2015 VAUXHALL ADAM Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls71Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 71
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 79
Information displays .....................89
Vehicle messages ........................ 96
Vehicle personalisation ................99Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system, the cruise
control and a connected mobile
phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 132.

72Instruments and controlsHeated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *
button. Activation is indicated by the
LED in the button.
The 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 3 123.
Horn
Press j.

Instruments and controls73Windscreen wiper/washerWindscreen 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
desired wipe interval:
short interval=turn adjuster
wheel upwardslong interval=turn adjuster
wheel downwardsAutomatic wiping with rain sensorINT=automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.
If the wiper frequency is above
20 seconds the wiper arm moves
slightly down to park position.

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Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel upwards
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.
Rear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper position=continuous
operationlower position=intermittent
operationmiddle position=off

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Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay. Temperatures
below 3 °C are displayed flashing.
Illustration shows Graphic-Info-
Display.
Illustration shows Colour-Info-
Display.
Uplevel-Display

76Instruments and controls
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Graphic-Info Display
Press the CONFIG button to open the
Settings menu.
Scroll through the list and select the
menu item Time Date to display the
respective submenu.
Notice
For a detailed description of menu
operation, refer to the Infotainment
system manual.
Set time
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter
the Set time submenu.
Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to
change the current value of the first setting.
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to
confirm the set value.
The cursor then switches to the next
value. If all values are set, you are
automatically returned to the next
higher menu level.
Set date
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter
the Set date submenu.
Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to
change the current value of the first setting.
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to
confirm the set value.
The cursor then switches to the next
value. If all values are set, you are
automatically returned to the next
higher menu level.
Set time format
To switch between the available
options, repeatedly press the
MENU-TUNE knob.

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Set date format
To switch between the available
options, repeatedly press the
MENU-TUNE knob.
RDS clock synchronization The RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets the
time. RDS time synchronisation can
take a few minutes. Some
transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, it is
recommended to switch off the
automatic time synchronisation.
To switch between the options On
and Off, repeatedly press the
MENU-TUNE knob.
Colour-Info Display
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings screen button.
Select Time & date settings to display
the respective submenu.
Notice
For a detailed description of menu
operation, refer to the Infotainment
system manual.
Set time format
To select the desired time format, tap on the screen buttons 12 h or 24 h .
Set date format To select the desired date format, tap
on the < and > screen buttons and
choose between the available
options.
Set time and date
To adjust the time and date settings,
tap on the H and I screen buttons.
RDS clock synchronization
The RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets the
time. RDS time synchronisation can take a few minutes. Some
transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, it is
recommended to switch off the
automatic time synchronisation.
To activate or deactivate RDS clock
synchronization , tap on the screen
buttons On or Off.

78Instruments and controlsPower outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlet is
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlet is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
centre console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders.