tailgate VAUXHALL ADAM 2014 Owner's Manual

6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press button c to unlock the doors
and load compartment. Open the
doors by pulling the handles.
To open the tailgate, press the brand
emblem at the bottom half.
Radio remote control 3 19, Central
locking system 3 20, Load
compartment 3 22.

Keys, doors and windows21
The setting can be saved for the key
being used.
Memorised settings 3 20.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
3 22.
Locking Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press button e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system will not work.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
inside the passenger compartment.
Press the e button to lock.
Press the c button to unlock.
Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the central
locking button c to unlock the
passenger door, load compartment and fuel filler flap. By switching on the ignition, the anti-theft locking system
is deactivated.
Locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.

22Keys, doors and windows
Fault in central locking systemUnlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The
passenger door can be opened by
pulling the interior handle twice. The
load compartment and fuel filler flap
cannot be opened. To deactivate the
anti-theft locking system, switch on
the ignition 3 24.
Locking
Press inside locking knob of
passenger door. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap
and tailgate cannot be locked.
Automatic locking This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as a certain speed
is exceeded.Additionally it is configurable to
unlock the driver's door or both doors after the ignition is switched off and
the ignition key is removed.
Settings can be changed in the
Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 97.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 20.Doors
Load compartment Tailgate
Opening
Press the brand emblem at the
bottom half to unlock and open the
tailgate.

Keys, doors and windows23
Closing
Use interior handle.
Do not press the touchpad switch or
the emblem whilst closing as this will
unlock the tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 20.
General hints for operating tailgate
9 Warning
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.

24Keys, doors and windows
Activating
Press button e on the radio remote
control twice within 15 seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the central locking
system.
It monitors: ■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Ignition
Activation ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation of
the system)
■ Press button e on the radio remote
control twice within 15 seconds.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:LED illu‐
minates=test, arming delay.LED
flashes
quickly=doors, tailgate or
bonnet not completely
closed, or system fault.
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly=system is armed.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
AlarmWhen triggered, the alarm sounds via
a power sounder, and the hazard
warning lights flash simultaneously.
The number and duration of alarm
signals are stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.

Storage51Rear carrier systemRear carrier system for two
bicycles
The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix
system) allows one bicycle to be attached to a pull-out carrier
integrated into the vehicle floor. It is possible to attach one further bicycleon an adapter. The transportation of
other objects is not permitted.
The maximum load of the rear carrier
system is 50 kg with attached adapter
and 30 kg without attached adapter.
This allows the attachment of an
electrically-powered bicycle to the
pull-out carrier. The maximum load on the adapter is 20 kg.
The wheelbase of a bicycle must not
exceed 1.15 metre. Otherwise the
secure fastening of a bicycle is not
possible.
If not in use, the carrier system must
be slid back into the vehicle floor.
There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose
during transportation.Caution
If the rear carrier system is
extended and the vehicle is fully
loaded, the chassis clearance will
be reduced.
Drive carefully whenever the road has a strong inclination or when
driving over a ramp, bump, etc.
Caution
Consult your bicycle dealer before
attaching bicycles with carbon
frames. The bicycles might get
damaged.
Extending
Open the tailgate.
9 Warning
No-one should be in the extension
zone of the rear carrier system,
risk of injury.

Storage65Warning triangle
The warning triangle is stowed with
elastic straps in the load
compartment below the tailgate.
If the vehicle is equipped with a
storage box in the load compartment,
remove the storage box to gain
access to the warning triangle 3 61.
Version with subwoofer box: lift up the
rear part of the load compartment
floor cover. Pull the handle to remove
the warning triangle.
Rear floor storage cover 3 63.
First aid kit
Stow the first aid kit in the side panel
storage near the rear seats.

86Instruments and controls
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 129.
Door open
h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display or Uplevel-Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
■ overall odometer
■ trip odometer
■ some control indicators
■ vehicle information
■ trip/fuel information
■ vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 92.
Uplevel-Display indicates:
■ Vehicle Information Menu X
■ Trip/Fuel Information Menu W
■ EcoFlex Drive Assist Menu s
Select menu pages by presing the
MENU button; Menu symbols are
indicated in the top line of the display.

94Instruments and controls
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Vehicle battery
Vehicle messages on the Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Some
messages only pop up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes When starting the engine or
whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If a programmed speed is exceeded.
■ If a warning message or a warning code appears in the Driver
Information Centre or Graphic-Info- Display.
■ If the parking assist or advanced parking assist detects an object.
■ If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier extended.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.
1. Switch off immediately electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe ride, such as seat
heating, heated rear window or
other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started two times
consecutively without voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.

168Vehicle care
No.Circuit1–2–3Power windows4Voltage transformer5Body control module 16Body control module 27Body control module 38Body control module 49Body control module 510Body control module 611Body control module 712Body control module 813–14Tailgate15Diagnostic connector16Data link connection17IgnitionNo.Circuit18Air conditioning system19Audio amplifier20Parking assist21Brake switch22Audio system23Display24–25–26Instrument panel27Seat heating, driver28–29–30Instrument panel31Horn32Seat heating, passenger33Heated steering wheel34–No.Circuit35–36–37Rear wiper38Cigarette lighter39–40–