2016.5 VAUXHALL ADAM engine

36Seats, restraintsThe memory function allows the seat
to engage in its original position after
folding.
Do not operate backrest adjuster handwheel when backrest is folded
forwards.Caution
When seat height is in the highest position, push head restraints
down and fold up sun visors before
folding backrest forwards.
Sport seat folding
Remove seat belt from belt mount on
the backrest.
Pull release lever located on the
backrest, fold backrest forwards and
release lever. Slide seat forwards to
the stop.
To restore, slide the seat backwards
to the stop. Lift backrest to upright
position without operating the release lever. Allow backrest to engage.9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that the
seat is securely locked in position
before driving. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury in the event of heavy braking or collision.
The memory function allows the seat
to engage in its original position after
folding.
Do not operate backrest adjuster
handwheel when backrest is folded
forwards.
Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective front seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Pressing ß once more deactivates
seat heating.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running.
During an Autostop seat heating is also operational.
Stop-start system 3 126.

Instruments and controls69Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 70
Steering wheel adjustment ........70
Steering wheel controls .............70
Heated steering wheel ...............70
Horn ........................................... 71
Windscreen wiper/washer .........71
Rear window wiper/washer .......73
Outside temperature ..................73
Clock ......................................... 74
Power outlets ............................. 76
Inductive charging .....................76
Cigarette lighter ......................... 77
Ashtrays .................................... 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 78
Instrument cluster ......................78
Speedometer ............................. 78
Odometer .................................. 78
Trip odometer ............................ 78
Tachometer ............................... 78
Fuel gauge ................................ 79
Fuel selector .............................. 79
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80Service display.......................... 80
Control indicators ......................81
Turn signal ................................. 83
Seat belt reminder .....................83
Airbag and belt tensioners .........84
Airbag deactivation ....................84
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........85
Service vehicle soon .................85
Brake and clutch system ...........85
Operate pedal ............................ 85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....86
Upshift ....................................... 86
Power steering .......................... 86
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........86
Electronic Stability Control off ...86
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........86
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Low fuel ..................................... 87
Immobiliser ................................ 88
Exterior light .............................. 88
High beam ................................. 88
Rear fog light ............................. 88
Cruise control ............................ 88
Door open .................................. 88
Information displays .....................88
Driver Information Centre ..........88Colour-Info-Display ....................93
Graphic-Info-Display ..................94
Vehicle messages ........................95
Warning chimes .........................97
Battery voltage .......................... 97
Vehicle personalisation ................98
OnStar ....................................... 101

Instruments and controls71The 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 3 126.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen 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 downwards

78Instruments and controlsWarning 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 recordeddistance since the last reset.
To reset, press SET/CLR on the turn
signal lever for a few seconds
3 88.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 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.

80Instruments and controlsEngine coolant temperaturegauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
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:

Instruments and controls81
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life .
Reset Press SET/CLR 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.
Next service
When 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 88.
Service information 3 209.
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

Instruments and controls83Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 83XSeat belt reminder 3 83vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 84VAirbag deactivation 3 84pCharging system 3 84ZMalfunction indicator light
3 85gService vehicle soon 3 85RBrake and clutch system
3 85-Operate pedal 3 85uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 86[Upshift 3 86cPower steering 3 86rUltrasonic parking assist
3 86nElectronic Stability Control off
3 86bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 86wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 87IEngine oil pressure 3 87YLow fuel 3 87dImmobiliser 3 888Exterior light 3 88CHigh beam 3 88rRear fog light 3 88mCruise control 3 88hDoor open 3 88
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 3 168, Fuses
3 177.
Turn signals 3 108.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.

84Instruments and controlsk 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 38.
Seat belt status on rear seatsX 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 38.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after four
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 37, 3 39.
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.
Airbag deactivation 3 44.
Charging system p illuminates red.