2019 VAUXHALL ADAM climate control

114Climate control
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Fixed air vents
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.
Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance check
Notice
Refrigerant R-134a contains
fluorinated greenhouse gases.

Driving and operating119Indication
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficientlycharged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the exhaust filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
'Climate control' chapter for more
details 3 109.
Immediately after motorway driving,
an Autostop may be inhibited.New vehicle running-in 3 116.
Vehicle battery discharge protection To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features, e.g. the rear window
heating, are disabled or switched into a power saving mode. The fan speed
of the climate control system is
reduced to save power.
Restart of the engine by the driverVehicles with manual transmission:
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator - illuminates
or is shown as a symbol in the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 76.

120Driving and operatingRestart of the engine by the stop-
start system
The selector lever must be in neutralto enable an automatic restart.
If 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, awarning 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.
● Lock the vehicle.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 150.

216IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 148
Adjustable air vents ...................113
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........75
Airbag deactivation ................43, 75
Airbag label................................... 38 Airbag system .............................. 38
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 114
Air conditioning system .............. 107
Air intake .................................... 114
Air vents...................................... 113
Antilock brake system ................ 123
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......77
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................191
Ashtrays ....................................... 67
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................27
Automatic light control .................99
Automatic locking ........................23
Autostop ..................................... 118
B Battery discharge protection ......105
Battery voltage ............................. 89
Belts.............................................. 36
Bonnet ....................................... 150
Brake and clutch fluid .................196
Brake and clutch system .............76Brake assist ............................... 125
Brake fluid .................................. 153
Brakes ............................... 123, 153
Breakdown.................................. 190
Bulb replacement ....................... 155
C Capacities .................................. 205
Catalytic converter .....................122
Central locking system ................21
Changing tyre and wheel size ...176
Charging system .......................... 75
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 48
Child restraints.............................. 45
Child restraint systems ................45
Cigarette lighter ........................... 67
City mode ................................... 128
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............106
Clock ............................................ 65
Code ............................................. 87
Control indicators.......................... 72
Control of the vehicle .................115
Controls ........................................ 61
Convex shape .............................. 26
Coolant and antifreeze ...............196
Cruise control ...................... 79, 129
Cupholders .................................. 51
Curtain airbag system .................. 43

217DDanger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............100
Declaration of conformity ............207
Door open .................................... 79
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........129
Driver Information Centre .............80
Driving hints ................................ 115
E Electric adjustment ......................26
Electrical system......................... 164
Electronic climate control system 109
Electronic Stability Control.......... 126
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............77
Electronic Stability Control off....... 77
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......149
Engine compartment fuse box ...165
Engine coolant ........................... 152
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 70
Engine data ............................... 203
Engine exhaust .......................... 121
Engine identification ...................199
Engine oil ...........151, 196, 200, 205
Engine oil pressure ......................78
Entry lighting .............................. 104
Event data recorders ..................212Exhaust filter ......................... 78, 121
Exit lighting ................................ 104
Exterior care .............................. 191
Exterior light ................................. 79
Exterior lighting ......................12, 98
Exterior mirrors ............................. 26
F First aid ......................................... 57
First aid kit ................................... 57
Fixed air vents ........................... 114
Folding mirrors ............................. 26
Front airbag system .....................42
Front seats.................................... 32
Front storage ................................ 52
Front turn lights .......................... 158
Fuel............................................. 142
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......144
Fuel for petrol engines ...............142
Fuel gauge ................................... 69 Fuel selector ................................ 69
Fuel tank ..................................... 205
Fuses ......................................... 164
G Gauges ......................................... 68
Gear shifting ................................. 77
Glass panel .................................. 30
Glovebox ..................................... 51H
Halogen headlights ....................155
Hand brake ......................... 123, 124
Hazard warning flashers ............100
Headlight flash ............................. 99
Headlight range adjustment ......100
Headlights..................................... 98
Headlights when driving abroad 100
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 31
Heated mirrors ............................. 26
Heated rear window ..................... 29
Heated steering wheel .................61
Heating ........................................ 35
Heating and ventilation system . 106
High beam ............................. 79, 99
Hill start assist ........................... 125
Horn ....................................... 13, 62
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Identification plate .....................199
Ignition switch positions .............116
Immobiliser ............................ 25, 79
Indicators ...................................... 68
Info Display ................................... 85
Information displays...................... 80
Instrument cluster ........................68
Instrument panel fuse box .........167
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 102