Vauxhall ADAM (2012 year). Manual

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Instruments and controls

Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

Outside temperature

onto the windscreen and the wiper

A drop in temperature is indicated

wipes a few times.

immediately and a rise in temperature

Washer fluid 3 164

after a time delay. Temperatures

below 3 °C are displayed flashing.

Rear window wiper/washer

Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the rear window and the wiper

wipes a few times.

Do not use if the rear window is

frozen.

Switch off in car washes.

Illustration shows Graphic-Info-

The rear window wiper comes on

Display.

Press the rocker switch to activate the

automatically when the windscreen

rear window wiper:

wiper is switched on and reverse gear

upper position

: continuous

is engaged.

operation

Activation or deactivation of this

lower position

: intermittent

function can be changed in the menu

operation

Settings in the Info-Display.

middle position

: off

Washer fluid 3 164

Vehicle personalisation 3 98.

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Instruments and controls

If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,

Notice

a warning message is displayed in the

For a detailed description of menu

Driver Information Centre.

operation, refer to the Infotainment

manual.

9 Warning

Set time

The road surface may already be

icy even though the display

indicates a few degrees above 0

°C.

Clock

Illustration shows Colour-Info-

Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter

Graphic-Info Display

Display.

the Set time submenu.

Uplevel-Display

Press CONFIG to open the Settings

Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to

menu.

change the current value of the first

Scroll through the list and select the

setting.

menu item Time Date to display the

Press the MENU-TUNE knob to

respective submenu.

confirm the set value.

The cursor then switches to the next

value. If all values are set, you are

automatically returned to the next

higher menu level.

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Instruments and controls

Set date

RDS clock synchronization

The RDS signal of most VHF

transmitters automatically sets the

time. RDS time synchronisation can

take a few minutes. Some

transmitters do not send a correct

time signal. In such cases, it is

recommended to switch off the

Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter

automatic time synchronisation.

the Set date submenu.

To switch between the options On

Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to

and Off, repeatedly press the

change the current value of the first

MENU-TUNE knob.

setting.

Notice

Colour-Info Display

Press the MENU-TUNE knob to

For a detailed description of menu

confirm the set value.

Press ; then select the Settings

operation, refer to the Infotainment

screen button.

manual.

The cursor then switches to the next

value. If all values are set, you are

Select Time & date settings to display

Set time format

automatically returned to the next

the respective submenu.

To select the desired time format, tap

higher menu level.

on the screen buttons 12 h or 24 h.

Set time format

Set date format

To switch between the available

To select the desired date format, tap

options, repeatedly press the

on the < and > screen buttons and

MENU-TUNE knob.

choose between the available

options.

Set date format

To switch between the available

options, repeatedly press the

MENU-TUNE knob.

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Instruments and controls

Set time and date

Do not connect any current-delivering

Power outlets

accessories, e.g. electrical charging

devices or batteries.

Do not damage the outlet by using

unsuitable plugs.

Stop-start system 3 126.

Inductive charging

9 Warning

Inductive charging can affect the

operation of implanted

To adjust the time and date settings,

pacemakers or other medical

A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the

tap on the H and I screen buttons.

devices. If applicable, seek

centre console.

medical advice before using the

RDS clock synchronization

Do not exceed the maximum power

inductive charging device.

consumption of 120 watts.

The RDS signal of most VHF

transmitters automatically sets the

With ignition off, the power outlet is

time. RDS time synchronisation can

deactivated. Additionally, the power

9 Warning

take a few minutes. Some

outlet is deactivated in the event of

transmitters do not send a correct

low vehicle battery voltage.

Remove any metal objects from

time signal. In such cases, it is

the charging device before

Electrical accessories that are

recommended to switch off the

charging a mobile phone, as these

connected must comply with the

automatic time synchronisation.

objects could become very hot.

electromagnetic compatibility

To activate or deactivate RDS clock

requirements laid down in

synchronization, tap on the screen

DIN VDE 40 839.

buttons On or Off.

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Instruments and controls

The mobile phone must be smaller

Press in cigarette lighter. It switches

than 8 cm in width and 15 cm in length

off automatically once the element is

to fit into the charging device.

glowing. Pull out lighter.

To charge a mobile phone:

1. Remove all objects from the

Ashtrays

charging device.

Caution

2. Place the mobile phone with the

display facing upwards on the

To be used only for ash and not for

charging device.

combustible rubbish.

Cigarette lighter

To charge a device, the ignition must

be switsched on.

LED status on the charging device:

● Illuminates green: mobile phone

is charging.

● Illuminates yellow: metall objects

have been detected in the

charging area. Remove objects

to allow charging.

PMA or Qi compatible mobile phones

could be charged inductivly.

The portable ashtray can be placed in

A back cover with an integrated coil

the cupholders.

The cigarette lighter is located in the

(e.g. Samsung 4 and 5) or a jacket

centre console.

(e.g. some iPhone models) may be

required to charge a mobile phone.

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Instruments and controls

Warning lights, gauges

Odometer

Tachometer

and indicators

Instrument cluster

The needles of the instruments briefly

rotate to the end position when the

ignition is switched on.

Speedometer

The bottom line displays the recorded

Displays the engine speed.

distance in miles.

Drive in a low engine speed range for

each gear as much as possible.

Trip odometer

Caution

The top line displays the recorded

distance since the last reset.

If the needle is in the red warning

To reset, press SET/CLR on the turn

zone, the maximum permitted

signal lever for a few seconds

engine speed is exceeded. Engine

Indicates vehicle speed.

3 88.

at risk.

Trip odometer counts up to a distance

of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0.

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Instruments and controls

Because of the fuel remaining in the

LED illu-

: liquid gas operation

Fuel gauge

tank, the top-up quantity may be less

minates

than the specified tank capacity.

LED

: liquid gas tank is empty

flashes

or failure in liquid gas

five

system. A message is

Fuel selector

times

displayed in the Driver

and

Information Centre.

extin-

guishes

As soon as the liquid gas tank is

empty, petrol operation is

automatically engaged until the

ignition is switched off.

Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 153.

Displays the level in the fuel tank.

The arrow indicates the vehicle side

where the fuel filler flap is located.

During liquid gas operation, the level

Press LPG to switch between petrol

in the gas tank is displayed.

and liquid gas operation. The LED in

Control indicator Y illuminates if the

the button shows the current

level in the tank is low. Refuel

operating mode.

immediately if it flashes.

LED off

: petrol operation

During liquid gas operation, the

LED

: checking conditions for

system automatically switches over to

flashes

fuel transition to liquid

petrol operation when gas tanks are

gas operation.

empty 3 79.

Illuminates if conditions

Never run the fuel tank dry.

are fulfilled.

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Instruments and controls

Engine coolant temperature

Caution

gauge

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

Uplevel-Display

engine oil and filter change will be

The remaining oil life duration is

indicated can vary considerably.

displayed in percent in the Vehicle

Displays the coolant temperature.

Midlevel-Display

Information Menu on the Uplevel-

left area

: engine operating

The remaining engine oil life duration

Display.

temperature not yet

is displayed in percent beside the

To display the remaining engine oil

reached

control indicator I on the Midlevel-

life duration use turn signal lever

central

: normal operating

Display.

buttons:

area

temperature

right area

: temperature too high

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Instruments and controls

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.

Press MENU to select the Vehicle

Control indicators

Information Menu.

The control indicators described are

Turn the adjuster wheel to select

not present in all vehicles. The

Remaining Oil Life.

description applies to all instrument

versions. Depending on the

Reset

equipment, the position of the control

Press SET/CLR on turn signal lever

indicators may vary. When the

for several seconds to reset. The

ignition is switched on, most control

remaining engine oil life duration

indicators will illuminate briefly as a

page must be active. Switch on

functionality test.

ignition only, engine must be

The control indicator colours mean:

switched off.

red

: danger, important reminder

The system must be reset every time

yellow : warning, information, fault

the engine oil is changed to ensure

green

: confirmation of activation

proper functionality. Seek the

blue

: confirmation of activation

assistance of a workshop.

white

: confirmation of activation

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Instruments and controls

Control indicators in the centre

R Brake and clutch system

m Cruise control 3 88

console

3 85

h Door open 3 88

- Operate pedal 3 85

u Antilock brake system (ABS)

Turn signal

3 86

O illuminates or flashes green.

[

Upshift 3 86

Illuminates briefly

c Power steering 3 86

The parking lights are switched on.

Ultrasonic parking assist

3 86

Flashes

Electronic Stability Control off

A turn signal or the hazard warning

3 86

flashers are activated.

Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal

Overview

Electronic Stability Control and

light or associated fuse.

Traction Control system 3 86

O Turn signal 3 83

Bulb replacement 3 168, Fuses

Tyre pressure monitoring

3 177.

X Seat belt reminder 3 83

system 3 87

Turn signals 3 108.

v Airbag and belt tensioners

I Engine oil pressure 3 87

3 84

Seat belt reminder

Low fuel 3 87

V Airbag deactivation 3 84

Immobiliser 3 88

Seat belt reminder on front seats

p Charging system 3 84

Exterior light 3 88

X for driver's seat illuminates or

Z Malfunction indicator light

flashes red in the tachometer.

3 85

C High beam 3 88

Service vehicle soon 3 85

Rear fog light 3 88

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Instruments and controls

k for front passenger seat illuminates

X in the Driver Information Centre

Deployment of the belt pretensioners

or flashes red in the centre console,

flashes or illuminates.

or airbags is indicated by continuous

when the seat is occupied.

illumination of v.

Illuminates

After having started the engine for a

9 Warning

After the ignition has been switched

minimum of 35 seconds until the seat

on until the seat belt has been

belt has been fastened.

Have the cause of the fault

fastened.

If an unfastened seat belt is fastened

remedied immediately by a

whilst driving.

workshop.

Flashes

After having started the engine for a

Flashes

Belt pretensioners, airbag system

maximum of 100 seconds until the

After starting off when the seat belt is

3 37, 3 39.

seat belt has been fastened.

unfastened.

Fastening the seat belt 3 38.

Airbag deactivation

Seat belt status on rear seats

V illuminates yellow.

Airbag and belt tensioners

Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds

v illuminates red.

after the ignition is switched on. The

When the ignition is switched on, the

front passenger airbag is activated.

control indicator illuminates for

* illuminates yellow.

approx. four seconds. If it does not

The front passenger airbag is

illuminate, does not go out after four

deactivated.

seconds or illuminates whilst driving,

Airbag deactivation 3 44.

there is a fault in the airbag system.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

The airbags and belt pretensioners

Charging system

may fail to trigger in the event of an

p illuminates red.

accident.

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Instruments and controls

Illuminates when the ignition is

Flashes when the engine is

9 Warning

switched on and extinguishes shortly

running

after the engine starts.

Fault that could lead to catalytic

Stop. Do not continue your

Illuminates when the engine is

converter damage. Ease up on the

journey. Consult a workshop.

running

accelerator until the flashing stops.

Seek the assistance of a workshop

Illuminates when the manual parking

Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle

immediately.

brake is applied and ignition is

battery is not charging. Engine

switched on3 135.

cooling may be interrupted. The

Service vehicle soon

brake servo unit may cease to be

Operate pedal

effective. Seek the assistance of a

illuminates yellow.

workshop.

- illuminates or flashes yellow.

Additionally, a warning message is

displayed in the Driver Information

Illuminates

Malfunction indicator light

Centre.

Clutch pedal must be depressed to

Z illuminates or flashes yellow.

The vehicle needs a service.

start the engine in Autostop mode.

Illuminates when the ignition is

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Stop-start system 3 126.

switched on and extinguishes shortly

Vehicle messages 3 95.

after the engine starts.

Flashes

Illuminates when the engine is

Brake and clutch system

Clutch pedal must be depressed for a

running

main start of the engine 3 16, 3 125.

R illuminates red.

On some versions, the operate pedal

Fault in the emission control system.

The brake and clutch fluid level is too

message is indicated in the Driver

The permitted emission limits may be

low, when manual parking brake is

Information Display 3 95.

exceeded. Seek the assistance of a

not applied 3 165.

workshop immediately.

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Instruments and controls

EcoFlex drive assistant 3 88.

Have the cause of the fault in the

Antilock brake system

system remedied by a workshop.

(ABS)

Power steering

Ultrasonic parking assist 3 142.

u illuminates yellow.

c illuminates yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

Electronic Stability Control

ignition is switched on. The system is

Illuminates with power steering

ready for operation when the control

off

disabled

indicator extinguishes.

t illuminates yellow.

If the control indicator does not go out

Failure in the power steering system.

The system is deactivated.

after a few seconds, or if it illuminates

Consult a workshop.

while driving, there is a fault in the

Illumination of c and b

Electronic Stability Control

ABS. The brake system remains

operational but without ABS

simultaneously

and Traction Control system

regulation.

Power steering system must be

b flashes or illuminates yellow.

Antilock brake system 3 134.

calibrated, system calibration 3 138.

Flashes

Upshift

Ultrasonic parking assist

The system is actively engaged.

Engine output may be reduced and

[ illuminates green as control

illuminates yellow.

the vehicle may be braked

indicator or is shown as a symbol in

Fault in system

automatically to a small degree.

the Driver Information Centre with

Uplevel-Display, when upshifting is

Illuminates

recommended for fuel saving

Fault due to sensors that are dirty or

reasons.

covered by ice or snow

A fault in the system is present. A

Eco information menu

warning message appears in the

Driver Information Centre. Continued

The gear shift indication is popped-up

Interference due to external sources

driving is possible. The system is not

as a full page in the Driver Information

of ultrasound. Once the source of

Centre.

interference is removed, the system

will operate normally.

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Instruments and controls

operational. Driving stability,

Engine oil pressure

9 Warning

however, may deteriorate depending

I illuminates red.

on road surface conditions.

When the engine is off,

Illuminates when the ignition is

Have the cause of the fault remedied

considerably more force is needed

switched on and extinguishes shortly

by a workshop.

to brake and steer.

after the engine starts.

Electronic Stability Control 3 137,

During an Autostop the brake

Traction Control system 3 136.

Illuminates when the engine is

servo unit will still be operational.

running

Do not remove key until vehicle is

Tyre pressure monitoring

stationary, otherwise the steering

Caution

wheel lock could engage

system

unexpectedly.

w illuminates or flashes yellow.

Engine lubrication may be

interrupted. This may result in

Check oil level before seeking the

Illuminates

damage to the engine and/or

assistance of a workshop 3 163.

Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately

locking of the drive wheels.

and check tyre pressure.

1. Depress the clutch.

Low fuel

Flashes

Y illuminates or flashes yellow.

2. Select neutral gear.

Fault in system or tyre without

3. Move out of the flow of traffic as

Illuminates

pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare

quickly as possible without

wheel). After 60-90 seconds the

impeding other vehicles.

Level in fuel tank is too low.

control indicator illuminates

4. Switch off ignition.

continuously. Consult a workshop.

Flashes

Tyre pressure monitoring system

Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.

3 185.

Never run the tank dry.

Refuelling 3 155.

Catalytic converter 3 129.

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Instruments and controls

Immobiliser

Illuminates green

Information displays

d flashes yellow.

Cruise control is active.

Driver Information Centre

Fault in the immobiliser system. The

Cruise control 3 139.

engine cannot be started.

The Driver Information Centre is

located in the instrument cluster.

Door open

It is available as Midlevel-Display or

Exterior light

h illuminates red.

Uplevel-Display.

8 illuminates green.

A door or the tailgate is open.

The exterior lights are on 3 105.

Midlevel-Display

High beam

C illuminates blue.

Illuminated when high beam is on or

during headlight flash 3 106.

Rear fog light

r illuminates yellow.

The rear fog light is on 3 108.

Cruise control

Indication of:

m illuminates white or green.

● overall odometer

● trip odometer

Illuminates white

● control indicators

The system is on.

● vehicle information menu, see

following

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Instruments and controls

● trip/fuel information menu, see

Uplevel-Display

Vehicle messages pop-up when

following

required.

● vehicle messages, displayed as

Vehicle personalisation 3 98.

code numbers 3 95.

Memorised settings 3 21.

Select menu pages by pressing

MENU or turning the adjuster wheel

Selecting menus and functions

on the turn signal lever.

The menus and functions can be

Some of the displayed functions differ

selected via the buttons on the turn

when the vehicle is being driven or at

signal lever.

a standstill. Some functions are only

available when the vehicle is being

driven.

Vehicle information menu and trip/

fuel information menu are selectable

Indication of:

pages, while vehicle messages and

● Vehicle Information Menu

control indicators pop-up when

required.

● Trip/Fuel Information MenuW

● EcoFlex Drive Assist Menu

Select menu pages by pressing

MENU on the turn signal lever; main

menu symbols are indicated in the top

line of the display.

Press MENU to switch between the

Some of the displayed functions differ

menus or to return from a submenu to

when the vehicle is being driven or at

the next higher menu level.

a standstill. Some functions are only

Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a

available when the vehicle is being

menu option or to set a numeric value.

driven.

Vauxhall ADAM (2012 year). Manual - part 5