sensor VAUXHALL ADAM 2019 Owner's Manual

In brief111Power windows .....................27
2 Exterior mirrors .....................26
3 Cruise control .....................129
Speed limiter ....................... 130
4 Side air vents ...................... 113
5 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ................................... 101
Exit lighting ......................... 104
Parking lights ...................... 101
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................80
6 Instruments .......................... 68
7 Steering wheel controls .......61
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 80
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ......................62
10 Central locking system ..........21
City mode ............................ 128
Fuel selector ......................... 69Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 118
Traction Control system .....125
Electronic Stability Control . 126
Parking assist ..................... 132
Seat heating .......................... 35
Heated steering wheel ..........61
11 Info Display .......................... 85
12 Hazard warning flashers ....100
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 75
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............74
13 Sensor electronic climate
control system ....................109
14 Centre air vents .................. 113
15 Side air vents passenger
side ..................................... 113
16 Glovebox .............................. 51
Fuse box ............................ 167
17 Climate control system ........ 106
18 Power outlet .......................... 66
19 AUX input, USB input ...........1020Selector lever,
transmission ....................... 123
21 Parking brake ......................124
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............116
23 Horn ..................................... 62
Driver airbag ........................ 42
24 Bonnet release lever ..........150
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..61
26 Light switch .......................... 98
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 100
Rear fog light ...................... 101 Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................102
Brightness of ambient light 102

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 62.
Wiper blade replacement 3 155.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 62.
Washer fluid 3 152.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
ON:continuous operationOFF:offINT:intermittent operation

Keys, doors and windows27Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing to
the front or rear. Lever in the middle
position is the normal driving position.
Versions with illuminated starlight
panel
When the starlight panel is
illuminated, adjust the lever to the
front.
Starlight panel 3 102.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles is
automatically reduced, when driving
in the dark.
Windows
Windscreen
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers, e.g. toll road
stickers or similar, on the windscreen
in the area of the interior mirror.
Otherwise the detection zone of the
sensor in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Be careful when closing the
windows. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Switch on ignition to operate power
windows.
Retained power off 3 117.

Seats, restraints39airbag sensing and diagnostic
module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, inner door seals including the speakers, any of the
airbag modules, ceiling or pillar
trim, front sensors, side impact
sensors or airbag wiring.
Notice
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the
airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials. Have damagedcovers replaced by a workshop.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle operating
permit.
Fault
If there is a fault in the airbag system,
control indicator v illuminates and a
message or a warning code appears
in the Driver Information Centre. The
system is not operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Control indicator for airbag systems
3 75.
Child restraint systems on front
passenger seat with airbag
systems
Warning according to ECE R94.02:EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing
child restraint on a seat protected by
an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it;
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
DE: Nach hinten gerichtete
Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem Sitz
verwenden, der durch einen davor
befindlichen AKTIVEN AIRBAG
geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder
SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES
KINDES zur Folge haben kann.
FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège
d'enfant orienté vers l'arrière sur un
siège protégé par un COUSSIN
GONFLABLE ACTIF placé devant lui,
sous peine d'infliger des
BLESSURES GRAVES, voire
MORTELLES à l'ENFANT.
ES: NUNCA utilice un sistema de
retención infantil orientado hacia
atrás en un asiento protegido por un
AIRBAG FRONTAL ACTIVO. Peligro de MUERTE o LESIONES GRAVES
para el NIÑO.
RU: ЗАПРЕЩАЕТСЯ
устанавливать детское
удерживающее устройство лицом
назад на сиденье автомобиля,

58StorageRoof rack systemRoof rackFor safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Mounting roof rack Open the cover from each mounting
point by using a coin.Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests.
Ensure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Prevent sliding of loose objects by securing them with straps
attached to the lashing eyes
3 56.
● Use the hook at the right sidewall
of the load compartment for
hanging up carrier bags.
Maximum load: 5 kg.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or the
instrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.

62Instruments 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 3 118.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper and
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 controls63Adjustable 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 3 152
Rear window wiper and washer
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
ON:continuous operationOFF:offINT:intermittent operation

Instruments and controls77Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 123.
Gear shifting [ illuminates green as control
indicator or is shown as a symbol in
the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel Display, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
ECO Information Menu
The gear shift indication is popped-up
as a full page in the Driver Information
Centre.ECO Information Menu 3 80.
Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Illumination of c and b
simultaneously
Power steering system must be
calibrated, system calibration 3 128.
Parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Parking assist 3 132.
Electronic Stability Control off
t illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control 3 126.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
b flashes or illuminates yellow.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present. A
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Continued
driving is possible. The system is not

78Instruments and controlsoperational. Driving stability,
however, may deteriorate depending
on road surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 126.
Traction Control system 3 125.
Exhaust filter % illuminates or flashes yellow.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The exhaust filter is full. Start cleaning
process as soon as possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Exhaust filter 3 121.Stop-start system 3 118.
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 system3 172.
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.

90Instruments and controlsVehicle personalisationThe vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised
individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below might
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings Graphic Info Display
Press CONFIG for the Settings menu.
Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to move
to the desired setup menu, then press MENU-TUNE .
Select Settings and then Vehicle
settings .
Vehicle settings
● Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Air conditioning mode : Controls
the state of the cooling
compressor when the vehicle is
started. Last setting
(recommended) or at vehicle
start is either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto rear demist : Activates
automatically rear heated
window.
● Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
● Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
sensors.