2014 VAUXHALL ADAM climate control

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............18
Seats, restraints ........................... 30
Storage ........................................ 49
Instruments and controls .............68
Lighting ...................................... 101
Climate control ........................... 109
Driving and operating .................118
Vehicle care ............................... 149
Service and maintenance ..........193
Technical data ........................... 196
Customer information ................207
Index .......................................... 210Contents

In brief11
1Power windows .....................27
2 Exterior mirrors .....................25
3 Cruise control .....................129
Speed limiter ....................... 130
4 Side air vents ...................... 116
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ....104
Exit lighting ......................... 107
Parking lights ...................... 104
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................86
6 Instruments .......................... 76
7 Steering wheel controls .......68
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 86
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ......................70
10 Central locking system ..........20
City mode ............................ 127
Fuel selector ......................... 77Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 120
Parking assist ..................... 131
Seat heating .......................... 34
Heated steering wheel ..........69
11 Info-Display .......................... 90
12 Hazard warning flashers ....103
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 82
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............81
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 24
14 Centre air vents .................. 116
15 Side air vents passenger
side ..................................... 116
16 Glovebox .............................. 49
Fuse box ............................ 167
17 Climate control system ........ 109
18 Power outlet .......................... 75
19 AUX input, USB input ...........1020Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 123
21 Parking brake ......................125
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............119
23 Horn ..................................... 69
Driver airbag ........................ 40
24 Bonnet release lever ..........151
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..68
26 Light switch ........................ 101
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 103
Rear fog light ...................... 104
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination and
ambient light ....................... 105

In brief15
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 71.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 29.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
■ Switch on cooling n.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the door
windows.
Climate control system 3 109.

90Instruments and controlsGraphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
■ Graphic-Info-Display
or
■ Colour-Info-Display with Touch-
Screen functionality.
Both displays are located in the
instrument panel.
Graphic-Info-DisplayGraphic-Info-Display indicates: ■ time 3 73
■ outside temperature 3 72
■ date 3 73
■ electronic climate control settings 3 112
■ Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 97
Selecting menus and settings
Menus and settings are accessed via the display.
Press button CONFIG: Menu page
Settings is displayed.
Turn knob MENU-TUNE to select a
setting or value.
Press knob MENU-TUNE to confirm
a setting or value.
Press button BACK to exit a menu or
setting without changing or delete the last character in a character
sequence. Press the button for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
To exit the Settings menu, press
button BACK in steps or press button
CONFIG after confirming the
changes.
Vehicle personalisation 3 97.
Memorised settings 3 20.
Colour-Info-Display

Instruments and controls91
The Colour-Information-Display
indicates in colour:
■ time 3 73
■ outside temperature 3 72
■ date 3 73
■ electronic climate control settings 3 112
■ parking assist and advanced parking assist instructions 3 131
■ Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
■ navigation, see description in the Infotainment manual
■ system messages
■ vehicle messages 3 92
■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 97
The type of information and how it is
displayed depends on the equipment
of the vehicle and the settings made.
Selecting menus and settings
Menus and settings are selected via
the touch screen display.
Press button ;: Home page is
displayed.
Tap display icon Settings: Menu page
Settings is displayed. Select a setting
by tapping.
Tap selection once more to confirm a
setting or value.
Press display button q to exit a menu
or setting without changing or delete
the last character in a character
sequence.
To exit the Settings menu, press
display button q in steps or press
button ; after confirming the
changes.
Vehicle personalisation 3 97.
Memorised settings 3 20.

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.

Instruments and controls99
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.

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.