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2023 Vauxhall Corsa F Warning Lights and Symbols Guide

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2023 Vauxhall Corsa F Warning Lights and Symbols Guide

To drive safely and efficiently in a 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F, you need to know what the warning lights and symbols mean. These lights are very important for communicating with drivers because they let them know about different problems or conditions inside the car. Each warning light tells drivers something specific that they need to pay attention to right away, whether it’s a sign of a problem, a system action, or a safety issue. From warnings about the engine to alerts about tire pressure, traction control, or even maintenance that needs to be done soon, these symbols tell you a lot about the health and functionality of the car. Understanding what these danger lights mean gives drivers the power to act in the right way, protecting themselves and their Vauxhall Corsa F for a long time.

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Control indicators

The control indicators described are not present in all vehicles. The description applies to all instrument versions. Depending on the equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the ignition is switched on, most control indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality test.

The control indicator colors mean:

  • red: danger, important reminder
  • yellow: warning, information, fault
  • green: confirmation of activation
  • blue: confirmation of activation
  • white: confirmation of activation
  • grey: system paused, at least one system limitation has been detected

Control indicators are located in the Driver Information Centre.
Driver Information Centre 3 74.

Overview
The numbers in the overview table indicate what to do when a control indicator illuminates or flashes.

  1. only for information
  2. and warning
  3. seek the assistance of a workshop
  4. stop the engine and seek the assistance of a workshop
  5. have the cause of the fault remedied immediately by a workshop
  6. stop a vehicle, do not continue the journey, and seek the assistance of a workshop

Turn lights
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 6flashes green.

 

Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.

Flashes
Turn lights or the hazard warning flashers are activated. Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse. Bulb replacement 3 267. Turn lights 3 88.

Seat belt reminder
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 7illuminates or flashes in the instrument cluster. Additionally, there is an indication in the roof console. The big symbols refer to the seat belts of the front seats, the small symbols refer to the second-row rear seats.2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 1

  • When the ignition is switched on, X in the instrument cluster and the symbols in the roof console come on for a short time. For the front seats, the X in the instrument cluster and the symbols in the roof console illuminate until the seat belt is fastened.
  • After driving off, an instrument cluster and the symbol for the respective seat in the overhead console flash for a certain time together with a chime. After a certain time of driving a illuminates constantly until the seat belt of the respective seat has been fastened or if any passenger has unfastened the seat belt.

Airbag and belt tensioners
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 8illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for approx. four seconds. If it does not illuminate, does not extinguish after four seconds, or illuminates whilst driving, there is a fault in the airbag system. Seek the assistance of a workshop. The airbags and belt pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners or airbags is indicated by continuous illumination.

Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied immediately by a workshop.

Belt pretensioners 3 31. Airbag system 3 33.

Airbag deactivation2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 2
ON illuminates yellow. The front passenger airbag is activated.
*OFF illuminates yellow. The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
Airbag deactivation.

The front passenger airbag is deactivated. Airbag deactivation.

The charging system
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 9illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop, and switch off the engine. The 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.

The malfunction indicator light
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 10illuminates 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.

The service vehicle soon
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 11Illuminates 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.
Illuminates permanently when the ignition is switched on.
A fault of the electric engine or the high voltage battery has been detected.
Seek the assistance of a workshop immediately.

Stop engine
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 12illuminates 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 the engine immediately and seek the assistance of a workshop.

System check
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 13illuminates yellow or red.

 

Illuminates yellow
A minor engine fault has been detected.

Illuminates red
A major engine fault has been detected. Stop the engine as soon as possible and seek the assistance of a workshop.

The brake and clutch system
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 14illuminates red. The brake and clutch fluid levels are too low.

 

Warning
Stop. Do not continue your journey. Consult a workshop.

Brake fluid.

Parking brake
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 15illuminates or flashes red.

 

Illuminates
The parking brake is applied 3 193.

Flashes
The electric parking brake is not applied automatically. The application or the release is faulty.

Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied immediately by a workshop.

The electric parking brake fault
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 16illuminates yellow.

 

Illuminates
The electric parking brake has a fault.

Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied immediately by a workshop.

The automatic operation of the electric parking brake
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 3illuminates yellow.

 

 

Illuminates
Automatic operation is deactivated or faulty. In the event of a fault, o illuminates together with other control indicators or it is accompanied by a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre.
Activate automatic operation again or have the cause remedied by a workshop in the event of a fault. Automatic operation 3 193.

Antilock brake system (ABS)
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 17illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is ready for operation when the control indicator is extinguished.
If the control indicator does not extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the ABS. The brake system remains operational but without ABS regulation. Antilock brake system 3 193.

Gear shifting
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 18with the number of a higher or lower gear is indicated, when upshifting or downshifting is recommended for fuel saving reasons.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, the system is only active in manual mode.
Manual mode 3 185.

Lane keeps assisting
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 19and illuminates or flashes yellow.

 

Illuminates yellow
A fault has been detected.

Flashes yellow
The system is correcting the unintended lane change. Lane keeps assisting 3 237.

Parking assist
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 20flashes yellow as soon as an obstacle gets closer to the vehicle.
Parking assist 3 217

The Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 21illuminates 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 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 3 197.

Engine coolant temperature
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 222023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 23 illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is running Stop, and switch off the engine.

Caution
The coolant temperature is too high.

Check the coolant level immediately. If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.

Preheating
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 24illuminates yellow.
Preheating of the diesel engine is activated. Only activates when the outside temperature is low. Start the engine when the control indicator extinguishes. Starting the engine 3 173.

The exhaust filter
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 4illuminates yellow.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning.
Continue driving until the control indicator extinguishes.

Illuminates temporarily
Start of saturation of the exhaust filter. Start the cleaning process as soon as possible by driving at a vehicle speed of at least 40 mph.

Illuminates constantly
Indication of a low additive level. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Exhaust filter 3 177.

AdBlue
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 25flashes or illuminates yellow.

 

Illuminates yellow
The remaining driving range is between 500 miles and 1500 miles.

Flashes yellow
The remaining driving range is between 0 and 500 miles.
The adBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue soon to avoid prevention of the engine start. AdBlue 3 178.

The deflation detection system
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 26illuminates or flashes yellow.

 

Illuminates
Tire pressure loss in one or more wheels. Stop immediately and check the tire pressure.

Flashes
Fault in the system. Consult a workshop. Deflation detection system.

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Engine oil pressure
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 27illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is running

Caution
Engine lubrication may be interrupted. This may result in damage to the engine and/or locking of the drive wheels.

  1. Select neutral gear.
  2. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without impeding other vehicles.
  3. Switch off the ignition.

Warning
When the engine is off, considerably more force is needed to brake and steer. During an Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational. Do not remove the key until the vehicle is stationary, otherwise, the steering wheel lock could, depending on the version, engage unexpectedly.

Keep the engine turned off and let the vehicle be towed to a workshop.

Low fuel
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 28illuminates yellow. The level in the fuel tank is too low. Refueling. Bleeding the diesel fuel system.

The charging cable connected
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 29illuminates red.
The vehicle plug of the charging cable is still connected to the charge port. The vehicle cannot be started.
Disconnect the vehicle plug from the charge port and close the charge port flap. Charging 3 242.

Vehicle ready
READY illuminates green. The vehicle is ready to be driven.

Reduced engine power
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 30illuminates yellow.
The charging level of the high-voltage battery is low. Only reduced engine power is available.

Autostop
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 31illuminates or flashes green.

 

Illuminates green
The engine is in an Autostop.

Flashes green
Autostop is temporarily unavailable, or Autostop mode is invoked automatically. Stop-start system 3 174.

Exterior light
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 32illuminates green. The exterior lights are on.

 

Low beam
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 33illuminates green. Illuminated when low beam is on.

 

The high beam
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 34illuminates blue.
Illuminates, when high beam is on or during headlight, flash.

High beam assist
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 35illuminates green or yellow. Illuminates green when the high beam assist is activated 3 95. Illuminates yellow when a malfunction has been detected. Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Front fog lights
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 36illuminate green. The front fog lights are on.

 

Rear fog light
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 37illuminates yellow. The rear fog light is on.

 

The rain sensor
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 38illuminates green.
Illuminated when rain sensor position on wiper lever is selected.

Pedestrian safety alert fault
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 39illuminates yellow. The pedestrian safety alert is not working.

 

Active emergency braking
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 40illuminates or flashes yellow.

 

Illuminates
The system has been deactivated or a fault has been detected.
Additionally, a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Check the reason for the deactivation of 3 212 and in case of a system fault, seek the assistance of a workshop.

Notice
m also illuminates if the seat belts of the front passengers are not fastened. In this case, active emergency braking is deactivated.

Flashes
The system is actively engaged and brakes automatically the vehicle.
Active emergency braking 3 212. Forward collision alert 3 210. Front pedestrian protection 3 215.

Traffic sign assistant
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 5illuminates for a few seconds or permanently.

 

 

Illuminates for a few seconds
If the vehicle exceeds the speed limit provided by the traffic sign assistant, the speed limit displayed in the Driver Information Centre flashes and an audible signal is given. If flashing and audible signals are deactivated, 4 illuminates for a few seconds.

Door open
2023 Vauxhall Corsa F-Warning Lights and Symbols-fig 41illuminates red. A door or the tailgate is open.

 

 

FAQs

What do the blue warning light and symbol indicate on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

The blue warning light typically indicates that the car’s headlights are on.

What does the red exclamation mark warning light mean on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

The red exclamation mark usually signifies an issue with the vehicle’s brake system, such as low brake fluid or a malfunction.

What does the engine-shaped warning light represent on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

The engine-shaped warning light indicates a problem with the engine or its related systems, requiring immediate attention.

What does the steering wheel with an exclamation mark symbol indicate on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

This symbol usually signals an issue with the vehicle’s power steering system, indicating potential loss of power assistance.

What does the oil can symbol mean on the dashboard of the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

The oil can symbol typically indicates low engine oil pressure, necessitating immediate action to prevent engine damage.

What does the thermometer symbolize on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F’s dashboard?

The thermometer symbol usually denotes engine overheating, requiring the driver to stop the vehicle and allow the engine to cool down.

What does the battery warning light indicate on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

The battery warning light usually signals a problem with the vehicle’s charging system or a low battery voltage.

What does the “ESP OFF” warning light mean on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

The “ESP OFF” warning light indicates that the vehicle’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) has been turned off.

What does the symbol of a person seated with a seatbelt indicate on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

This symbol reminds occupants to fasten their seatbelts for safety while driving.

What does the symbol of a key inside a car with an exclamation mark represent on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

This symbol indicates an issue with the vehicle’s immobilizer system or the key itself.

What does the symbol of a circle with dashed lines around it mean on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

This symbol typically signifies that the parking brake (handbrake) is engaged.

What does the symbol of a windshield with wipers indicate on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

This symbol reminds the driver to check or refill the windshield washer fluid.

What does the symbol of a gas pump nozzle mean on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

This symbol indicates that the vehicle is low on fuel and needs refueling.

What does the symbol of a tire with an exclamation mark indicate on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

This symbol typically signals low tire pressure or a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system.

What does the symbol of a car with arrows around it indicate on the 2023 Vauxhall Corsa F?

This symbol usually indicates that the vehicle’s automatic start-stop system is active, reducing fuel consumption and emissions during temporary stops.

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