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VAUXHALL Adam
Owner's Manual
Model Year 2013
Edition: October 2012
TS 1727-A-13

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Model Year 2013 Edition: October 2012 TS 1727-A-13 0 - 1 VAUXHALL Adam Owner’s Manual Model Year 2013 Edition: October 2012 TS 1727-A-13...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........6 Keys, doors and windows .... 18 Seats, restraints ......30 Storage ........49 Instruments and controls ..... 67 Lighting ........100 Climate control ......108 Driving and operating ....117 Vehicle care ....... 148 Service and maintenance ..
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction...
  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    Operation is reasonable prices. Experienced Introduction similar for right-hand drive vehicles. mechanics trained by Vauxhall work ■ The Owner's Manual uses the Your vehicle is a designed according to specific Vauxhall factory engine designations. The combination of advanced technology, instructions.
  • Page 5 Symbols Cautions Page references are indicated with 3. 3 means "see page". 9 Danger Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall. We wish you many hours of Text marked 9 Danger provides pleasurable driving. information on risk of fatal injury. Your Vauxhall Team Disregarding this information may endanger life.
  • Page 6 Introduction...
  • Page 7: In Brief

    In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking Initial drive information To open the tailgate, push the brand emblem at the bottom half. Press button c to unlock the doors Radio remote control 3 19, Central and load compartment. Open the locking system 3 20, Load doors by pulling the handles.
  • Page 8: Seat Adjustment

    In brief Seat adjustment Seat backrests Seat height Seat positioning Turn handwheel to adjust inclination. Lever pumping motion Do not lean on backrest while = seat higher adjusting. Pull handle, slide seat, release down = seat lower handle. Seat position 3 31, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 31, Seat adjustment 3 32, Seat folding 3 33.
  • Page 9: Head Restraint Adjustment

    In brief Head restraint adjustment Seat belt Mirror adjustment Interior mirror Press release button, adjust height, Pull out the seat belt and engage in engage. belt buckle. The seat belt must not be To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on twisted and must fit close against the Head restraints 3 30.
  • Page 10: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    In brief Steering wheel adjustment Exterior mirrors Select the relevant exterior mirror and Unlock the lever, adjust the steering adjust it. wheel, then engage the lever and ensure it is fully locked. Convex exterior mirrors 3 25, Electric adjustment 3 25, Folding Do not adjust the steering wheel exterior mirrors 3 26, Heated unless the vehicle is stationary and...
  • Page 11: Aux Input, Usb Input

    In brief Instrument panel overview...
  • Page 12 In brief Power windows ..... 27 Eco button for stop/start 20 Selector lever, manual system ......... 119 transmission ....... 122 Exterior mirrors ..... 25 21 Parking brake ...... 124 Cruise control ..... 128 Parking assist ..... 130 22 Ignition switch with Speed limiter .......
  • Page 13: Exterior Lighting

    In brief Exterior lighting Headlight flash, high beam and low beam Automatic light control AUTO = automatic light control: Turn light switch: exterior lighting is switched headlight flash = pull lever = lights off on and off automatically high beam = push lever 8 = sidelights = activation or deactivation...
  • Page 14 In brief Horn Turn and lane-change signals Hazard warning flashers Operated with the ¨ button. lever up = right turn signal Press j. lever down = left turn signal Hazard warning flashers 3 102. Turn and lane-change signals 3 103, Parking lights 3 103.
  • Page 15: Windscreen Washer

    In brief Washer and wiper systems Windscreen washer Rear window wiper Windscreen wiper Pull lever. Press the rocker switch to activate the rear window wiper: Windscreen washer system 3 69, = fast Washer fluid 3 152. upper switch = continuous = slow operation P = interval wiping or automatic...
  • Page 16 In brief Climate control Rear window washer Demisting and defrosting the windows Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors Push lever. ■ Switch on cooling n. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear window and the wiper wipes a few ■ Set temperature control to warmest The heating is operated by pressing times.
  • Page 17: Starting Off

    In brief Transmission Starting off Starting the engine Manual transmission Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 169, 3 204. ■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 150. ■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.
  • Page 18 In brief Parking Stop-start system ■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily ignitable surface. The high ■ Always apply the parking brake. temperature of the exhaust system Activate the manual parking brake could ignite the surface. without pressing the release button. ■...
  • Page 19: Keys, Doors And Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Key with foldaway key section windows Keys Replacement keys Keys, locks ........18 The key number is specified in the Car Pass or on a detachable tag. Doors ........... 22 The key number must be quoted Vehicle security ......
  • Page 20: Radio Remote Control

    Keys, doors and windows Radio remote control Fault If the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio remote control, it may be due to the following: ■ Range exceeded ■ Battery voltage too low Batteries do not belong in household ■...
  • Page 21: Central Locking System

    Keys, doors and windows Extend the key and open the unit. The saved settings are automatically Unlocking Replace the battery (battery type used the next time the memorised key CR 2032), paying attention to the is inserted into the ignition switch and installation position.
  • Page 22 Keys, doors and windows The setting can be saved for the key Central locking buttons Fault in radio remote control being used. Memorised settings system Locks or unlocks doors, the load 3 20. compartment and fuel filler flap from Unlocking inside the passenger compartment.
  • Page 23: Load Compartment

    Keys, doors and windows Doors Fault in central locking system Additionally it is configurable to unlock the driver's door or both doors Unlocking after the ignition is switched off and Load compartment the ignition key is removed. Manually unlock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock.
  • Page 24: Vehicle Security

    Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security Closing gases, which can not be seen or smelled, could enter the vehicle. Anti-theft locking system This can cause unconsciousness 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...
  • Page 25: Status Led

    Keys, doors and windows Activating Activation Status during the first 30 seconds of anti-theft alarm system activation: ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation of = test, arming delay. the system) illuminates LED flashes = doors, tailgate or ■...
  • Page 26: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors Immobiliser The alarm can be silenced by pressing any button on the radio The system is part of the ignition remote control or by switching on the Convex shape switch and checks whether the ignition.
  • Page 27: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors Heated mirrors In position 0 no mirror is selected. Folding Manual anti-dazzle For pedestrian safety, the exterior mirrors will swing out of their normal mounting position if they are struck with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure to the mirror housing.
  • Page 28: Power Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Windows Automatic anti-dazzle Windscreen Windscreen stickers Do not attach stickers such as toll road stickers or similar on the windscreen in the area of the interior mirror. Otherwise the detection zone of the sensor in the mirror housing could be restricted.
  • Page 29 Keys, doors and windows Safety function Initialising the power windows If the window glass encounters If the windows cannot be closed resistance above the middle of the automatically (e.g. after window during automatic closing, it is disconnecting the vehicle battery), a immediately stopped and opened warning message or a warning code again.
  • Page 30: Heated Rear Window

    Keys, doors and windows Roof Heated rear window A ticket holder is located on the backside of the sun visor. Glass panel Sunblind Operated by pressing the Ü button. Heating works with the engine running and is switched off automatically after a short time. Push the button in the handle to open the sunblind and guide it backwards.
  • Page 31: Seats, Restraints

    Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Front head restraints, height adjustment Position 9 Warning Only drive with the head restraint set to the proper position. Press release button, adjust height, engage. The upper edge of the head restraint 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.
  • Page 32: Front Seats

    Seats, restraints Front seats Rear head restraints, height adjustment Seat position 9 Warning Only drive with the seat correctly adjusted. Press both catches, pull the head restraint upwards and remove. Stow the head restraint in a bag, Pull the head restraint upwards and available at your dealer, and fix it at let engage.
  • Page 33 Seats, restraints Seat adjustment ■ Sit with shoulders as far back Seat positioning against the backrest as possible. Set the backrest rake so that it is 9 Danger possible to easily reach the steering wheel with arms slightly Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from bent.
  • Page 34: Seat Folding

    Seats, restraints Seat folding Seat backrests Seat height Turn handwheel to adjust inclination. Lever pumping motion Pull release lever to the front and fold Do not lean on backrest while backrest forwards. Then slide seat = seat higher adjusting. forwards to the stop. down = seat lower To restore, slide the seat backwards to the stop.
  • Page 35: Seat Heating

    Seats, restraints Seat belts Seat heating is operational when Caution engine is running and during an Autostop. When seat height is in highest Stop-start system 3 119. position, push head restraints down and lift up sun visors before folding backrest forwards. Heating The seat belts are locked during heavy acceleration or deceleration of...
  • Page 36: Three-Point Seat Belt

    Seats, restraints Seat belts are designed to be used by Belt force limiters modifications to belt pretensioner only one person at a time. Child components as this will invalidate On the front seats, stress on the body restraint system 3 43. the vehicle type approval.
  • Page 37 Seats, restraints Removing Using the seat belt while pregnant 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 9 Warning body.
  • Page 38: Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Airbag system Each airbag is triggered only once. Child restraint systems on front Have deployed airbags replaced by passenger seat with airbag a workshop. Furthermore, it might be systems The airbag system consists of a necessary to have the steering number of individual systems Warning according to ECE R94.02: wheel, the instrument panel, parts of...
  • Page 39 Seats, restraints geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder NL: Gebruik NOOIT een achterwaarts PT: NUNCA use um sistema de SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES gericht kinderzitje op een stoel met retenção para crianças voltado para KINDES zur Folge haben kann. een ACTIEVE AIRBAG ervoor, om trás num banco protegido com um DODELIJK of ERNSTIG LETSEL van AIRBAG ACTIVO na frente do...
  • Page 40 Seats, restraints zalecenia może być przyczyną ZRAČNIM JASTUKOM ispred njega, се стигне до СМЪРТ или ŚMIERCI lub POWAŻNYCH to bi moglo dovesti do SMRTI ili СЕРИОЗНО НАРАНЯВАНЕ на OBRAŻEŃ u DZIECKA. OZBILJNJIH OZLJEDA za DIJETE. ДЕТЕТО. TR: Arkaya bakan bir çocuk emniyet SL: NIKOLI ne nameščajte otroškega RO: Nu utilizaţi NICIODATĂ...
  • Page 41: Driver Airbag

    Seats, restraints Front airbag system LV: NEKĀDĀ GADĪJUMĀ 9 Warning neizmantojiet uz aizmuguri vērstu The front airbag system consists of bērnu sēdeklīti sēdvietā, kas tiek one airbag in the steering wheel and Optimum protection is only aizsargāta ar tās priekšā uzstādītu one in the instrument panel on the provided when the seat is in the AKTĪVU DROŠĪBAS SPILVENU, jo...
  • Page 42: Curtain Airbag System

    Seats, restraints The side airbag system consists of an 9 Warning airbag in each front seat backrest. The location is identified by the word Keep the area in which the airbag AIRBAG. inflates clear of obstructions. The side airbag system is triggered in the event of a side impact of a certain Note severity.
  • Page 43: Airbag Deactivation

    Seats, restraints Airbag deactivation Use the ignition key to choose the Risk of fatal injury for an adult position: person on a seat with deactivated The front passenger airbag system *OFF = front passenger airbag is front passenger airbag. must be deactivated if a child restraint deactivated and will not system is to be fitted on this seat.
  • Page 44: Child Restraints

    We recommend the following deactivation 3 81. seat, the airbag systems for the Vauxhall child restraint system which front passenger seat must be are tailored specifically to the vehicle: deactivated; if not, the triggering of ■...
  • Page 45 Seats, restraints Suitable are restraint systems that comply with ECE 44-03 or ECE 44-04. Check local laws and regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems. Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the vehicle type. Ensure that the mounting location of the child restraint system within the vehicle is correct.
  • Page 46: Child Restraint Installation Locations

    Seats, restraints Child restraint installation locations Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system On front passenger seat Weight and age class activated airbag deactivated airbag On rear seats Group 0: up to 10 kg or approx. 10 months Group 0+: up to 13 kg or approx.
  • Page 47 Seats, restraints Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system Weight class Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear seats Group 0: up to 10 kg ISO/R1 IL * Group 0+: up to 13 kg ISO/R1 IL * ISO/R2 ISO/R3 Group I: 9 to 18 kg...
  • Page 48 Seats, restraints ISOFIX size class and seat device A – ISO/F3 = Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B – ISO/F2 = Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B1 –...
  • Page 49: Top-Tether Fastening Eyes

    Seats, restraints ISOFIX child restraint The vehicle is equipped with guides in ISOFIX child restraint systems of the backrests to support the universal category positions are systems installation of the child restraint marked in the table by IUF. system. Open the flaps of the guides Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX to mount a child restraint system.
  • Page 50: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage compartments Pull lever to open the glovebox cover. The glovebox features a coin holder. The intermediate shelf can be 9 Warning removed. Storage compartments ....49 The glovebox should be closed whilst Do not not store heavy or sharp Load compartment .......
  • Page 51: Front Storage

    Storage Front storage Additional cupholders or bottleholders are located in the rear side panels. Flexible cupholder strap Doorpockets in both doors are designed to carry bottles. Storage compartments are located below the light switch, in the centre console in front of the gear shift, in the door pockets and in the side panels A movable rubber strap is located in near the rear seats.
  • Page 52: Rear Carrier System

    Storage Rear carrier system Park ticket holder electrically-powered bicycle to the pull-out carrier. The maximum load on the adapter is 20 kg. Rear carrier system for two bicycles If not in use, the carrier system must be slid back into the vehicle floor. There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose during transportation.
  • Page 53 Storage Unfold number plate light 9 Warning No-one should be in the extension zone of the rear carrier system, risk of injury. Completely pull out the rear carrier system until you hear it engage. Lift the number plate light and fold it Ensure that it is not possible to push backwards.
  • Page 54 Storage Fold out tail lamps Swivel both tail lamps backwards as Lock the rear carrier system far as it will go. Fold out wheel recess Swivel hinges of both tail lamps Remove strap and swivel both backwards as far as it will go. clamping levers sidewards as far as it will go.
  • Page 55 Storage Assembling the bicycle rack Push down the rack (1) and swivel Press button (1) and insert left part of handle (2) backwards to engage. rack into the right part (2). Lift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it backwards.
  • Page 56 Storage 2. Turn the lever (1) forwards and Attaching the first bicycle hold, then lower the adapter (2) at the rear. 3. Release lever and check if the adapter is engaged securely. 1. Apply the adapter to the rear carrier system as shown in the 1.
  • Page 57 Storage 3. Secure both bicycle wheels to the wheel recesses using the strap retainers. 4. Check the bicycle to make sure it is secure. Caution Ensure gap between bicycle and vehicle is at least 5 cm. If necessary, loosen handlebar and swivel sideways.
  • Page 58 Storage ■ Without attached adapter: Hold frame (1) of rear bicycle with 5. Additionally secure both bicycle one hand and pull the loop (2) to Push the lever (1) to disengage and wheels of the rear bicycle to the disengage. hold.
  • Page 59 Storage Removing bicycles Disassembling the bicycle rack Undo strap retainers on both bicycle tyres. Turn knob anti-clockwise and remove mounting brackets. Detaching adapter 1. Fold in wheel recesses. 3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and hold. Press button (1) and remove upper 4.
  • Page 60 Storage Press button (1) and reinstall rack (2). Fold the rack backwards, then push Stow the strap retainers accurately. forwards until it stops (1). Arrange mounting bracket as shown Unlock the rear carrier system Press the rack down at the rear (2). in the illustration.
  • Page 61 Storage Swivel both clamping levers inwards Fold in number plate light as far as it will go. Fasten strap. Fold in tail lamps Push the release lever up and hold. Lift the system slightly and push it into Fold number plate light forwards. the bumper until it engages.
  • Page 62: Load Compartment Cover

    Storage Load compartment do so may result in personal injury or damage to load or vehicle in the event of heavy braking or collision. The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts. Both parts can be folded Hook for carrier bags down separately.
  • Page 63: Rear Floor Storage Cover

    Storage Rear floor storage cover Opening Removing Rear floor cover Lift up the cover at the rear end. It Push cover left and right from the engages in a nearly vertical position. lower side upwards and remove. Further opening up to head restraints Lift up rear floor cover.
  • Page 64 Storage Removal ■ move it slowly to the front taking To gain access to the right cover in care, that the guiding bolts slide into the load compartment, e.g. for bulb Remove floor cover to gain access to the attachments of the load replacement, fold down rear right the tool box 3 167, tyre repair kit compartment and let the floor cover...
  • Page 65: Warning Triangle

    Storage General hint The lashing eyes are designed to secure items against slippage, e.g. using lashing straps or luggage net. 9 Warning Warning triangle For safety reasons stow all parts in the load compartment in its position, drive always with closed rear floor cover and, if possible, with folded up rear backrests.
  • Page 66: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof rack system Loading information First aid kit Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the roof, the vehicle approved roof rack system is recommended. For further information contact your workshop. Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in use.
  • Page 67 Storage ■ Secure loose objects in the load the vehicle's higher centre of 9 Warning compartment to prevent them from gravity. Distribute the load evenly sliding. and secure it properly with retaining Always make sure that the load in straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and ■...
  • Page 68: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ........67 Warning lights, gauges and indicators ........75 Information displays ..... 85 Vehicle messages ......91 Trip computer ....... 94 Vehicle personalisation ....96 The Infotainment system, the cruise control and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,...
  • Page 69: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and controls Heated steering wheel Horn The recommended grip areas of the steering wheel are heated quicker Activate heating by pressing * Press j. and to a higher temperature than the button. Activation is indicated by the other areas. LED in the button.
  • Page 70: Washer System

    Instruments and controls Windscreen wiper/washer Adjustable wiper interval Automatic wiping with rain sensor Windscreen wiper Wiper lever in position P. P = automatic wiping with rain sensor Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the = fast desired wipe interval: The rain sensor detects the amount of = slow short = turn adjuster wheel...
  • Page 71: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and controls Adjustable sensitivity of the rain Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed sensor onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times. Rear window wiper/washer Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the Windscreen washer sensitivity: = turn adjuster wheel...
  • Page 72: Outside Temperature

    Instruments and controls The rear window washer system is deactivated when the fluid level is low. Outside temperature A drop in temperature is indicated immediately and a rise in temperature after a time delay. Graphic shows Colour-Info-Display Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper wipes a few times.
  • Page 73: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls If outside temperature drops to 3 °C, Note Set date a warning message is displayed in the Find a detailed description of the Driver Information Centre with menu operation in the user guide for Uplevel-Display. the Infotainment system. Set time 9 Warning The road surface may already be...
  • Page 74 Instruments and controls Set date format Set time and date To switch between the available options, repeatedly press the MENU- TUNE knob. RDS clock synchronization The RDS signal of most VHF transmitters automatically sets the time. RDS time synchronisation can take a few minutes.
  • Page 75: Power Outlet

    Instruments and controls Power outlets Ashtrays Do not connect any current-delivering accessories, e.g. electrical charging devices or batteries. Caution Do not damage the outlet by using unsuitable plugs. To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish. Stop-start system 3 119. Cigarette lighter A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the centre console.
  • Page 76: Instruments

    Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges Odometer Tachometer and indicators Instrument cluster The needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end position when the ignition is switched on. Speedometer The bottom line displays the recorded Displays the engine speed. distance in miles.
  • Page 77: Fuel Selector

    Instruments and controls Fuel gauge Fuel selector Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 142. Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the fuel level or gas level in Press button LPG to switch between the tank depending on the operation petrol and liquid gas operation. The mode.
  • Page 78: Service Display

    Instruments and controls In the Uplevel-Display, the remaining Turn the adjuster wheel to select Caution oil life duration is displayed in the Remaining Oil Life. Vehicle Information Menus. The system must be reset every time If engine coolant temperature is In the Midlevel-Display, the remaining the engine oil is changed to ensure too high, stop vehicle, switch off...
  • Page 79 Instruments and controls ignition is switched on, most control indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality test. The control indicator colours mean: = danger, important reminder yellow = warning, information, fault green = confirmation of activation blue = confirmation of activation white = confirmation of activation...
  • Page 80 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...
  • Page 81: Control Indicator For Front Passenger Seat Belt

    Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre Bulb replacement 3 155, Fuses Seat belt status on rear seats 3 162. console Turn signals 3 103. Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or flashes red in the tachometer.
  • Page 82: Control Indicator For Airbag Deactivation

    Instruments and controls Airbag and belt tensioners Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds Illuminates when the engine is after the ignition is switched on. The running v illuminates red. front passenger airbag is activated. Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not When the ignition is switched on, the * illuminates yellow.
  • Page 83: Service Vehicle Soon

    Instruments and controls Flashes when the engine is Illuminates for a few seconds after the 9 Warning ignition is switched on. The system is running ready for operation when the control Fault that could lead to catalytic Stop. Do not continue your indicator extinguishes.
  • Page 84: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    Instruments and controls Illuminates with power steering Interference due to external sources stability, however, may deteriorate of ultrasound. Once the source of depending on road surface reduced interference is removed, the system conditions. Power steering is reduced due to will operate normally. Have the cause of the fault remedied overheating of the system.
  • Page 85: Engine Oil Pressure

    Instruments and controls Engine oil pressure Immobiliser 9 Warning I illuminates red. d flashes yellow. When the engine is off, Illuminates when the ignition is Fault in the immobiliser system. The considerably more force is needed switched on and extinguishes shortly engine cannot be started.
  • Page 86: Buttons For Driver Information Centre

    Instruments and controls Information displays Illuminates green ■ trip/fuel information Cruise control is active. ■ vehicle messages, displayed as Driver Information Centre code numbers 3 91. Cruise control 3 128. The Driver Information Centre (DIC) Door open is located in the instrument cluster between speedometer and h illuminates red.
  • Page 87 Instruments and controls Some of the displayed functions differ Vehicle Information Menu X when the vehicle is being driven or at Press the MENU button to select a standstill. Some functions are only X in the top line of the Uplevel- available when the vehicle is being Display.
  • Page 88 Instruments and controls ■ Speed Warning: if exceeding the ■ Trip odometer 1 preset speed, a warning chime will ■ Trip odometer 2 be activated ■ Digital speed Selection and indication can be Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are different between Midlevel- and only available on vehicles with Uplevel-Display.
  • Page 89 Instruments and controls Submenus are: ■ Top Consumers: List of top comfort ■ Economy Trend: Displays the consumers currently switched on is average consumption development ■ Shift indication: Current gear is displayed in descending order. Fuel over a distance of 30 miles. Filled indicated inside an arrow.
  • Page 90: Info-Display

    Instruments and controls Graphic-Info-Display, Graphic-Info-Display indicates: Push knob MENU-TUNE to confirm a setting or value. Colour-Info-Display ■ time 3 72 Push button BACK to exit a menu or ■ outside temperature 3 71 Depending on the vehicle setting without changing or delete the ■...
  • Page 91 Instruments and controls The Colour-Information-Display Vehicle personalisation 3 96. indicates in colour: Memorised settings 3 20. ■ time 3 72 ■ outside temperature 3 71 ■ date 3 72 ■ electronic climate control settings 3 111 ■ parking assist and advanced parking assist instructions 3 130 ■...
  • Page 92: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and controls Vehicle messages Vehicle messages on the No. Vehicle message Midlevel-Display Steering wheel is locked Messages are indicated mainly in the Driver Information Centre (DIC), in Turn steering wheel, switch some cases together with a warning ignition off and then on and signal buzzer.
  • Page 93 Instruments and controls Vehicle messages on the No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message Uplevel-Display 25 Left front turn signal failure 67 Service steering wheel lock 26 Left rear turn signal failure 68 Service power steering 27 Right front turn signal failure 75 Service air conditioning 28 Right rear turn signal failure 76 Service side blind spot alert...
  • Page 94: Battery Voltage

    Instruments and controls ■ Lighting, bulb replacement The warning chime regarding During an Autostop unfastened seat belts has priority ■ If the driver's door is opened. ■ Wiper/washer system over any other warning chime. ■ Doors, windows ■ If seat belt is not fastened. Battery voltage ■...
  • Page 95: Trip Computer

    Instruments and controls Trip computer ■ Trip odometer 1 ■ Average consumption 1 The menus and functions can be ■ Average speed 1 selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever 3 85. Trip/Fuel Information Menu on Uplevel-Display Turn the adjuster wheel to select the submenus: ■...
  • Page 96 Instruments and controls When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears on vehicles with Uplevel-Display. When the tank has to be refuelled immediately, a warning code or warning message is displayed on vehicles with Midlevel- and Uplevel- Display.
  • Page 97: Vehicle Personalisation

    Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation To reset, press the SET/CLR button for a few seconds. The vehicle's behaviour can be Digital speed personalised via changing the Digital display of the instantaneous settings in the Info-Display. speed. Some of the personal settings for different drivers can be memorised individually for each vehicle key.
  • Page 98 Instruments and controls In the corresponding submenus the ■ Comfort settings ■ Power door locks following settings can be changed: Chime volume: Change the volume Auto door unlock: Activates or of warning chimes. deactivates the automatic door Languages unlocking function after switching Personalization by driver: Activates Selection of the desired language.
  • Page 99 Instruments and controls function after unlocking without Time & date settings opening the vehicle. See Clock 3 72. ■ Restore factory settings: Radio settings Reset all settings to the default See Infotainment manual for further settings. information. Personal settings in the Connection settings Colour-Info-Display See Infotainment manual for further...
  • Page 100 Instruments and controls Auto wipe in reverse gear: Activate Unlocked door anti lock out: Text scroll or deactivate automatically Activates or deactivates the See Infotainment manual for further switching on of the rear window automatic door locking function information. wiper when reverse gear is while a door is open.
  • Page 101: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Light switch with Automatic light control Light switch Exterior lighting ......100 Interior lighting ......104 Lighting features ......106 Turn light switch: Turn light switch: AUTO = automatic light control: low beam is switched on and = lights off off automatically 8 = sidelights...
  • Page 102: Automatic Light Control

    Lighting High beam The current status of the automatic When the automatic light control light control is displayed In the Driver function is switched on and the Information Centre with Uplevel- engine is running, the system Display. switches between daytime running light and headlights automatically When switching on the ignition, depending on the lighting conditions...
  • Page 103: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Headlight range Headlights when driving Hazard warning flashers adjustment abroad The asymmetrical headlight beam Manual headlight range extends visibility at the edge of the adjustment road at the passenger side. However, when driving in countries where traffic drives on the opposite side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming traffic.
  • Page 104: Turn And Lane-Change

    Lighting Turn and lane-change Parking lights Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original signals position. Rear fog lights When the vehicle is parked, the parking lights on one side can be lever up = right turn signal activated: lever down = left turn signal 1.
  • Page 105: Ambient Light

    Lighting Interior lighting Reversing lights Turn thumb wheel A and hold until the desired brightness is obtained. The reversing light comes on when Instrument panel On vehicles with light sensor, the the ignition is on and reverse gear is brightness can only be adjusted when illumination control selected.
  • Page 106 Lighting Operate rocker switch: Ambient light comes on automatically when switching off ignition and = automatic switching on extinguishes after opening a door. and off. Pressing the button m after switching press u = on. off ignition, ambient light remains on press v = off.
  • Page 107: Exit Lighting

    Lighting Lighting features Operate button with ignition switched The following lights will additionally switch on when the driver's door is opened: Entry lighting m short press = on or off. once ■ all switches, T short press = dimming Welcome lighting ■...
  • Page 108: Battery Discharge Protection

    Lighting Activating Activation, deactivation and duration In the second stage a message which of this function can be changed in the confirms the activation of the battery Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation discharge protection will be displayed 3 96. in the Driver Information Centre. The settings can be saved for the key Switching off electric lights being used 3 20.
  • Page 109: Climate Control

    Climate control Climate control Climate control systems Heating will not be fully effective until the engine has reached normal operating temperature. Heating and ventilation system Fan speed Climate control systems ..... 108 Adjust the air flow by switching the fan Air vents ........
  • Page 110: Air Conditioning System

    Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Note In addition to the heating and If air distribution mode l is selected ventilation system, the air windows conditioning system has controls for: while engine is running, an Autostop will be inhibited until another air = cooling distribution is selected.
  • Page 111 Climate control Press button n again to switch off Press button to activate air cooling. recirculation mode. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. The air conditioning system cools and dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the Press button 4 again to deactivate outside temperature is slightly above recirculation mode.
  • Page 112: Electronic Climate Control

    Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Note Controls for: If air distribution mode l is selected windows V ■ Fan speed while engine is running, an Autostop ■ Temperature will be inhibited until another air ■ Air distribution distribution is selected. = Cooling If air distribution mode l is selected AUTO = Automatic mode...
  • Page 113 Climate control Automatic mode AUTO ■ Press n to switch on optimal cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by the LED in the n button. ■ Set the preselected temperature using the centre rotary knob. Recommended temperature is 22 °C. The air vents are actuated automatically in automatic mode.
  • Page 114 Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Setting of automatic rear window heating can be changed in the windows V Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 3 96. Note If the V button is pressed while the engine is running, an Autostop will be inhibited until the V button is pressed again.
  • Page 115 Climate control Fan speed Z Air distribution Cooling n Turn left rotary knob to decrease or Turn right rotary knob for desired Press button n to switch on or switch increase fan speed. The fan speed is adjustment. Setting is indicated in the off cooling.
  • Page 116: Side Air Vents

    Climate control Air vents climate control system during an Press button 4 again to deactivate Autostop. Exception: defrost system recirculation mode. is activated and outside temperature Adjustable air vents above 0° C requests a restart. 9 Warning At least one air vent must be open The status of cooling operation is while the cooling is on.
  • Page 117: Fixed Air Vents

    Climate control Maintenance Air conditioning regular operation Air intake 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.
  • Page 118: Driving And Operating

    Driving and operating Driving and operating Driving hints Starting and operating Control of the vehicle New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for Driving hints ....... 117 Never coast with engine not the first few journeys. Starting and operating ....117 running (except during During the first drive, smoke may Autostop)
  • Page 119: Ignition Switch With Steering Wheel Lock

    Driving and operating Ignition switch positions Power to the Infotainment system will Before restarting or to switch off the continue to operate for 30 minutes or engine, turn the key back to position until the key is removed from the ignition switch, regardless of whether During an Autostop, the engine can any door will be opened.
  • Page 120: Eco Button For Stop/Start System

    Driving and operating Stop-start system Possible reasons for a non-starting Deactivation engine: The stop-start system helps to save ■ Clutch pedal not operated fuel and to reduce the exhaust ■ Timeout occurred emissions. When conditions allow, it switches off the engine as soon as the Turbo engine warm-up vehicle is at a low speed or at a Upon start-up, engine available...
  • Page 121 Driving and operating ■ the battery is sufficiently charged Battery discharge protection and in good condition To ensure reliable engine restarts, several battery discharge protection ■ the engine is warmed up features are implemented as part of ■ the engine coolant temperature is the stop-start system.
  • Page 122 Driving and operating Restart of the engine by the If an electrical accessory, e.g. a switching off the ignition. Turn the portable CD player, is connected to front wheels towards the kerb. stop-start system the power outlet, a brief power drop ■...
  • Page 123: Selector Lever, Manual Transmission

    Driving and operating Engine exhaust Manual transmission Caution Fuel grades other than those listed 9 Danger on pages 3 141, 3 199 could damage the catalytic converter or Engine exhaust gases contain electronic components. poisonous carbon monoxide, Unburnt petrol will overheat and which is colourless and odourless damage the catalytic converter.
  • Page 124: Brakes

    Driving and operating Brakes ABS starts to regulate brake pressure Caution as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains The brake system comprises two It is not advisable to drive with the steerable, even during hard braking. independent brake circuits.
  • Page 125: Parking Brake

    Driving and operating Parking brake Brake assist Fault If the brake pedal is depressed 9 Warning Manual parking brake quickly and forcefully, maximum brake force is automatically applied If there is a fault in the ABS, the (full braking). wheels may be liable to lock due Maintain steady pressure on the to braking that is heavier than brake pedal for as long as full braking...
  • Page 126: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and operating Ride control systems Fault If there is a fault in the system the Traction Control system control indicator b lights up continuously and a message or a The Traction Control system (TC) is a warning code appears in the Driver component of the Electronic Stability Information Centre.
  • Page 127: City Mode

    Driving and operating Fault Activation If there is a fault in the system the control indicator b lights up continuously and a message or a warning code appears in the Driver Information Centre. The system is not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
  • Page 128 Driving and operating City mode remains active during Fault off. In this case switch on ignition and Autostop, but is only operational turn steering wheel once from lock to when the engine is running. Stop- lock. start system 3 119. If control indicators c and a will not extinguish after calibration, seek the Deactivation...
  • Page 129: Cruise Control

    Driving and operating Driver assistance Vehicle speed can be increased by depressing the accelerator pedal. systems When the accelerator pedal is released, the previously stored speed is resumed. 9 Warning Cruise control remains activated while gearshifting. Driver assistance systems are developed to support the driver Increase speed and not to replace his attention.
  • Page 130: Speed Limiter

    Driving and operating Reduce speed Resume stored speed Activation With cruise control active, hold thumb Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn speed above 20 mph. The stored to SET/- repeatedly: speed speed will be obtained. decreases continuously or in small Switching off increments.
  • Page 131: Parking Assist

    Driving and operating Alternatively accelerate to the desired Exceeding the speed limit Switching off speed and briefly turn thumb wheel to In the event of an emergency it is Press button L, the speed limit SET/-: the current speed is stored as possible to exceed the speed limit by indication in the Driver Information maximum speed.
  • Page 132 Driving and operating The rear parking assist makes Indication Manual deactivation is also possible parking easier by measuring the by pressing the parking assist button The system warns the driver with distance between the vehicle and acoustic signals against potentially rear obstacles.
  • Page 133 Driving and operating The front-rear parking assist Front-rear parking assist is always Long press of button D (approx. one measures the distance between the combined with advanced parking second) activates or deactivates the vehicle and obstacles in front and assist, see separate description advanced parking assist also behind the vehicle.
  • Page 134 Driving and operating An illuminated LED in the parking vehicle in a distance range up to On Driver Information Centre the assist button D indicates that the 1.5 metre and in front up to distance to a front and rear obstacle 1.2 metre.
  • Page 135 Driving and operating Fault The advanced parking assist Advanced parking assist is always measures a suitable parking slot combined with front-rear parking In the event of a fault or if the system while passing, calculates the assist, see chapter before. Both does not work temporarily, e.g.
  • Page 136 Driving and operating If only advanced parking assist is The system recognises and active, long press deactivates memorises (10 metres for parallel advanced parking assist. parking slots or 6 metres for perpendicular parking slots) even in If forward gear or neutral is selected, the parking assist mode.
  • Page 137 Driving and operating Parking slot searching mode Select parallel or perpendicular parking slot on Driver Information Centre by pressing the SET/CLR button or on Colour-Info Display tap icon 6 respective 7. A short vibration in the steering wheel If the driver does not stop the vehicle after engaging reverse gear indicates within 10 metres for parallel parking that the steering is controlled by the...
  • Page 138 Driving and operating If, for any reasons, the driver has to ■ the successful parking indicated by take over control over the steering, a pop-up symbol and a chime, hold the steering wheel just at the ■ the cancelling of a parking outside.
  • Page 139 Driving and operating The display shows the kind of parking Display priorities ■ exceeding number of maximum slot. gear changes: 8 parking cycles After activating the advanced parking when parallel parking or 5 cycles assist, a message appears in the Changing the parking side when perpendicular parking, Driver Information Centre or Colour-...
  • Page 140 Driving and operating Basic notes on parking assist trailers and trucks). Object systems identification and correct distance indication in the upper part of 9 Warning these vehicles cannot be guaranteed. Under certain circumstances, Objects with a very small reflection various reflective surfaces on cross section, like objects of objects or clothing as well as narrow size or soft materials, may...
  • Page 141: Side Blind Spot Alert

    Driving and operating initiating a parking manoeuvre. The Side blind spot alert uses some of the system may recognize an entry, a advanced parking assist sensors gateway, a courtyard or even a which are located in the front and rear crossing as parking slot.
  • Page 142: Fuel

    Driving and operating Fuel The system can be activated or dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy deactivated in the Info-Display, rainstorms. Cleaning instructions vehicle personalisation 3 96. 3 188. Fuel for petrol engines Deactivation is indicated by a In the event of a fault in the system or Only use unleaded fuel that complies message in the Driver Information if the system does not work due to...
  • Page 143 Driving and operating The boiling point depends on the Pressing the LPG button switches Caution pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient between petrol and liquid gas pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure operation as soon as the required Use of fuel that does not comply to propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).
  • Page 144 Driving and operating Refuelling Fill the tank completely at regular Caution intervals to prevent corrosion in the tank. 9 Danger Repairs and adjustments may only be made by trained specialists in Faults and remedies Before refuelling, switch off the order to maintain the safety and If gas mode is not possible, check the engine.
  • Page 145 Driving and operating Fuel filler flap is located at right rear Liquid gas refuelling side of the vehicle. Follow the operating and safety instructions of the filling station when refuelling. The filling valve for the liquid gas is behind the fuel filler cap. The fuel filler cap can be retained in the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
  • Page 146 A small quantity of liquid gas required which are available from can escape. Vauxhall Distributors and from Remove adapter and stow in vehicle. Vauxhall Authorised Repairers. Fit protective cap to prevent the penetration of foreign bodies into the...
  • Page 147: Fuel Consumption - Co

    ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany, EURO adapter: Spain The fuel consumption (combined) of Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland the model Vauxhall Adam is within a range of 51 to 57 mpg. The CO emission (combined) is within a range of 118 to 130 g/km.
  • Page 148 Driving and operating General information The official fuel consumption and specific CO emission figures quoted relate to the EU base model with standard equipment. Fuel consumption data and CO emission data are determined according to regulation R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the version respectively applicable), taking into consideration the vehicle weight in running order, as specified by the regulation.
  • Page 149: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information Vehicle storage Accessories and vehicle Storage for a long period of time If the vehicle is to be stored for several modifications General Information ....148 months: We recommend the use of genuine Vehicle checks ......149 ■...
  • Page 150: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle care Vehicle checks End-of-life vehicle ■ Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle. recovery Performing work ■ Disconnect the clamp from the Information on end-of-life vehicle negative terminal of the vehicle recovery centres and the recycling of battery.
  • Page 151: Bonnet Release Lever

    Vehicle care If the bonnet is opened during an 9 Danger Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons. The ignition system uses extremely high voltage. Do not Closing touch. Before closing the bonnet, press the support into the holder. Bonnet Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch.
  • Page 152: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle care Engine coolant Caution The coolant provides freeze It is the owner's responsibility to protection down to approx. -28 °C. In maintain the proper level of an northern countries with very low appropriate quality oil in the temperatures the factory filled coolant engine.
  • Page 153: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle care the coolant concentration checked Caution and have the cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop. Only washer fluid with a sufficient antifreeze concentration provides Washer fluid protection at low temperatures or a sudden drop in temperature. Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of the brake lining, a squealing noise...
  • Page 154 Vehicle care Battery Laying up the vehicle for more than 4 weeks can lead to battery Vehicles without stop-start system discharge. Disconnect the clamp from will be equipped with a lead acid the negative terminal of the vehicle battery. Vehicles with stop-start battery.
  • Page 155 Warning label ventilation in the vicinity of the Using an AGM battery different from negative terminal must be opened. the original Vauxhall battery might result in a lower performance of the Only use batteries that allow the fuse stop-start system.
  • Page 156: Bulb Replacement

    Vehicle care Bulb replacement ■ See the Owner’s Manual for further Wiper blade on the rear window information. ■ Explosive gas may be present in Switch off the ignition and switch off the vicinity of the battery. the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do Wiper blade replacement not touch the bulb glass with bare...
  • Page 157 Vehicle care 3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holder with the clip downwards and engage into the reflector until it clicks. 5. Install cap. High beam (2) 2. Press the clip to disengage bulb Low beam outer bulb (1).
  • Page 158 Vehicle care Sidelight/Daytime running light Version with bulb 2. Press the clip to disengage bulb 2. Remove the bulb from the socket holder. Withdraw the bulb holder by pulling. from the reflector. 3. Replace and insert new bulb into 3. Detach the bulb from the bulb socket.
  • Page 159: Tail Lights

    Vehicle care Front turn signal lights 2. Undo screw and remove light 4. Remove bulb by turning assembly from the bumper. anticlockwise a little and withdrawing. Replace the bulb. 5. Insert the bulb socket into the assembly and turn clockwise. 6.
  • Page 160 Vehicle care Version with subwoofer box: 4. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise Remove load compartment floor and remove. Replace bulb by cover, on right side remove withdrawing: additionally the tool box to gain Turn signal light 1 access to the cover 3 62. Tail light 2 Tail light/Brake light 3 version with Light Emitting Diode...
  • Page 161 Vehicle care Fit light assembly with the 1. Undo screw and remove cover. 3. Disengage and remove the bulb retaining pins into the recesses of socket by turning anticlockwise. the car body and tighten the securing nut from the inside of the load compartment.
  • Page 162: Number Plate Light

    Vehicle care Side turn signal lights 4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. To replace bulb, remove lamp 5. On left side: insert front end into housing: fender, slide forward and insert rear end. On right side: insert rear end into fender, slide rearward and insert front end.
  • Page 163: Electrical System

    Vehicle care Electrical system 4. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it. Fuses 5. Insert bulb holder into lamp housing and turn clockwise. Data on the replacement fuse must 6. Insert lamp into bumper and let match the data on the defective fuse. engage.
  • Page 164: Engine Compartment Fuse

    Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse There are different kinds of fuses in the vehicle. Place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top, and withdraw fuse. Depending on the type of fuse, a The fuse box is in the front left of the blown fuse can be recognized by its engine compartment.
  • Page 165 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit – 18 Engine control module Outside rear view mirror switch 19 Fuel pump Body control module 20 – Chassis control module 21 Injection coil 22 – Daytime running light left 23 Injection system – 24 Washer system Body control module 25 Lighting system...
  • Page 166: Fuse Box

    Vehicle care Instrument panel fuse box No. Circuit Circuit 35 Clutch ABS pump 36 – Front wiper Blower Instrument panel – – – Cooling fan low In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse Cooling fan high box is behind the light switch in the Cooling fan instrument panel.
  • Page 167 Vehicle care No. Circuit – – Power windows Voltage transformer Body control module 1 Body control module 2 Body control module 3 In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse Body control module 4 box is located behind a cover in the glovebox.
  • Page 168 Vehicle care Vehicle tools No. Circuit No. Circuit Air conditioning system – Tools Audio amplifier – Vehicles with tyre repair kit Parking assist Rear wiper Brake switch Cigarette lighter Audio system – Display – – – Instrument panel Seat heating, driver –...
  • Page 169 Vehicle care Vehicles with spare wheel On version with subwoofer box, the On versions with rear carrier or liquid tools and the towing eye are located gas engine, the tools are located The jack, the wheel bolt wrench, the together with the tyre repair kit and together with the towing eye and tyre tools and two straps for securing a the warning triangle in the box below...
  • Page 170: Wheels And Tyres

    Vehicle care Wheels and tyres Tyre designations E.g. 195/55 R 16 95 H Tyre condition, wheel condition 195 = Tyre width, mm = Cross-section ratio (tyre Drive over edges slowly and at right height to tyre width), % angles if possible. Driving over sharp = Belt type: Radial edges can cause tyre and wheel RF = Type: RunFlat...
  • Page 171 Vehicle care The driver is responsible for correct Caution adjustment of tyre pressure. Tyre pressure monitoring system 9 Warning warns just about low tyre pressure condition and does not replace If the pressure is too low, this can regular tyre maintenance by the result in considerable tyre warm- driver.
  • Page 172 Vehicle care Turn the adjuster wheel to select the After inflating driving may be required External high-power radio equipment tyre pressure monitoring system. to update the tyre pressure values in could disrupt the tyre pressure the DIC. During this time w may light monitoring system.
  • Page 173: Tread Depth

    Vehicle care If problems occur during the relearn process a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Temperature dependency Tyre pressure depends on the temperature of the tyre. During driving tyre temperature and pressure increase. The tyre pressure value displayed in the Driver Information Centre shows the actual tyre pressure.
  • Page 174: Tyre Chains

    Vehicle care Changing tyre and wheel If the wheel covers and tyres used are Tyre chains are only permitted on the not factory approved, the tyres must front wheels. size not have a rim protection ridge. Always use fine mesh chains that add If tyres of a different size than those Wheel covers must not impair brake no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread...
  • Page 175 Vehicle care Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that The tyre repair kit is in the tool box is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired under the floor cover in the load with the tyre repair kit. compartment. 9 Warning Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
  • Page 176 Vehicle care 3. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the stowage compartments on the underside of the compressor. 1. Take the tyre repair kit from the 6. Unscrew valve cap from defective compartment. tyre. 2. Remove the compressor. 7.
  • Page 177 Vehicle care 14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push catch on bracket to remove sealant bottle from bracket. Screw the tyre inflation hose to the free connection of the sealant bottle. This prevents sealant from escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in load compartment.
  • Page 178: Wheel Changing

    Vehicle care If unusual noise is heard or the Make the following preparations and compressor becomes hot, turn observe the following information: compressor off for at least ■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and 30 minutes. non-skid surface. The front wheels The built-in safety valve opens at a must be in the straight-ahead pressure of 102 psi.
  • Page 179 Vehicle care ■ Do not start the vehicle when it is Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel raised on the jack. bolt caps with a screwdriver and remove. To protect the wheel, ■ Clean wheel bolts and thread with place a soft cloth between the a clean cloth before mounting the screwdriver and the alloy wheel.
  • Page 180: Jacking Position For Lifting Platform

    Vehicle care Some versions have sill 10. Align the valve hole in the wheel panellings with covered vehicle cover with the tyre valve before jacking points: pull out the cover installing. at the respective jacking point Install wheel bolt caps. firstly.
  • Page 181: Spare Wheel

    Vehicle care Rear arm position of the lifting The spare wheel has a steel rim. platform centrically under the recess of the sill. Caution The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres could affect driveability.
  • Page 182 Vehicle care 4. Lift the spare wheel holder a bit by 11. Close the empty spare wheel hand and unhook the catch. holder by turning the hexagon bolt clockwise successively using the 5. Lower the spare wheel holder. wheel wrench. 12.
  • Page 183 Vehicle care 2. Untwist wing nut and remove tool 6. Insert the strap through the 4. Remove strap 1 from the tool box box. spokes of the wheel as shown in and place the loop end of the strap the illustration. through the right side lashing eye.
  • Page 184 Vehicle care 4. Take strap 1 and place the loop end of the strap through the right side lashing eye. 5. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until the strap is fastened securely to the lashing eye.
  • Page 185: Jump Starting

    Vehicle care Jump starting If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the 9 Warning rear while towing another vehicle, mount the temporary spare wheel in Do not start with a quick charger. Storing a jack, a wheel or other the front and the full size tyre in the equipment in the load A vehicle with a discharged battery...
  • Page 186 Vehicle care ■ A discharged battery can already ■ The vehicles must not come into 3. Connect the black lead to the freeze at a temperature of 0 °C. contact with each other during the negative terminal of the booster Defrost the frozen battery before jump starting process.
  • Page 187: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle care Towing 4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear window) of the vehicle receiving Towing the vehicle the jump start. 5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal position.
  • Page 188: Towing Another Vehicle

    Vehicle care Towing another vehicle Caution Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. When the engine is not running, considerably more force is needed to brake and steer. To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation and close the Screw in the towing eye as far as it will...
  • Page 189: Appearance Care

    Vehicle care Appearance care If using a vehicle wash, comply with Caution the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiper Exterior care Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. and rear window wiper must be Excessive tractive force can switched off. Remove antenna and Locks damage the vehicle.
  • Page 190: Exterior Lights

    Vehicle care On vehicles with emblem touchpad: Paintwork polish with silicone forms a Glass panel when cleaning with a high-pressure protective film, making waxing Never clean with solvents or abrasive jet cleaner ensure a minimum unnecessary. agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g. distance of 30 cm when working paint cleaner, acetone-containing Plastic body parts must not be treated...
  • Page 191: Interior Care

    Vehicle care After the underbody is washed, check Rear carrier system coloured upholstery. Removable the underbody and have it waxed if stains and discolourations should be Clean the rear carrier system with a necessary. cleaned as soon as possible. steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner at least once a year.
  • Page 192: Service And Maintenance

    Service and maintenance Service and General information Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, maintenance Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Service information Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, In order to ensure economical and Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, safe vehicle operation and to Switzerland, United Kingdom. General information ....
  • Page 193: Recommended Fluids

    Service and maintenance Recommended fluids, Make sure that the Service and aging control, whereas viscosity Warranty Booklet is completed grade gives information on the oil's lubricants and parts correctly as continuous proof of thickness over a temperature range. service is essential if any warranty or Dexos is the newest engine oil quality Recommended fluids and goodwill claims are to be met, and is...
  • Page 194 Service and maintenance Select the appropriate engine oil Coolant and antifreeze Over time, brake fluid absorbs based on its quality and on the moisture which will reduce braking Use only silicate-free long life coolant minimum ambient temperature effectiveness. The brake fluid should (LLC) antifreeze.
  • Page 195: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Identification plate Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....194 Vehicle data ....... 196 The identification plate is located on the front left door frame. The Vehicle Identification Number is visible through the windscreen.
  • Page 196 Technical data Information on identification label: Specifications in the vehicle documents always have priority over 1 = Manufacturer those given in this manual. 2 = Type approval number 3 = Vehicle Identification Number 4 = Permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg 5 = Permissible gross train weight in kg 6 = Maximum permissible front axle...
  • Page 197: Vehicle Data

    Technical data Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey) Only Israel Engine oil quality Petrol engines Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 –...
  • Page 198 Technical data International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 ✔ – dexos 2 –...
  • Page 199 Technical data All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) ACEA A3/B3 ✔ ✔ ACEA A3/B4 ✔ ✔ ACEA C3 ✔ ✔...
  • Page 200: Engine Data

    Technical data Engine data Sales designation Engine identifier code A12XEL A14XEL A14XER Number of cylinders 1229 1398 1398 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 5600 6000 6000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 4000 4000 4000 Fuel type Petrol Petrol/LPG Petrol Octane rating RON recommended...
  • Page 201 Technical data Performance Engine A12XEL A14XEL A14XER Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.
  • Page 202: Vehicle Weight

    Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A12XEL 1086/1101 – [kg] A14XEL 1120/1135 – A14XER 1120/1135 – Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A12XEL...
  • Page 203 Technical data Length of load compartment floor [mm] Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1041 Load compartment width [mm] Load compartment height [mm] Wheelbase [mm] 2311 Turning circle diameter [m] 10.1...
  • Page 204 Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine A12XEL A14XEL A14XER including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Engine A12XEL A14XEL A14XER Petrol, nominal capacity [l] LPG, nominal capacity [l] – – – Value not available at time of printing.
  • Page 205: Tyre Pressures

    Technical data Tyre pressures Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A12XEL 175/70 R14 200/2.0 (29) 180/1.8 (26) 290/2.9 (42) 270/2.7 (39) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46) 185/60 R15, 200/2.0 (29) 180/1.8 (26) 270/2.7 (39) 250/2.5 (36) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46)
  • Page 206: Customer Information

    Customer information Customer information Vehicle data recording ■ Vehicle reactions in particular driving situations (e.g. inflation of and privacy an airbag, activation of the stability regulation system) Event data recorders Vehicle data recording and ■ Environmental conditions (e.g. privacy ........205 temperature) Data storage modules in the These data are exclusively technical...
  • Page 207 RFID technology in allow the transmission of particular Vauxhall vehicles does not use or vehicle data from the vehicle. record personal information or link with any other Vauxhall system...
  • Page 208 Customer information...
  • Page 209: Index

    Index Brake and clutch fluid....192 Brake and clutch system ..... 82 Accessories and vehicle Brake assist ....... 124 modifications ......148 Brake fluid ........152 Adjustable air vents ....115 Brakes ....... 123, 152 Airbag and belt tensioners ... 81 Breakdown........
  • Page 210 Cruise control ...... 84, 128 Event data recorders....205 Glovebox ........49 Cupholders ........49 Exit lighting ........ 106 Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Curtain airbag system ....41 Exterior care ......188 Info-Display ......89 Exterior light ......... 84 Exterior lighting ....12, 100 Danger, Warnings and Cautions .
  • Page 211 Instrument panel fuse box ..165 Power windows ......27 Instrument panel illumination ..162 Puncture........177 Malfunction indicator light .... 81 Instrument panel illumination Manual anti-dazzle ...... 26 control ........104 Manual transmission ....122 Radio Frequency Identification Instrument panel overview ... 10 Memorised settings......
  • Page 212 Service information ....191 Transmission ....... 16 Vehicle security......23 Service vehicle soon ....82 Tread depth ....... 172 Vehicle specific data ...... 3 Side airbag system ...... 40 Trip computer ......94 Vehicle storage......148 Side blind spot alert....140 Trip odometer ......

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