Opel Adam (2019 year). Manual - part 4

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Load compartment

The rear seat backrest is divided into

two parts. Both parts can be folded

down separately.

Load compartment extension

Remove the load compartment cover

if necessary.
Press the catch and push down the

head restraint.

Insert seat belt latch plate into side

holder to protect the belt against

damage.

Pull the loop on one or both backrests

and fold them down onto the seat

cushion.
To fold up, raise the backrests into

upright position and let them engage

audibly.
The backrests are properly engaged

when the red marks on both release

loops are not visible.

9 Warning

When folding up, ensure that

backrests are securely locked in

position before driving. Failure to

do so may result in personal injury

or damage to load or vehicle in the

event of heavy braking or collision.

Hook for carrier bags

Use the hook at the right sidewall of

the load compartment for hanging up

carrier bags. Maximum load: 5 kg.

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Rear storage

Storage box

A closable storage box is located in

the load compartment. The cover is

lockable by turning the knob. It must

be locked while driving.
To open, unlock and lift up the cover.
To remove the cover, open it and slide

sideways to the left.
The box can be separated by a

divider.
The storage box cover can be loaded

with max. 20 kg.

Removal

To gain access to emergency

breakdown equipment or for bulb

replacement of the tail lights, the

storage box must be removed:

● Remove the load compartment

cover 3 56.

● Fold down the rear backrests

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● Open the storage box.

● Turn the lock hooks on both sides

to the rear and push down the

lashing eyes in the recesses.

● Raise the storage box and place

it on the folded backrests.

● Remove the storage box out of

the load compartment.

Installation

● Place the storage box on the

folded backrests.

● Lower the box in the load

compartment.

● Open the storage box.

● Raise the lashing eyes on both

sides and turn the lock hooks to

the front to fix the box to the

lashing eyes.

● Raise the rear backrests and

install the load compartment

cover.

● Stow the suitcase with tyre repair

kit in a chamber of the storage

box.

● Close and lock the cover.

Load compartment cover

Do not place any objects on the cover.

Opening

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Lift up the cover at the rear end. It

engages in a nearly vertical position.

Further opening is possible. To close,

move down the cover beyond the

engage point.

Removing

Push cover upwards at the left and

right from the lower side and remove.

Fitting

Engage cover by pushing into guides

on both sides.

Rear floor storage cover

Rear floor cover

Lift up rear floor cover to gain access

to emergency breakdown equipment.
Tools 3 172.

Subwoofer cover

Lift up rear part of floor cover to gain

access to the warning triangle.
When closing floor cover, ensure it is

fixed with the Velcro fastener.

Removal

Remove floor cover to gain access to

emergency breakdown equipment

and for bulb replacement of tail lights:

● Lift up and fold the rear part to the

front.

● Pull out the cover to the rear, it

will be lifted slightly by a guide.

● Detach the cover from the load

compartment.

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To gain access to the right cover in

the load compartment, e.g. for bulb

replacement, fold down rear right

backrest and pull out the tool box

beside the subwoofer.
Bulb replacement 3 161.

Installation

● Install the tool box if removed.
● Place the floor cover in load

compartment.

● Move the floor cover slowly to the

front, taking care that the guiding

bolts slide into the attachments of

the load compartment, and allow

the floor cover to lower into

position.

● Close the floor cover by folding

the upper part to the rear, and fix

it with the Velcro fastener.

● Fold up the rear backrests.

General hint

9 Warning

For safety reasons, stow all parts

in the load compartment in its

position, always drive with a

closed rear floor cover and, if

possible, with folded up rear

backrests.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants

could be injured by objects being

thrown around in the event of

sharp braking, a sudden change in

direction or an accident.

Lashing eyes

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The lashing eyes are designed to

secure items against slippage, e.g.

using lashing straps or luggage net.

Warning triangle

The warning triangle is stowed with

elastic straps in the load

compartment below the tailgate.
If the vehicle is equipped with a

storage box in the load compartment,

remove the storage box to gain

access to the warning triangle 3 56.
Version with subwoofer box

Lift up the rear part of the floor cover.

Pull the handle to remove the warning

triangle.
Rear floor storage cover 3 57.

First aid kit

Stow the first aid kit in the side panel

storage near the rear seats.

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Storage

Roof rack system

Roof rack

For safety reasons and to avoid

damage to the roof, the vehicle

approved roof rack system is

recommended. For further

information contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions

and remove the roof rack when not in

use.

Mounting roof rack

Open the cover from each mounting

point by using a coin.

Loading information

● Heavy objects in the load

compartment should be placed

against the seat backrests.

Ensure that the backrests are

securely engaged. If objects can

be stacked, heavier objects

should be placed at the bottom.

● Prevent sliding of loose objects

by securing them with straps

attached to the lashing eyes

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● Use the hook at the right sidewall

of the load compartment for

hanging up carrier bags.

Maximum load: 5 kg.

● When transporting objects in the

load compartment, the backrests

of the rear seats must not be

angled forward.

● Do not allow the load to protrude

above the upper edge of the

backrests.

● Do not place any objects on the

load compartment cover or the

instrument panel, and do not

cover the sensor on top of the

instrument panel.

● The load must not obstruct the

operation of the pedals, parking

brake and selector lever, or

hinder the freedom of movement

of the driver. Do not place any

unsecured objects in the interior.

● Do not drive with an open load

compartment.

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9 Warning

Always make sure that the load in

the vehicle is securely stowed.

Otherwise objects can be thrown

around inside the vehicle and

cause personal injury or damage

to the load or vehicle.

● The payload is the difference

between the permitted gross

vehicle weight (see identification

plate 3 202) and the EC kerb

weight.
To calculate the payload, enter

the data for your vehicle in the

weights table at the front of this

manual.
The EC kerb weight includes

weights for the driver (68 kg),

luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel

tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and

accessories increase the kerb

weight.

● Driving with a roof load increases

the sensitivity of the vehicle to

cross-winds and has a

detrimental effect on vehicle

handling due to the vehicle's

higher centre of gravity.

Distribute the load evenly and

secure it properly with retaining

straps. Adjust the tyre pressure

and vehicle speed according to

the load conditions. Check and

retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than

120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is

50 kg. The roof load is the

combined weight of the roof rack

and the load.

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Instruments and controls

Instruments and

controls

Controls ....................................... 63

Steering wheel adjustment ........ 63

Steering wheel controls ............. 63

Heated steering wheel ............... 63

Horn ........................................... 64

Windscreen wiper and washer . . 64

Rear window wiper and

washer ...................................... 65

Outside temperature .................. 66

Clock ......................................... 67

Power outlets ............................. 68

Cigarette lighter ......................... 69

Ashtrays .................................... 69

Warning lights, gauges and indi‐

cators ........................................... 70

Instrument cluster ...................... 70

Speedometer ............................. 70

Odometer .................................. 70

Trip odometer ............................ 70

Tachometer ............................... 70

Fuel gauge ................................ 71

Fuel selector .............................. 71

Engine coolant temperature

gauge ....................................... 72

Service display .......................... 73

Control indicators ...................... 74

Turn lights .................................. 76

Seat belt reminder ..................... 76

Airbag and belt tensioners ......... 77

Airbag deactivation .................... 77

Charging system ....................... 77

Malfunction indicator light .......... 78

Service vehicle soon ................. 78

Brake and clutch system ........... 78

Operate pedal ............................ 78

Antilock brake system (ABS) ..... 79

Gear shifting .............................. 79

Power steering .......................... 79

Parking assist ............................ 79

Electronic Stability Control off ... 79

Electronic Stability Control and

Traction Control system ........... 79

Exhaust filter .............................. 80

Tyre pressure monitoring

system ...................................... 80

Engine oil pressure .................... 80

Low fuel ..................................... 81

Immobiliser ................................ 81

Exterior light .............................. 81

High beam ................................. 81

Rear fog light ............................. 81

Cruise control ............................ 81

Door open .................................. 81

Displays ....................................... 82

Driver Information Centre .......... 82

Info Display ................................ 87

Vehicle messages ........................ 89

Warning chimes ......................... 91

Battery voltage .......................... 91

Vehicle personalisation ................ 92
Telematics service ....................... 95

OnStar ....................................... 95

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Controls

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

Cruise control and speed limiter are

operated via the controls on the left

side of the steering wheel.
Infotainment system can be operated

via the controls on the right side of the

steering wheel.
Driver assistance systems 3 131.
Further information is available in the

Infotainment manual.

Heated steering wheel

Activate heating by pressing *.

Activation is indicated by the LED in

the button.

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Instruments and controls

The 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 3 120.

Horn

Press j.

Windscreen wiper and

washer

Windscreen wiper

HI

: fast

LO : slow

INT : interval wiping

or
automatic wiping with rain

sensor

OFF : 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.

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Adjustable sensitivity of the rain

sensor

Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

sensitivity of the rain sensor.
The rain sensor detects the amount of

water on the windscreen and

automatically regulates the wiping

frequency and speed.
After 20 seconds without wiping

activity the wiper arms move slightly

down to park position.

Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt

and ice.

Windscreen washer

Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the windscreen and the wiper

wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 154

Rear window wiper and

washer

Rear window wiper

Press the rocker switch to activate the

rear window wiper:
ON : continuous operation

OFF : off

INT : intermittent operation

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Instruments and controls

Do not use if the rear window is

frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on

automatically when the windscreen

wiper is switched on and reverse gear

is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this

function can be changed in the menu

Settings in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.

Rear window washer

Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the rear window and the wiper

wipes a few times.

Washer fluid 3 154

Outside temperature

A drop in temperature is indicated

immediately and a rise in temperature

after a time delay. Temperatures

below 3 °C are displayed flashing.

Illustration shows Graphic Info

Display.

Illustration shows Colour Info Display.
Uplevel Display

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If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,

a warning message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

9 Warning

The road surface may already be

icy even though the display

indicates a few degrees above

0 °C.

Clock

Graphic Info Display

Press CONFIG to open the Settings

menu.
Scroll through the list and select the

menu item Time Date to display the

respective submenu.

Note

For a detailed description of menu

operation, refer to the Infotainment

manual.

Set time

Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter

the Set time submenu.
Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to

change the current value of the first

setting.
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to

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.

Set date

Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter

the Set date submenu.
Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to

change the current value of the first

setting.
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to

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.

Set time format

To switch between the available

options, repeatedly press the

MENU-TUNE knob.

Set date format

To switch between the available

options, repeatedly press the

MENU-TUNE knob.

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Instruments and controls

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

automatic time synchronisation.
To switch between the options On

and Off, repeatedly press the

MENU-TUNE knob.

Colour Info Display

Press ; then select Settings screen.
Select Time and Date to display the

respective submenu.

Set Time Format

To select the desired time format,

touch the screen buttons 12 h or 24 h.

Set Date Format

To select the desired date format,

select Set Date Format and choose

between the available options in the

submenu.

Auto Set

To choose whether time and date are

to be set automatically or manually,

select Auto Set.
For time and date to be set

automatically, select On - RDS.

For time and date to be set manually,

select Off - Manual. If Auto Set is set

to Off - Manual, the submenu items

Set Time and Set Date become

available.

Set time and date

To adjust the time and date settings,

select Set Time or Set Date.
Touch + or - to adjust the settings.

Power outlets

A 12 V power outlet is located in the

centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power

consumption of 120 W.

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With ignition off, the power outlet is

deactivated. Additionally, the power

outlet is deactivated in the event of

low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are

connected must comply with the

electromagnetic compatibility

requirements laid down in

DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering

accessories, e.g. electrical charging

devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using

unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 120.

Cigarette lighter

The cigarette lighter is located in the

centre console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches

off automatically once the element is

glowing. Pull out lighter.

Ashtrays

Caution

To be used only for ash and not for

combustible rubbish.

The portable ashtray can be placed in

the cupholders.

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Instruments and controls

Warning lights, gauges

and indicators

Instrument cluster

The needles of the instruments briefly

rotate to the end position when the

ignition is switched on.

Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.

Odometer

The bottom line displays the recorded

distance in km.

Trip odometer

The top line displays the recorded

distance since the last reset.
To reset, press SET/CLR on the stalk

for a few seconds 3 82.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance

of 2000 km and then restarts at 0.

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for

each gear as much as possible.

Caution

If the needle is in the red warning

zone, the maximum permitted

engine speed is exceeded. Engine

at risk.