fuel VAUXHALL ADAM 2018 User Guide

Instruments and controls89operational. Driving stability,
however, may deteriorate depending on road surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 140,
Traction Control system 3 139.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 187.Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress the clutch.
2. Select neutral gear.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 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 key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 165.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 158.
Catalytic converter 3 132.

Instruments and controls91● trip/fuel information menu, seefollowing
● vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 97.
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:
● Trip/Fuel Information Menu W
● Vehicle Information Menu X
● ECO Information 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 3 100.
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.

92Instruments and controlsPress SET/CLR to select a function or
to confirm a message.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu W
Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Page.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu.
Midlevel-Display
Midlevel-Display may be available
with trip/fuel information menu.
Uplevel-Display
● trip odometer 1
● average consumption 1
● average speed 1
● trip odometer 2
● average consumption 2
● average speed 2
● digital speed
● range
● instantaneous consumption
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel- and
Uplevel-Display.
Two Trip computer
The information of two trip computer
can be reset separately for odometer,
average consumption and average
speed, making it possible to display
different trip information.

Instruments and controls93
Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the current
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0.
Reset trip odometer by pressing
SET/CLR for a few seconds on the
respective page.
Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds on the respective page.
On vehicles with LPG engines:
Average consumption is indicated for
the currently selected mode (LPG or
petrol).
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds on the respective page.
Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank level and current consumption.
The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on the display.
Y in the fuel gauge illuminates.
When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
pops-up on the display. Y in the fuel
gauge flashes.Y 3 89.
Fuel range LPG version
Display of approximate fuel range
available with the remaining fuel in
each respective fuel tank of petrol and LPG fuel, along with a total range of
both fuel types together. Switch
between the mode by pressing
SET/CLR .
Instantaneous consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
On vehicles with LPG engines:
Instantaneous consumption is
indicated for the currently selected
mode; LPG or petrol.
Vehicle Information Menu X
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information page.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.

Instruments and controls95●Shift indication : Current gear is
indicated inside an arrow. The
figure above recommends
upshifting for fuel saving
reasons.
Eco index display : The current
fuel consumption is indicated on
a segment display. For
economical driving, adapt your driving style to keep the filled
segments within the Eco area.
The more segments are filled, the higher the fuel consumption.
Simultaneously the average
consumption value is indicated.
● Top consumers: List of top
comfort consumers currently switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel saving
potential is indicated.
● Economy Trend : Displays the
average consumption
development over a distance of
31 miles. Filled segments display the consumption in 3.1 mile steps
and shows the effect of
topography or driving behaviour
on fuel consumption.
Colour-Info-Display Depending on the vehicle
configuration, the vehicle has a
Colour-Info-Display with touchscreen
functionality.
The Colour-Info-Display with
touchscreen functionality indicates in
colour:
● time 3 75
● outside temperature 3 74
● date 3 75
● electronic climate control settings
3 119
● parking assist and advanced parking assist instructions
3 146
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● system messages
● vehicle messages 3 97
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 100
The type of information and how it is
displayed depends on the settings
made.
Selecting menus and settings
Menus and settings are selected via
the touch screen display.

98Instruments and controlsNo.Vehicle message9Turn steering wheel, start
engine 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 soon90Service brake assist95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Parking assist fault, clean
bumper136Service parking assist151Press clutch to start174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist off

Instruments and controls105SOS button
Press [ to establish a priority
emergency connection to a specially
trained emergency advisor.
Status LED
Green: The system is ready with activated transmission of the vehicle
location.
Green flashing: The system is on a
call.
Red: A problem arose.
Off: The system is ready with
deactivated transmission of the
vehicle location or the system is in
standby mode.
Red / green flashing for a short period
of time: The transmission of the
vehicle location has been
deactivated.
OnStar services
General services
If you need any information e.g.
opening hours, points of interest and
destinations or if you need any
support e.g. in the case of a vehiclebreakdown, a flat tyre and empty fuel
tank, press Z to establish a
connection to an advisor.
Emergency services
In the case of an emergency situation,
press [ and talk to an advisor. The
advisor then contacts emergency or
assistance service providers and
directs them to your vehicle.
In the case of an accident with
activation of airbags or belt
tensioners, an automatic emergency
call is established. The advisor is
immediately connected to your
vehicle to see whether help is
needed.
Wi-Fi hotspot
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle
provides internet connectivity with a
maximum speed of 4G/LTE.
Notice
The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not available for all markets.
Up to seven devices may be
connected.To connect a mobile device with the
Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Press j and then select Wi-Fi
settings on the Info-Display. The
settings displayed include the Wi-
Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password and connection type.
2. Start a Wi-Fi network search on your mobile device.
3. Select your vehicle hotspot (SSID) when listed.
4. When prompted, enter the password on your mobile device.
Notice
To change the SSID or password,
press Z and talk to an advisor or log
in to your account.
To switch off the Wi-Fi hotspot
functionality, press Z to call an
advisor.
Smartphone app
With the My Vauxhall smartphone
app, some vehicle functions can be
operated remotely.

106Instruments and controlsThe following functions are available:● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
● Check fuel level, engine oil life and tyre pressure (only with tyre
pressure monitoring system).
● Send navigation destination to the vehicle, if equipped with a
built-in navigation system.
● Locate vehicle on a map.
● Manage Wi-Fi settings.
To operate these functions, download the app from App Store ®
or
Google Play™ Store.
Remote control
If desired, use any phone to call an
advisor, who can remotely operate
specific vehicle functions. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Provide information on the vehicle location.
● Honk horn or flash lights.Stolen vehicle assistance
If the vehicle is stolen, report the theft
to the authorities and request OnStar
stolen vehicle assistance. Use any
phone to call an advisor. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
OnStar can provide support in
locating and recovering the vehicle.Theft alert
When the anti-theft alarm system is
triggered, a notification is sent to
OnStar. You are then informed about
this event by text message or email.Restart prevention
By sending remote signals, OnStar can prevent the vehicle from
restarting once it has been turned off.
On-demand diagnostics
At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays a vehicle message, press Z to
contact an advisor and ask to
complete a real-time diagnostic check
to directly determine the issue.
Depending on the results, the advisor
will provide further support.
Diagnostic report
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.
Notice
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
engine, transmission, airbags, ABS,
and other major systems. It also
provides information on possible
maintenance items and tyre pressure (only with tyre pressure monitoring
system).
To look at the information in greater
detail, select the link within the email and log in to your account.
Destination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an advisor and
describe the destination or point of
interest.

118Climate controlCooling n
Press n
to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press n again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 129.
Air recirculation system 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air
humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate l.
Maximum cooling Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.

Climate control123If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
When the cooling system is switched
off, no engine restart will be
requested by the climate control
system during an Autostop.
Exception: defrost system is activated
and outside temperature above 0 °C
requests a restart.
Stop-start system 3 129.
The status of cooling operation is
indicated in the Info-Display.
Activation or deactivation of cooling
operation after engine start can be
changed in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 100.Air recirculation mode 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air
humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate s.
Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 100.