wiper fluid VAUXHALL ADAM 2014.5 Owner's Manual
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14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper2=fast1=slowP=interval wiping or automatic wiping with rain sensor§=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 71, Wiper
blade replacement 3 157.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 71,
Washer fluid 3 154.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper
switch=continuous
operationlower switch=intermittent
operationmiddle posi‐
tion=off
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In brief15
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 72.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 29.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
■ Switch on cooling n.
■ 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.
Climate control system 3 110.
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72Instruments and controls
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
downwardshigh
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Rear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper posi‐
tion=continuous
operationlower posi‐
tion=intermittent
operationmiddle posi‐
tion=off
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Instruments and controls73
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 98.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows Graphic-Info-
Display
Illustration shows Colour-Info-Display
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Indicators...................................... 77
Information displays...................... 87
Instrument cluster ........................77
Instrument panel fuse box .........167
Instrument panel illumination .....164
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 106
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 193
Interior lighting ............................ 106
Interior lights ...................... 106, 164
Interior mirrors .............................. 26
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....49
J
Jump starting ............................. 187
K Key, memorised settings ..............20
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 65
Light switch ................................ 102
Load compartment ................22, 61
Load compartment cover .............63
Loading information .....................67
Low fuel ....................................... 86M
Malfunction indicator light ............83
Manual anti-dazzle ......................26
Manual transmission .................. 124
Memorised settings ......................20
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................106
N New vehicle running-in ..............119
Number plate light .....................163
O
Object detection systems ...........133
Odometer ..................................... 77
Oil, engine .......................... 195, 199
Operate pedal ............................... 84
Outside temperature ....................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 121
P Parking ................................ 17, 123
Parking assist ............................ 133
Parking brake ............................ 126
Parking lights ............................. 105
Performance .............................. 203
Performing work ........................151
Pollen filter ................................. 118
Power outlets ............................... 76
Power steering.............................. 84Power windows ............................ 27
Puncture ..................................... 180
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 209
Radio remote control ...................19
Rear carrier system ......................52
Rear floor storage cover ..............64
Rear fog light ............................... 86
Rear fog lights ........................... 105
Rear storage ................................. 62
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 72
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 195, 199
Refuelling ................................... 146
Retained power off .....................120
Reversing lights .........................106
Ride control systems ..................127
Roof load ...................................... 67
Roof rack ..................................... 67
S
Safety belts ................................... 34
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 32 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................82
Seat belts ..................................... 34
Seat folding .................................. 33
Seat position ................................ 31
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Service ....................................... 118
Service display ............................ 79
Service information ....................194
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................40
Side blind spot alert ....................143
Sidelights .................................... 102
Side turn signal lights ................163
Spare wheel ............................... 183
Speed limiter............................... 131
Speedometer ............................... 77
Starting and operating ................119
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................120
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 69
Steering wheel controls ...............69
Stop-start system........................ 121
Storage ......................................... 50
Storage compartments .................50
Sun visors .................................... 29
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 77
Tail lights ................................... 160
Three-point seat belt .................... 35
Tools .......................................... 169
Top-tether fastening eyes ............49
Towing ........................................ 189
Towing another vehicle .............190Towing the vehicle .....................189
Traction Control system ............. 127
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 175
Trip computer .............................. 96
Trip odometer .............................. 77
Turn and lane-change signals ...105
Turn signal ................................... 82
Tyre chains ................................ 176
Tyre designations ......................171
Tyre pressure ............................ 171
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 85, 172
Tyre pressures ........................... 207
Tyre repair kit ............................. 176
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 85, 133
Upholstery .................................. 193
Upshift .......................................... 84
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 155
Vehicle checks............................ 151
Vehicle data ................................ 199
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle dimensions .................... 205
Vehicle Identification Number ....197Vehicle jack ................................ 169
Vehicle messages .......................93
Vehicle personalisation ...............98
Vehicle security ............................ 23
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 150
Vehicle tools ............................... 169
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 204
Ventilation ................................... 110
W
Warning chimes ........................... 95
Warning lights ............................... 77
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 154
Wheel changing .........................180
Wheel covers ............................. 175
Wheels and tyres .......................171
Windows ....................................... 27
Windscreen................................... 27 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........71
Winter tyres ............................... 171
Wiper blade replacement ..........157