2017.5 VAUXHALL ADAM steering wheel

70Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 71
Steering wheel adjustment ........71
Steering wheel controls .............71
Heated steering wheel ...............71
Horn ........................................... 72
Windscreen wiper/washer .........72
Rear window wiper/washer .......73
Outside temperature ..................74
Clock ......................................... 75
Power outlets ............................. 77
Inductive charging .....................77
Cigarette lighter ......................... 78
Ashtrays .................................... 78
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 78
Instrument cluster ......................78
Speedometer ............................. 78
Odometer .................................. 79
Trip odometer ............................ 79
Tachometer ............................... 79
Fuel gauge ................................ 79
Fuel selector .............................. 80
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80Service display.......................... 81
Control indicators ......................82
Turn signal ................................. 84
Seat belt reminder .....................84
Airbag and belt tensioners .........85
Airbag deactivation ....................85
Charging system .......................85
Malfunction indicator light ..........86
Service vehicle soon .................86
Brake and clutch system ...........86
Operate pedal ............................ 86
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....87
Upshift ....................................... 87
Power steering .......................... 87
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........87
Electronic Stability Control off ...87
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........87
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 88
Engine oil pressure ....................88
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Immobiliser ................................ 89
Exterior light .............................. 89
High beam ................................. 89
Rear fog light ............................. 89
Cruise control ............................ 89
Door open .................................. 89
Information displays .....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89Colour-Info-Display ....................94
Graphic-Info-Display ..................95
Vehicle messages ........................96
Warning chimes .........................98
Battery voltage .......................... 98
Vehicle personalisation ................99
Telematics service .....................102
OnStar ..................................... 102

Instruments and controls71Controls
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 manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 142.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.

72Instruments and controlsThe 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 3 128.
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
wiping frequency.

88Instruments and controlsoperational. Driving stability,
however, may deteriorate depending
on road surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 139,
Traction Control system 3 138.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault 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 3 188.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 3 166.
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.
Refuelling 3 158.
Catalytic converter 3 131.

96Instruments and controlsTo exit the Settings menu, press
BACK repeatedly or press CONFIG
after confirming the changes.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
Memorised settings 3 21.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning and
signal buzzer.
Press SET/CLR , MENU 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 then on

Instruments and controls97No.Vehicle message9Turn steering wheel, startengine again12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failureNo.Vehicle message28Right rear turn signal failure35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind spot alert
system53Tighten fuel filler cap56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Winter tyres detection59Open then close driver window60Open then close front
passenger window66Service theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering75Service air conditioningNo.Vehicle message76Service side blind spot alert
system79Top up engine oil82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Parking assist fault, clean
bumper136Service parking assist174Low vehicle battery151Press clutch to start258Parking assist off

110LightingTurn and lane-changesignalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Rear fog lights
Operated by pressing r
.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
on headlights automatically.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move turn signal lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down
(left parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn signal control
indicator.

Climate control115Climate controlClimate control systems.............115
Heating and ventilation system 115
Air conditioning system ...........116
Electronic climate control system .................................... 118
Air vents ..................................... 123
Adjustable air vents .................123
Fixed air vents ......................... 123
Maintenance .............................. 123
Air intake ................................. 123
Pollen filter ............................... 123
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 124
Service .................................... 124Climate 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 71.
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 well and windscreenJ:to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll:to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.