2016 VAUXHALL ADAM steering

Climate control113Climate controlClimate control systems.............113
Heating and ventilation system 113
Air conditioning system ...........114
Electronic climate control system .................................... 116
Air vents ..................................... 121
Adjustable air vents .................121
Fixed air vents ......................... 121
Maintenance .............................. 121
Air intake ................................. 121
Pollen filter ............................... 121
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 122
Service .................................... 122Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 30.
Heated seats ß 3 36.
Heated steering wheel * 3 70.
Temperaturered:warmblue:cold
Heating 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 distribution
M: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.

114Climate controlDemisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest speed.
● Set air distribution control to l.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door
windows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.
Air conditioning system
Controls for:
● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
n:cooling4:air recirculationÜ:heated rear window 3 30
Heated seats ß 3 36.
Heated steering wheel * 3 70.
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 (air conditioning is
activated in the background to
help preventing windows from
fogging)
Intermediate settings are possible.

Climate control117Controls for:● fan speed
● temperature
● air distributionn:coolingAUTO:automatic mode4:manual air recirculationV:demisting and defrostingÜ:heated rear window 3 30
Heated seats ß 3 36.
Heated steering wheel * 3 70.
In Automatic mode temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Climate control settings are shown on the Info-Display. Setting
modifications are briefly popped-up,
superimposed over the currently
displayed menu.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort: ● Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the
button.
● Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
● Press n to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by the LED in the
button.
● Set the preselected temperature using the centre rotary knob.
Recommended temperature is
22 °C.
Temperature preselection
Set temperature by turning the centre
rotary knob to the desired value. It is
indicated in the display of the switch.
For reasons of comfort, change
temperature only in small increments.

Driving and operating123Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 123
Control of the vehicle ...............123
Steering ................................... 124
Starting and operating ...............124
New vehicle running-in ............124
Ignition switch positions ...........124
Retained power off ..................124
Starting the engine ..................125
Overrun cut-off ........................ 125
Stop-start system ....................126
Parking .................................... 128
Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Catalytic converter ...................129
Manual transmission ..................130
Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 130
Transmission display ...............131
Starting the engine ..................131
Selector lever .......................... 131
Manual mode ........................... 133
Electronic driving programmes 133
Fault ........................................ 133Brakes........................................ 134
Antilock brake system .............134
Parking brake .......................... 135
Brake assist ............................. 135
Hill start assist ......................... 135
Ride control systems .................136
Traction Control system ..........136
Electronic Stability Control ......137
City mode ................................ 138
Driver assistance systems .........139
Cruise control .......................... 139
Speed limiter ........................... 141
Parking assist .......................... 142
Side blind spot alert .................151
Fuel ............................................ 152
Fuel for petrol engines .............152
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....152
Refuelling ................................ 154
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 157Driving hints
Control of the vehicle Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears on the Uplevel-
Display.
Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.

124Driving and operatingUse only floor mats, which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.
Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Control indicator c 3 85.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for
charging the vehicle battery.Ignition switch positions0:ignition off1:steering wheel lock released,
ignition off2:ignition on3:starting
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or at the latest for ten minutes after
the ignition is switched off:
● power windows
● power outlets
● power sunroof

Driving and operating125Power to the Infotainment system will
continue to operate for 30 minutes or until the key is removed from theignition switch, regardless of whether any door is opened.
Starting the engine
Turn key to position 1
to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Do not operate the accelerator pedal.
Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure operates the starter after a brief
delay, until the engine is running. See
'Automatic Starter Control'.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn the key back to position
0 .
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -30 °C . Required is an engine oil with
the correct viscosity, the correct fuel,
performed services and a sufficiently
charged vehicle battery.
Automatic starter controlThis function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not need to hold the key in position 3.
Once applied, the system will go on
starting automatically until the engineis running. Because of the checking
procedure, the engine starts running after a short delay.
Possible reasons for a non-starting engine:
● clutch pedal is not operated (manual transmission).
● brake pedal not operated (manual transmission
automated).
● timeout occurred.
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully
protect the engine.
Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but accelerator is released.

128Driving and operatingIf one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is opened.
● The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.
● The charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during restart might be noticeable.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before removing the ignition key. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the key can only be removed from
the ignition switch when the
parking brake is applied.
● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 160.

138Driving and operating
● To deactivate only Tractioncontrol system press b briefly:
TC is inactive but ESC remains
active. A status message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre when TC is deactivated.
If the vehicle reaches the stability
threshold with deactivated ESC, the
system will automatically reactivate
ESC for the time duration of the
threshold, when the brake pedal is
depressed once.
ESC is reactivated by pressing b
again. If the TC system was
previously disabled, both TC and
ESC are reactivated. A status
message pops up in the Driver
Information Centre and t
extinguishes when TC and ESC are reactivated.
ESC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If there is a fault in the system the
control indicator b illuminates
continuously and a message or a
warning code appears in the Driver
Information Centre. The system is not operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
City mode City mode is a feature which enables
increased steering assistance during
lower speed conditions, e.g. city
traffic or parking. Steering assistance
is increased for greater convenience.Activation
Press B when engine is running. The
system works from standstill up to
22 mph, and in reverse gear. Above
this speed the system changes to
normal mode. When activated, City
mode engages automatically below
22 mph.
An illuminated LED in the City mode
button indicates that the system is
active.
Additionally, a message pops-up in
the Driver Information Centre.
City mode remains active during an Autostop, but is only operationalwhen the engine is running.