Opel Adam (2019 year). Manual - part 7

Lighting

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Turn lights

stalk up

: right turn light

stalk down : left turn light
A resistance point can be felt when

moving the stalk.
Constant flashing is activated when

the stalk is being moved beyond the

resistance point. It is deactivated

when the steering wheel is moved in

the opposite direction or stalk is

manually moved back to its neutral

position.

Activate temporary flashing by

holding the stalk just before the

resistance point. Turn lights will flash

until stalk is being released.
To activate three flashes, tap the stalk

briefly without passing the resistance

point.

Rear fog light

Operated by pressing r.
Light switch in position AUTO:

switching on rear fog light will switch

on headlights automatically.

Parking lights

When the vehicle is parked, the

parking lights on one side can be

activated:

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move the stalk all the way up (right

parking lights) or down (left

parking lights).

Confirmed by a signal and the

corresponding turn light control

indicator.

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Lighting

Reversing lights

The reversing light comes on when

the ignition is on and reverse gear is

selected.

Misted light covers

The inside of the light housing may

mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold

weather conditions, in heavy rain or

after washing. The mist disappears

quickly by itself. To help, switch on the

headlights.

Interior lighting

Instrument panel

illumination control

Brightness of the following lights can

be adjusted when the exterior lights

are on:

● instrument panel illumination
● ambient light
● dome light
● Info Display
● illuminated switches and

operation elements

Turn thumb wheel A and hold until

the desired brightness is obtained.

Interior lights

Front courtesy light

During entry and exit of the vehicle,

the courtesy light automatically

switches on then off after a delay.

w

: automatic switching on

and off

press u : on

press v : off

Lighting

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Note

In the event of an accident with

airbag deployment the courtesy

lights are turned on automatically.

Dome light

Spotlight incorporated in the interior

lighting comes on when headlights

are switched on.
Dome light illuminates gear shifting

console indirectly.

Ambient light

Ambient light consists of indirect

lights in the doors, in the instrument

panel below the heating and

ventilation unit and in the passenger

foot well. Eight colours can be

selected by a button in the roof

console.

Operate button with ignition switched

on:
m

 one brief

press

: on or off

S

 repeated

brief presses

: colours change in

steps

S

 long press

: colours change

continuously

Ambient light can be dimmed with the

thumb wheel A together with the

instrument panel illumination 3 104.
The selected colour remains the next

time the ignition is switched on.
Ambient light comes on automatically

when switching off ignition and

extinguishes after opening a door.

Pressing m after switching off ignition;

ambient light remains on for

60 minutes.

Starlight panel

Starlight panel consists of approx.

64 LEDs. The intensity can be

dimmed with a button in the roof

console.

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Lighting

Operate button with ignition switched

on:
m

 one brief

press

: on or off

T

 repeated

brief presses

: dimming

stepwise

T

 long press

: dimming

continuously

The selected intensity remains the

next time the ignition is switched on.
Starlight comes on automatically

when switching off ignition and

extinguishes after opening a door.

Pressing m after switching off ignition;

starlight remains on for 60 minutes.

Lighting features

Entry lighting

Welcome lighting

The following lights are switched on

for a short time by unlocking the

vehicle with the radio remote control:

● headlights
● tail lights
● number plate lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights

Some functions are only operable

when it is dark outside to facilitate

locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately

when the ignition key is turned to

position 1 3 118.
Activation or deactivation of this

function can be changed in the

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

being used 3 23.

The following lights will additionally

switch on when the driver's door is

opened:

● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● ambient light
● starlight panel

Exit lighting

The following lights switch on if the

key is removed from the ignition

switch:

● interior lights
● instrument panel light (only when

it is dark)

● ambient light
● starlight panel

They will switch off automatically after

a delay and will be activated again if

the driver's door is opened.

Path lighting

Headlights, tail lights and number

plate lights illuminate the surrounding

area for an adjustable time after

leaving the vehicle.

Lighting

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Activating

1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open the driver's door.
4. Pull the stalk.
5. Close the driver's door.

If the driver's door is not closed the

lights switch off after 2 minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off

immediately if the stalk is pulled while

the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration

of this function can be changed in the

Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.

The settings can be saved for the key

being used 3 23.

Battery discharge protection

Vehicle battery state of charge

function

The function guarantees longest

vehicle battery life via a generator

with controllable power output and

optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle

battery when driving, following

systems are reduced automatically in

two stages and finally switched off:

● auxiliary heater
● heated rear window
● heated mirrors
● heated seats
● fan

In the second stage a message which

confirms the activation of the vehicle

battery discharge protection will be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

Switching off electric lights

To prevent discharge of the vehicle

battery when the ignition is switched

off, some interior lights are switched

off automatically after some time.

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Climate control

Climate control

Climate control systems ............. 108

Heating and ventilation system 108

Air conditioning system ........... 109

Electronic climate control

system .................................... 111

Air vents ..................................... 115

Adjustable air vents ................. 115

Fixed air vents ......................... 116

Maintenance .............................. 116

Air intake ................................. 116

Air conditioning regular

operation ................................ 116

Service .................................... 116

Climate control systems

Heating and ventilation

system

Controls for:

● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution

Heated rear window Ü 3 31.
Heated seats ß 3 37.
Heated steering wheel * 3 63.

Temperature

red : warm

blue : cold
Heating will not be fully effective until

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

Fan speed

Adjust the air flow by switching the fan

to the desired speed.

Air distribution

M

: to head area

L

: to head area and foot well

K

: to foot well and windscreen

J

: to windscreen, front door

windows and foot well

l

: to windscreen and front door

windows

Intermediate settings are possible.

Climate control

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Demisting and defrosting the

windows

● Set temperature control to

warmest level.

● Set fan speed to highest speed.
● Set air distribution control to l.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required

and direct them towards door

windows.

● For simultaneous warming of the

foot well, set air distribution

control to J.

Air conditioning system

Controls for:

● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution

n

: cooling

4

: air recirculation

Ü

: heated rear window 3 31

Heated seats ß 3 37.
Heated steering wheel * 3 63.

Temperature

red : warm

blue : cold

Heating will not be fully effective until

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

Fan speed

Adjust the air flow by switching the fan

to the desired speed.

Air distribution

M

: to head area

L

: to head area and foot well

K

: to foot well and windscreen

J

: to windscreen, front door

windows and foot well

l

: to windscreen and front door

windows (air conditioning is

activated in the background to

help preventing windows from

fogging)

Intermediate settings are possible.

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Climate control

Cooling n

Press n to switch on cooling. The

LED in the button illuminates to

indicate activation. Cooling is only

functional when the engine is running

and climate control fan is switched on.
Press n again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and

dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the

outside temperature is slightly above

the freezing point. Therefore

condensation may form and drip from

under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons.

Activated cooling may inhibit

Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 120.

Air recirculation system 4

Press 4 to activate air recirculation

mode. The LED in the button

illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate

recirculation mode.

9 Warning

The exchange of fresh air is

reduced in air recirculation mode.

In operation without cooling the air

humidity increases, so the

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

occupants to feel drowsy.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen may mist

up from outside, when cold air is

directed to it. If windscreen mists up

from outside, activate windscreen

wiper and deactivate l.

Maximum cooling

Briefly open the windows so that hot

air can disperse quickly.

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● Switch on cooling n.
● Air recirculation system 4 on.
● Set temperature control to

coldest level.

● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to M.
● Open all vents.

Demisting and defrosting the

windows l

● Set temperature control to

warmest level.

● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to l.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required

and direct them towards the door

windows.

Note

If air distribution mode l is selected

while engine is running, an Autostop

will be inhibited until another air

distribution is selected.

If air distribution mode l is selected

while the engine is in an Autostop,

the engine will restart automatically.

Stop-start system 3 120.

Electronic climate control

system

Controls for:

● fan speed
● temperature
● air distribution

n

: cooling

AUTO : automatic mode

4

: manual air recirculation

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Climate control

V

: demisting and defrosting

Ü

: heated rear window 3 31

Heated seats ß 3 37.
Heated steering wheel * 3 63.
In automatic mode temperature, fan

speed and air distribution are

regulated automatically.

Climate control settings are shown on

the Info Display. Setting modifications

are briefly popped-up, superimposed

over the currently displayed menu.
The electronic climate control system

is only fully operational when the

engine is running.

Automatic mode AUTO

Basic setting for maximum comfort:

● Press AUTO, the air distribution

and fan speed are regulated

automatically. The LED in the

button illuminates to indicate

activation.

● Open all air vents to allow

optimised air distribution in

automatic mode.

● Press n to switch on optimal

cooling and demisting. The LED

in the button illuminates to

indicate activation.

● Set the preselected temperature

using the centre rotary knob.

Recommended temperature is

22 °C.

Temperature preselection

Set temperature by turning the centre

rotary knob to the desired value. It is

indicated in the display of the switch.
For reasons of comfort, change

temperature only in small increments.

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If the minimum temperature Lo is set,

the climate control system runs at

maximum cooling, if cooling n is

switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,

the climate control system runs at

maximum heating.

Note

If n is switched on, reducing the set

cabin temperature can cause the

engine to restart from an Autostop or

inhibit an Autostop.

Stop-start system 3 120.

Demisting and defrosting the

windows V

● Press V. The LED in the button

illuminates to indicate activation.

● Temperature and air distribution

are set automatically and the fan

runs at high speed.

● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● To return to previous mode:

press V, to return to automatic

mode: press AUTO.

Setting of automatic rear window

heating can be changed in the Info

Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.

Note

If V is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

until V is pressed again.
If s is pressed with the fan switched

on and the engine running, an

Autostop will be inhibited until s is

pressed again or until the fan is

switched off.
If V is pressed while the engine is

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

If s is pressed with the fan switched

on while the engine is in an

Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

Stop-start system 3 120.

Manual settings

Climate control system settings can

be changed by activating the buttons

and rotary knobs as follows.

Changing a setting will deactivate the

automatic mode.

Fan speed Z

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Climate control

Turn left rotary knob to decrease or

increase fan speed. The fan speed is

indicated in the Info Display.
Turning knob to $: fan and cooling

are switched off.
To return to automatic mode: Press

AUTO.

Air distribution

Turn right rotary knob for desired

adjustment. Setting is indicated in the

Info Display.
K

: to foot well and windscreen

9

: to windscreen, front door

windows and foot well

s

: to windscreen and front door

windows (air conditioning is

activated in the background to

help preventing windows from

fogging)

M

: to head area via adjustable air

vents

L

: to head area and foot well

Return to automatic air distribution:

press AUTO.

Cooling n

Press n to switch on cooling. The

LED in the button illuminates to

indicate activation. Cooling is only

functional when the engine is running

and climate control fan is switched on.
Press n again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and

dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the

outside temperature is slightly above

the freezing point. Therefore

condensation may form and drip from

under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons.
When the cooling system is switched

off, no engine restart will be

requested by the climate control

system during an Autostop.

Exception: defrost system is activated

and outside temperature above 0 °C

requests a restart.
Stop-start system 3 120.
The status of cooling operation is

indicated in the Info Display.
Activation or deactivation of cooling

operation after engine start can be

changed in the Info Display.

Climate control

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Vehicle personalisation 3 92.

Air recirculation mode 4

Press 4 to activate air recirculation

mode. The LED in the button

illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate

recirculation mode.

9 Warning

The exchange of fresh air is

reduced in air recirculation mode.

In operation without cooling the air

humidity increases, so the

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

occupants to feel drowsy.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen may mist

up from outside, when cold air is

directed to it. If windscreen mists up

from outside, activate windscreen

wiper and deactivate s.

Basic settings

Some settings can be changed in the

Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.

Air vents

Adjustable air vents

At least one air vent must be open

while the cooling is on.

Adjust the air amount at the vent

outlet by turning the adjuster wheel.

The vent is closed when the adjuster

wheel is turned close to the left or

right.

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Climate 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

Note

Refrigerant R-134a contains

fluorinated greenhouse gases.

Driving and operating

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Driving and

operating

Driving hints ............................... 117

Control of the vehicle ............... 117

Steering ................................... 118

Starting and operating ............... 118

New vehicle running-in ............ 118

Ignition switch positions ........... 118

Retained power off .................. 119

Starting the engine .................. 119

Overrun cut-off ........................ 120

Stop-start system .................... 120

Parking .................................... 122

Engine exhaust .......................... 123

Exhaust filter ............................ 123

Catalytic converter ................... 124

Manual transmission .................. 125
Brakes ........................................ 125

Antilock brake system ............. 125

Parking brake .......................... 126

Brake assist ............................. 127

Hill start assist ......................... 127

Ride control systems ................. 127

Traction Control system .......... 127

Electronic Stability Control ...... 128

City mode ................................ 130

Driver assistance systems ......... 131

Cruise control .......................... 131

Speed limiter ........................... 133

Parking assist .......................... 134

Side blind spot alert ................. 143

Fuel ............................................ 145

Fuel for petrol engines ............. 145

Fuel for liquid gas operation .... 146

Refuelling ................................ 146

Driving hints

Control of the vehicle

Never coast with engine not

running

Many systems will not function in this

situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power

steering). Driving in this manner is a

danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an

Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 120.

Idle boost

If charging of the vehicle battery is

required due to battery condition, the

power output of the generator must

be increased. This will be achieved by

an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears on the Uplevel

Display.

Pedals

To ensure the pedal travel is

uninhibited, there must be no mats in

the area of the pedals.

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Driving and operating

Use only floor mats, which fit properly

and are fixed by the retainers on the

driver side.

Steering

If power steering assist is lost

because the engine stops or due to a

system malfunction, the vehicle can

be steered but may require increased

effort.
Control indicator c 3 79.

Starting and operating

New vehicle running-in

Do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may

occur because of wax and oil

evaporating off the exhaust system.

Park the vehicle in the open for a

while after the first drive and avoid

inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and

engine oil consumption may be

higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of

the exhaust filter may take place more

often.
Exhaust filter 3 123.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for

charging of the vehicle battery.

Ignition switch positions

0 : ignition off: Some functions

remain active until key is

removed or driver's door is

opened, provided the ignition was

on previously.

1 : accessory power mode: Steering

wheel lock released, some

electrical functions are operable,

ignition is off.