heating VAUXHALL ADAM 2016 User Guide

Climate control113Climate controlClimate control systems.............113
Heating and ventilation system 113
Air conditioning system ...........114
Electronic climate control system .................................... 116
Air vents ..................................... 121
Adjustable air vents .................121
Fixed air vents ......................... 121
Maintenance .............................. 121
Air intake ................................. 121
Pollen filter ............................... 121
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 122
Service .................................... 122Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 30.
Heated seats ß 3 36.
Heated steering wheel * 3 70.
Temperaturered:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M:to head areaL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot wellJ:to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll:to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.

114Climate controlDemisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest speed.
● Set air distribution control to l.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door
windows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.
Air conditioning system
Controls for:
● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
n:cooling4:air recirculationÜ:heated rear window 3 30
Heated seats ß 3 36.
Heated steering wheel * 3 70.
Temperature
red:warmblue:coldHeating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distributionM:to head areaL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot wellJ:to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll:to windscreen and front door
windows (air conditioning is
activated in the background to
help preventing windows from
fogging)
Intermediate settings are possible.

118Climate control
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum cooling, if cooling n is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Notice
If n is switched on, reducing the set
cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
●
Press V. Activation is indicated
by the LED in the button.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● To return to previous mode: press V, to return to automatic
mode: press AUTO.
Setting of automatic rear window
heating can be changed in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 97.
Notice
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If s is pressed with the fan switched
on and the engine running, an
Autostop will be inhibited until s is
pressed again or until the fan is
switched off.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
If s is pressed with the fan switched
on while the engine is in an
Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Manual settings Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the buttons
and rotary knobs as follows.
Changing a setting will deactivate the automatic mode.

122Climate controlAir conditioning regularoperation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance check

Driving and operating127During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
'Climate control' chapter for more
details 3 116.
Immediately after motorway driving,
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 124.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features, e.g. the rear window
heating, are disabled or switched into
a power saving mode. The fan speed of the climate control system is
reduced to save power.Restart of the engine by the driverVehicles with manual transmission:
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator - illuminates
or is shown as a symbol in the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 84.Vehicles with manual transmission
automated:
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
Restart of the engine by the stop-
start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.

Vehicle care179No.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 system23Display24–25Onstar26Instrument panel27Seat heating, driver28–29–30Instrument panel31Horn32Seat heating, passenger33Heated steering wheel34–No.Circuit35–36–37Rear wiper38Cigarette lighter39–40–

204Vehicle careCaution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
On vehicles with emblem touchpad:
when cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm when working
around the tailgate to prevent
unintended unlocking.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly (at the latest when water no longer beads). Otherwise, the
paintwork will dry out.
The foldable sunroof must not be
polished or waxed. When using
automatic car washes, select a
programme without wax additives.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot waxprogrammes in automatic car washes
if the vehicle is equipped with these
parts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.

231Coolant and antifreeze...............208
Cruise control ...................... 87, 139
Cupholders .................................. 51
Curtain airbag system .................. 43
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............107
Declaration of conformity ............223
Door open .................................... 87
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........139
Driver Information Centre .............87
Driving hints ................................ 123
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 175
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic driving programmes ..133
Electronic Stability Control.......... 137
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............85
Electronic Stability Control off....... 85 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......159
Engine compartment fuse box ...176
Engine coolant ........................... 162
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine data ............................... 215
Engine exhaust .......................... 129Engine identification ...................211
Engine oil ................... 161, 208, 212
Engine oil pressure ......................86
Entry lighting .............................. 111
Event data recorders ..................227
Exit lighting ................................ 111
Exterior care .............................. 203
Exterior light ................................. 87
Exterior lighting ....................12, 105
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 133
First aid ......................................... 67
First aid kit ................................... 67
Fixed air vents ........................... 121
Flex-Fix system ............................ 53
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................42
Front seats.................................... 33 Front storage ................................ 52
Front turn signal lights ...............168
Fuel............................................. 152
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 157
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......152
Fuel for petrol engines ...............152
Fuel gauge ................................... 78 Fuel selector ................................ 78
Fuses ......................................... 175G
Gauges ......................................... 77
Glass panel .................................. 31
Glovebox ..................................... 51
Graphic-Info-Display .....................93
H Halogen headlights ....................166
Hand brake ......................... 134, 135
Hazard warning flashers ............107
Headlight flash ........................... 106
Headlight range adjustment ......107
Headlights................................... 105
Headlights when driving abroad 107
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................70
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system . 113
High beam ........................... 87, 106
Hill start assist ........................... 135
Horn ....................................... 13, 71
I
Identification plate .....................211
Ignition switch positions .............124
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 87
Indicators ...................................... 77
Information displays...................... 87

233Seat heating................................. 36
Seat position ................................ 33
Selector lever ............................. 131
Service ....................................... 122
Service display ............................ 79
Service information ....................207
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................43
Side blind spot alert ....................151
Sidelights .................................... 105
Side turn signal lights ................173
Software acknowledgement .......225
Spare wheel ............................... 194
Speed limiter............................... 141
Speedometer ............................... 77
Starting and operating ................124
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............125, 131
Steering ...................................... 124
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 70
Steering wheel controls ...............70
Stop-start system........................ 126
Storage ......................................... 51
Storage compartments .................51
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sun visors .................................... 30
Symbols ......................................... 4T
Tachometer ................................. 78
Tail lights ................................... 170
Three-point seat belt .................... 38
Tools .......................................... 180
Top-tether fastening eyes ............50
Towing ........................................ 200
Towing another vehicle .............202
Towing the vehicle .....................200
Traction Control system ............. 136
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................131
Tread depth ............................... 186
Trip odometer .............................. 77
Turn and lane-change signals ...108
Turn signal ................................... 82
Tyre chains ................................ 187
Tyre designations ......................181
Tyre pressure ............................ 182
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 86, 183
Tyre pressures ........................... 221
Tyre repair kit ............................. 188
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 85, 142Upholstery .................................. 205
Upshift .......................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 163
Vehicle checks............................ 160
Vehicle data ................................ 212
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 227
Vehicle dimensions .................... 219
Vehicle Identification Number ....210
Vehicle jack ................................ 180
Vehicle messages .......................94
Vehicle personalisation ...............97
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 159
Vehicle tools ............................... 180
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 218
Ventilation ................................... 113
W
Warning chimes ........................... 96
Warning lights ............................... 77
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 162
Wheel changing .........................192
Wheel covers ............................. 187
Wheels and tyres .......................181
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29