2019 VAUXHALL ADAM Owner's Manual

In brief15Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper and washer
3 63.
Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 29.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirror 3 26.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set air distribution control to l.
● Press V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Climate control system 3 106.

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and press the release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 123.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 171 and
condition 3 206
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 151
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 26,
seats 3 32 and seat belts
3 37
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wetStarting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 117.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, it could be necessary first to
push the key all the way in towards the steering column.

In brief17Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 118.
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.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 150.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19.

18In briefLaying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 149.

Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Keys .......................................... 19
Radio remote control .................20
Memorised settings ...................21
Central locking system ..............21
Automatic locking ......................23
Doors ........................................... 24
Load compartment ....................24
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Anti-theft locking system ...........25
Immobiliser ................................ 25
Exterior mirrors ............................ 26
Convex shape ........................... 26
Electric adjustment ....................26
Folding mirrors .......................... 26
Heated mirrors ........................... 26
Interior mirrors ............................. 27
Manual anti-dazzle ....................27
Automatic anti-dazzle ................27
Windows ...................................... 27
Windscreen ............................... 27
Power windows ......................... 27Heated rear window ..................29
Sun visors .................................. 29
Roof ............................................. 29
Sunroof ...................................... 29
Glass panel ............................... 30Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items to the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 191.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel bolts is specified on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 181.

20Keys, doors and windowsLock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key
through 180° and repeat operation.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Radio remote control
Used to operate:
● central locking system
● anti-theft locking system
● power windows
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 20 m. It can be restrictedby external influences. The hazard
warning flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while not
in range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 21.
Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the
Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 90.

Keys, doors and windows21Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Memorised settings Whenever the ignition is switched off,
some functions of the following
settings may be automatically
memorised by the remote control unit:
● lighting
● Infotainment system presets
● central locking system
● comfort settings
● climate control
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 116.A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info Display. This must
be set for each key used.
Vehicle personalisation 3 90.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Notice
3 minutes after unlocking with the
remote control, the doors are
relocked automatically if no door has
been opened.

22Keys, doors and windowsUnlocking
Press c.
Two settings are selectable in the
Info Display:
● To unlock only the driver's door and fuel filler flap, press c once.
To unlock both doors and load
compartment, press c twice.
● Press c once to unlock doors,
load compartment and fuel filler
flap.
Vehicle personalisation 3 90.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
3 24.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press e
.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system will not work.
Central locking buttons Locks or unlocks doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
inside the passenger compartment.
Press e to lock.
Press c to unlock.
Delayed door lock
Switch off engine and remove key from the lock. Press e with at least
one door opened and three chimes
will sound. When the last door is
closed, the vehicle will automatically
lock all doors after 5 seconds and a
feedback is given. After 10 minutes,
the vehicle will automatically lock all
doors even if a door is still open. This
function may be activated or
deactivated in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 90.