2014 VAUXHALL ADAM Owner's Manual

Lighting103Headlight range
adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0=front seats occupied1=all seats occupied2=all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3=driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden.Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn adjuster on both headlight
housings 1
/4 turn clockwise to set
tourist mode.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pushing the ¨ button.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.

104LightingTurn and lane-change
signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Rear fog lights
Operated by pushing the r button.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
on headlights automatically.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move turn signal lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down
(left parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn signal control
indicator.

Lighting105Reversing lightsThe reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
■ instrument panel illumination
■ ambient light
■ dome light
■ Info-Display
■ illuminated switches and operation elements.
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
On vehicles with light sensor, the
brightness can only be adjusted when
the exterior lights are on and the light sensor detects night conditions.
Interior lights Front courtesy lightDuring entry and exit of the vehicle,
the courtesy light automatically
switches on and then off after a delay.

106Lighting
Operate rocker switch:w=automatic switching on
and off.press u=on.press v=off.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Dome light Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Ambient light
Ambient light consists of indirect
lights in the doors, in the instrument
panel below the heating and
ventilation unit and in the passenger
foot well. 8 colours can be selected by a button in the roof console.
Operate button with ignition switched
on:
m one brief
press=on or off.S repeated
brief presses=colours change in
steps.S long press=colours change
continuously.
Ambient light can be dimmed with the thumb wheel A together with the
instrument panel illumination 3 105.
The selected colour remains the next
time the ignition is switched on.
Ambient light comes on automatically when switching off ignition and
extinguishes after opening a door.
Pressing button m after switching off
ignition; ambient light remains on for
60 minutes.
It is also activated with Entry lighting
3 107 and Exit lighting 3 107.
Starlight panel Starlight panel consists of approx.64 LEDs in the roof. The intensity can
be dimmed with a button in the roof
console.

Lighting107
Operate button with ignition switched
on:m one brief
press=on or off.T repeated
brief presses=dimming
stepwise.T long press=dimming
continuously.
The selected intensity remains the next time the ignition is switched on.
Starlight comes on automatically
when switching off ignition and
extinguishes after opening a door.
Pressing button m after switching off
ignition; ambient light remains on for
60 minutes.
It is also activated with Entry lighting
3 107 and Exit lighting 3 107.
Lighting features
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting
The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
■ headlights
■ tail lights
■ reversing light
■ number plate lights
■ instrument panel light
■ interior lights
Some functions are only operable
when it is dark outside to facilitate
locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 119.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 97.The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 20.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
■ all switches
■ Driver Information Centre
■ ambient light
■ starlight panel
Exit lighting
The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
■ interior lights
■ instrument panel light (only when it is dark)
■ ambient light
■ starlight panel
They will switch off automatically after
a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.

108Lighting
Path lightingHeadlights, tail lights, reversing lights
and number plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable
time after leaving the vehicle.
Activating
1. Switch off ignition
2. remove ignition key
3. open driver's door
4. pull turn signal lever
5. close driver's door
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is
pulled while the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration
of this function can be changed in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 97.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 20.
Battery discharge
protection
Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
■ Auxiliary heater
■ Heated rear window and mirrors■ Heated seats
■ Fan
In the second stage a message which
confirms the activation of the vehicle
battery discharge protection will be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Switching off electric lights To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

Climate control109Climate controlClimate control systems ............. 109
Air vents ..................................... 116
Maintenance .............................. 117Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for: ■ Temperature
■ Fan speed
■ Air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 29.
Temperature
red=warmblue=coldHeating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distributionM=to head areaL=to head area and foot wellK=to foot wellJ=to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll=to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.

110Climate control
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest speed.
■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
■ For simultaneous warming of the foot well, set air distribution control
to J.
Notice
If air distribution mode l is selected
while engine is running, an Autostop
will be inhibited until another air
distribution is selected.
If air distribution mode l is selected
while the engine is in an Autostop,
the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 120.
Air conditioning systemIn addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:n=cooling4=air recirculation
Heated seats ß 3 34, Heated
steering wheel * 3 69.
Cooling n
Press button n
to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.