO:

switching on front fog lights will switch

the low beam on automatically.

Lighting

105

Rear fog light

Operated by pressing r.
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 stalk all the way up (right

parking lights) or down (left

parking lights).

Confirmed by an acoustic signal and

the corresponding turn light 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.

106

Lighting

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
● 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

Operate rocker switch:
centre

position

w

: automatic switching on

when opening a door,

turns off after a delay

press I

: permanently on

press 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.

Lighting

107

Note

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.
Operate rocker switches:
centre

position

: automatic switching on

when opening a door,

turns off after a delay

press I

: permanently on

press 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.

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 3 120.
Activation or deactivation of this

function can be changed in the

Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.
The settings can be saved for the key

being used 3 23.

108

Lighting

The following lights will additionally

switch on when the driver's door is

opened:

● illumination of 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 stalk.
5. Close the driver's door.

If the driver's door is not closed the

lights switch off after 2 minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off

immediately if the stalk 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 92.

The settings can be saved for the key

being used 3 23.

Battery discharge protection

Vehicle battery state of charge

function

The function guarantees longest

vehicle 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:

● 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.

Lighting

109

Switching 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.

110

Climate control

Climate control

Climate control systems ............. 110

Heating and ventilation system 110

Air conditioning system ........... 111

Electronic climate control

system .................................... 113

Air vents ..................................... 117

Adjustable air vents ................. 117

Fixed air vents ......................... 118

Maintenance .............................. 118

Air intake ................................. 118

Air conditioning regular

operation ................................ 118

Service .................................... 118

Climate control systems

Heating and ventilation

system

Controls for:

● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution

Heated rear window Ü 3 32.
Heated windscreen 3 33.
Heated seats ß 3 38.
Heated steering wheel * 3 64.

Temperature

red : warm

blue : cold
Heating will not be fully effective until

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

Fan speed

Adjust the air flow by switching the fan

to the desired speed.

Air distribution

M

: to head area

L

: to head area and foot well

K

: to foot well and windscreen

J

: to windscreen, front door

windows and foot well

l

: to windscreen and front door

windows

Intermediate settings are possible.

Climate control

111

Demisting and defrosting the

windows

● Set temperature control to

warmest level.

● Set fan speed to highest speed.
● Set air distribution control to l.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required

and direct them towards door

windows.

● For simultaneous warming of the

foot well, set air distribution

control to J.

Air conditioning system

Controls for:

● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution

n

: cooling

4

: air recirculation

Ü

: heated rear window 3 32

Heated windscreen 3 33.
Heated seats ß 3 38.
Heated steering wheel * 3 64.

Temperature

red : warm

blue : cold
Heating will not be fully effective until

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

Fan speed

Adjust the air flow by switching the fan

to the desired speed.

Air distribution

M

: to head area

L

: to head area and foot well

K

: to foot well and windscreen

J

: to windscreen, front door

windows and foot well

l

: to windscreen and front door

windows (air conditioning is

activated in the background to

help preventing windows from

fogging)

Intermediate settings are possible.

112

Climate control

Cooling n

Press n to switch on cooling. The

LED in the button illuminates to

indicate activation. Cooling is only

functional when the engine is running

and climate control fan is switched on.
Press n again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and

dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the

outside temperature is slightly above

the freezing point. Therefore

condensation may form and drip from

under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons.

Activated cooling may inhibit

Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 122.

Air recirculation system 4

Press 4 to activate air recirculation

mode. The LED in the button

illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate air

recirculation mode.

9 Warning

The exchange of fresh air is

reduced in air recirculation mode.

In operation without cooling the air

humidity increases, so the

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

occupants to feel drowsy.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen may mist

up from outside, when cold air is

directed towards it. If windscreen

mists up from outside, activate

windscreen wiper and deactivate l.

Maximum cooling

Briefly open the windows so that hot

air can disperse quickly.

Climate control

113

● Switch on cooling n.
● Air recirculation system 4 on.
● Set temperature control to

coldest level.

● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to M.
● Open all vents.

Demisting and defrosting the

windows l

● Set temperature control to

warmest level.

● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to l.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required

and direct them towards the door

windows.

Note

If air distribution mode l is selected

while engine is running, an Autostop

will be inhibited until another air

distribution is selected.

If air distribution mode l is selected

while the engine is in an Autostop,

the engine will restart automatically.

Stop-start system 3 122.

Electronic climate control

system

Controls for:

● fan speed
● temperature
● air distribution

n

: cooling

AUTO : automatic mode

4

: manual air recirculation

114

Climate control

V

: demisting and defrosting

Ü

: heated rear window 3 32

Heated windscreen 3 33.
Heated seats ß 3 38.
Heated steering wheel * 3 64.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan

speed and air distribution are

regulated automatically.

Climate control settings are shown on

the Info Display. Setting modifications

are briefly popped-up, superimposed

over the currently displayed menu.
The electronic climate control system

is only fully operational when the

engine is running.

Automatic mode AUTO

Basic setting for maximum comfort:

● Press AUTO, air distribution and

fan speed are regulated

automatically. The LED in the

button illuminates to indicate

activation.

● Open all air vents to allow

optimised air distribution in

automatic mode.

● Press n to switch on optimal

cooling and demisting. The LED

in the button illuminates to

indicate activation.

● Set the preselected temperature

using the centre rotary knob.

Recommended temperature is

22 °C.

Temperature preselection

Set temperature by turning the centre

rotary knob to the desired value. It is

indicated on the display in the switch.
For reasons of comfort, change

temperature only in small increments.

Climate control

115

If the minimum temperature Lo is set,

the climate control system runs at

maximum cooling if cooling n is

switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,

the climate control system runs at

maximum heating.

Note

If n is switched on, reducing the set

cabin temperature can cause the

engine to restart from an Autostop or

inhibit an Autostop.

Stop-start system 3 122.

Demisting and defrosting the

windows V

● Press V. The LED in the button

illuminates to indicate activation.

● Temperature and air distribution

are set automatically and the fan

runs at high speed.

● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● To return to previous mode:

press V. To return to automatic

mode: press AUTO.

Setting of automatic rear window

heating can be changed in the

Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.

Note

If V is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

until V is pressed again.
If s is pressed with the fan switched

on and the engine running, an

Autostop will be inhibited until s is

pressed again or until the fan is

switched off.
If V is pressed while the engine is

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

If s is pressed with the fan switched

on while the engine is in an

Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

Stop-start system 3 122.

Manual settings

Climate control system settings can

be changed by activating the buttons

and rotary knobs as follows.

Changing a setting will deactivate

automatic mode.

Fan speed Z

116

Climate control

Turn left rotary knob to decrease or

increase fan speed. The fan speed is

indicated in the Info Display.
Turning knob to $: fan and cooling

are switched off.
To return to automatic mode: Press

AUTO.

Air distribution

Turn right rotary knob for desired

adjustment. Setting is indicated in the

Info Display.
K

: to foot well and windscreen

9

: to windscreen, front door

windows and foot well

s

: to windscreen and front door

windows (air conditioning is

activated in the background to

help preventing windows from

fogging)

M

: to head area via adjustable air

vents

L

: to head area and foot well

Return to Automatic air distribution:

press AUTO.

Cooling n

Press n to switch on cooling. The

LED in the button illuminates to

indicate activation. Cooling is only

functional when the engine is running

and climate control fan is switched on.
Press n again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and

dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the

outside temperature is slightly above

the freezing point. Therefore

condensation may form and drip from

under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons.
When the cooling system is switched

off, no engine restart will be

requested by the climate control

system during an Autostop.

Exception: defrost system is activated

and outside temperature above 0 °C

requests a restart.
Stop-start system 3 122.
The status of cooling operation is

indicated in the Info Display.
Activation or deactivation of cooling

operation after engine start can be

changed in the Info Display.

Climate control

117

Vehicle personalisation 3 92.

Air recirculation mode 4

Press 4 to activate air recirculation

mode. The LED in the button

illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate air

recirculation mode.

9 Warning

The exchange of fresh air is

reduced in air recirculation mode.

In operation without cooling, the

air humidity increases, so the

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

occupants to feel drowsy.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen may mist

up from outside when cold air is

directed towards it. If windscreen

mists up from outside, activate

windscreen wiper and deactivate s.

Basic settings

Some settings can be changed in the

Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.

Air vents

Adjustable air vents

At least one air vent must be open

while the cooling is on.

Adjust the air amount at the vent

outlet by turning the adjuster wheel.

The vent is closed when the adjuster

wheel is turned close to the left or

right.