service VAUXHALL ADAM 2019 Owner's Manual

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 31
Storage ........................................ 51
Instruments and controls .............60
Lighting ........................................ 98
Climate control ........................... 106
Driving and operating .................115
Vehicle care ............................... 148
Service and maintenance ..........195
Technical data ........................... 198
Customer information ................207
Index .......................................... 216Contents

Introduction3Vehicle specific dataPlease enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology, safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this Owner's Manual.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
For gas vehicles, we recommend a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer
licensed to service gas vehicles.
All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers
provide first-class service at
reasonable prices. Experienced
mechanics trained by Vauxhall work according to specific Vauxhall
instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual ● This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model
variant, country specifications,
special equipment or
accessories.
● The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.● The table of contents at the beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where the information is located.
● The index will enable you to search for specific information.
● This Owner's Manual depicts left-
hand drive vehicles. Operation is similar for right-hand drive
vehicles.
● The Owner's Manual uses the engine identifier code. The
corresponding sales designation
and engineering code can be
found in the section "Technical
data".
● Directional data, e.g. left or right, or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
● Displays may not support your specific language.
● Display messages and interior labelling are written in bold
letters.

60Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 61
Steering wheel adjustment ........61
Steering wheel controls .............61
Heated steering wheel ...............61
Horn ........................................... 62
Windscreen wiper and washer ..62
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 63
Outside temperature ..................64
Clock ......................................... 65
Power outlets ............................. 66
Cigarette lighter ......................... 67
Ashtrays .................................... 67
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 68
Instrument cluster ......................68
Speedometer ............................. 68
Odometer .................................. 68
Trip odometer ............................ 68
Tachometer ............................... 68
Fuel gauge ................................ 69
Fuel selector .............................. 69
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 70Service display.......................... 71
Control indicators ......................72
Turn lights .................................. 74
Seat belt reminder .....................74
Airbag and belt tensioners .........75
Airbag deactivation ....................75
Charging system .......................75
Malfunction indicator light ..........76
Service vehicle soon .................76
Brake and clutch system ...........76
Operate pedal ............................ 76
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....77
Gear shifting .............................. 77
Power steering .......................... 77
Parking assist ............................ 77
Electronic Stability Control off ...77
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........77
Exhaust filter .............................. 78
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 78
Engine oil pressure ....................78
Low fuel ..................................... 79
Immobiliser ................................ 79
Exterior light .............................. 79
High beam ................................. 79
Rear fog light ............................. 79
Cruise control ............................ 79
Door open .................................. 79Displays....................................... 80
Driver Information Centre ..........80
Info Display ................................ 85
Vehicle messages ........................87
Warning chimes .........................89
Battery voltage .......................... 89
Vehicle personalisation ................90
Telematics service .......................93
OnStar ....................................... 93

Instruments and controls71Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has been diminished, a warning message appears in theDriver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles, whichever occurs first.
This can be an additional engine oil
and filter change or part of a regular
service.
Midlevel Display
The remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in percent beside the
control indicator I on the Midlevel
Display.
Uplevel Display
The remaining oil life duration is
displayed in percent in the Vehicle
Information Menu on the Uplevel
Display.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration use the buttons on the
stalk:
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select Remaining Oil Life .
Reset Press SET/CLR on the stalk for
several seconds to reset. The
remaining engine oil life duration
page must be active. Switch on
ignition only, engine must be
switched off.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to ensure
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.

72Instruments and controlsNext serviceA message appears in the Driver
Information Centre, when
maintenance of the vehicle is
required. Have maintenance work
carried out by a workshop within one
week or 300 miles, whichever occurs first.
Driver Information Centre 3 80.
Service information 3 195.
Control indicators The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation

74Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn lights 3 74XSeat belt reminder 3 74vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 75VAirbag deactivation 3 75pCharging system 3 75ZMalfunction indicator light
3 76gService vehicle soon 3 76RBrake and clutch system
3 76-Operate pedal 3 76uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 77[Gear shifting 3 77cPower steering 3 77rParking assist 3 77nElectronic Stability Control off
3 77bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 77%Exhaust filter 3 78wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 78IEngine oil pressure 3 78YLow fuel 3 79dImmobiliser 3 798Exterior light 3 79CHigh beam 3 79rRear fog light 3 79mCruise control 3 79hDoor open 3 79
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 155.
Fuses 3 164
Turn lights 3 101.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.

76Instruments 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 87.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 153.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 124.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 118.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine with the key 3 16,
3 117.
On some versions, the Driver
Information Centre indicates a
message to operate the clutch pedal
3 87.

88Instruments and controlsNo.Vehicle message28Right rear turn light failure35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind spot alert
system53Tighten fuel filler cap55Exhaust filter is full 3 12156Tyre 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 offVehicle 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.

Instruments and controls93Remote Lock Feedback:
Changes what kind of feedback
is given when locking the vehicle.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked
Doors : Activates or deactivates
the automatic relock function
after unlocking without opening
the vehicle.
Remote Window Operation :
Activates or deactivates the
operation of power windows with
remote control.
Passive Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Passive Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the passive locking
function. This feature locks the
vehicle automatically after
several seconds if all doors have been closed and an electronickey has been removed from the
vehicle.Remote Left in Vehicle Alert :
Activates or deactivates the
warning chime when the
electronic key remains in the
vehicle.Telematics service
OnStar
OnStar is a personal connectivity and
service assistant with integrated
Wi-Fi hotspot. The OnStar service is
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Notice
OnStar is not available for all
markets. For further information,
contact your workshop.
Notice
In order to be available and
operational, OnStar needs a valid
OnStar subscription, functioning
vehicle electrics, mobile service and
GPS satellite link.
To activate the OnStar services and
set up an account, press Z and speak
with an advisor.

94Instruments and controlsDepending on the equipment of the
vehicle, the following services are
available:
● Emergency services and support
in the case of a vehicle
breakdown
● Wi-Fi hotspot
● Smartphone application
● Remote control, e.g. location of the vehicle, activation of horn and
lights, control of central locking
system
● Stolen vehicle assistance
● Vehicle diagnostics
● Destination download
Notice
The OnStar module of the vehicle is
deactivated after ten days without an
ignition cycle. Functions requiring a
data connection will be available
again after switching on the ignition.OnStar buttons
Notice
Depending on the equipment, the
OnStar buttons can also be
integrated in the rear view mirror.
Privacy button
Press and hold j until a message is
heard to activate or deactivate the transmission of the vehicle location.
Press j to answer a call or to end a
call to an advisor.
Press j to access the Wi-Fi settings.
Service button
Press Z to establish a connection to
an advisor.
SOS 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 vehicle