Opel Corsa: Vehicle battery / Discharge protection
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, the heated rear
window, heated steering wheel, etc.
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Power outlet
The power outlets are deactivated in
the event of low vehicle battery
voltage.
Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging
potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may
be damaged...
Meaning of symbols:
No sparks, naked flames or
smoking.
Always shield eyes. Explosive
gases can cause blindness or
injury.
The vehicle battery contains
sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries...
Other information:
The following instrument cluster is
available:
Overview
Turn lights
Seat belt reminder
Airbag and belt tensioners
Airbag deactivation
Charging system
Malfunction indicator light
Service vehicle soon
Stop engine
System check
Brake and clutch system
Electric parking brake
Automatic operation of electric
parking break off
Electric parking brake fault
Antilock brake system (ABS)
Gear..
Meaning of symbols:
No sparks, naked flames or
smoking.
Always shield eyes. Explosive
gases can cause blindness or
injury.
The vehicle battery contains
sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
Keep the vehicle battery out of
reach of children.
See the Owner's Manual for
further information.
Explosive gas may be present in
the vicinity of the vehic..