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  • Page 1 OPEL ADAM Owner's Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........6 Keys, doors and windows .... 22 Seats, restraints ......35 Storage ........55 Instruments and controls ..... 74 Lighting ........106 Climate control ......114 Driving and operating ....124 Vehicle care ....... 160 Service and maintenance ..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction...
  • Page 5 Operation is Introduction prices. Experienced mechanics similar for right-hand drive vehicles. trained by Opel work according to ■ The Owner's Manual uses the Your vehicle is a designed specific Opel instructions. factory engine designations. The...
  • Page 6 3 means "see page". 9 Danger We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving. Text marked 9 Danger provides Adam Opel AG information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life. 9 Warning Text marked 9 Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury.
  • Page 7 Introduction...

  • Page 8: In Brief

    In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking Initial drive information To open the tailgate, press the brand emblem at the bottom half. Press button c to unlock the doors Radio remote control 3 23, Central and load compartment. Open the locking system 3 24, Load doors by pulling the handles.
  • Page 9 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. Try to move the seat back and Seat position 3 36, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 36, Seat adjustment forth to ensure that the seat is locked...

  • Page 10: Head Restraint Adjustment

    In brief Head restraint adjustment Seat belt Mirror adjustment Interior mirror Manual anti-dazzle Press release button, adjust height, Pull out the seat belt and engage in engage. belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the Head restraints 3 35.

  • Page 11: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    In brief Steering wheel adjustment Exterior mirrors Dazzle from following vehicles at night is automatically reduced. Select the relevant exterior mirror and Unlock the lever, adjust the steering Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror adjust it. wheel, then engage the lever and 3 31.
  • Page 12 In brief Instrument panel overview...
  • Page 13 In brief Power windows ..... 31 Eco button for stop-start 20 Selector lever, system ......... 126 transmission ....... 130 Exterior mirrors ..... 30 Traction Control system ..136 21 Parking brake ...... 135 Cruise control ..... 140 22 Ignition switch with Electronic Stability Control .
  • Page 14 In brief...
  • Page 15 In brief Power windows ..... 31 Eco button for stop-start 19 AUX input, USB input ... 10 system ......... 126 Exterior mirrors ..... 30 20 Selector lever, Traction Control system ..136 transmission ....... 130 Cruise control ..... 140 21 Parking brake ...... 135 Electronic Stability Control .

  • Page 16: Exterior Lighting

    In brief Exterior lighting Light switch with automatic light Headlight flash, high beam and control low beam Light switch AUTO = automatic light control: headlight flash = pull lever Turn light switch: exterior lighting is switched high beam = push lever on and off automatically low beam = push or pull lever...
  • Page 17 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 3 108. Turn and lane-change signals 3 109, Parking lights 3 109.

  • Page 18: Washer And Wiper Systems

    In brief Washer and wiper systems Windscreen wiper 3 76, Wiper Windscreen washer blade replacement 3 167. Windscreen wiper Pull lever. Windscreen washer system 3 76, = fast Washer fluid 3 164. LO = slow INT = interval wiping automatic wiping with rain sensor OFF = off For a single wipe when the...

  • Page 19: Climate Control

    In brief Climate control Rear window wiper Rear window washer Heated rear window Push lever. Press the rocker switch to activate the rear window wiper: Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear The heating is operated by pressing window and the wiper wipes a few upper switch = continuous the Ü...
  • Page 20 In brief Transmission Demisting and defrosting the Manual transmission automated windows Manual transmission = neutral position D/M = switch between automatic (D) ■ Set air distribution control to l. and manual (M) shift mode. D Reverse: with the vehicle stationary, ■...

  • Page 21: Starting Off

    In brief Starting off Starting the engine Stop-start system Check before starting off ■ tyre pressure and condition 3 184, 3 223 ■ engine oil level and fluid levels 3 162 ■ all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational ■...
  • Page 22 In brief Parking Vehicles with manual transmission key. Turn the front wheels automated towards the kerb. If the vehicle is at a standstill with 9 Warning ■ Close the windows and the depressed brake pedal, Autostop is sunroof. activated automatically, indicated by ■...
  • Page 23 In brief Caution After running at high engine speeds or with high engine loads, operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx. 30 seconds before switching off, in order to protect the turbocharger. Keys, locks 3 22, Laying-up the vehicle for a long period of time 3 160.

  • Page 24: Keys, Doors And Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Key with foldaway key section windows Keys Replacement keys The key number is specified in the Keys, locks ........22 Car Pass or on a detachable tag. Doors ........... 27 The key number must be quoted Vehicle security ......

  • Page 25: 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: ■ The range is exceeded. ■ The battery voltage is too low. Batteries do not belong in household ■...

  • Page 26: Central Locking System

    Keys, doors and windows Extend the key and open the unit. ■ comfort settings Note Replace the battery (battery type Three minutes after unlocking with ■ climate control CR 2032), paying attention to the the remote control, the doors are The saved settings are automatically installation position.
  • Page 27 Keys, doors and windows Two settings are selectable in the Info-Display: ■ To unlock only the driver's door, load compartment and fuel filler flap, press button c once. To unlock both doors, press button c twice. ■ Press button c once to unlock doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap.

  • Page 28: Automatic Locking

    Keys, doors and windows Automatic locking activated or deactivated in the Info- Locking Display. Vehicle personalisation Manually lock the driver's door by This security feature can be 3 102. turning the key in the lock. configured to automatically lock doors, load compartment and fuel Fault in radio remote control Fault in central locking system filler flap as soon as a certain speed...

  • Page 29: Doors

    Keys, doors and windows Doors Closing gases, which cannot be seen or smelled, could enter the vehicle. Load compartment This can cause unconsciousness and even death. Tailgate Caution Opening Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a garage door, to avoid damage to the tailgate.

  • Page 30: Vehicle Security

    Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security Activating Activation ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after Anti-theft locking system locking the vehicle by pressing e once. ■ Directly by pressing e twice within 9 Warning 5 seconds. Do not use the system if there are Status LED people in the vehicle! The doors cannot be unlocked from the...
  • Page 31 Keys, doors and windows Status during the first 30 seconds of Alarm The immobiliser is activated anti-theft alarm system activation: automatically after the key has been When triggered, the alarm horn removed from the ignition switch. sounds and the hazard warning lights LED illuminates = test, arming delay flash simultaneously.

  • Page 32: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors Heated mirrors In position 0 no mirror is selected. Convex shape Folding mirrors The convex exterior mirror contains For pedestrian safety, the exterior an aspherical area and reduces blind mirrors will swing out of their normal spots.

  • Page 33: Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors Windows Automatic anti-dazzle Manual anti-dazzle Windscreen Windscreen stickers Do not attach stickers, e.g. 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 34 Keys, doors and windows Safety function If the window glass encounters resistance above the middle of the window during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and opened again. Override safety function In the event of closing difficulties due to frost or the like, switch on the ignition, then pull the switch to the first detent and hold.

  • Page 35: Roof

    Keys, doors and windows Roof Heated rear window Initialising the power windows If the windows cannot be closed Sunroof automatically (e.g. after disconnecting the vehicle battery), a warning message or a warning code Foldable power sunroof is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.

  • Page 36: Glass Panel

    Keys, doors and windows hold < depressed to close the To close, draw the sunblind to the front and allow the button to engage. sunroof completely. To stop movement during automatic run operate switch once more. Hold < depressed: sunroof closes as long as switch is operated.

  • Page 37: Seats, Restraints

    Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Front head restraints, height Position adjustment Head restraints ......35 9 Warning Front seats ........36 Seat belts ........40 Only drive with the head restraint Airbag system ......42 set to the proper position. Child restraints ......

  • Page 38: 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. Place the head restraint in a net bag Pull the head restraint upwards and and secure the underside of the bag let engage.
  • Page 39 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 40: Seat Folding

    Seats, restraints Seat folding Seat backrests Seat height Turn handwheel to adjust inclination. Lever pumping motion Pull release lever towards the front Do not lean on backrest while and fold backrest forwards. Then = seat higher adjusting. slide seat forwards to the stop. down = seat lower To restore, slide the seat backwards to the stop.
  • Page 41 Seats, restraints Sport seat folding 9 Warning 9 Warning When folding up, ensure that the When folding up, ensure that the seat is securely locked in position seat is securely locked in position before driving. Failure to do so before driving. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the may result in personal injury in the event of heavy braking or collision.

  • Page 42: Seat Heating

    Seats, restraints Seat belts Heating Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child restraint system 3 49. Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage, pollution and proper functionality. Have damaged components replaced.
  • Page 43 Seats, restraints Belt force limiters modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate On the front seats, stress on the body the vehicle type approval. is reduced by the gradual release of the belt during a collision. Three-point seat belt Belt pretensioners Fastening In the event of a head-on or rear-end...

  • Page 44: Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Airbag system Removing Using the seat belt while pregnant The airbag system consists of a number of individual systems depending on the scope of equipment. When triggered, the airbags inflate within milliseconds. They also deflate so quickly that it is often unnoticeable during the collision.
  • Page 45 Seats, restraints Each airbag is triggered only once. Child restraint systems on front geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder Have deployed airbags replaced by SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES passenger seat with airbag a workshop. Furthermore, it may be KINDES zur Folge haben kann. systems necessary to have the steering FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège...
  • Page 46 Seats, restraints NL: Gebruik NOOIT een achterwaarts PT: NUNCA use um sistema de zalecenia może być przyczyną gericht kinderzitje op een stoel met retenção para crianças voltado para ŚMIERCI lub POWAŻNYCH een ACTIEVE AIRBAG ervoor, om trás num banco protegido com um OBRAŻEŃ...
  • Page 47 Seats, restraints ZRAČNIM JASTUKOM ispred njega, се стигне до СМЪРТ или LV: NEKĀDĀ GADĪJUMĀ to bi moglo dovesti do SMRTI ili СЕРИОЗНО НАРАНЯВАНЕ на neizmantojiet uz aizmuguri vērstu OZBILJNJIH OZLJEDA za DIJETE. ДЕТЕТО. bērnu sēdeklīti sēdvietā, kas tiek aizsargāta ar tās priekšā uzstādītu SL: NIKOLI ne nameščajte otroškega RO: Nu utilizaţi NICIODATĂ...

  • Page 48: Front Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Front airbag system The side airbag system consists of an 9 Warning airbag in each front seat backrest. The front airbag system consists of The location is identified by the word one airbag in the steering wheel and Optimum protection is only AIRBAG.
  • Page 49 Seats, restraints Airbag deactivation 9 Warning The front passenger airbag system Keep the area in which the airbag must be deactivated for child restraint inflates clear of obstructions. system on the passenger seat according to the instructions in the Note table 3 50.
  • Page 50 Seats, restraints Use the ignition key to choose the Control indicator for airbag switch position: deactivation 3 88. *OFF = front passenger airbag is deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision. Control indicator *OFF illuminates continuously in the centre console VON = front passenger airbag is active...

  • Page 51: Child Restraints

    9 kg to 13 kg in this group. the table 3 50. from the traffic. OPEL Duo, for children from 13 kg Airbag deactivation 3 47. When the child restraint system is not to 18 kg in this group.

  • Page 52: 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 53 Seats, restraints = if the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, adjust seat backrest inclination to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side. Move seat height adjustment in the uppermost position. = remove rear head restraint when using child restraint systems in this group 3 35 * = move the respective front seat ahead of the child restraint system to one of the foremost adjustment positions ** = move the front passenger seat to the rearmost adjustment position.
  • Page 54 Seats, restraints Weight class Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear seats Group I: 9 to 18 kg ISO/R2 or approx. 8 months to 4 years ISO/R3 ISO/F2 IL, IUF** ISO/F2X IL, IUF** ISO/F3 IL, IUF** Group II: 15 to 25 kg or approx.
  • Page 55 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 56: Isofix Child Restraint

    Seats, restraints ISOFIX child restraint The vehicle is equipped with guides in In addition to the ISOFIX mounting, the backrests to support the fasten the Top-Tether strap to the systems installation of the child restraint Top-Tether fastening eyes. system. Open the flaps of the guides Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX ISOFIX child restraint systems of to mount a child restraint system.

  • Page 57: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage compartments Pull lever to open the glovebox cover. The glovebox features a coin holder and an adapter for the locking wheel 9 Warning bolts. Storage compartments ....55 The glovebox should be closed whilst Do not store heavy or sharp Load compartment .......

  • Page 58: Front Storage

    Storage Front storage Additional cupholders or bottleholders are located in the rear side panels. Flexible cupholder strap Door pockets 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 selector lever, in the door pockets and in the A movable rubber strap is located in side panels near the rear seats.

  • Page 59: Rear Carrier System

    Storage Rear carrier system electrically-powered bicycle to the Caution pull-out carrier. The maximum load on the adapter is 20 kg. Rear carrier system for two Consult your bicycle dealer before bicycles The wheelbase of a bicycle must not attaching bicycles with carbon exceed 1.15 metres.
  • Page 60 Storage Pull release lever up. The system Fold out tail lamps will not engage correctly, do not fit disengages and travels quickly out of objects to the system and slide the the bumper. system back. Seek the assistance of a workshop. Unfold number plate light Swivel hinges of both tail lamps backwards as far as it will go.
  • Page 61 Storage Swivel both tail lamps backwards as Lock the rear carrier system Assembling the bicycle rack far as it will go. Fold out wheel recess Lift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it Remove strap and swivel both backwards.
  • Page 62 Storage 1. Apply the adapter to the rear Push down the rack (1) and swivel Press button (1) and insert left part of carrier system as shown in the handle (2) backwards to engage. rack into the right part (2). illustration.
  • Page 63 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. 2. Attach the short mounting bracket to the bicycle frame. Turn the 1.
  • Page 64 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 65 Storage ■ Without attached adapter: Removing bicycles Undo strap retainers on both bicycle tyres. Turn knob anticlockwise and remove mounting brackets. Detaching adapter 1. Fold in wheel recesses. Hold frame (1) of rear bicycle with one hand and pull the loop (2) to Push the lever (1) to disengage and disengage.
  • Page 66 Storage Disassembling the bicycle rack Press button (1) and reinstall rack (2). 3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and hold. Press button (1) and remove upper Arrange mounting bracket as shown 4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and part of rack (2).
  • Page 67 Storage Swivel both clamping levers inwards as far as it will go. Fasten strap. Fold in tail lamps Fold the rack backwards, then push Stow the strap retainers accurately. forwards until it stops (1). Unlock the rear carrier system Press the rack down at the rear (2). Fold in wheel recess First swivel tail lamps (1) forwards as Fold in wheel recess.
  • Page 68 Storage Load compartment Fold in number plate light The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts. Both parts can be folded down separately. Load compartment extension Remove the load compartment cover if necessary. Press the catch and push down the head restraint.

  • Page 69: Rear Storage

    Storage Rear storage do so may result in personal injury or damage to load or vehicle in the Storage box event of heavy braking or collision. A closable storage box is located in the load compartment. The cover is Hook for carrier bags lockable by turning the knob.

  • Page 70: Load Compartment Cover

    Storage ■ Raise the lashing eyes on both Lift up the cover at the rear end. It sides and turn the lock hooks to the engages in a nearly vertical position. front to fix the box to the lashing Further opening is possible. To close, eyes.

  • Page 71: Rear Floor Storage Cover

    Storage Rear floor storage cover Removal Rear floor cover To gain access to the right cover in the load compartment, e.g. for bulb Remove floor cover to gain access to replacement, fold down rear right emergency breakdown equipment backrest and pull out the tool box and for bulb replacement of tail lights: Lift up rear floor cover to gain access beside the subwoofer.

  • Page 72: Lashing Eyes

    Storage Lashing eyes General hint 9 Warning For safety reasons, stow all parts in the load compartment in its position, always drive with a closed rear floor cover and, if possible, with folded up rear backrests. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being ■...

  • Page 73: Warning Triangle

    Storage Warning triangle First aid kit Lift up the rear part of the floor cover. Pull the handle to remove the warning The warning triangle is stowed with Stow the first aid kit in the side panel triangle. elastic straps in the load storage near the rear seats.

  • Page 74: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof rack system Loading information ■ Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent them from sliding. Roof rack ■ When transporting objects in the For safety reasons and to avoid load compartment, the backrests of damage to the roof, the vehicle the rear seats must not be angled approved roof rack system is forward.
  • Page 75 Storage the vehicle's higher centre of 9 Warning gravity. Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining Always make sure that the load in straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and the vehicle is securely stowed. vehicle speed according to the load Otherwise objects can be thrown conditions.

  • Page 76: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ........74 Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........... 82 Information displays ..... 92 Vehicle messages ......99 Vehicle personalisation ....102 The Infotainment system, the cruise control and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,...

  • Page 77: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and controls Heated steering wheel Horn The highlighted 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 78 Instruments and controls Windscreen wiper/washer Switch off in car washes. Automatic wiping with rain sensor Adjustable wiper interval Windscreen wiper INT = automatic wiping with rain sensor Wiper lever in position INT. = fast The rain sensor detects the amount of Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the LO = slow water on the windscreen and...
  • Page 79 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: low sensitivity...

  • Page 80: Outside Temperature

    Instruments and controls Outside temperature A drop in temperature is indicated immediately and a rise in temperature after a time delay. Temperatures below 3 °C are displayed flashing. Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed Illustration shows Colour-Info- onto the rear window and the wiper Display.
  • Page 81 Instruments and controls If outside temperature drops to 3 °C, Note Set date a warning message is displayed in the For a detailed description of menu Driver Information Centre. operation, refer to the Infotainment system manual. 9 Warning Set time The road surface may already be icy even though the display indicates a few degrees above...
  • Page 82 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. Some transmitters do not send a correct time signal.

  • Page 83: 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 3 126. Cigarette lighter A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the centre console.

  • Page 84: 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 km.

  • Page 85: Fuel Selector

    Instruments and controls Fuel gauge Because of the fuel remaining in the As soon as the liquid gas tank is tank, the top-up quantity may be less empty, petrol operation is than the specified tank capacity. automatically engaged until the ignition is switched off.

  • Page 86: Service Display

    Instruments and controls left area = engine operating temperature not yet reached central area = normal operating temperature right area = temperature too high Caution If engine coolant temperature is too high, stop vehicle, switch off engine. Danger to engine. Check Uplevel-Display Press the MENU button to select the coolant level.

  • Page 87: Control Indicators

    Instruments and controls Next service When the system has calculated that engine oil life has diminished, a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre. Have engine oil and filter changed by a workshop within one week or 500 km (whichever occurs first). Driver Information Centre 3 92.
  • Page 88 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...

  • Page 89: Seat Belt Reminder

    Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre Bulb replacement 3 167, Fuses Seat belt status on rear seats 3 176. console Turn signals 3 109. Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or flashes red in the tachometer.

  • Page 90: Airbag And Belt Tensioners

    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. Vehicle When the ignition is switched on, the * illuminates yellow.
  • Page 91 Instruments and controls Antilock brake system Flashes when the engine is 9 Warning running (ABS) Fault that could lead to catalytic Stop. Do not continue your u illuminates yellow. converter damage. Ease up on the journey. Consult a workshop. Illuminates for a few seconds after the accelerator until the flashing stops.

  • Page 92: Power Steering

    Instruments and controls EcoFlex drive assistant 3 92. Flashes The system is actively engaged. Fault due to sensors that are dirty or Power steering Engine output may be reduced and covered by ice or snow the vehicle may be braked c illuminates yellow.

  • Page 93: Engine Oil Pressure

    Instruments and controls Flashes 3. Move out of the flow of traffic as Flashes quickly as possible without Fault in system or tyre without Fuel used up. Refuel immediately. impeding other vehicles. pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare Never run the tank dry. wheel).

  • Page 94: Driver Information Centre

    Instruments and controls Information displays Cruise control ■ vehicle information menu, see following m illuminates white or green. Driver Information Centre ■ trip/fuel information menu, see following Illuminates white The Driver Information Centre (DIC) ■ vehicle messages, displayed as The system is on. is located in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 95 Instruments and controls Uplevel-Display Vehicle messages pop-up when Press the SET/CLR button to select a required. function or to confirm a message. Vehicle personalisation 3 102. Vehicle Information Menu Memorised settings 3 24. Press the MENU button to select the Vehicle Information page.
  • Page 96 Instruments and controls SET/CLR to set the category Selection and indication can be 3 185. different between Midlevel- and Uplevel-Display. Trip/Fuel Information Menu Press the MENU button to select the Trip/Fuel Information Page. Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu.
  • Page 97 Instruments and controls ■ trip odometer 2 Two Trip computer The information of two trip computer ■ average consumption 2 can be reset separately for odometer, ■ average speed 2 average consumption and average speed, making it possible to display different trip information.
  • Page 98 Instruments and controls Average consumption After refuelling, the range is updated ECO Information Menu s automatically after a brief delay. Display of average consumption. The Press the MENU button to select measurement can be reset at any When the fuel level in the tank is low, s in the top line of the Display.

  • Page 99: Colour-Info-Display

    Instruments and controls keep the filled segments within the Eco area. The more segments are filled, the higher the fuel consumption. Simultaneously the current consumption value is indicated. ■ Economy Trend: Displays the The Colour-Info-Display with average consumption development touchscreen functionality indicates in over a distance of 50 km.

  • Page 100: Graphic-Info-Display

    Instruments and controls ■ vehicle messages 3 99 Tap selection once more to confirm a setting or value. ■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 102 Press display button q to exit a menu or setting without changing or delete The type of information and how it is the last character in a character displayed depends on the settings sequence.

  • Page 101: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and controls Vehicle messages Vehicle messages on the Midlevel-Display Messages are indicated mainly in the Driver Information Centre (DIC), in some cases together with a warning and signal buzzer. Press button CONFIG: Menu page Settings is displayed. Turn knob MENU-TUNE to select a setting or value.
  • Page 102 Instruments and controls No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message Turn steering wheel, start 27 Right front turn signal failure 75 Service air conditioning engine again 28 Right rear turn signal failure 76 Service side blind spot alert 12 Vehicle overloaded system 35 Replace battery in radio remote...

  • Page 103: Warning Chimes

    Instruments and controls Vehicle messages on the ■ lighting, bulb replacement The warning chime regarding unfastened seat belts has priority Uplevel-Display ■ wiper/washer system over any other warning chime. ■ doors, windows ■ If seat belt is not fastened. ■ radio remote control ■...

  • Page 104: Vehicle Personalisation

    Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation Battery voltage Midlevel-Display The vehicle's behaviour can be When the vehicle battery voltage is personalised via changing the running low, a warning code 174 will settings in the Info-Display. appear in the Driver Information Some of the personal settings for Centre.
  • Page 105 Instruments and controls In the corresponding submenus the Auto rear demist: Activates Activates or deactivates and following settings can be changed: automatically rear heated window. changes the duration of exit lighting. ■ Comfort settings Languages ■ Power door locks Chime volume: Changes the Selection of the desired language.
  • Page 106 Instruments and controls Auto relock doors: Activates or Time & date settings deactivates the automatic relock See Clock 3 79. function after unlocking without Radio settings opening the vehicle. See Infotainment system manual for ■ Restore factory settings: further information. Resets all settings to the default settings.
  • Page 107 Instruments and controls Personalization by driver: Activates Unlocked door anti lock out: Language or deactivates the personalisation Activates or deactivates the door Selection of the desired language. function. locking function while a door is Text scroll open. Auto wipe in reverse gear: See Infotainment system manual for Activates or deactivates automatic Delayed door lock: Activates or...

  • Page 108: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Light switch with automatic light control Light switch Exterior lighting ......106 Interior lighting ......110 Lighting features ......112 Turn light switch: AUTO = automatic light control: low Turn light switch: beam is switched on and off 7 = lights off automatically depending on 8 = sidelights...

  • Page 109: Automatic Light Control

    Lighting High beam When switching on the ignition, light and headlights automatically automatic light control is active. depending on the lighting conditions and information given by the rain When headlights are on, 8 sensor system. illuminates. Control indicator 8 3 91. Daytime running light 3 108.

  • Page 110: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Headlight range Headlights when driving Daytime running lights adjustment abroad Daytime running light increases visibility of the vehicle during daylight. The asymmetrical headlight beam Manual headlight range They are switched on automatically extends visibility at the edge of the adjustment when ignition is on.

  • Page 111: Parking Lights

    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...

  • Page 112: Interior Lighting

    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 the ignition is on and reverse gear is Interior lights illumination control selected. Front courtesy light Misted light covers During entry and exit of the vehicle, The inside of the light housing may...
  • Page 113 Lighting Note Ambient light comes on automatically In the event of an accident with when switching off ignition and airbag deployment the courtesy extinguishes after opening a door. lights are turned on automatically. Pressing button m after switching off ignition; ambient light remains on for Dome light 60 minutes.

  • Page 114: 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 one brief = on or off press ■ all switches Welcome lighting T repeated = dimming ■...
  • Page 115 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 vehicle Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation battery discharge protection will be 3 102. displayed in the Driver Information Centre.

  • Page 116: Climate Control

    Climate control Climate control Climate control systems Temperature red = warm Heating and ventilation blue = cold system Heating will not be fully effective until Climate control systems ..... 114 the engine has reached normal Air vents ........122 operating temperature. Maintenance ......

  • Page 117: Air Conditioning System

    Climate control Air conditioning system Demisting and defrosting the Heating will not be fully effective until the engine has reached normal windows operating temperature. Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan to the desired speed. Air distribution M = to head area L = to head area and foot well K = to foot well...
  • Page 118 Climate control Cooling n If no cooling or drying is required, 9 Warning switch off the cooling system for fuel saving reasons. The exchange of fresh air is Activated cooling might inhibit reduced in air recirculation mode. Autostops. In operation without cooling the air Stop-start system 3 126.

  • Page 119: Electronic Climate Control

    Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Note If air distribution mode l is selected windows l while engine is running, an Autostop will be inhibited until another air distribution is selected. If air distribution mode l is selected while the engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
  • Page 120 Climate control Controls for: Climate control settings are shown on ■ Open all air vents to allow the Info-Display. Setting optimised air distribution in ■ fan speed modifications are briefly popped-up, automatic mode. ■ temperature superimposed over the currently ■ Press n to switch on optimal ■...
  • Page 121 Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Note If the V button is pressed while the windows V engine is running, an Autostop will be inhibited until the V button is pressed again. If the s button with activated fan is pressed while the engine is running, an Autostop will be inhibited until the s button is pressed again or until the...
  • Page 122 Climate control Fan speed Z Air distribution Return to automatic air distribution: press button AUTO. Cooling n Turn left rotary knob to decrease or Turn right rotary knob for desired increase fan speed. The fan speed is adjustment. Setting is indicated in the indicated in the Info-Display.

  • Page 123: Air Recirculation Mode

    Climate control the freezing point. Therefore Air recirculation mode 4 compartment air deteriorates, condensation may form and drip from which may cause the vehicle under the vehicle. occupants to feel drowsy. If no cooling or drying is required, switch off the cooling system for fuel In warm and very humid ambient air saving reasons.

  • Page 124: Air Vents

    Climate control Air vents Maintenance Adjustable air vents Air intake At least one air vent must be open while the cooling is on. Direct the flow of air by tilting and swivelling the slats. 9 Warning The air intake in front of the Do not attach any objects to the windscreen in the engine slats of the air vents.

  • Page 125: Air Conditioning Regular

    Climate control Air conditioning regular operation In order to ensure continuously efficient performance, cooling must be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the weather and time of year. Operation with cooling is not possible when the outside temperature is too low.

  • Page 126: 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 ....... 124 Never coast with engine not the first few journeys. running Starting and operating ....124 During the first drive, smoke may Many systems will not function in this Engine exhaust ......

  • Page 127: Ignition Switch Positions

    Driving and operating Ignition switch positions ■ power windows Manual transmission automated: operate brake pedal. ■ power outlets Do not operate the accelerator pedal. ■ power sunroof Turn key briefly to position 3 and Power to the Infotainment system will release: an automatic procedure continue to operate for 30 minutes or operates the starter after a brief...

  • Page 128: System

    Driving and operating Stop-start system Once applied, the system will go on Deactivation starting automatically until the engine The stop-start system helps to save is running. Because of the checking fuel and to reduce the exhaust procedure, the engine starts running emissions.
  • Page 129 Driving and operating The engine will be switched off while An Autostop is indicated by the ■ The climate control system allows the ignition stays on. needle at the AUTOSTOP position in an Autostop. the tachometer. ■ The brake vacuum is sufficient. Vehicles with manual transmission During an Autostop, the heating and automated:...
  • Page 130 Driving and operating a power saving mode. The fan speed Restart of the engine by the If an electrical accessory, e.g. a of the climate control system is portable CD player, is connected to stop-start system reduced to save power. the power outlet, a brief power drop The selector lever must be in neutral during restart might be noticeable.

  • Page 131: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and operating Engine exhaust turn the front wheels away from Caution the kerb. After running at high engine If the vehicle is on a downhill 9 Danger speeds or with high engine loads, slope, engage reverse gear operate the engine briefly at a low before removing the ignition Engine exhaust gases contain load or run in neutral for...

  • Page 132: Manual Transmission

    Driving and operating Manual transmission Caution Caution Fuel grades other than those listed It is not advisable to drive with the on pages 3 153, 3 217 could hand resting on the selector lever. damage the catalytic converter or electronic components. Gear shift indication 3 89.

  • Page 133: Manual Transmission Automated

    Driving and operating Manual transmission Transmission display Transmission automatically shifts to N upon starting. There may be a slight automated delay. Starting is not possible if all brake The automated manual transmission lights fail. permits manual gearshifting (manual mode) or automatic gearshifting Stop-start-system (automatic mode), both with Autostop...

  • Page 134: Selector Lever

    Driving and operating An Autostop is indicated by the Always move the selector lever in the To start-off without depressing the needle at the AUTOSTOP position in appropriate direction as far as it will foot brake, accelerate immediately the tachometer. go.

  • Page 135: Manual Mode

    Driving and operating manual mode is only possible while Tyre pressure monitoring If engine speed is too high, the the engine is running or during an transmission only switches to a higher system Autostop. gear via kickdown. To start the sensor matching process When + or - is selected in automatic of the tyre pressure monitoring Rocking the vehicle...

  • Page 136: Brakes

    Driving and operating Brakes Kickdown ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency If the accelerator pedal is pressed to lock. The vehicle remains down completely in automatic mode, The brake system comprises two steerable, even during hard braking.

  • Page 137: Parking Brake

    Driving and operating Parking brake Fault To reduce the operating forces of the parking brake, depress the Manual parking brake 9 Warning foot brake at the same time. If there is a fault in the ABS, the Control indicator R 3 89. wheels may be liable to lock due to braking that is heavier than Brake assist...

  • Page 138: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and operating Ride control systems soon as the vehicle begins to accelerate or the two seconds holding time is over. Traction Control system The hill start assist is not active during The Traction Control system (TC) is a an Autostop. component of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

  • Page 139: Electronic Stability Control

    Driving and operating Deactivation Fault If there is a fault in the system the control indicator b illuminates 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 140: City Mode

    Driving and operating Deactivation message pops up in the Driver Information Centre and t extinguishes when TC and ESC are reactivated. ESC is also reactivated the next time the ignition is switched on. Fault If there is a fault in the system the control indicator b illuminates continuously and a message or a warning code appears in the Driver...
  • Page 141 Driving and operating Activation City mode remains active during an Fault Autostop, but is only operational when the engine is running. Stop-start system 3 126. Deactivation Press button B; LED in the button extinguishes and a message pops-up in the Driver Information Centre. Each time the engine is started, City mode is deactivated.

  • Page 142: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and operating Driver assistance off. In this case switch on ignition and For safety reasons the cruise control turn steering wheel once from lock to cannot be activated until the foot systems lock. brake has been operated once. Activating in first gear is not possible. If control indicators c and b do not extinguish after calibration, seek the 9 Warning...
  • Page 143 Driving and operating Switching on Automatic deactivation: Press button m; control indicator m in ■ Vehicle speed is below approx. instrument cluster illuminates white. 30 km/h. ■ vehicle speed is above approx. Activation 200 km/h. Accelerate to the desired speed and ■...

  • Page 144: Speed Limiter

    Driving and operating Speed limiter Press button L. If cruise control has been activated before, it is switched The speed limiter prevents the off when speed limiter is activated vehicle exceeding a preset maximum and the control indicator m speed. extinguishes.

  • Page 145: Parking Assist

    Driving and operating Parking assist Release the accelerator pedal and the speed limiter function is reactivated once a speed lower than Rear parking assist the limit speed is obtained. 9 Warning Deactivation Press button y: speed limiter is It is the driver who bears full deactivated and the vehicle can be responsibility for the parking driven without speed limit.
  • Page 146 Driving and operating sounds becomes shorter as the In both cases the LED in the button behind the vehicle. The system gives vehicle gets closer to that obstacle. extinguishes. acoustic signals and display When the distance is less than about messages.
  • Page 147 Driving and operating Parking assist button and operation Button logic operates the systems by An illuminated LED in the parking logic pressing as follows: assist button D indicates that the system is ready to operate. ■ If only front-rear parking assist is active, a brief press deactivates The front parking assist can also be front-rear parking assist.
  • Page 148 Driving and operating Indication The system warns the driver with acoustic signals against potentially hazardous obstacles behind the vehicle in a distance range up to 1.5 metres and in front up to 1.2 metres. Depending on which side of the vehicle is closer to an obstacle, you will hear acoustic warning signals in the vehicle on the respective side.
  • Page 149 Driving and operating Vehicle messages 3 99. Advanced parking assist can only be A long press of button D (approx. activated when driving forwards. one second) activates or deactivates Advanced parking assist the advanced parking assist, see separate description below. 9 Warning Button logic operates the systems by pressing as follows:...
  • Page 150 Driving and operating Activation The system can only be activated at a speed up to 30 km/h and the system searches for a parking slot at a speed up to 30 km/h. The maximum allowed parallel distance between the vehicle and a row of parked cars is 1.8 metres for parallel parking and 2.5 metres for perpendicular parking.
  • Page 151 Driving and operating When a slot is detected, a visual slots after the Stop message is given. feedback in the Driver Information The system calculates the optimal Centre and an acoustic signal is path into the parking slot. given. A brief vibration in the steering wheel after engaging reverse gear indicates that the steering is controlled by the system.
  • Page 152 Driving and operating slots on the driver side, switch on turn ■ the successful parking indicated by ■ exceeding number of maximum signal indicator to the driver side for a pop-up symbol and a chime, gear changes: 8 parking cycles the durance of the search.
  • Page 153 Driving and operating be deactivated. A long press of button Advanced parking assist system Special conditions apply if there D will activate the system and may not respond to changes in the are taller vehicles in the vicinity available parking space after search for a new parking slot.

  • Page 154: Side Blind Spot Alert

    Driving and operating Note ■ Vehicles outside the side blind After production, the system zones which may be rapidly requires a calibration. For optimal approaching. parking guidance, a driving distance ■ Pedestrians, cyclists or animals. of at least 10 km, including a number of bends, is required.

  • Page 155: 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 3 102. 3 205. 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 156 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 157 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 158 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 159 A small quantity of liquid gas required which are available from can escape. Opel Distributors and from Opel Remove adapter and stow in vehicle. Authorised Repairers. Fit protective cap to prevent the penetration of foreign bodies into the...
  • Page 160 ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany, EURO adapter: Spain The fuel consumption (combined) of Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland the model Opel Adam is within a range of 7.0 to 4.2 l/100 km. The CO emission (combined) is within a range of 139 to 99 g/km.
  • Page 161 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 latest applicable version), taking into consideration the vehicle weight in running order, as specified by the regulation.

  • Page 162: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information Vehicle storage Storage for a long period of time Accessories and vehicle If the vehicle is to be stored for several modifications General Information ....160 months: We recommend the use of genuine Vehicle checks ......161 ■...

  • Page 163: 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 164: Engine Oil

    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 fall into the latch from a low height...

  • Page 165: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle care Engine coolant Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull The coolant provides freeze out and read the engine oil level. protection down to approx. -28 °C. In Insert dipstick to the stop on the northern countries with very low handle and make half a turn.

  • Page 166: 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 167: Vehicle Battery

    Vehicle care battery. Short-distance-driving and Replacing the vehicle battery frequent engine starts can discharge Note the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of Any deviation from the instructions unnecessary electrical consumers. given in this section may lead to temporary deactivation of the stop- start system.
  • Page 168 Opel battery. the vicinity of the battery. Note Using an AGM battery different from the original Opel battery might result in a lower performance of the stop- start system. We recommend that you have the vehicle battery replaced by a workshop.

  • Page 169: Bulb Replacement

    Vehicle care Bulb replacement Wiper blade replacement Wiper blade on the rear window Switch off the ignition and switch off the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands.
  • Page 170 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 171 Vehicle care Sidelight/Daytime running light with bulbs (3) 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 1. Rotate bulb socket (3) 3.

  • Page 172: Front Turn Signal Lights

    Vehicle care Front turn signal lights 2. Undo screw and remove light 4. Remove bulb by turning assembly from the bumper. anticlockwise slightly and withdrawing. Replace the bulb. 5. Insert the bulb socket into the assembly and turn clockwise. 6. Attach light assembly into the bumper and fix with the screw.

  • Page 173: Tail Lights

    Vehicle care 3. Undo both screws and remove 5. Remove bulb by turning light assembly from the bumper. anticlockwise slightly and withdrawing. Replace the bulb. 6. Insert the bulb socket into the assembly and turn clockwise. 7. Attach light assembly into the bumper and fix with both screws.
  • Page 174 Vehicle care 4. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and remove. Replace bulb by withdrawing: turn signal light 1 tail light 2 tail light / brake light 3 If tail light 2 and tail light/brake light 3 are LEDs, seek the assistance of a workshop for replacement.
  • Page 175 Vehicle care Fit light assembly with the retaining pins into the recesses of the vehicle body and tighten the plastic securing nut from inside the load compartment. Pull the circular gasket over the recess in the lamp housing. Close cover and engage. Reversing light/rear fog light Left-hand drive vehicles Reversing light is located on the right...
  • Page 176 Vehicle care 4. Remove bulb by turning anticlockwise slightly and withdrawing. Replace the bulb. 5. Insert the bulb socket into the assembly and turn clockwise. 6. Replace light assembly in the bumper and fix with the screw. 7. Insert cover into the bumper and fix with the screw.

  • Page 177: Side Turn Signal Lights

    Vehicle care Side turn signal lights 4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. To replace bulb, remove lamp 5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to housing: the left and insert right end. Number plate light 2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and remove from housing.

  • Page 178: 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 allow match the data on the defective fuse. it to engage.

  • Page 179: 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 180 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit – 16 Chassis control module/LPG system Exterior mirror switch 17 Interior mirror Body control module 18 Engine control module Foldable sunroof/Chassis control module 19 Fuel pump 20 – Daytime running light left 21 Injection coil –...
  • Page 181 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit 32 Right headlamp ABS pump 33 Engine control module Front wiper 34 Horn Blower 35 Clutch Instrument panel 36 – – – Electrical vacuum pump Cooling fan low Cooling fan high 10 Cooling fan/Electrical vacuum pump 11 Starter After having changed defective fuses...

  • Page 182: Fuse Box

    Vehicle care Instrument panel fuse box Left-hand drive vehicles The fuse box is located behind a cover in the glovebox. Open the glovebox, then open the cover and fold it down. The fuse box is behind the light switch in the instrument panel. Hold the handle, then pull and fold down the light switch.
  • Page 183 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit No. Circuit – Air conditioning system – – Audio amplifier – Power windows Parking assist Rear wiper Voltage transformer Brake switch Cigarette lighter Body control module 1 Audio system – Body control module 2 Display –...

  • Page 184: Vehicle Tools

    Vehicle care Vehicle tools Tools Vehicles with tyre repair kit On version with storage box, the On versions with rear carrier system suitcase with the tools, the towing eye or liquid gas engine, the tools are and the tyre repair kit is located in a located together with the towing eye chamber of the box in the load and tyre repair kit in a suitcase, fixed...

  • Page 185: Wheels And Tyres

    Vehicle care Wheels and tyres Vehicles with spare wheel Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right angles if possible. Driving over sharp edges can cause tyre and wheel damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.

  • Page 186: Tyre Designations

    Vehicle care In accordance with country-specific Directional tyres Tyre pressure 3 223. regulations, affix the speed sticker in Directional tyres must be mounted so The tyre pressure information label the driver's field of view. that they rotate in the correct on the right door frame indicates the direction.
  • Page 187 Vehicle care 9 Warning Caution If the pressure is too low, this can Tyre pressure monitoring system result in considerable tyre warm- warns only about low tyre pressure up and internal damage, leading to condition and does not replace tread separation and even to tyre regular tyre maintenance by the blow-out at high speeds.
  • Page 188 Vehicle care Turn the adjuster wheel to select the If w flashes for 60-90 seconds and illuminates. For the further three tyre pressure monitoring system. tyres, the system remains then illuminates continuously, there is operational. a fault in the system. Consult a System status and pressure warnings workshop.
  • Page 189 Vehicle care matching process should also be 3. On vehicles with manual performed after replacing a spare tyre transmission automated: Press with a road tyre containing the TPMS and hold brake pedal. Move and sensor. hold the selector lever for 5 seconds in position N until P is The malfunction light w and the displayed in the DIC.

  • Page 190: Tread Depth

    Vehicle care 9. Place the relearn tool against the 14. Set all four tyres to the For safety reasons it is recommended tyre sidewall, near the valve stem. recommended air pressure level that the tread depth of the tyres on Then press the button to activate as indicated on the tyre one axle should not vary by more than...

  • Page 191: Wheel Covers

    Vehicle care Changing tyre and wheel Wheel covers Tyre chains size Wheel covers and tyres that are factory approved for the respective If tyres of a different size than those vehicle and comply with all of the fitted at the factory are used, it may be relevant wheel and tyre combination necessary to reprogramme the requirements must be used.

  • Page 192: Tyre Repair Kit

    Vehicle care Tyre chains are only permitted on Apply the parking brake and engage tyres of size 175/70 R 14, first gear. 185/70 R 14, 185/60 R 15, 185/65 R 15 and 195/55 R 16. Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 215/45 R 17 and 225/35 R 18.
  • Page 193 Vehicle care On versions with subwoofer box the tyre repair kit is located in the box under the floor cover in the load compartment. To use tyre repair kit, firstly remove floor cover: fold rear part to the front and pull out the cover to the rear 3 69.
  • Page 194 Vehicle care 4. Screw the compressor air hose to 9. Connect the compressor plug to 12. All of the sealant is pumped into the connection on the sealant the power outlet or cigarette the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated. bottle.
  • Page 195 Vehicle care tyre is too badly damaged. Seek hose directly onto tyre valve and Note the assistance of a workshop. compressor when doing this. The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre are severely affected, Drain excess tyre pressure with therefore have this tyre replaced. the button over the pressure indicator.

  • Page 196: Wheel Changing

    Vehicle care Wheel changing ■ Do not start the vehicle when it is raised on the jack. Make the following preparations and ■ Before screwing in the wheel bolts, observe the following information: clean them and lightly coat the ■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and taper of each wheel bolt with non-skid surface.
  • Page 197 Vehicle care 1.2. Insert extractor in the hole of Some versions have sill the centre cap and withdraw the panellings with covered vehicle cap from the wheel. Vehicle tools jacking points: first pull out the 3 182. cover at the respective jacking point before positioning the jack.
  • Page 198 Vehicle care 10. Align the valve hole in the wheel Jacking position for lifting cover of the steel wheel with the platform tyre valve before installing. Install wheel bolt caps or centre cap on alloy wheel. 11. Stow and secure the replaced wheel, the vehicle tools 3 182 and the adapter for the locking wheel bolts 3 55.

  • Page 199: Spare Wheel

    Vehicle care Caution The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as possible. The spare wheel is located in a holder beneath the vehicle floor.
  • Page 200 Vehicle care 4. Lift the spare wheel holder slightly 11. Close the empty spare wheel by hand and unhook the catch. holder by turning the hexagon bolt clockwise successively using the 5. Lower the spare wheel holder. wheel wrench. 12. Stow wheel wrench and the jack in the tool box in vehicle floor.
  • Page 201 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 202 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 203: 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 vehicle...
  • Page 204 Vehicle care ■ Never expose the battery to naked ■ The vehicles must not come into 3. Connect the black lead to the flames or sparks. contact with each other during the negative terminal of the booster jump starting process. battery.

  • Page 205: 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. The towing eye is stowed with the 5. Reverse above sequence exactly vehicle tools 3 182. when removing leads. Adam 2.

  • Page 206: Towing Another Vehicle

    Vehicle care Adam Rocks 2. Screw in the towing eye as far as Vehicles with manual transmission it will go until it stops in a automated: the vehicle must only be horizontal position. towed facing forwards with the front axle raised off the ground. 3.

  • Page 207: Appearance Care

    Vehicle care Appearance care Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the The towing eye must only be used for lower bend of the cap. Disengage the towing and not for recovering a cap by carefully moving the vehicle. Exterior care screwdriver downwards.
  • Page 208 Vehicle care Adam with foldable sunroof: a longer time, it would be Caution The paintwork of your vehicle is damaged by water spotting and exposed to environmental influences, mould growth. Always use a cleaning agent with therefore wash your vehicle regularly. a pH value of 4 to 9.
  • Page 209 Vehicle care Exterior lights programmes in automatic car washes Glass panel if the vehicle is equipped with these Headlight and other light covers are Never clean with solvents or abrasive parts. made of plastic. Do not use any agents, fuels, aggressive media abrasive or caustic agents, do not use (e.g.

  • Page 210: Interior Care

    Vehicle care After the underbody is washed, check Rear carrier system Clothing fabrics may not be the underbody and have it waxed if colourfast. This could cause visible Clean the rear carrier system with a necessary. discolourations, especially on light- steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner coloured upholstery.

  • Page 211: Service And Maintenance

    Service and maintenance Service and General information Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia- Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, maintenance Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Service information Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, In order to ensure economical and Greece, Greenland, Hungary, safe vehicle operation and to Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, General information ....

  • Page 212: Recommended Fluids

    Service and maintenance Recommended fluids, Confirmations aging control, whereas viscosity grade gives information on the oil's Confirmation of service is recorded in lubricants and parts thickness over a temperature range. the Service and Warranty Booklet. The date and mileage is completed Dexos is the newest engine oil quality Recommended fluids and with the stamp and signature of the...
  • Page 213 Service and maintenance Select the appropriate engine oil Coolant and antifreeze based on its quality and on the Use only silicate-free long life coolant minimum ambient temperature (LLC) antifreeze. Consult a 3 214. workshop. The system is factory filled with Additional engine oil additives coolant designed for excellent The use of additional engine oil...

  • Page 214: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....212 Vehicle data ....... 214 The Vehicle Identification Number may be embossed on the instrument panel visible through the windscreen, or in the engine compartment on the right body panel. The Vehicle Identification Number is stamped on the identification plate and on the floor pan, under the floor...

  • Page 215: Identification Plate

    Technical data Identification plate 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 Engine identification 4 = permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg The technical data tables show the 5 = permissible gross train weight...

  • Page 216: Vehicle Data

    Technical data Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey) Only Israel Engine oil quality Petrol engines Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 –...
  • Page 217 Technical data International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 ✔ – dexos 2 –...
  • Page 218 Technical data All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) ACEA A3/B3 ✔ ✔ ACEA A3/B4 ✔ ✔ ACEA C3 ✔ ✔ API SM ✔...

  • Page 219: Engine Data

    Technical data Engine data Sales designation B10XFL B10XFT A12XEL A14XEL Engine identifier code B14XEL Number of cylinders Piston displacement [cm 1229 1398 Engine power [kW] at rpm 3700-6000 5000-6000 5600 6000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 1800-3700 1800-4500 4000 4000 Fuel type Petrol Petrol Petrol...
  • Page 220 Technical data Sales designation 1.4 LPG Adam S Engine identifier code B14XEL A14XER B14NEH Number of cylinders 1398 1398 1362 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 5200-6000 6000 5000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 4000 4000 3000-4500 Fuel type Liquid Gas/Petrol Petrol Petrol...
  • Page 221 Technical data Performance A14XEL B14XEL Engine B10XFL B10XFT A12XEL B14XEL A14XER B14NEH Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Manual transmission automated – – – – – – 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 222: Vehicle Weight

    Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Engine Manual transmission Manual transmission automated without/with air conditioning B10XFL 1141/1156 – [kg] B10XFT 1141/1156 – A12XEL 1086/1101 – A14XEL 1120/1135 – B14XEL 1120/1135 1120/1135 B14XEL 1163/1178 – A14XER 1120/1135 –...
  • Page 223 Technical data Vehicle dimensions Length [mm] 3747 Width without exterior mirrors [mm] 1720 Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 1966 Height (without antenna) [mm] 1475-1508 Length of load compartment floor [mm] Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1041 Load compartment width [mm] Load compartment height [mm]...
  • Page 224 Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine B10XFL B10XFT A12XEL A14XEL B14XEL A14XER B14NEH B14XEL including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Engine B10XFL B10XFT A12XEL A14XEL B14XEL A14XER B14NEH B14XEL Petrol, refilling quantity [l] LPG, refilling quantity [l] –...

  • Page 225: Tyre Pressures

    Technical data Tyre pressures Comfort with up to 3 With full load people ECO with up to 3 people 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]) B10XFL, 175/70 R14, 220/2.2 (32) 200/2.0 (29) 290/2.9 (42) 270/2.7 (39) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46) B10XFT,...

  • Page 226: Customer Information

    EC Directive 2006/42/EC signed by We declare that the product: Hans-Peter Metzger Product designation: Jack Engineering Group Manager Chassis Type/GM part number: 13331922 & Structure Adam Opel AG is in compliance with the provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC. D-65423 Rüsselsheim...

  • Page 227: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    Customer information Vehicle data recording ■ vehicle reactions in particular When using the vehicle, situations driving situations (e.g. inflation of may occur in which these technical and privacy an airbag, activation of the stability data related to other information regulation system) (accident report, damages on the Event data recorders vehicle, witness statements etc.) may...
  • Page 228 RFID technology in Opel vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Opel system containing...
  • Page 229 Customer information...

  • Page 230: Index

    Index Brake and clutch fluid....210 Brake and clutch system ..... 89 Accessories and vehicle Brake assist ....... 135 modifications ......160 Brake fluid ........164 Adjustable air vents ....122 Brakes ....... 134, 164 Airbag and belt tensioners ... 88 Breakdown........
  • Page 231 Coolant and antifreeze....210 Engine exhaust ......129 Fuel selector ........ 83 Cruise control ...... 92, 140 Engine identification....213 Fuses ......... 176 Cupholders ........55 Engine oil ....162, 210, 214 Curtain airbag system ....47 Engine oil pressure ...... 91 Gauges.........
  • Page 232 Load compartment ....27, 66 Parking brake ......135 Load compartment cover ..... 68 Parking lights ......109 Identification plate ..... 213 Loading information ..... 72 Performance ......219 Ignition switch positions ..... 125 Low fuel ........91 Performing work ......161 Immobiliser ......
  • Page 233 Sun visors ........33 Upshift.......... 89 Symbols ......... 4 Using this manual ......3 Safety belts........40 Seat adjustment ....... 7, 37 Seat belt ........8 Tachometer ......... 82 Vehicle battery ......165 Seat belt reminder ....... 87 Tail lights ........171 Vehicle checks......
  • Page 234 Wheels and tyres ....... 183 Windows........31 Windscreen........31 Windscreen wiper/washer ... 76 Winter tyres ....... 183 Wiper blade replacement ..167...
  • Page 235 Copyright by ADAM OPEL AG, Rüsselsheim, Germany. The information contained in this publication is effective as of the date indicated below. Adam Opel AG reserves the right to make changes to the technical specifications, features and design of the vehicles relative to the information in this publication as well as changes to the publication itself.

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