2014 VAUXHALL ADAM lock

Instruments and controls85Engine oil pressureI 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 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 3 151.
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.
Catalytic converter 3 123.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 101.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 102.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 104.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.

92Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC), in
some cases together with a warning
and signal buzzer.
Press the SET/CLR button, the
MENU button or turn the adjuster
wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message1Change engine oil2No radio remote control
detected, depress clutch pedal
for a restart3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning offNo.Vehicle message5Steering wheel is locked7Turn steering wheel, switch
ignition off and then on9Turn 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 failure

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No.Vehicle message25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failure35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind spot alert
system53Tighten gas cap56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Winter tyres detection59Open and then close driver
window60Open and then close front
passenger window66Service theft alarm systemNo.Vehicle message67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering75Service air conditioning76Service side blind spot alert
system79Top up engine oil82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon95Service airbag120Reduce speed for hill decent
control128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist174Low vehicle battery258Park assist offVehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Ride control systems
■ Cruise control, Speed limiter
■ Parking assist systems

98Instruments and controls
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time Date
See Clock 3 73.
Radio settings
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
Phone settings
See Infotainment manual for further information.
Vehicle settings ■ Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the level
of the cabin airflow of the climate
control in automatic mode.
Climate control 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 : Change the volume
of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver : Activates
or deactivates the personalisation
function.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activate or deactivate automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
■ Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activate or deactivate
the ultrasonic sensors.
Side blind zone alert : Changes the
settings for the side blind spot alert
system.
■ Exterior ambient lighting
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activate or deactivate the entry
lighting.
Duration upon exit of vehicle :Activate or deactivate and change
the duration of exit lighting.
■ Power door locks
Auto door unlock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition.
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching on
ignition.
Stop door lock if door open :
Activate or deactivate the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.
■ Remote locking, unlocking, starting
Remote unlock feedback :
Activate or deactivate the hazard
warning flasher feedback whilst
unlocking.
Passive door unlock : Change the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.

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Auto relock doors: Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
■ Restore factory settings :
Reset all settings to the default settings.
Personal settings in the Colour-Info-Display When audio is switched on, press ;
on the control panel.
Press Settings .
The following settings can be
selected:
■ Time & date settings
■ Radio settings
■ Connection settings
■ Vehicle settings
■ Language
■ Text scroll
■ Touch beep volume
■ Max startup volume
■ System version
■ DivX®) VOD
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Time & date settings
See Clock 3 73.
Radio settings
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
Connection settings
See Infotainment manual for further information.
Vehicle settings ■ Climate & air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the level
of the cabin airflow of the climate
control in automatic mode.
Climate control 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 defog : Activates
automatically rear heated window.
■ Comfort & convenience
Chime volume : Change the volume
of warning chimes.

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Personalization by driver: Activates
or deactivates the personalisation
function.
Auto wipe in reverse gear : Activate
or deactivate automatic switching
on of the rear window wiper when
reverse gear is engaged.
■ Collision / detection
Park assist : Activate or deactivate
the ultrasonic sensors.
Side blind zone alert : Changes the
settings for the side blind spot alert
system.
■ Lighting
Exit lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
Vehicle locator lights : Activates or
deactivates the welcome lighting.
■ Power door locks
Auto door unlock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching off ignition.
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic doorlocking function after switching on
ignition.
Unlocked door anti lock out :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.
■ Lock, unlock settings
Remote unlock light feedback :
Activates or deactivates the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst
unlocking.
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.
■ Vehicle factory settings : Restore
the setting values back to the
factory default settings.Language
Selection of the desired language.
Text scroll
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
Touch beep volume
See Infotainment manual for further information.
Max startup volume
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
System version
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
DivX®) VOD
See Infotainment manual for further information.

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.

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.