window VAUXHALL ADAM 2018 Owner's Manual

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 32
Storage ........................................ 51
Instruments and controls .............70
Lighting ...................................... 108
Climate control ........................... 116
Driving and operating .................126
Vehicle care ............................... 162
Service and maintenance ..........210
Technical data ........................... 214
Customer information ................227
Index .......................................... 234Contents

In brief111Power windows .....................29
2 Exterior mirrors .....................27
3 Cruise control .....................143
Speed limiter ....................... 144
4 Side air vents ...................... 124
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ....111
Exit lighting ......................... 114
Parking lights ...................... 111
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................90
6 Instruments .......................... 79
7 Steering wheel controls .......71
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 90
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ......................72
10 Central locking system ..........21
City mode ............................ 141
Fuel selector ......................... 80Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 129
Traction Control system .....139
Electronic Stability Control . 140
Parking assist ..................... 146
Seat heating .......................... 36
Heated steering wheel ..........71
11 Colour-Info-Display ..............95
Graphic-Info-Display .............96
12 Hazard warning flashers ....110
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 86
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............85
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
14 Centre air vents .................. 124
15 Side air vents passenger
side ..................................... 124
16 Glovebox .............................. 51
Fuse box ............................ 182
17 Climate control system ........ 116
18 Power outlet .......................... 7619AUX input, USB input ...........10
20 Selector lever,
transmission ....................... 133
21 Parking brake ......................138
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............127
23 Horn ..................................... 72
Driver airbag ........................ 43
24 Bonnet release lever ..........164
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..71
26 Light switch ........................ 108
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 110
Rear fog light ...................... 111
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................112
Brightness of ambient light 112

14In briefWasher and wiper systems
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.
Windscreen wiper 3 72, Wiper
blade replacement 3 169.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 72,
Washer fluid 3 166.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
ON:continuous operationOFF:offINT:intermittent operation

In brief15Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 73.
Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 30.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirror 3 28.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set air distribution control to l.
● Press V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Climate control system 3 116.

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and press the release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 133.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positionD/M:switch between automatic (D)
and manual (M) shift mode. D
or M is indicated in the
transmission display<:upshifting in manual mode]:downshifting in manual modeR:reverse, engage only when
vehicle is stationary
Manual transmission automated
3 133.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 185, 3 225
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 165
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 27, 3 33,
3 38
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet

18In briefParking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before removing the ignition key. On an uphill slope, turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the key can only be removed from
the ignition switch when the
parking brake is applied.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 25.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 164.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying-up the
vehicle for a long period of time
3 163.

Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Keys .......................................... 19
Car Pass .................................... 20
Radio remote control .................20
Memorised settings ...................21
Central locking system ..............21
Automatic locking ......................23
Doors ........................................... 24
Load compartment ....................24
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Anti-theft locking system ...........25
Anti-theft alarm system ..............25
Immobiliser ................................ 26
Exterior mirrors ............................ 27
Convex shape ........................... 27
Electric adjustment ....................27
Folding mirrors .......................... 27
Heated mirrors ........................... 28
Interior mirrors ............................. 28
Manual anti-dazzle ....................28
Automatic anti-dazzle ................28
Windows ...................................... 29
Windscreen ............................... 29Power windows......................... 29
Heated rear window ..................30
Sun visors .................................. 30
Roof ............................................. 31
Sunroof ...................................... 31
Glass panel ............................... 31Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items to the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 206.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel bolts is specified on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 195.

20Keys, doors and windowsLock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key
through 180° and repeat operation.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security-
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
Radio remote control
Used to operate: ● central locking system
● anti-theft locking system
● anti-theft alarm system
● power windows
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 20 metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while not
in range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 21.

Keys, doors and windows21Basic settingsSome settings can be changed in theInfo-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 100.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Memorised settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised by the key:
● lighting
● Infotainment system presets
● central locking system
● comfort settings
● climate control
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 127.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each key used.
Vehicle personalisation 3 100.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door.

22Keys, doors and windowsNotice
In the event of an accident in which airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Notice
Three minutes after unlocking with
the remote control, the doors are
relocked automatically if no door has
been opened.
Unlocking
Press c.
Two settings are selectable in the
Info-Display:
● To unlock only the driver's door, load compartment and fuel filler
flap, press c once. To unlock
both doors, press c twice.
● Press c once to unlock doors,
load compartment and fuel filler
flap.
Vehicle personalisation 3 100.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate 3 24.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press 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.