Opel Adam (2019 year). Manual - part 14

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Customer information

Operating data in the vehicle

Control units process data for

operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, e.g.:

● vehicle status information (e.g.

speed, movement delay, lateral

acceleration, wheel rotation rate,

"seat belts fastened" display)

● ambient conditions (e.g.

temperature, rain sensor,

distance sensor)

As a rule such data is transient, not

stored for longer than an operational

cycle, and only processed on board

the vehicle itself. Control units often

include data storage (including the

vehicle key). This is used to allow

information to be documented

temporarily or permanently on vehicle

condition, component stress,

maintenance requirements and

technical events and errors.

Depending on technical equipment

levels, the data stored is as follows:

● system component operating

states (e.g. fill level, tyre

pressure, battery status)

● faults and defects in important

system components (e.g. lights,

brakes)

● system reactions in special

driving situations (e.g. triggering

of an airbag, actuation of the

stability control systems)

● information on events damaging

the vehicle

● for electric vehicles the amount of

charge in the high-voltage

battery, estimated range

In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle

has detected a malfunction), it may be

necessary to save data that would

otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,

maintenance), the operating data

saved can be read together with the

vehicle identification number and

used where necessary. Staff working

for the service network (e.g. garages,

manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.

breakdown services) can read the

data from the vehicle. The same

applies to warranty work and quality

assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD

(On-Board Diagnostics) port

prescribed by law in the vehicle. The

operating datawhich is read out,

documents the technical condition of

the vehicle or individual components

and assists with fault diagnosis,

compliance with warranty obligations

and quality improvement. This data,

in particular information on

component stress, technical events,

operator errors and other faults, is

transmitted to the manufacturer

where appropriate, together with the

vehicle identification number. The

manufacturer is also subject to

product liability. The manufacturer

potentially also uses operating data

from vehicles for product recalls. This

data can also be used to check

customer warranty and guarantee

claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be

reset by a service company when

carrying out servicing or repairs or at

your request.

Customer information

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Comfort and infotainment

functions

Comfort settings and custom settings

can be stored in the vehicle and

changed or reset at any time.
Depending on the equipment level in

question, these include

● seat and steering wheel position

settings

● chassis and air conditioning

settings

● custom settings such as interior

lighting

You can input your own data in the

infotainment functions for your

vehicle as part of the selected

features.
Depending on the equipment level in

question, these include

● multimedia data such as music,

videos or photos for playback in

an integrated multimedia system

● address book data for use with an

integrated hands-free system or

an integrated navigation system

● input destinations
● data on the use of online services

This data for comfort and

infotainment functions can be stored

locally in the vehicle or be kept on a

device that you have connected to the

vehicle (e.g. a smartphone, USB stick

or MP3 player). Data that you have

input yourself can be deleted at any

time.
This data can only be transmitted out

of the vehicle at your request,

particularly when using online

services in accordance with the

settings selected by you.

Smartphone integration, e.g.

Android Auto or Apple CarPlay

If your vehicle is equipped

accordingly, you can connect your

smartphone or another mobile device

to the vehicle so that you can control

it via the controls integrated in the

vehicle. The smartphone image and

sound can be output via the

multimedia system in this case. At the

same time, specific information is

transmitted to your smartphone.

Depending on the type of integration,

this includes data such as position

data, day / night mode and other

general vehicle information. For more

information, please see the operating

instructions for the vehicle /

infotainment system.
Integration allows selected

smartphone apps to be used, such as

navigation or music playback. No

further integration is possible

between smartphone and vehicle, in

particular active access to vehicle

data. The nature of further data

processing is determined by the

provider of the app used. Whether

you can define settings, and if so

which ones, is dependent on the app

in question and your smartphone's

operating system.

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Customer information

Online services

If your vehicle has a radio network

connection, this allows data to be

exchanged between your vehicle and

other systems. The radio network

connection is made possible by

means of a transmitter device in your

vehicle or a mobile device provided

by you (e.g. a smartphone). Online

functions can be used via this radio

network connection. These include

online services and applications /

apps provided to you by the

manufacturer or other providers.

Proprietary services

In the case of the manufacturer's

online services, the relevant functions

are described by the manufacturer in

an appropriate location (e.g. Owner's

Manual, the manufacturer's website)

and the associated data protection

information is provided. Personal

data may be used to provide online

services. Data exchange for this

purpose takes place via a protected

connection, e.g. using the

manufacturer's IT systems provided

for the purpose. Collection,

processing and use of personal data

for the purposes of preparation of

services take place solely on the

basis of legal permission, e.g. in the

case of a legally prescribed

emergency communication system or

a contractual agreement, or by virtue

of consent.
You can activate or deactivate the

services and functions (which are

subject to charges to some extent)

and, in some cases, the vehicle's

entire radio network connection. This

does not include statutory functions

and services such as an emergency

communication system.

Third party services

If you make use of online services

from other providers (third parties),

these services are subject to the

liability and data protection and usage

conditions of the provider in question.

The manufacturer frequently has no

influence over the content exchanged

in this regard.

Therefore, please note the nature,

scope and purpose of the collection

and use of personal data within the

scope of third party services provided

by the service provider in question.

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID)

RFID technology is used in some

vehicles for functions such as tyre

pressure monitoring and immobiliser.

It is also used in connection with

conveniences such as radio remote

controls for door locking / unlocking

and starting. RFID technology in Opel

vehicles does not use or record

personal information or link with any

other Opel system containing

personal information.

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Index

A

Accessories and vehicle

modifications .......................... 150

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

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

Airbag deactivation ................ 45, 77

Airbag label................................... 40

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

Air conditioning regular

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

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

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

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

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

Antilock brake system (ABS) ....... 79

Anti-theft locking system .............. 27

Appearance care........................ 194

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

Automatic anti-dazzle .................. 29

Automatic light control ............... 101

Automatic locking ........................ 25

Autostop..................................... 120

B

Battery discharge protection ...... 107

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

Belts.............................................. 38

Bonnet ....................................... 152

Brake and clutch fluid................. 199

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

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

Brake fluid .................................. 155

Brakes ............................... 125, 155

Breakdown.................................. 192

Bulb replacement ....................... 157

C

Capacities .................................. 208

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

Central locking system ................ 23

Changing tyre and wheel size ... 178

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

Child restraint installation

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

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

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

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

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

Climate control ............................. 17

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

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

Code............................................. 89

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

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

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

Convex shape .............................. 28

Coolant and antifreeze............... 199

Cruise control ...................... 81, 131

Cupholders .................................. 53

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

221

D

Danger, Warnings and Cautions ... 4

Daytime running lights ............... 102

Declaration of conformity............ 210

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

Doors............................................ 26

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

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

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

E

Electric adjustment ...................... 28

Electrical system......................... 166

Electronic climate control system 111

Electronic Stability Control.......... 128

Electronic Stability Control and

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

Electronic Stability Control off....... 79

End-of-life vehicle recovery ....... 151

Engine compartment fuse box ... 167

Engine coolant ........................... 154

Engine coolant temperature

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

Engine data ............................... 206

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

Engine identification................... 202

Engine oil ........... 153, 199, 203, 208

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

Entry lighting .............................. 106

Event data recorders.................. 215

Exhaust filter......................... 80, 123

Exit lighting ................................ 106

Exterior care .............................. 194

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

Exterior lighting .................... 14, 100

Exterior mirrors............................. 28

F

First aid......................................... 59

First aid kit ................................... 59

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

Folding mirrors ............................. 28

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

Front seats.................................... 34

Front storage................................ 54

Front turn lights .......................... 160

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

Fuel for liquid gas operation....... 146

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

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

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

Fuel tank..................................... 208

Fuses ......................................... 166

G

Gauges......................................... 70

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

Glass panel .................................. 32

Glovebox ..................................... 53

H

Halogen headlights .................... 157

Hand brake......................... 125, 126

Hazard warning flashers ............ 102

Headlight flash ........................... 101

Headlight range adjustment ...... 102

Headlights................................... 100

Headlights when driving abroad  102

Head restraint adjustment ............. 8

Head restraints ............................ 33

Heated mirrors ............................. 28

Heated rear window ..................... 31

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

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

Heating and ventilation system . 108

High beam ........................... 81, 101

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

Horn ....................................... 15, 64

I

Identification plate ..................... 202

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

Immobiliser ............................ 27, 81

Indicators...................................... 70

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

Information displays...................... 82

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

Instrument panel fuse box ......... 169

Instrument panel illumination

control .................................... 104

222

Instrument panel overview ........... 10

Interior care ............................... 197

Interior lighting............................ 104

Interior lights ...................... 104, 166

Interior mirrors.............................. 29

Introduction .................................... 3

J

Jump starting ............................. 191

K

Key, memorised settings.............. 23

Keys ............................................. 21

Keys, locks................................... 21

L

Lashing eyes ............................... 58

Light switch ................................ 100

Load compartment ................ 26, 55

Load compartment cover ............. 56

Loading information ..................... 60

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

LPG.............................. 71, 146, 203

M

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

Manual anti-dazzle ...................... 29

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

Memorised settings...................... 23

Midlevel Display............................ 82

Mirror adjustment ........................... 8

Misted light covers ..................... 104

N

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

Number plate light ..................... 165

O

Object detection systems........... 134

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

Oil, engine.......................... 199, 203

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

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

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

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

P

Parking ................................ 19, 122

Parking assist ...................... 79, 134

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

Parking lights ............................. 103

Particulate filter........................... 123

Performing work ........................ 152

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

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

Power windows ............................ 29

Puncture..................................... 184

R

Radio Frequency Identification

(RFID)..................................... 218

Radio remote control ................... 22

REACH....................................... 213

Rear floor storage cover .............. 57

Rear fog light ............... 81, 103, 161

Rear storage................................. 56

Rear window wiper and washer . . 65

Recommended fluids and

lubricants ........................ 199, 203

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

Registered trademarks............... 215

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

Reversing lights ......................... 104

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

Roof load...................................... 60

Roof rack ..................................... 60

S

Safety belts................................... 38

Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 35

Seat belt ........................................ 8

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

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

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

Seat heating................................. 37

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

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

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

223

Service information .................... 198

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

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

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

Sidelights.................................... 100

Side turn lights ........................... 165

Software acknowledgement....... 213

Spare wheel ............................... 184

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

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

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

Starting off ................................... 18

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

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

Steering wheel adjustment ...... 9, 63

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

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

Storage......................................... 53

Storage compartments................. 53

Sunroof ........................................ 31

Sun visors .................................... 31

Symbols ......................................... 4

T

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

Tail lights ................................... 161

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

Tools .......................................... 172

Towing........................................ 192

Towing the vehicle ..................... 192

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

Transmission ............................... 18

Tread depth ............................... 178

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

Turn lights ............................ 76, 103

Tyre chains ................................ 179

Tyre designations ...................... 173

Tyre pressure ............................ 174

Tyre pressure monitoring

system............................... 80, 175

Tyre pressures ........................... 209

Tyre repair kit ............................. 179

U

Upholstery.................................. 197

Uplevel Display............................. 82

Using this manual .......................... 3

V

Vehicle battery ........................... 155

Vehicle checks............................ 152

Vehicle data................................ 203

Vehicle data recording and

privacy..................................... 215

Vehicle dimensions .................... 208

Vehicle Identification Number .... 201

Vehicle jack................................ 172

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

Vehicle personalisation ............... 92

Vehicle security............................ 27

Vehicle specific data ...................... 3

Vehicle storage........................... 151

Vehicle tools............................... 172

Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6

Ventilation................................... 108

W

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

Warning lights............................... 70

Warning triangle .......................... 59

Washer and wiper systems ......... 16

Washer fluid ............................... 154

Wheel changing ......................... 183

Wheel covers ............................. 179

Wheels and tyres ....................... 173

Windows....................................... 29

Windscreen................................... 29

Windscreen wiper and washer .... 64

Winter tyres ............................... 173

Wiper blade replacement .......... 157