Vauxhall ADAM (2012 year). Manual

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Keys, doors and windows

Vehicle personalisation 3 98.

Unlocking

Unlocking and opening the tailgate

3 24.

Central locking system

Locking

Unlocks and locks doors, load

Close doors, load compartment and

compartment and fuel filler flap.

fuel filler flap.

A pull on an interior door handle

unlocks the respective door. Pulling

the handle once more opens the door.

Notice

In the event of an accident in which

airbags or belt pretensioners are

deployed, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked.

Press c.

Notice

Two settings are selectable in the

Three minutes after unlocking with

Info-Display:

the remote control, the doors are

relocked automatically if no door has

● To unlock only the driver's door,

been opened.

load compartment and fuel filler

Press e.

flap, press c once. To unlock

both doors, press c twice.

If the driver's door is not closed

properly, the central locking system

● Press c once to unlock doors,

will not work.

load compartment and fuel filler

flap.

Central locking buttons

Vehicle personalisation 3 98.

Locks or unlocks doors, the load

The setting can be saved for the key

compartment and fuel filler flap from

being used.

inside the passenger compartment.

Memorised settings 3 21.

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Fault in radio remote control

Fault in central locking system

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 twice. The

load compartment and fuel filler flap

cannot be opened.

To deactivate the anti-theft locking

system, switch on the ignition 3 25.

Locking

Press e to lock.

Press inside locking knob of

Press c to unlock.

passenger door. Then close the

driver's door and lock it from the

Delayed door lock

outside with the key. The fuel filler flap

Switch off engine and remove key

Manually unlock the driver's door by

and tailgate cannot be locked.

from the lock. Press e with at least

turning the key in the lock. Switch on

one door opened and three chimes

the ignition and press the central

will sound. When the last door is

Automatic locking

locking button c to unlock the

closed, the vehicle will automatically

This security feature can be

passenger door, load compartment

lock all doors after five seconds and a

configured to automatically lock

and fuel filler flap.

feedback is given. After ten minutes,

doors, load compartment and fuel

By switching on the ignition, the anti-

the vehicle will automatically lock all

filler flap as soon as a certain speed

theft locking system is deactivated.

doors even if a door is still open. This

is exceeded.

function may be activated or

Locking

Additionally, it is configurable to

deactivated in the Info-Display.

Manually lock the driver's door by

unlock the driver's door or both doors

Vehicle personalisation 3 98.

turning the key in the lock.

after the ignition is switched off and

the ignition key is removed.

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Settings can be changed in the

Closing

Doors

Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 98.

Load compartment

The settings can be saved for the key

Tailgate

being used 3 21.

Opening

Use interior handle.

Do not press the emblem whilst

closing as this will unlock the tailgate

again.

Central locking system 3 22.

Press the brand emblem at the

General hints for operating

bottom half to unlock and open the

tailgate

tailgate.

9 Danger

Do not drive with the tailgate open

or ajar, e.g. when transporting

bulky objects, since toxic exhaust

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Activating

gases, which cannot be seen or

Vehicle security

smelled, could enter the vehicle.

This can cause unconsciousness

Anti-theft locking system

and even death.

9 Warning

Caution

Do not use the system if there are

people in the vehicle! The doors

Before opening the tailgate, check

cannot be unlocked from the

overhead obstructions, e.g. a

inside.

garage door, to avoid damage to

the tailgate. Always check the

The system deadlocks all the doors.

moving area above and behind the

All doors must be closed otherwise

tailgate.

the system cannot be activated.

Press e on the radio remote control

Notice

If the ignition was on, the driver's door

twice within five seconds.

The installation of certain heavy

must be opened and closed once so

accessories onto the tailgate may

that the vehicle can be secured.

Anti-theft alarm system

affect its ability to remain open.

Unlocking the vehicle disables the

mechanical anti-theft locking system.

The anti-theft alarm system is

This is not possible with the central

combined with the central locking

locking button in the passenger

system.

compartment.

It monitors:

● doors, tailgate, bonnet

● ignition

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Activation

Status during the first 30 seconds of

The alarm can be silenced by

anti-theft alarm system activation:

pressing any button on the radio

● Self-activated 30 seconds after

remote control or by switching on the

LED illuminates : test, arming delay

locking the vehicle by pressing e

ignition.

LED flashes

: doors, tailgate or

once.

quickly

bonnet not

The anti-theft alarm system can only

● Directly by pressing e twice

completely closed,

be deactivated by pressing c on the

within five seconds.

or system fault

radio remote control or by switching

on the ignition.

Status LED

Status after system is armed:

A triggered alarm, which has not been

LED flashes

: system is armed

interrupted by the driver, will be

slowly

indicated by the hazard warning

lights. They will flash quickly three

Seek the assistance of a workshop in

times when the vehicle is unlocked

the event of faults.

with the radio remote control.

Deactivation

Vehicle messages 3 95.

Unlocking the vehicle by pressing c

deactivates anti-theft alarm system.

Immobiliser

The system is not deactivated by

The system is part of the ignition

unlocking the driver's door with the

switch and checks whether the

key or with the central locking button

vehicle is allowed to be started with

in the passenger compartment.

the key being used.

Status LED is integrated in the sensor

on top of the instrument panel.

The immobiliser is activated

Alarm

automatically after the key has been

When triggered, the alarm horn

removed from the ignition switch.

sounds and the hazard warning lights

flash simultaneously. The number

and duration of alarm signals are

stipulated by legislation.

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If the control indicator d flashes when

In position 0 no mirror is selected.

Exterior mirrors

the ignition is on, there is a fault in the

system; the engine cannot be started.

Convex shape

Folding mirrors

Switch off the ignition and repeat the

start attempt.

The convex exterior mirror contains

For pedestrian safety, the exterior

an aspherical area and reduces blind

mirrors will swing out of their normal

If the control indicator continues

spots. The shape of the mirror makes

mounting position if they are struck

flashing, attempt to start the engine

objects appear smaller, which will

with sufficient force. Reposition the

using the spare key and seek the

affect the ability to estimate

mirror by applying slight pressure to

assistance of a workshop.

distances.

the mirror housing.

Notice

The immobiliser does not lock the

Electric adjustment

doors. You should always lock the

vehicle after leaving it.

Switch on the anti-theft alarm

system 3 22, 3 25.

Control indicator d 3 88.

Parking position

The exterior mirrors can be folded in

Select the relevant exterior mirror by

by pressing gently on the outer edge

turning the control to left (L) or right

of the housing, e.g. when in a

(R). Then swivel the control to adjust

confined parking situation.

the mirror.

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Heated mirrors

Interior mirrors

Automatic anti-dazzle

Manual anti-dazzle

Operated by pressing Ü.

Dazzle from following vehicles at

night is automatically reduced.

Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on

automatically after a short time.

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 3 109.

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Keys, doors and windows

Safety function

Windows

If the window glass encounters

Windscreen

resistance above the middle of the

window during automatic closing, it is

Windscreen stickers

immediately stopped and opened

Do not attach stickers, e.g. toll road

again.

stickers or similar, on the windscreen

Override safety function

in the area of the interior mirror.

Otherwise the detection zone of the

In the event of closing difficulties due

sensor in the mirror housing could be

to frost or the like, switch on the

restricted.

ignition, then pull the switch to the first

detent and hold. The window moves

Operate the switch for the respective

up without safety function enabled.

Power windows

window by pushing to open or pulling

To stop movement, release the

to close.

switch.

9 Warning

Pushing or pulling gently to the first

detent: window moves up or down as

Operating windows from outside

Take care when operating the

long as the switch is operated.

power windows. Risk of injury,

The windows can be operated

particularly to children.

Pushing or pulling firmly to the second

remotely from outside the vehicle.

detent then releasing: window moves

Be careful when closing the

up or down automatically with safety

windows. Ensure that nothing

function enabled. To stop movement,

becomes trapped in them as they

operate the switch once more in the

move.

same direction.

Switch on ignition to operate power

windows.

Retained power off 3 124.

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Initialising the power windows

Heated rear window

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 95.

Activate the window electronics as

follows:

1. Close the doors.

Press and hold c to open windows.

2. Switch on the ignition.

Press and hold e to close windows.

3. Pull switch until the window is

Operated by pressing Ü.

Release button to stop window

closed and keep pulling for

Heating works with the engine

movement.

additional two seconds.

running and is switched off

If the windows are fully opened or

4. Repeat for each window.

automatically after a short time.

closed, the hazard warning lights will

flash twice.

Sun visors

Overload

The sun visors can be folded down or

swivelled to the side to prevent

If the windows are repeatedly

dazzling.

operated within short intervals, the

window operation is disabled for

The integral mirrors should be closed

some time.

when driving.

A ticket holder is located on the

backside of the sun visor.

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sunroof completely. To stop

Roof

movement during automatic run

operate switch once more.

Sunroof

Hold < depressed: sunroof closes as

Foldable power sunroof

long as switch is operated.

9 Warning

Glass panel

Take care when operating the

Sunblind

sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly

to children.

Keep a close watch on the

movable parts when operating

Switch can be operated in two ways:

them. Ensure that nothing

short press for automatic run and hold

becomes trapped in them as they

depressed for manual run.

move.

Open

Short press on >: sunroof opens

Operable with ignition on (position 2)

automatically up to end position. To

3 124.

stop movement operate switch once

The foldable power sunroof can be

more.

opened and closed while driving up to

Hold > depressed: sunroof opens as

a speed of 87 mph.

long as switch is operated.

Press the button in the handle to open

Retained power off 3 124.

the sunblind and guide it backwards.

It rolls up automatically.

Short press on <: sunroof closes

No intermediate positions are

automatically up to a gap of approx.

possible.

30 cm for safety reasons. Following

To close, draw the sunblind to the

hold < depressed to close the

front and allow the button to engage.

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Seats, restraints

Adjustment

Seats, restraints

Head restraints

Front head restraints, height

Position

adjustment

Head restraints

9 Warning

Front seats

Seat position

Only drive with the head restraint

Seat adjustment

set to the proper position.

Seat folding

Heating

Seat belts

Three-point seat belt

Airbag system

Front airbag system

Side airbag system

Curtain airbag system

Airbag deactivation

Press release button, adjust height,

engage.

Child restraints

Child restraint systems

Child restraint installation

locations

ISOFIX child restraint systems . . 50

The upper edge of the head restraint

Top-tether fastening eyes

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.

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Seats, restraints

Rear head restraints, height

Front seats

adjustment

Seat position

9 Warning

Only drive with the seat correctly

adjusted.

9 Danger

Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from

Press both catches, pull the head

the steering wheel, to permit safe

restraint upwards and remove.

airbag deployment.

Place the head restraint in a net bag

Pull the head restraint upwards and

and secure the underside of the bag

let engage. To move downwards,

with Velcro fasteners to the load

9 Warning

press the catch to release and push

compartment floor. A suitable net bag

the head restraint downwards.

is available from your workshop.

Never adjust seats while driving as

Removal of rear head restraint

they could move uncontrollably.

E.g. when using a child restraint

system 3 45.

9 Warning

Never store any objects under the

seats.

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Seats, restraints

●

Sit with shoulders as far back

Longitudinal adjustment

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

●

Sit with buttocks as far back

of the steering wheel while the

against the backrest as possible.

arm is fully extended and

Pull handle, slide seat, release

Adjust the distance between the

shoulders on the backrest.

handle. Try to move the seat back and

seat and the pedals so that legs

forth to ensure that the seat is locked

are slightly angled when fully

●

Adjust the steering wheel 3 70.

in place.

pressing the pedals. Slide the

●

Adjust the head restraint 3 32.

front passenger seat as far back

as possible.

Seat adjustment

●

Set seat height high enough to

Drive only with engaged seats and

have a clear field of vision on all

backrests.

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.

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Seats, restraints

Backrest inclination

Seat height

Seat folding

Turn handwheel to adjust inclination.

Lever pumping motion

Pull release lever towards the front

Do not lean on backrest while

: seat higher

and fold backrest forwards. Then

adjusting.

down : seat lower

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.

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Seats, restraints

The memory function allows the seat

Remove seat belt from belt mount on

Heating

to engage in its original position after

the backrest.

folding.

Pull release lever located on the

Do not operate backrest adjuster

backrest, fold backrest forwards and

handwheel when backrest is folded

release lever. Slide seat forwards to

forwards.

the stop.

To restore, slide the seat backwards

Caution

to the stop. Lift backrest to upright

position without operating the release

When seat height is in the highest

lever. Allow backrest to engage.

position, push head restraints

down and fold up sun visors before

9 Warning

folding backrest forwards.

When folding up, ensure that the

Sport seat folding

seat is securely locked in position

Activate seat heating by pressing ß

before driving. Failure to do so

for the respective front seat.

may result in personal injury in the

Activation is indicated by the LED in

event of heavy braking or collision.

the button.

Pressing ß once more deactivates

The memory function allows the seat

seat heating.

to engage in its original position after

Seat heating is operational when

folding.

engine is running.

Do not operate backrest adjuster

During an Autostop seat heating is

handwheel when backrest is folded

also operational.

forwards.

Stop-start system 3 126.

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Seats, restraints

Seat belts are designed to be used by

Belt force limiters

Seat belts

only one person at a time. Child

On the front seats, stress on the body

restraint system 3 45.

is reduced by the gradual release of

Periodically check all parts of the belt

the belt during a collision.

system for damage, pollution and

proper functionality.

Belt pretensioners

Have damaged components

In the event of a head-on or rear-end

replaced. After an accident, have the

collision of a certain severity, the front

belts and triggered belt pretensioners

seat belts are tightened.

replaced by a workshop.

Notice

9 Warning

Make sure that the belts are not

damaged by shoes or sharp-edged

Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or

objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt

fitting of belts) can trigger the belt

The seat belts are locked during

from getting into the belt retractors.

pretensioners.

heavy acceleration or deceleration of

Seat belt reminder

the vehicle holding the occupants in

Deployment of the belt pretensioners

the sitting position. Therefore the risk

Each seat is equipped with a seat belt

is indicated by continuous illumination

of injury is considerably reduced.

reminder, indicated for driver seat as

of control indicator v 3 84.

control indicator X in the tachometer

Triggered belt pretensioners must be

3 83, for front passenger seat as

9 Warning

replaced by a workshop. Belt

control indicator k in the centre

pretensioners can only be triggered

Fasten seat belt before each trip.

console 3 81, and for rear seats by

once.

symbols X in the Driver Information

In the event of an accident, people

Notice

Centre 3 88.

not wearing seat belts endanger

Do not affix or install accessories or

their fellow occupants and

other objects that may interfere with

themselves.

the operation of the belt

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Seats, restraints

pretensioners. Do not make any

Unfasten

modifications to belt pretensioner

components as this will invalidate

the vehicle type approval.

Three-point seat belt

Fasten

Loose or bulky clothing prevents the

belt from fitting snugly. Do not place

To release belt, press red button on

objects such as handbags or mobile

belt buckle.

phones between the belt and your

body.

9 Warning

Withdraw the belt from the retractor,

The belt must not rest against hard

guide it untwisted across the body

or fragile objects in the pockets of

and insert the latch plate into the

your clothing.

buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly

while driving by pulling the shoulder

Seat belt reminder X 3 83.

belt.

Sport seat: Feed seat belt through

belt mount on backrest when

fastening seat belt.

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