2015.5 VAUXHALL ADAM ignition

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left area=engine operating
temperature not
yet reachedcentral area=normal operating
temperatureright area=temperature too
highCaution
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.
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 turn signal lever
buttons:Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select Remaining Oil Life .
Reset Press the SET/CLR button on turn
signal lever 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.

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Next serviceWhen the system has calculated that
engine oil life has diminished, a
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 90.
Service information 3 207.
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

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Control indicators in the centre
console
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 165, Fuses
3 174.
Turn signals 3 107.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front
seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console,
when the seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 39.Seat belt status on rear seats
X in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.
Illuminates
After having started the engine for a
minimum of 35 seconds until the seat
belt has been fastened.
If an unfastened seat belt is fastened
whilst driving.
Flashes
After starting off when the seat belt is unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 39.

86Instruments and controlsAirbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 38, 3 40.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 45.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates 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 isrunning
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.

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Flashes when the engine is
running Fault that could lead to catalyticconverter 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 97.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 162.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 133.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 124.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine 3 17,
3 123.
On some versions, the operate pedal message is indicated in the Driver
Information Display 3 97.
Antilock 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 3 132.
Upshift
[ 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.

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FlashesFault 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 system
3 182.
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.
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 3 160.
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 3 127.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 104.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 105.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 107.

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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 repeatedly or press
button CONFIG after confirming the
changes.
Vehicle personalisation 3 100.
Memorised settings 3 22.
Vehicle messages
Messages 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 oil3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is locked7Turn steering wheel, switch
ignition off and then on

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Vehicle 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
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ wiper/washer system
■ doors, windows
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ vehicle battery
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.
Warning chimes When starting the engine or
whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If a programmed speed is exceeded.
■ If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo-Display.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier extended.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.