Opel Corsa: Vehicle battery / Power saving mode

Opel Corsa 2020-2025 Owners Manual / Vehicle care / Vehicle checks / Vehicle battery / Power saving mode

This mode deactivates electrical consumers to avoid excessive discharging of the vehicle battery. These consumers, such as the Infotainment system, windscreen wipers, low beam headlights, courtesy light, etc. can be used for a total maximum time of about 40 minutes after ignition is switched off.

Changing into power saving mode

When power saving mode is activated, a message appears in the Driver Information Centre.

An active telephone call using the hands-free option will be maintained for around 10 minutes longer.

Deactivating power saving mode

Power saving mode is deactivated automatically when the engine is restarted. Run the engine for a sufficient charge:

for less than 10 minutes to use the consumers for approx. 5 minutes
for more than 10 minutes to use the consumers for up to approx. 30 minutes

Warning label

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...

Heating functionalities

Note Individual heating functionalities, such as heated seats or heated steering wheel, may be temporarily unavailable in the event of electrical loading constraints...

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