Vauxhall ADAM (2012 year). Manual

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Instruments and controls

Press SET/CLR to select a function or

to confirm a message.

Vehicle Information Menu

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

●

Remaining Oil Life

●

Speed Warning

displayed. Select imperial

Indicates an estimate of the oil's

The speed warning display

(unit 1) or metric (unit 3) by

useful life. The number in %

alarms when a set speed is

turning the adjuster wheel. Press

means the current remaining oil

exceeded.

SET/CLR to set the unit.

life and indicates when to change

To set the speed warning, press

● Tyre Pressure

the engine oil and filter 3 80.

SET/CLR while the page is

Tyre pressure of all wheels is

displayed. Turn the adjuster

displayed on this page during

wheel to select the value. Press

driving 3 185.

SET/CLR to set the speed.

● Tyre Load

If the selected speed limit is

exceeded, a warning chime

The tyre pressure category

sounds. Once the speed is set,

according to the actually inflated

this feature can be turned off by

tyre pressure can be selected

pressing SET/CLR while viewing

3 185.

this page.

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Instruments and controls

Selection and indication can be

● average consumption 2

different between Midlevel- and

● average speed 2

Uplevel-Display.

Trip/Fuel Information Menu

Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel

Information Page.

Turn the adjuster wheel to select a

submenu.

Midlevel-Display

● trip odometer 1

● average consumption 1

● average speed 1

● 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

Midlevel-Display may be available

can be reset separately for odometer,

with trip/fuel information menu.

average consumption and average

Uplevel-Display

speed, making it possible to display

different trip information.

● trip odometer 2

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Instruments and controls

On vehicles with LPG engines:

Y 3 87.

Average consumption is indicated for

the currently selected mode (LPG or

Fuel range LPG version

petrol).

Display of approximate fuel range

available with the remaining fuel in

Average speed

each respective fuel tank of petrol and

Display of average speed. The

LPG fuel, along with a total range of

measurement can be reset at any

both fuel types together. Switch

time.

between the mode by pressing

SET/CLR.

To reset, press SET/CLR for a few

seconds on the respective page.

Instantaneous consumption

Digital speed

Display of the instantaneous

Trip odometer

consumption.

Digital display of the instantaneous

Trip odometer displays the current

speed.

On vehicles with LPG engines:

distance since a certain reset.

Instantaneous consumption is

Trip odometer counts up to a distance

Fuel range

indicated for the currently selected

of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0.

Range is calculated from current fuel

mode; LPG or petrol.

tank level and current consumption.

Reset trip odometer by pressing

The display shows average values.

ECO Information Menu

SET/CLR for a few seconds on the

respective page.

After refuelling, the range is updated

Press MENU to select

in the top

automatically after a brief delay.

line of the Display.

Average consumption

When the fuel level in the tank is low,

Turn the adjuster wheel to select a

Display of average consumption. The

a message appears on the display.

submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.

measurement can be reset at any

Y in the fuel gauge illuminates.

time and starts with a default value.

When the tank must be refuelled

To reset, press SET/CLR for a few

immediately, a warning message

seconds on the respective page.

pops-up on the display. Y in the fuel

gauge flashes.

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Instruments and controls

Submenus are:

●

Top consumers: List of top

Colour-Info-Display

comfort consumers currently

Depending on the vehicle

switched on is displayed in

configuration, the vehicle has a

descending order. Fuel saving

Colour-Info-Display with touchscreen

potential is indicated.

functionality.

The Colour-Info-Display with

touchscreen functionality indicates in

colour:

●

time 3 74

●

outside temperature 3 73

●

date 3 74

●

electronic climate control settings

●

Shift indication: Current gear is

3 116

indicated inside an arrow. The

●

parking assist and advanced

figure above recommends

parking assist instructions

upshifting for fuel saving

3 142

reasons.

●

Economy Trend: Displays the

average consumption

●

Infotainment system, see

Eco index display: The current

development over a distance of

description in the Infotainment

fuel consumption is indicated on

31 miles. Filled segments display

manual

a segment display. For

the consumption in 3.1 mile steps

economical driving, adapt your

●

system messages

and shows the effect of

driving style to keep the filled

●

vehicle messages 3 95

topography or driving behaviour

segments within the Eco area.

on fuel consumption.

●

settings for vehicle

The more segments are filled, the

personalisation 3 98

higher the fuel consumption.

Simultaneously the average

The type of information and how it is

consumption value is indicated.

displayed depends on the settings

made.

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Instruments and controls

Selecting menus and settings

Vehicle personalisation 3 98.

● Infotainment system, see

description in the Infotainment

Menus and settings are selected via

manual

the touch screen display.

Graphic-Info-Display

● settings for vehicle

Depending on the vehicle

personalisation 3 98

configuration, the vehicle has a

Graphic-Info-Display.

Selecting menus and settings

Menus and settings are accessed via

the display.

Press X to switch on the display.

Press CONFIG: Menu page Settings

is displayed.

Press ; to display the homepage.

Turn knob MENU-TUNE to select a

Tap required menu display icon with

The Graphic-Info-Display indicates:

setting or value.

the finger.

● time 3 74

Press knob MENU-TUNE to confirm

Tap a respective icon to confirm a

● outside temperature 3 73

a setting or value.

selection.

● date 3 74

Press BACK to exit a menu or setting

Tap 9 to return to the next higher

without changing or delete the last

menu level.

● electronic climate control settings

character in a character sequence.

Press ; to return to the homepage.

3 116

Press the BACK for a few seconds to

For further information, see

delete the entire entry.

Infotainment manual.

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Instruments and controls

To exit the Settings menu, press

Vehicle messages on the

Vehicle messages

BACK repeatedly or press CONFIG

Midlevel-Display

after confirming the changes.

Messages are indicated mainly in the

Vehicle personalisation 3 98.

Driver Information Centre, in some

Memorised settings 3 21.

cases together with a warning and

signal buzzer.

The vehicle messages are displayed

as code numbers.

No. Vehicle message

Press SET/CLR, MENU or turn the

Change engine oil

adjuster wheel to confirm a message.

Engine coolant level low

Air conditioning off

Steering wheel is locked

Turn steering wheel, switch

ignition off then on

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Instruments and controls

No.

Vehicle message

No.

Vehicle message

No.

Vehicle message

Turn steering wheel, start

Right rear turn signal failure

Service side blind spot alert

engine again

system

Replace battery in radio remote

Vehicle overloaded

control

Top up engine oil

Compressor overheated

Clean side blind spot alert

Change engine oil soon

system

Centre high-mounted brake

Engine power reduced

light failure

Tighten fuel filler cap

Service vehicle soon

Brake light failure

Tyre pressure imbalance on

Service airbag

front axle

Headlight levelling malfunction

128

Bonnet open

Tyre pressure imbalance on

Left low beam failure

rear axle

134

Parking assist fault, clean

Rear fog light failure

bumper

Winter tyres detection

Right low beam failure

136

Service parking assist

Open then close driver window

Left sidelight failure

174

Low vehicle battery

Open then close front

Right sidelight failure

passenger window

151

Press clutch to start

Reversing light failure

Service theft alarm system

258

Parking assist off

Number plate light failure

Service steering wheel lock

Left front turn signal failure

Service power steering

Left rear turn signal failure

Service air conditioning

Right front turn signal failure

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Instruments and controls

Vehicle messages on the

● wiper/washer system

●

If seat belt is not fastened.

Uplevel-Display

● doors, windows

●

If a door or the tailgate is not fully

closed when starting off.

● radio remote control

●

If a certain speed is exceeded

● seat belts

with parking brake applied.

● airbag systems

●

If a programmed speed is

● engine and transmission

exceeded.

● tyre pressure

●

If a warning message appears in

● vehicle battery

the Driver Information Centre or

Info-Display.

Vehicle messages on the

●

If the parking assist detects an

Colour-Info-Display

object.

Some important messages appear

●

If the reverse gear is engaged

additionally in the

and the rear end carrier

The vehicle messages are displayed

Colour-Info-Display. Some

extended.

as text. Follow the instructions given

messages only pop-up for a few

in the messages.

seconds.

When the vehicle is parked and/or

The system displays messages

the driver's door is opened

regarding the following topics:

Warning chimes

● With exterior lights on.

● fluid levels

When starting the engine or whilst

During an Autostop

● anti-theft alarm system

driving

● brakes

● If the driver's door is opened.

Only one warning chime will sound at

● ride control systems

a time.

● cruise control, speed limiter

Battery voltage

The warning chime regarding

● parking assist systems

Midlevel-Display

unfastened seat belts has priority

● lighting, bulb replacement

over any other warning chime.

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Instruments and controls

When the vehicle battery voltage is

Vehicle personalisation

running low, a warning code 174 will

appear in the Driver Information

The vehicle's behaviour can be

Centre.

personalised via changing the

Uplevel-Display

settings in the Info-Display.

When the vehicle battery voltage is

Some of the personal settings for

running low, a warning message will

different drivers can be memorised

appear in the Driver Information

individually for each vehicle key.

Centre.

Memorised settings 3 21.

1. Switch off immediately any

Depending on vehicle equipment and

electrical consumers which are

country-specific regulations some of

not required for a safe drive, e.g.

the functions described below might

Select Settingsand then Vehicle

seat heating, heated rear window

not be available.

settings.

or other main consumers.

Some functions are only displayed or

2. Charge the vehicle battery by

active when the engine is running.

driving continuously for a while or

by using a charging device.

Personal settings

The warning message or warning

Graphic-Info-Display

code will disappear after the engine

Press CONFIG for the Settings menu.

has been started twice consecutively

without a voltage drop.

Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to move

Vehicle settings

to the desired setup menu, then press

If the vehicle battery cannot be

● Climate and air quality

MENU-TUNE.

recharged, have the cause of the fault

Auto fan speed: Modifies the

remedied by a workshop.

level of the cabin airflow of the

climate control in automatic

mode.

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Instruments and controls

Air conditioning mode: Controls

Side blind zone alert: Changes

●

Remote locking, unlocking,

the state of the cooling

the settings for the side blind spot

starting

compressor when the vehicle is

alert system.

Remote unlock feedback:

started. Last setting

●

Exterior ambient lighting

Activates or deactivates the

(recommended) or at vehicle

Exterior lighting by unlocking:

hazard warning flasher feedback

start is either always ON or

whilst unlocking.

always OFF.

Activates or deactivates the entry

lighting.

Passive door unlock: Changes

Auto rear demist: Activates

the configuration to unlock only

automatically rear heated

Duration upon exit of vehicle:

the driver's door or the whole

window.

Activates or deactivates and

vehicle whilst unlocking.

●

Comfort settings

changes the duration of exit

Auto relock doors: Activates or

lighting.

Chime volume: Changes the

deactivates the automatic relock

volume of warning chimes.

●

Power door locks

function after unlocking without

Personalization by driver:

Auto door lock: Activates or

opening the vehicle.

Activates or deactivates the

deactivates the automatic door

●

Restore factory settings:

personalisation function.

locking function after switching

Resets all settings to the default

on ignition.

Rear auto wipe in reverse:

settings.

Stop door lock if door open:

Activates or deactivates

Activates or deactivates the door

Personal settings

automatic switching on of the

locking function while a door is

rear window wiper when reverse

open.

Colour-Info-Display

gear is engaged.

Delayed door lock: Activates or

When audio is switched on, press ;

●

Park assist / Collision detection

deactivates the delayed door

on the control panel.

Park assist: Activates or

locking function. This menu

deactivates the ultrasonic

option is displayed with Stop door

sensors.

lock if door open deactivated.

Central locking system 3 22.

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Instruments and controls

Vehicle settings

Personalization By Driver:

●

Climate & air quality

Activates or deactivates the

personalisation function.

Auto Fan Max Speed: Modifies

the level of the cabin airflow of the

Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear:

climate control in automatic

Activates or deactivates

mode.

automatic switching on of the

rear window wiper when reverse

Air Conditioning Mode: Controls

gear is engaged.

the state of the cooling

compressor when the vehicle is

●

Lighting

started. Last setting

Vehicle Locator Lights: Activates

(recommended) or at vehicle

or deactivates the entry lighting.

start is either always on or always

Exit Lighting: Activates or

Select Settingsand then Vehicle

off.

deactivates and changes the

settings.

Auto Rear Defog: Automatically

duration of exit lighting.

activates heated rear window.

●

Power Door Locks

●

Collision / Detection Systems

Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out:

Park Assist: Activates or

Activates or deactivates the door

deactivates the ultrasonic

locking function while a door is

parking assist.

open.

Side Blind Zone Alert: Activates

Auto Door Lock: Activates or

or deactivates side blind zone

deactivates the automatic door

alert.

locking function after switching

●

Comfort and Convenience

on ignition.

Chime Volume: Changes the

Auto Door Unlock: Changes the

volume of warning chimes.

configuration to unlock only the

driver's door or the whole vehicle

after switching off ignition.

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Instruments and controls

101

Delayed Door Lock: Activates or

● Smartphone application

OnStar

deactivates the delayed door

● Remote control, e.g. location of

locking function. This feature

OnStar is a personal connectivity and

the vehicle, activation of horn and

delays the actual locking of the

service assistant with integrated

lights, control of central locking

doors until all doors are closed.

Wi-Fi hotspot. The OnStar service is

system

●

Remote Lock, Unlock, Start

available 24 hours a day, seven days

● Stolen vehicle assistance

Remote Unlock Light Feedback:

a week.

● Vehicle diagnostics

Activates or deactivates the

Notice

● Destination download

hazard warning flasher feedback

OnStar is not available for all

whilst unlocking.

Notice

markets. For further information,

The OnStar module of the vehicle is

Remote Door Unlock: Changes

contact your workshop.

deactivated after ten days without an

the configuration to unlock only

Notice

ignition cycle. Functions requiring a

the driver's door or the whole

In order to be available and

data connection will be available

vehicle whilst unlocking.

operational, OnStar needs a valid

again after switching on the ignition.

Relock Remotely Unlocked

OnStar subscription, functioning

Doors: Activates or deactivates

vehicle electrics, mobile service and

OnStar buttons

the automatic relock function

GPS satellite link.

after unlocking without opening

To activate the OnStar services and

the vehicle.

set up an account, press Z and speak

with an advisor.

Depending on the equipment of the

vehicle, the following services are

available:

● Emergency services and support

in the case of a vehicle

breakdown

● Wi-Fi hotspot

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Instruments and controls

Notice

Red / green flashing for a short period

Wi-Fi hotspot

Depending on the equipment, the

of time: Transmission of the vehicle

The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle

OnStar buttons can also be

location has been deactivated.

provides internet connectivity with a

integrated in the rear view mirror.

maximum speed of 4G/LTE.

OnStar services

Privacy button

Notice

Press and hold j until a message is

General services

The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not

heard to activate or deactivate the

If you need any information

available for all markets.

transmission of the vehicle location.

concerning e.g. opening hours, points

Up to seven devices may be

Press j to answer a call or to end a

of interest and destinations or if you

connected.

call to an advisor.

need any support e.g. in the case of a

To connect a mobile device with the

vehicle breakdown, a flat tyre and

Press j to access the Wi-Fi settings.

Wi-Fi hotspot:

empty fuel tank, press Z to establish

a connection to an advisor.

1. Press j and then select Wi-Fi

Service button

settings on the Info-Display. The

Press Z to establish a connection to

Emergency services

settings displayed include the Wi-

an advisor.

In the case of an emergency situation,

Fi hotspot name (SSID),

press [ and talk to an advisor. The

password and connection type.

SOS button

advisor then contacts emergency or

2. Start a Wi-Fi network search on

Press [ to establish a priority

assistance service providers and

your mobile device.

emergency connection to a specially

directs them to your vehicle.

trained emergency advisor.

3. Select your vehicle hotspot

In the case of an accident with

(SSID) when listed.

Status LED

activation of airbags or belt

4. When prompted, enter the

Green: The system is ready.

tensioners, an automatic emergency

password on your mobile device.

call is established. The advisor is

Green flashing: The system is on a

immediately connected to your

call.

vehicle to see whether help is

Red: A problem arose.

needed.

Off: System is in standby mode.

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Instruments and controls

103

Notice

Remote control

Restart prevention

To change the SSID or password,

If desired, use any phone to call an

By sending remote signals, OnStar

press Z and talk to an advisor or log

advisor, who can remotely operate

can prevent the vehicle from

in to your account.

specific vehicle functions. Find the

restarting once it has been turned off.

respective OnStar phone number on

To switch off the Wi-Fi hotspot

On-demand diagnostics

our country-specific website.

functionality, press Z to call an

At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays

advisor.

The following functions are available:

a vehicle message, press Z to

● Lock or unlock vehicle.

contact an advisor and ask to

Smartphone app

● Provide information on the

complete a real-time diagnostic check

With the My Vauxhall smartphone

vehicle location.

to directly determine the issue.

app, some vehicle functions can be

Depending on the results, the advisor

operated remotely.

● Honk horn or flash lights.

will provide further support.

The following functions are available:

Stolen vehicle assistance

Diagnostic report

● Lock or unlock vehicle.

If the vehicle is stolen, report the theft

The vehicle automatically transmits

● Honk horn or flash lights.

to the authorities and request OnStar

diagnostic data to OnStar which

stolen vehicle assistance. Use any

● Check fuel level, engine oil life

sends a monthly email report to you

phone to call an advisor. Find the

and tyre pressure (only with tyre

and your preferred workshop.

respective OnStar phone number on

pressure monitoring system).

our country-specific website.

Notice

● Send navigation destination to

OnStar can provide support in

The workshop notification function

the vehicle, if equipped with a

locating and recovering the vehicle.

can be disabled in your account.

built-in navigation system.

Theft alert

The report contains the status of key

● Locate vehicle on a map.

When the anti-theft alarm system is

operating systems of the vehicle like

● Manage Wi-Fi settings.

triggered, a notification is sent to

engine, transmission, airbags, ABS,

To operate these functions, download

OnStar. You are then informed about

and other major systems. It also

the app from Apple's App Store or

this event by text message or email.

provides information on possible

Google Play Store.

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Instruments and controls

maintenance items and tyre pressure

Account data

The deactivation is indicated by the

(only with tyre pressure monitoring

An OnStar subscriber has an account

status light flashing red and green for

system).

where all the data is stored. To

a short period of time and each time

request a change of the account

the vehicle is started.

To look at the information in greater

detail, select the link within the email

information, press Z and talk to an

Notice

and log in to your account.

advisor or log in to your account.

If the transmission of the vehicle

If the OnStar service is used on

location is deactivated, some

Destination download

another vehicle, press Z and request

services are no longer available.

A desired destination can be directly

that the account be transferred to the

Notice

downloaded to the navigation system.

new vehicle.

The vehicle location always remains

Press Z to call an advisor and

Notice

accessible to OnStar in the case of

describe the destination or point of

In any case, if the vehicle is disposed

an emergency.

interest.

of, sold or otherwise transferred,

Find the privacy policy in your

The advisor can look up any address

immediately inform OnStar about

account.

or point of interest and directly send

the changes and terminate the

the destination to the built-in

OnStar service on this vehicle.

Software updates

navigation system.

Vehicle location

OnStar may remotely carry out

software updates without further

OnStar settings

The vehicle location is transmitted to

notice or consent. These updates are

OnStar when service is requested or

OnStar PIN

triggered. A message on the Info-

to enhance or maintain safety and

security or the operation of the

To have full access to all OnStar

Display informs about this

vehicle.

services, a four-digit PIN is required.

transmission.

The PIN has to be personalised when

These updates may concern privacy

To activate or deactivate the

first talking to an advisor.

issues. Find the privacy policy in your

transmission of the vehicle location,

account.

To change the PIN, press Z to call an

press and hold j until an audio

advisor.

message is heard.

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Lighting

105

Light switch with automatic light

Lighting

Exterior lighting

control

Light switch

Exterior lighting

105

Light switch

105

Automatic light control

106

High beam

106

Headlight flash

106

Headlight range adjustment

107

Headlights when driving

abroad

107

Daytime running lights

107

Hazard warning flashers

107

Turn and lane-change signals . 108

Rear fog lights

108

Turn light switch:

Parking lights

108

AUTO : automatic light control: low

Reversing lights

109

Turn light switch:

beam is switched on and off

Misted light covers

109

: lights off

automatically depending on

Interior lighting

109

8 : sidelights

external lighting conditions

Instrument panel illumination

9 : headlights

: activation or deactivation of

control

109

the automatic light control.

Control indicator 8 3 88.

Interior lights

109

Switch turns back to AUTO

Lighting features

111

: sidelights

Entry lighting

111

: headlights

Exit lighting

111

The current status of the automatic

Battery discharge protection

112

light control is displayed In the Driver

Information Centre.

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Lighting

When switching on the ignition,

depending on the lighting conditions

High beam

automatic light control is active.

and information given by the rain

sensor system.

When headlights are on, 8

illuminates. Control indicator 8

Daytime running light 3 107.

3 88.

Automatic headlight activation

Tail lights

When the automatic light control

Tail lights are illuminated together

function is switched on and the

with headlights and sidelights.

engine is running, the headlights are

switched on during poor lighting

conditions.

Automatic light control

Furthermore the headlights are

switched on if the windscreen wipers

have been activated for several

To switch from low to high beam,

wipes.

push lever.

Tunnel detection

To switch to low beam, push lever

again or pull.

When a tunnel is entered the

headlights are switched on without

any delay.

Headlight flash

To activate the headlight flash, pull

lever.

When the automatic light control

function is switched on and the

engine is running, the system

switches between daytime running

light and headlights automatically

Vauxhall ADAM (2012 year). Manual - part 6