Opel Adam (2019 year). Manual - part 5

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Fuel gauge

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

in the gas tank is displayed.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the

level in the tank is low. Refuel

immediately if it flashes.
During liquid gas operation, the

system automatically switches over to

petrol operation when gas tanks are

empty 3 71.
Never run the fuel tank dry.

Because of the fuel remaining in the

tank, the top-up quantity may be less

than the specified tank capacity.

Fuel selector

Pressing LPG switches between

petrol and liquid gas operation as

soon as the required parameters

(coolant temperature, gas

temperature and minimum engine

speed) have been reached. The

requirements are usually fulfilled after

approx. 60 seconds (depending on

exterior temperature) and the first firm

press on the accelerator. The LED

status shows the current operating

mode.
LED off : petrol operation

LED

flashes

: checking conditions for

fuel transition to liquid

gas operation.

Illuminates if conditions

are fulfilled.

LED illu‐

minates

: liquid gas operation

LED

flashes

five

times

and

extin‐

guishes

: liquid gas tank is empty

or failure in liquid gas

system. A message is

displayed in the Driver

Information Centre.

The selected fuel mode is stored and

reactivated at the next ignition cycle,

if conditions allow.
As soon as the liquid gas tanks are

empty, petrol operation is

automatically engaged until the

ignition is switched off.
When switching automatically

between petrol or gas operation, a

brief delay of engine tractive power

may be noticeable.

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When petrol fuel tank is empty, the

engine will not start.
Every six months, run the petrol tank

down until control indicator Y

illuminates, then refuel. This helps

maintain fuel quality and system

function for petrol operation.
Fill the tank completely at regular

intervals to prevent corrosion in the

tank.

Faults and remedies

If gas mode is not possible, check

whether there is enough liquid gas or

petrol present for starting.
Due to extreme temperatures in

combination with the gas

composition, it may take slightly

longer before the system switches

from petrol to gas mode.
In extreme situations, the system may

also switch back to petrol mode if the

minimum requirements are not

fulfilled. If conditions allow, it might be

possible to manually switch back to

liquid gas operation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in

the event of all other faults.

Caution

Repairs and adjustments may only

be made by trained specialists in

order to maintain the safety and

warranty on the LPG system.

Liquid gas is given a particular odour

(odorised) so that any leaks can be

detected easily.

9 Warning

If you smell gas in the vehicle or in

the immediate vicinity, switch to

petrol mode immediately. No

smoking. No naked flames or

ignition sources.

If the gas odour persists, do not start

the engine. Have the cause of the

fault remedied by a workshop.
When using underground car parks,

follow the instructions of the operator

and local laws.

Note

In the event of an accident, switch off

the ignition.

Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 146.

Engine coolant temperature

gauge

Displays the coolant temperature.
left area : engine operating

temperature not yet

reached

central

area

: normal operating

temperature

right area : temperature too high

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Caution

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

engine oil and filter change will be

indicated can vary considerably.
When the system has calculated that

engine oil life has been diminished, a

warning message appears in the

Driver Information Centre. Have

engine oil and filter changed by a

workshop within one week or

500 km, whichever occurs first.
This can be an additional engine oil

and filter change or part of a regular

service.
Midlevel Display

The remaining engine oil life duration

is displayed in percent beside the

control indicator I on the Midlevel

Display.

Uplevel Display
The remaining oil life duration is

displayed in percent in the Vehicle

Information Menu on the Uplevel

Display.
To display the remaining engine oil

life duration use the buttons on the

stalk:

Press MENU to select the Vehicle

Information Menu.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select

Remaining Oil Life.

Reset

Press SET/CLR on the stalk for

several seconds to reset. The

remaining engine oil life duration

page must be active. Switch on

ignition only, engine must be

switched off.
The system must be reset every time

the engine oil is changed to ensure

proper functionality. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.

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Next service

A message appears in the Driver

Information Centre, when

maintenance of the vehicle is

required. Have maintenance work

carried out by a workshop within one

week or 500 km, whichever occurs

first.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.
Service information 3 198.

Control indicators

The control indicators described are

not present in all vehicles. The

description applies to all instrument

versions. Depending on the

equipment, the position of the control

indicators may vary.
When the ignition is switched on,

most control indicators will illuminate

briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:
red

: danger, important reminder

yellow : warning, information, fault

green : confirmation of activation

blue

: confirmation of activation

white : confirmation of activation

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Control indicators in the instrument cluster

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Control indicators in the centre

console

Overview

O

Turn lights 3 76

X

Seat belt reminder 3 76

v

Airbag and belt tensioners

3

 77

V

Airbag deactivation 3 77

p

Charging system 3 77

Z

Malfunction indicator light

3

 78

g

Service vehicle soon 3 78

R

Brake and clutch system

3

 78

-

Operate pedal 3 78

u

Antilock brake system (ABS)

3

 79

[

Gear shifting 3 79

c

Power steering 3 79

r

Parking assist 3 79

n

Electronic Stability Control off

3

 79

b

Electronic Stability Control and

Traction Control system 3 79

%

Exhaust filter 3 80

w

Tyre pressure monitoring

system 3 80

I

Engine oil pressure 3 80

Y

Low fuel 3 81

d

Immobiliser 3 81

8

Exterior light 3 81

C

High beam 3 81

r

Rear fog light 3 81

m

Cruise control 3 81

h

Door open 3 81

Turn lights

O

 illuminates or flashes green.

Illuminates briefly

The parking lights are switched on.

Flashes

A turn light or the hazard warning

flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or

associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 157.
Fuses 3 166
Turn lights 3 103.

Seat belt reminder

Seat belt reminder on front seats

X

 for driver's seat illuminates or

flashes red in the tachometer.

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k for front passenger seat illuminates

or flashes red in the centre console,

when the seat is occupied.

Illuminates

After the ignition has been switched

on until the seat belt has been

fastened.

Flashes

After having started the engine for a

maximum of 100 seconds until the

seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 39.

Seat belt status on rear seats

X

 in the Driver Information Centre

flashes or illuminates.

Illuminates

After having started the engine for a

minimum of 35 seconds until the seat

belt has been fastened.
If an unfastened seat belt is fastened

whilst driving.

Flashes

After starting off when the seat belt is

unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 39.

Airbag and belt tensioners

v

 illuminates red.

When the ignition is switched on, the

control indicator illuminates for

approx. 4 seconds. If it does not

illuminate, does not go out after

4 seconds or illuminates whilst

driving, there is a fault in the airbag

system. Seek the assistance of a

workshop. The airbags and belt

pretensioners may fail to trigger in the

event of an accident.

Deployment of the belt pretensioners

or airbags is indicated by continuous

illumination of v.

9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Belt pretensioners 3 38.
Airbag system 3 40.

Airbag deactivation

V

 illuminates yellow.

Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds

after the ignition is switched on. The

front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is

deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 45.

Charging system

p

 illuminates red.

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Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle

battery is not charging. Engine

cooling may be interrupted. The

brake servo unit may cease to be

effective. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Malfunction indicator light

Z

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Fault in the emission control system.

The permitted emission limits may be

exceeded. Seek the assistance of a

workshop immediately.

Flashes when the engine is

running

Fault that could lead to catalytic

converter damage. Ease up on the

accelerator until the flashing stops.

Seek the assistance of a workshop

immediately.

Service vehicle soon

g

 illuminates yellow.

Additionally, a warning message is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 89.

Brake and clutch system

R

 illuminates red.

The brake and clutch fluid level is too

low, when manual parking brake is

not applied 3 155.

9 Warning

Stop. Do not continue your

journey. Consult a workshop.

Illuminates when the manual parking

brake is applied and ignition is

switched on 3 126.

Operate pedal

-

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Clutch pedal must be depressed to

start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 120.

Flashes

Clutch pedal must be depressed to

start the engine with the key 3 18,

3

 119.

On some versions, the Driver

Information Centre indicates a

message to operate the clutch pedal

3

 89.

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Antilock brake system

(ABS)

u

 illuminates yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on. The system is

ready for operation when the control

indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out

after a few seconds, or if it illuminates

while driving, there is a fault in the

ABS. The brake system remains

operational but without ABS

regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 125.

Gear shifting

[

 illuminates green as control

indicator or is shown as a symbol in

the Driver Information Centre with

Uplevel Display, when upshifting is

recommended for fuel saving

reasons.
ECO Information Menu
The gear shift indication is popped-up

as a full page in the Driver Information

Centre.

ECO Information Menu 3 82.

Power steering

c

 illuminates yellow.

Illuminates with power steering

disabled

Failure in the power steering system.

Consult a workshop.

Illumination of c and b

simultaneously

Power steering system must be

calibrated, system calibration 3 130.

Parking assist

r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or

covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources

of ultrasound. Once the source of

interference is removed, the system

will operate normally.

Have the cause of the fault in the

system remedied by a workshop.
Parking assist 3 134.

Electronic Stability Control

off

t

 illuminates yellow.

The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control 3 128.

Electronic Stability Control

and Traction Control system

b

 flashes or illuminates yellow.

Flashes

The system is actively engaged.

Engine output may be reduced and

the vehicle may be braked

automatically to a small degree.

Illuminates

A fault in the system is present. A

warning message appears in the

Driver Information Centre. Continued

driving is possible. The system is not

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operational. Driving stability,

however, may deteriorate depending

on road surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 128.
Traction Control system 3 127.

Exhaust filter

%

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

The exhaust filter requires cleaning.
Continue driving until %

extinguishes. If possible, do not allow

engine speed to drop below

2000 rpm.

Illuminates

The exhaust filter is full. Start cleaning

process as soon as possible.

Flashes

The maximum filling level of the filter

is reached. Start cleaning process

immediately to avoid damage to the

engine.
Exhaust filter 3 123.

Stop-start system 3 120.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

w illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately

and check tyre pressure.

Flashes

Fault in system or tyre without

pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare

wheel). After 60-90 seconds the

control indicator illuminates

continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system

3

 175.

Engine oil pressure

I

 illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Caution

Engine lubrication may be

interrupted. This may result in

damage to the engine and / or

locking of the drive wheels.

1. Depress the clutch.
2. Select neutral gear.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as

quickly as possible without

impeding other vehicles.

4. Switch off ignition.

9 Warning

When the engine is off,

considerably more force is needed

to brake and steer.
During an Autostop the brake

servo unit will still be operational.

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Do not remove key until vehicle is

stationary, otherwise the steering

wheel lock could engage

unexpectedly.

Keep engine turned off and let the

vehicle be towed to a workshop.

Low fuel

Y

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Level in fuel tank is too low.

Flashes

Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.

Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 146.
Catalytic converter 3 124.

Immobiliser

d

 flashes yellow.

Fault in the immobiliser system. The

engine cannot be started.
Immobiliser 3 27.

Exterior light

8

 illuminates green.

The exterior lights are on 3 100.

High beam

C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or

during headlight flash 3 101.

Rear fog light

r

 illuminates yellow.

The rear fog light is on 3 103.

Cruise control

m

 illuminates white or green.

Illuminates white

The system is on.

Illuminates green

Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 131.

Door open

h

 illuminates red.

A door or the tailgate is open.

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Displays

Driver Information Centre

The Driver Information Centre is

located in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the version the Driver

Information Centre is available as

Midlevel display or Uplevel display.
Driver Information Centre indicates

depending on the equipment:

● overall and trip odometer
● vehicle information
● trip / fuel information
● driving economy information
● vehicle and warning messages

Selecting menus and functions

The menus and functions can be

selected via the buttons on the stalk.

Press MENU to switch between the

menus or to return from a submenu to

the next higher menu level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a

menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press SET/CLR to select a function or

to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages 3 89.

Midlevel Display

Indication of:

● overall odometer
● trip odometer
● control indicators
● vehicle information menu, see

following

● trip/fuel information menu, see

following

● vehicle messages, displayed as

code numbers 3 89

Select menu pages by pressing

MENU or turning the adjuster wheel

on the stalk.

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Some of the displayed functions differ

when the vehicle is being driven or at

a standstill. Some functions are only

available when the vehicle is being

driven.
Vehicle information menu and trip/

fuel information menu are selectable

pages, while vehicle messages and

control indicators pop-up when

required.

Uplevel Display

Indication of:

● Trip/Fuel Information MenuW
● Vehicle Information Menu X
● ECO Information Menu s

Select menu pages by pressing

MENU on the stalk; main menu

symbols are indicated in the top line

of the display.
Some of the displayed functions differ

when the vehicle is being driven or at

a standstill. Some functions are only

available when the vehicle is being

driven.
Vehicle messages pop-up when

required.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.
Memorised settings 3 23.

Trip/Fuel Information Menu W

Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel

Information Page.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a

submenu.
Midlevel Display

Midlevel Display may be available

with trip/fuel information menu.
Uplevel Display

● trip odometer 1

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● average consumption 1
● average speed 1

● trip odometer 2
● average consumption 2
● average speed 2

● digital speed
● range
● instantaneous consumption

Selection and indication can be

different between Midlevel and

Uplevel Display.

Two Trip computer

The information of two trip computer

can be reset separately for odometer,

average consumption and average

speed, making it possible to display

different trip information.

Trip odometer

Trip odometer displays the current

distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance

of 2000 km and then restarts at 0.
Reset trip odometer by pressing

SET/CLR for a few seconds on the

respective page.

Average consumption

Display of average consumption. The

measurement can be reset at any

time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few

seconds on the respective page.

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On vehicles with LPG engines:

Average consumption is indicated for

the currently selected mode (LPG or

petrol).

Average speed

Display of average speed. The

measurement can be reset at any

time.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few

seconds on the respective page.

Digital speed

Digital display of the instantaneous

speed.

Fuel range

Range is calculated from current fuel

tank level and current consumption.

The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated

automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,

a message appears on the display.

Y

 in the fuel gauge illuminates.

When the tank must be refuelled

immediately, a warning message

pops-up on the display. Y in the fuel

gauge flashes.

Low fuel Y 3 81.

Fuel range LPG version

Display of approximate fuel range

available with the remaining fuel in

each respective fuel tank of petrol and

LPG fuel, along with a total range of

both fuel types together. Switch

between the mode by pressing

SET/CLR.

Instantaneous consumption

Display of the instantaneous

consumption.
On vehicles with LPG engines:

Instantaneous consumption is

indicated for the currently selected

mode; LPG or petrol.

Vehicle Information Menu X

Press MENU to select the Vehicle

Information page.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a

submenu.
Follow the instructions given in the

submenus.

● Unit

Press SET/CLR while page is

displayed. Select imperial

(unit 1) or metric (unit 3) by

turning the adjuster wheel. Press

SET/CLR to set the unit.

● Tyre Pressure

Tyre pressure of all wheels is

displayed on this page during

driving 3 175.

● Tyre Load

The tyre pressure category

according to the actually inflated

tyre pressure can be selected

3

 175.

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● Remaining Oil Life

Indicates an estimate of the oil's

useful life. The number in %

means the current remaining oil

life and indicates when to change

the engine oil and filter 3 73.

● Speed Warning

The speed warning display

alarms when a set speed is

exceeded.
To set the speed warning, press

SET/CLR while the page is

displayed. Turn the adjuster

wheel to select the value. Press

SET/CLR to set the speed.

If the selected speed limit is

exceeded, a warning chime

sounds. Once the speed is set,

this feature can be turned off by

pressing SET/CLR while viewing

this page.

Selection and indication can be

different between Midlevel and

Uplevel Display.

ECO Information Menu s

Press MENU to select s in the top

line of the Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a

submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Submenus are:

● Shift indication: Current gear is

indicated inside an arrow. The

figure above recommends

upshifting for fuel saving

reasons.
Eco index display: The current

fuel consumption is indicated on

a segment display. For

economical driving, adapt your

driving style to keep the filled

segments within the Eco area.

The more segments are filled, the

higher the fuel consumption.

Simultaneously the average

consumption value is indicated.

● Top consumers: List of top

comfort consumers currently

switched on is displayed in

descending order. Fuel saving

potential is indicated.