Opel Adam (2019 year). Manual - part 2

Keys, doors and windows

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Radio 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 3 118.

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 92.

Central locking system

Unlocks and locks doors, load

compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle

unlocks the respective door.

Note

In the event of an accident in which

airbags or belt pretensioners are

deployed, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked.
Note

3 minutes after unlocking with the

remote control, the doors are

relocked automatically if no door has

been opened.

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Unlocking

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 92.
The setting can be saved for the key

being used.
Memorised settings 3 23.

Unlocking and opening the tailgate

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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 92.

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Fault in radio remote control

system

Unlocking

Manually unlock the driver's door by

turning the key in the lock. Switch on

the ignition and press the central

locking button c to unlock the

passenger door, load compartment

and fuel filler flap.
By switching on the ignition, the anti-

theft locking system is deactivated.

Locking

Manually lock the driver's door by

turning the key in the lock.

Fault in central locking system

Unlocking

Manually unlock the driver's door by

turning the key in the lock. The

passenger door can be opened by

pulling the interior handle. The load

compartment and fuel filler flap

cannot be opened.
To deactivate the anti-theft locking

system, switch on the ignition 3 27.

Locking

Press inside locking knob of

passenger door. Then close the

driver's door and lock it from the

outside with the key. The fuel filler flap

and tailgate cannot be locked.

Automatic locking

This security feature can be

configured to automatically lock

doors, load compartment and fuel

filler flap as soon as a certain speed

is exceeded.
Additionally, it is configurable to

unlock the driver's door or both doors

after the ignition is switched off and

the ignition key is removed.

Settings can be changed in the Info

Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.
The settings can be saved for the key

being used 3 23.

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Doors

Load compartment

Tailgate

Opening

Press the brand emblem at the

bottom half to unlock and open the

tailgate.

Closing

Use interior handle.
Do not press the emblem whilst

closing as this will unlock the tailgate

again.
Central locking system 3 23.

General hints for operating

tailgate

9 Danger

Do not drive with the tailgate open

or ajar, e.g. when transporting

bulky objects, since toxic exhaust

gases, which cannot be seen or

smelled, could enter the vehicle.

This can cause unconsciousness

and even death.

Caution

Before opening the tailgate, check

overhead obstructions, e.g. a

garage door, to avoid damage to

the tailgate. Always check the

moving area above and behind the

tailgate.

Note

The installation of certain heavy

accessories onto the tailgate may

affect its ability to remain open.

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Vehicle security

Anti-theft locking system

9 Warning

Do not use the system if there are

people in the vehicle! The doors

cannot be unlocked from the

inside.

The system deadlocks all the doors.

All doors must be closed otherwise

the system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door

must be opened and closed once so

that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the

mechanical anti-theft locking system.

This is not possible with the central

locking button in the passenger

compartment.

Activating

Press e on the radio remote control

twice within 5 seconds.

Immobiliser

The system is part of the ignition

switch and checks whether the

vehicle is allowed to be started with

the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated

automatically after the key has been

removed from the ignition switch.

If the control indicator d flashes when

the ignition is on, there is a fault in the

system; the engine cannot be started.

Switch off the ignition and repeat the

start attempt.
If the control indicator continues

flashing, attempt to start the engine

using the spare key and seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Note

The immobiliser does not lock the

doors. You should always lock the

vehicle after leaving it.

Control indicator d 3 81.

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Exterior mirrors

Convex shape

The shape of the mirror makes

objects appear smaller, which will

affect the ability to estimate

distances.
Side blind spot alert 3 143.

Electric adjustment

Select the relevant exterior mirror by

turning the control to left (L) or right

(R). Then swivel the control to adjust

the mirror.
In position 0 no mirror is selected.

Folding mirrors

For pedestrian safety, the exterior

mirrors will swing out of their normal

mounting position if they are struck

with sufficient force. Reposition the

mirror by applying slight pressure to

the mirror housing.

Parking position

The exterior mirrors can be folded in

by pressing gently on the outer edge

of the housing, e.g. when in a

confined parking situation.

Heated mirrors

Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off

automatically after a short time.

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Interior mirrors

Manual anti-dazzle

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on

the underside of the mirror housing to

the front or rear. Lever in the middle

position is the normal driving position.
Versions with illuminated starlight

panel
When the starlight panel is

illuminated, adjust the lever to the

front.
Starlight panel 3 104.

Automatic anti-dazzle

Dazzle from following vehicles is

automatically reduced, when driving

in the dark.

Windows

Windscreen

Windscreen stickers

Do not attach stickers, e.g. toll road

stickers or similar, on the windscreen

in the area of the interior mirror.

Otherwise the detection zone of the

sensor in the mirror housing could be

restricted.

Power windows

9 Warning

Take care when operating the

power windows. Risk of injury,

particularly to children.
Be careful when closing the

windows. Ensure that nothing

becomes trapped in them as they

move.

Switch on ignition to operate power

windows.
Retained power off 3 119.

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Operate the switch for the respective

window by pushing to open or pulling

to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first

detent: window moves up or down as

long as the switch is operated.
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second

detent then releasing: window moves

up or down automatically with safety

function enabled. To stop movement,

operate the switch once more in the

same direction.

Safety function

If the window glass encounters

resistance above the middle of the

window during automatic closing, it is

immediately stopped and opened

again.

Override safety function

In the event of closing difficulties due

to frost or the like, switch on the

ignition, then pull the switch to the first

detent and hold. The window moves

up without safety function enabled.

To stop movement, release the

switch.

Operating windows from outside

The windows can be operated

remotely from outside the vehicle.

Press and hold c to open windows.
Press and hold e to close windows.
Release button to stop window

movement.
If the windows are fully opened or

closed, the hazard warning lights will

flash twice.

Overload

If the windows are repeatedly

operated within short intervals, the

window operation is disabled for

some time.

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Initialising the power windows

If the windows cannot be closed

automatically (e.g. after

disconnecting the vehicle battery), a

warning message or a warning code

is displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 89.
Activate the window electronics as

follows:

1. Close the doors.
2. Switch on the ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is

closed and keep pulling for

additional 2 seconds.

4. Repeat for each window.

Heated rear window

Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off

automatically after a short time.

Sun visors

The sun visors can be folded down or

swivelled to the side to prevent

dazzling.
The cover of the mirrors should be

closed when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the

backside of the sun visor.

Roof

Sunroof

Foldable power sunroof

9 Warning

Take care when operating the

sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly

to children.
Keep a close watch on the

movable parts when operating

them. Ensure that nothing

becomes trapped in them as they

move.

Operable with ignition on (position 2)

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 118.

The foldable power sunroof can be

opened and closed while driving up to

a speed of 140 km/h.
Retained power off 3 119.

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Switch can be operated in two ways:

short press for automatic run and hold

depressed for manual run.

Open

Short press on >: sunroof opens

automatically up to end position. To

stop movement operate switch once

more.
Hold > depressed: sunroof opens as

long as switch is operated.

Close

Short press on <: sunroof closes

automatically up to a gap of approx.

30 cm for safety reasons. Following

hold < depressed to close the

sunroof completely. To stop

movement during automatic run

operate switch once more.
Hold < depressed: sunroof closes as

long as switch is operated.

Glass panel

Sunblind

Press the button in the handle to open

the sunblind and guide it backwards.

It rolls up automatically.
No intermediate positions are

possible.
To close, draw the sunblind to the

front and allow the button to engage.

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Seats, restraints

Head restraints ............................ 33
Front seats ................................... 34

Seat position .............................. 34

Seat adjustment ........................ 35

Seat folding ............................... 36

Heating ...................................... 37

Seat belts ..................................... 38

Three-point seat belt ................. 39

Airbag system .............................. 40

Front airbag system ................... 44

Side airbag system .................... 44

Curtain airbag system ............... 45

Airbag deactivation .................... 45

Child restraints ............................. 47

Child restraint systems .............. 47

Child restraint installation

locations ................................... 50

Head restraints

Position

9 Warning

Only drive with the head restraint

set to the proper position.

The upper edge of the head restraint

should be at upper head level. If this

is not possible for extremely tall

people, set to highest position, and

set to lowest position for small people.

Adjustment

Front head restraints, height

adjustment

Press release button, adjust height,

engage.

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Rear head restraints, height

adjustment

Pull the head restraint upwards and

let engage. To move downwards,

press the catch to release and push

the head restraint downwards.

Removal of rear head restraint

E.g. when using a child restraint

system 3 47.

Press both catches, pull the head

restraint upwards and remove.
Place the head restraint in a net bag

and secure the underside of the bag

with Velcro

®

 fasteners to the load

compartment floor. A suitable net bag

is available from your workshop.

Front seats

Seat position

9 Warning

Only drive with the seat correctly

adjusted.

9 Danger

Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the

steering wheel, to permit safe

airbag deployment.

9 Warning

Never adjust seats while driving as

they could move uncontrollably.

9 Warning

Never store any objects under the

seats.

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● Sit with buttocks as far back

against the backrest as possible.

Adjust the distance between the

seat and the pedals so that legs

are slightly angled when fully

pressing the pedals. Slide the

front passenger seat as far back

as possible.

● Set seat height high enough to

have a clear field of vision on all

sides and of all display

instruments. There should be at

least one hand of clearance

between head and the roof

frame. Your thighs should rest

lightly on the seat without

pressing into it.

● Sit with shoulders as far back

against the backrest as possible.

Set the backrest rake so that it is

possible to easily reach the

steering wheel with arms slightly

bent. Maintain contact between

shoulders and the backrest when

turning the steering wheel. Do

not angle the backrest too far

back. We recommend a

maximum rake of approx. 25°.

● Adjust seat and steering wheel in

a way that the wrist rests on top

of the steering wheel while the

arm is fully extended and

shoulders on the backrest.

● Adjust the steering wheel 3 63.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 33.

Seat adjustment

Drive only with engaged seats and

backrests.

Longitudinal adjustment

Pull handle, slide seat, release

handle. Try to move the seat back and

forth to ensure that the seat is locked

in place.

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Backrest inclination

Turn handwheel to adjust inclination.

Do not lean on backrest while

adjusting.

Seat height

Lever pumping motion
up

: seat higher

down : seat lower

Seat folding

Manual seats

Pull release lever towards the front

and fold backrest forwards. Then

slide seat forwards to the stop.
To restore, slide the seat backwards

to the stop. Lift backrest to upright

position without operating the release

lever. Allow backrest to engage.

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9 Warning

When folding up, ensure that the

seat is securely locked in position

before driving. Failure to do so

may result in personal injury in the

event of heavy braking or collision.

The memory function allows the seat

to engage in its original position after

folding.
Do not operate backrest adjuster

handwheel when backrest is folded

forwards.

Caution

When seat height is in the highest

position, push head restraints

down and fold up sun visors before

folding backrest forwards.

Sport seat folding

Remove seat belt from belt mount on

the backrest.
Pull release lever located on the

backrest, fold backrest forwards and

release lever. Slide seat forwards to

the stop.
To restore, slide the seat backwards

to the stop. Lift backrest to upright

position without operating the release

lever. Allow backrest to engage.

9 Warning

When folding up, ensure that the

seat is securely locked in position

before driving. Failure to do so

may result in personal injury in the

event of heavy braking or collision.

The memory function allows the seat

to engage in its original position after

folding.
Do not operate backrest adjuster

handwheel when backrest is folded

forwards.

Heating

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Seats, restraints

Activate seat heating by pressing ß

for the respective front seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in

the button.
Pressing ß once more deactivates

seat heating.
Seat heating is operational when

engine is running.
During an Autostop seat heating is

also operational.
Stop-start system 3 120.

Seat belts

The seat belts are locked during

heavy acceleration or deceleration of

the vehicle, holding the occupants in

the sitting position. Therefore the risk

of injury is considerably reduced.

9 Warning

Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people

not wearing seat belts endanger

their fellow occupants and

themselves.

Seat belts are designed to be used by

only one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 47.
Periodically check all parts of the belt

system for damage, pollution and

proper functionality.
Have damaged components replaced

by a workshop. After an accident,

have the belts and triggered belt

pretensioners replaced by a

workshop.

Note

Make sure that the belts are not

damaged by shoes or sharp-edged

objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from

getting into the belt retractors.

Seat belt reminder

Each seat is equipped with a seat belt

reminder, indicated for driver's seat

by control indicator X in the

tachometer 3 76, for front

passenger seat by control indicator

k in the centre console 3 74, and

for rear seats by symbols X in the

Driver Information Centre 3 82.