2015 VAUXHALL ADAM lights

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.

Instruments and controls79Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
The needles of the instruments briefly
rotate to the end position when the
ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance in miles.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
on the turn signal lever for a few
seconds 3 89.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2,000 miles and then restarts at 0.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.

84Instruments and controls
Control indicators in the centreconsole
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 3 159, Fuses
3 168.
Turn signals 3 106.
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 37.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 37.

88Instruments and controls
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 176.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
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 3 154.
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 3 126.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 103.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 104.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 106.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.

98Instruments and controls
■ 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 orwhilst 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.Battery voltage
Uplevel-Display
When the vehicle battery voltage is running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
Midlevel-Display
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning code 174 will appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off immediately electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe ride, e.g. seat heating,
heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.

Instruments and controls101
■Time & date settings
■ Radio settings
■ Connection settings
■ Vehicle settings
■ Language
■ Text scroll
■ Touch beep volume
■ Max startup volume
■ System version
■ DivX(R) VOD
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Time & date settings
See Clock 3 76.
Radio settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Connection settings
See Infotainment system 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.
Air conditioning 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 : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.Personalization by driver : Activates
or deactivates the personalisation
function.
Auto wipe in reverse gear :
Activates or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
■ Collision / detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates 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 lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching on
ignition.

Lighting103LightingExterior lighting.......................... 103
Interior lighting ........................... 107
Lighting features ........................109Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7=lights off8=sidelights9=headlights
Control indicator 8 3 88.
Light switch with automatic light
control
Turn light switch:
AUTO=automatic light control: low
beam is switched on and off automatically depending on
external lighting conditionsm=activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.
Switch turns back to AUTO8=sidelights9=headlights
The current status of the automatic
light control is displayed In the Driver
Information Centre.

104Lighting
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
When headlights are on, 8
illuminates. Control indicator 8
3 88.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with headlights and sidelights.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
light and headlights automatically
depending on the lighting conditions
and information given by the rain
sensor system.
Daytime running light 3 105.
Automatic headlight activation
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the headlights are
switched on during poor lighting
conditions.
Furthermore the headlights are
switched on if the windscreen wipers
have been activated for several
wipes.
Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered the
headlights are switched on without
any delay.High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.