light VAUXHALL ADAM 2017.5 Owner's Guide

70Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 71
Steering wheel adjustment ........71
Steering wheel controls .............71
Heated steering wheel ...............71
Horn ........................................... 72
Windscreen wiper/washer .........72
Rear window wiper/washer .......73
Outside temperature ..................74
Clock ......................................... 75
Power outlets ............................. 77
Inductive charging .....................77
Cigarette lighter ......................... 78
Ashtrays .................................... 78
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 78
Instrument cluster ......................78
Speedometer ............................. 78
Odometer .................................. 79
Trip odometer ............................ 79
Tachometer ............................... 79
Fuel gauge ................................ 79
Fuel selector .............................. 80
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80Service display.......................... 81
Control indicators ......................82
Turn signal ................................. 84
Seat belt reminder .....................84
Airbag and belt tensioners .........85
Airbag deactivation ....................85
Charging system .......................85
Malfunction indicator light ..........86
Service vehicle soon .................86
Brake and clutch system ...........86
Operate pedal ............................ 86
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....87
Upshift ....................................... 87
Power steering .......................... 87
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........87
Electronic Stability Control off ...87
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........87
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 88
Engine oil pressure ....................88
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Immobiliser ................................ 89
Exterior light .............................. 89
High beam ................................. 89
Rear fog light ............................. 89
Cruise control ............................ 89
Door open .................................. 89
Information displays .....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89Colour-Info-Display ....................94
Graphic-Info-Display ..................95
Vehicle messages ........................96
Warning chimes .........................98
Battery voltage .......................... 98
Vehicle personalisation ................99
Telematics service .....................102
OnStar ..................................... 102

72Instruments and controlsThe highlighted grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 128.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
wiping frequency.

Instruments and controls73Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor.
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the wiping
frequency and speed.
After 20 seconds without wiping
activity the wiper arms move slightly
down to park position.
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.
Washer fluid 3 167
Rear window wiper/washer Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
ON:continuous operationOFF:offINT:intermittent operation
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.

78Instruments and controlsThe mobile phone must be smaller
than 8 cm in width and 15 cm in length
to fit into the charging device.
To charge a mobile phone: 1. Remove all objects from the charging device.
2. Place the mobile phone with the display facing upwards on the
charging device.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
centre console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
The portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
The needles of the instruments briefly
rotate to the end position when the
ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.

84Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 84XSeat belt reminder 3 84vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 85VAirbag deactivation 3 85pCharging system 3 85ZMalfunction indicator light
3 86gService vehicle soon 3 86RBrake and clutch system
3 86-Operate pedal 3 86uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 87[Upshift 3 87cPower steering 3 87rUltrasonic parking assist
3 87nElectronic Stability Control off
3 87bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 87wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 88IEngine oil pressure 3 88YLow fuel 3 88dImmobiliser 3 898Exterior light 3 89CHigh beam 3 89rRear fog light 3 89mCruise control 3 89hDoor open 3 89
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 171, Fuses
3 180.
Turn signals 3 110.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.

86Instruments and controlsIlluminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. 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.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates 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.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. Vehicle messages 3 96.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 168.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 137.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 128.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine with the key 3 16,
3 127.
On some versions, the Driver
Information Centre indicates a
message to operate the clutch pedal
3 96.

Instruments and controls89Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 107.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 108.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 110.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 142.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
It is available as Midlevel-Display or
Uplevel-Display.
Midlevel-Display
Indication of: ● overall odometer
● trip odometer
● control indicators
● vehicle information menu, see following

90Instruments and controls● trip/fuel information menu, seefollowing
● vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 96.
Select menu pages by pressing
MENU or turning the adjuster wheel
on the turn signal lever.
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Vehicle information menu and trip/ fuel information menu are selectable
pages, while vehicle messages and
control indicators pop-up when
required.Uplevel-Display
Indication of:
● Vehicle Information Menu X
● Trip/Fuel Information Menu W
● EcoFlex Drive Assist Menu s
Select menu pages by pressing
MENU on the turn signal lever; main
menu symbols are indicated in the top line of the display.
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Vehicle messages pop-up when
required.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
Press MENU to switch between the
menus or to return from a submenu to
the next higher menu level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.

Instruments and controls97No.Vehicle message9Turn steering wheel, startengine again12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failureNo.Vehicle message28Right rear turn signal failure35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind spot alert
system53Tighten fuel filler cap56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Winter tyres detection59Open then close driver window60Open then close front
passenger window66Service theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering75Service air conditioningNo.Vehicle message76Service side blind spot alert
system79Top up engine oil82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Parking assist fault, clean
bumper136Service parking assist174Low vehicle battery151Press clutch to start258Parking assist off

98Instruments and controlsVehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
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 appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo-Display.
● If the 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
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
Midlevel-Display
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning code 174 will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
Uplevel-Display
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe drive, e.g.
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.