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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 .... 19 Seats, restraints ......31 Storage ........50 Instruments and controls ..... 69 Lighting ........102 Climate control ......110 Driving and operating ....119 Vehicle care ....... 150 Service and maintenance ..
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction...
  • Page 5: Using This Manual

    Operation is prices. Experienced mechanics Introduction 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 19, Central and load compartment. Open the locking system 3 21, Load doors by pulling the handles.
  • Page 9: 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 32, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 32, Seat adjustment 3 33, Seat folding 3 34.
  • Page 10: 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 31.
  • Page 11: 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 26, Electric adjustment 3 26, Folding Do not adjust the steering wheel exterior mirrors 3 27, Heated unless the vehicle is stationary and...
  • Page 12 In brief Instrument panel overview...
  • Page 13 In brief Power windows ..... 28 Eco button for stop-start 22 Ignition switch with system ......... 121 steering wheel lock .... 120 Exterior mirrors ..... 26 23 Horn ........70 Cruise control ..... 130 Parking assist ..... 132 Driver airbag ......41 Speed limiter .......
  • Page 14 In brief...
  • Page 15: 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 16 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 3 104. Turn and lane-change signals 3 105, Parking lights 3 105.
  • Page 17: Washer And Wiper Systems

    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 71, = fast Washer fluid 3 154. upper = continuous = slow switch operation P = interval wiping or automatic...
  • Page 18 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 19: Starting Off

    In brief Transmission Starting off Starting the engine Manual transmission Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 172, 3 207. ■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 152. ■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.
  • Page 20 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 21: Keys, Doors And Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Press button to extend. To fold the key, first press the button. windows Keys Car Pass Replacement keys The Car Pass contains security- Keys, locks ........19 The key number is specified in the related vehicle data and should Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
  • Page 22 Keys, doors and windows Used to operate: ■ Overload of the central locking Key with foldaway key section system by operating at frequent ■ Central locking system intervals, the power supply is ■ Anti-theft locking system interrupted for a short time ■...
  • Page 23: Central Locking System

    Keys, doors and windows Central locking system Radio remote control Unlocking synchronisation Unlocks and locks doors, load After replacing the battery, unlock the compartment and fuel filler flap. door with the key in the driver's door A pull on an interior door handle lock.
  • Page 24 Keys, doors and windows The setting can be saved for the key Central locking buttons Fault in radio remote control being used. system Locks or unlocks doors, the load compartment and fuel filler flap from Memorised settings 3 21. Unlocking inside the passenger compartment.
  • Page 25: 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 26: Anti-Theft Locking System

    Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security Closing gases, which cannot 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 overhead obstructions, e.g.
  • Page 27: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    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 LED illu‐ = test, arming delay. the system) minates = doors, tailgate or ■...
  • Page 28: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors The anti-theft alarm system can only If the control indicator continues be deactivated by pressing button c flashing, attempt to start the engine on the radio remote control or by using the spare key and seek the Convex shape switching on the ignition.
  • Page 29: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors Heated mirrors In position 0 no mirror is selected. Folding mirrors 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 30: 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 31 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 32: 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. Press the button in the handle to open the sunblind and guide it backwards.
  • Page 33: Seats, Restraints

    Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Front head restraints, height adjustment Position Head restraints ......31 9 Warning Front seats ........32 Seat belts ........35 Only drive with the head restraint Airbag system ......38 set to the proper position. Child restraints ......
  • Page 34: 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 35 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 36: 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 37: Seat Heating

    Seats, restraints Seat belts Seat heating is operational when Caution engine is running and during an Autostop. When seat height is in the highest Stop-start system 3 121. position, push head restraints down and fold up sun visors before folding backrest forwards. Heating The seat belts are locked during heavy acceleration or deceleration of...
  • Page 38: 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 44. the vehicle type approval.
  • Page 39 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 40: 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 may 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 41 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 42 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 43: Front Airbag System

    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 44: 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 45: 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 46: Child Restraints

    9 kg to 13 kg in this group This is especially the case if rear- OPEL Duo, for children fom 13 kg facing child restraint systems are to 18 kg in this group used on the front passenger seat.
  • Page 47 Seats, restraints backbone, which is still very weak, is under less strain in the event of an accident. 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.
  • Page 48: 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 49 Seats, restraints ** = Move the front passenger seat in the rearmost adjustment position. Move seat height adjustment in the uppermost position and the headrest in the lowest position. Adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that vehicle safety belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point.
  • Page 50 Seats, restraints = Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the "specific-vehicle", "restricted" or "semi-universal" categories. The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type. IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class. = No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.
  • Page 51: Top-Tether Fastening Eyes

    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 52: 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 ....50 The glovebox should be closed whilst Do not not store heavy or sharp Load compartment .......
  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 metre.
  • Page 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 Storage ■ Without attached adapter: Removing bicycles Undo strap retainers on both bicycle tyres. Turn knob anti-clockwise 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 61 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 62 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 63 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 64: 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 Hook for carrier bags the load compartment. The cover is lockable by turning the knob.
  • Page 65: Load Compartment Cover

    Storage ■ raise the lashing eyes on both sides Lift up the cover at the rear end. It and turn the lock hooks to the front engages in a nearly vertical position. to fix the box to the lashing eyes, Further opening up to head restraints is possible.
  • Page 66: 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 the tool box 3 170, tyre repair kit backrest and pull out the tool box 3 176 and for bulb replacement of tail Lift up rear floor cover.
  • Page 67: 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 68: Warning Triangle

    Storage Warning triangle First aid kit Version with subwoofer box: lift up the rear part of the load compartment The warning triangle is stowed with Stow the first aid kit in the side panel floor cover. Pull the handle to remove elastic straps in the load storage near the rear seats.
  • Page 69: 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 70 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 71: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ........69 Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........... 77 Information displays ..... 87 Vehicle messages ......93 Trip computer ....... 96 Vehicle personalisation ....98 The Infotainment system, the cruise control and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the...
  • Page 72: 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 73: Windscreen Wiper/Washer

    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 74: 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 75: Outside Temperature

    Instruments and controls Outside temperature A drop in temperature is indicated immediately and a rise in temperature after a time delay. Illustration shows Colour-Info-Display Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper wipes a few times. Do not use if the rear window is frozen.
  • Page 76 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 77 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 78: 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 3 121. Cigarette lighter A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the centre console.
  • Page 79: 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 80: Fuel Selector

    Instruments and controls Fuel gauge Fuel selector Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 144. 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 81: 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 82 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 83 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...
  • Page 84: Seat Belt Reminder

    Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre Bulb replacement 3 157, Fuses Seat belt status on rear seats 3 165. console Turn signals 3 105. Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or flashes red in the tachometer.
  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89: 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 93. Cruise control 3 130. The Driver Information Centre (DIC) Door open is located in the instrument cluster between speedometer and h illuminates red.
  • Page 90 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 91 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 92 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 50 km. Filled indicated inside an arrow.
  • Page 93: Info-Display

    Instruments and controls Graphic-Info-Display, Graphic-Info-Display indicates: Press knob MENU-TUNE to confirm a setting or value. Colour-Info-Display ■ time 3 74 Press button BACK to exit a menu or ■ outside temperature 3 73 Depending on the vehicle setting without changing or delete the ■...
  • Page 94 Instruments and controls The Colour-Information-Display Vehicle personalisation 3 98. indicates in colour: Memorised settings 3 21. ■ time 3 74 ■ outside temperature 3 73 ■ date 3 74 ■ electronic climate control settings 3 113 ■ parking assist and advanced parking assist instructions 3 132 ■...
  • Page 95: 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 96: Controls

    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 97: 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 98: 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 87. Trip/Fuel Information Menu on Uplevel-Display Turn the adjuster wheel to select the submenus: ■...
  • Page 99 Instruments and controls When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears on vehicles with Uplevel-Display. When the tank must be refuelled immediately, a warning code or warning message is displayed on vehicles with Midlevel- and Uplevel- Display.
  • Page 100: Vehicle Personalisation

    Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation On vehicles with LPG engines: Average consumption is indicated for the currently selected mode; LPG or The vehicle's behaviour can be Gasoline. personalised via changing the settings in the Info-Display. Instantaneous consumption Some of the personal settings for Display of the instantaneous different drivers can be memorised consumption.
  • Page 101 Instruments and controls In the corresponding submenus the Auto rear demist: Activates Activate or deactivate and change following settings can be changed: automatically rear heated window. the duration of exit lighting. ■ Comfort settings ■ Power door locks Languages Chime volume: Change the volume Auto door unlock: Activates or Selection of the desired language.
  • Page 102 Instruments and controls Auto relock doors: Activates or Time & date settings deactivates the automatic relock See Clock 3 74. function after unlocking without Radio settings opening the vehicle. See Infotainment manual for further ■ Restore factory settings: information. Reset all settings to the default settings.
  • Page 103 Instruments and controls Personalization by driver: Activates locking function after switching on Language or deactivates the personalisation ignition. Selection of the desired language. function. Unlocked door anti lock out: Text scroll Auto wipe in reverse gear: Activate Activates or deactivates the See Infotainment manual for further or deactivate automatic switching automatic door locking function...
  • Page 104: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Light switch with Automatic light control Light switch Exterior lighting ......102 Interior lighting ......106 Lighting features ......108 Turn light switch: Turn light switch: AUTO = automatic light control: low beam is switched on and = lights off off automatically 8 = sidelights...
  • Page 105: 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 106: 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 107: 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 1.
  • Page 108: 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 On vehicles with light sensor, the the ignition is on and reverse gear is brightness can only be adjusted when illumination control selected.
  • Page 109 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 button m after switching off press u = on. ignition; ambient light remains on for press v = off.
  • Page 110: Exit Lighting

    Lighting Lighting features Operate button with ignition switched The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 21. Entry lighting m one brief = on or off. The following lights will additionally press switch on when the driver's door is T repeated = dimming opened:...
  • Page 111: Battery Discharge Protection

    Lighting Path lighting Exit lighting is switched off ■ Heated seats immediately if the turn signal lever is Headlights, tail lights, reversing lights ■ Fan pulled while the driver's door is open. and number plate lights illuminate the In the second stage a message which surrounding area for an adjustable Activation, deactivation and duration confirms the activation of the vehicle...
  • Page 112: 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 ..... 110 Adjust the air flow by switching the fan Air vents ........
  • Page 113: Steering Wheel Controls

    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 114 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 115: 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 116 Climate control Climate control settings are shown on Basic setting for maximum comfort: the Graphic-Info-Display, or ■ Press AUTO button, the air depending on the version, on Colour- distribution and fan speed are Info-Display. Setting modifications regulated automatically. Activation are briefly popped-up in both is indicated by the LED in the displays, superimposed over the button.
  • Page 117 Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Setting of automatic rear window Fan speed Z heating can be changed in the windows V Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 3 98. 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 118: Air Recirculation Mode

    Climate control Air distribution Cooling n If no cooling or drying is required, switch off cooling to save fuel. When the cooling system is switched off, no engine restart will be requested by the climate control system during an Autostop. Exception: defrost system is activated and outside temperature above 0°...
  • Page 119: Air Vents

    Climate control Air vents Press button 4 to activate air recirculation mode. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. Adjustable air vents Press button 4 again to deactivate At least one air vent must be open recirculation mode. while the cooling is on.
  • Page 120: Pollen Filter

    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 121: 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 ....... 119 Never coast with engine not the first few journeys. Starting and operating ....119 running (except during During the first drive, smoke may Autostop)
  • Page 122: Starting The Engine

    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 123: 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 124 Driving and operating ■ the vehicle battery is sufficiently Vehicle battery discharge protection charged and in good condition To ensure reliable engine restarts, several vehicle battery discharge ■ the engine is warmed up protection features are implemented ■ the engine coolant temperature is as part of the stop-start system.
  • Page 125 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 126: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and operating Engine exhaust Manual transmission Caution Fuel grades other than those listed 9 Danger on pages 3 144, 3 202 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 127: 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 128: 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 129: 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 130: 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 131 Driving and operating Stop-start system 3 121. Fault off. In this case switch on ignition and turn steering wheel once from lock to Deactivation lock. Press button B; LED in the button If control indicators c and a do not extinguishes and a message pops-up extinguish after calibration, seek the in the Driver Information Centre.
  • Page 132: 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 133: 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 to speed above 30 km/h. The stored SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases speed will be obtained.
  • Page 134: 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 135 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 136 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 Advanced parking assist advanced parking assist, see behind the vehicle.
  • Page 137 Driving and operating Operation Indication When reverse gear is engaged, the The system warns the driver with front and rear parking assist is ready acoustic signals against potentially to operate. hazardous obstacles behind the vehicle in a distance range up to An illuminated LED in the parking 1.5 metres and in front up to assist button D indicates that the...
  • Page 138 Driving and operating In the Colour-Info-Display, distance is Advanced parking assist displayed by coloured zones in front of or behind the vehicle. 9 Warning The distance indication in the Driver It is the driver who bears full Information Centre can be inhibited responsibility for accepting the by vehicle messages with a higher parking slot suggested by the...
  • Page 139 Driving and operating Button logic operates the systems by Activation The system can only be activated at pressing as follows: a speed up to 30 km/h and the system searches for a parking slot at a speed ■ If only front-rear parking assist is up to 30 km/h.
  • Page 140 Driving and operating If the driver does not stop the vehicle within 10 metres for parallel parking slots or 6 metres for perpendicular parking slots after a parking slot is proposed, the system starts to search for another suitable parking slot. Parking guiding mode The parking slot suggestion of the system is accepted when the vehicle...
  • Page 141 Driving and operating A brief vibration in the steering wheel ■ the demand to stop the vehicle, Selecting of parallel or perpendicular after engaging reverse gear indicates when a parking slot is detected, parking that the steering is controlled by the ■...
  • Page 142 Driving and operating The display shows the type of parking Display priorities slot. After activating the advanced parking assist, a message appears in the Changing the parking side Driver Information Centre or Colour- Info-Display. Advanced parking assist indication in the Driver Information Centre can be inhibited by vehicle messages with a higher priority.
  • Page 143 Driving and operating ■ exceeding number of maximum Basic notes on parking assist gear changes: 8 parking cycles systems when parallel parking or 5 cycles when perpendicular parking, 9 Warning ■ switching off the ignition. Under certain circumstances, Deactivation by the driver or by the various reflective surfaces on system during manoeuvring will be objects or clothing as well as...
  • Page 144: Side Blind Spot Alert

    Driving and operating Side blind spot alert gateway, a courtyard or even a correct distance indication in the crossing as parking slot. After upper part of these vehicles The Side blind spot alert system selecting reverse gear the system cannot be guaranteed. detects and reports objects on either would start a parking manoeuvre.
  • Page 145 Driving and operating When the system detects a vehicle in speed again will extinguish the Fault the side blind zone while driving warning symbols. If a vehicle is then Occasional missed alerts can occur forward, either while passing a detected in the blind zone, the under normal circumstances and will vehicle or being passed, an amber warning symbols B will illuminate as...
  • Page 146: Fuel

    Driving and operating Fuel The boiling point depends on the Caution pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure Fuel for petrol engines Use of fuel that does not comply to propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane). EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or Only use unleaded fuel that complies equivalent can lead to deposits or...
  • Page 147 Driving and operating Pressing the LPG button switches Fill the tank completely at regular Caution between petrol and liquid gas intervals to prevent corrosion in the operation as soon as the required tank. Repairs and adjustments may only parameters (coolant temperature, be made by trained specialists in Faults and remedies gas temperature and minimum...
  • Page 148 Driving and operating Refuelling Fuel filler flap is located at right rear side of the vehicle. 9 Danger Before refuelling, switch off the engine. Switch off any mobile phones. Follow the operating and safety instructions of the gas station when refuelling. The fuel filler cap can be retained in 9 Danger the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
  • Page 149 Driving and operating Liquid gas refuelling ACME Adapter: Screw the nut of the filling nozzle onto the adapter. Press Follow the operating and safety locking lever on filler nozzle down. instructions of the filling station when refuelling. DISH (Italy) filler neck: Place the filler nozzle into the adapter.
  • Page 150 Filling adapter As filling systems are not standardised, different adapters are required which are available from Opel Distributors and from Opel Authorised Repairers. DISH (Italy) adapter: Bosnia- Bayonet adapter: Netherlands, Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom...
  • Page 151: Fuel Consumption - Co

    The figures are provided only for the The fuel consumption (combined) of purpose of comparison between the model Opel Adam is within a different vehicle variants and must range of 5.5 to 5.0 l/100 km. not be taken as a guarantee for the...
  • Page 152: 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 ....150 months: We recommend the use of genuine Vehicle checks ......151 ■...
  • Page 153: 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 154: 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 drop into the catch.
  • Page 155: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle care Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze protection down to approx. -28 °C. In northern countries with very low temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to approx. -37 °C. Caution Only use approved antifreeze. We recommend the use of the same Different dipsticks are used Coolant level grade of engine oil that was used at...
  • Page 156: Do Not Brake Unnecessarily Hard For The First Few Journeys

    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 157: Vehicle Battery

    Vehicle care Vehicle battery Laying up the vehicle for more than 4 weeks can lead to vehicle 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.
  • Page 158 Note reach of children. Using an AGM battery different from ■ The vehicle battery contains the original Opel battery might result sulfuric acid which could cause in a lower performance of the stop- blindness or serious burn injuries. start system.
  • Page 159: 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 160 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 161 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 162: 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 163 Vehicle care Version with subwoofer box: 4. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise remove load compartment floor and remove. Replace bulb by cover, on right side also remove withdrawing: the tool box to gain access to the Turn signal light 1 cover 3 64. Tail light 2 Version with storage box: remove Tail light/Brake light 3...
  • Page 164 Vehicle care Fit light assembly with the retaining pins into the recesses of the vehicle body and tighten the 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 Reversing light is located on the right side of the bumper, and the rear fog...
  • Page 165: Side Turn Signal Lights

    Vehicle care 4. Remove bulb by turning 1. On left vehicle side, slide lamp to anticlockwise slightly and the front and remove it out of the withdrawing. Replace the bulb. fender with the rear end. 5. Insert the bulb socket into the On right vehicle side, slide lamp to assembly and turn clockwise.
  • Page 166: Number Plate Light

    Vehicle care Number plate light 4. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it. 5. Insert bulb holder into lamp housing and turn clockwise. 6. Insert lamp into bumper and let engage. Interior lights Courtesy light, reading lights Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. 2.
  • Page 167: Electrical System

    Vehicle care Electrical system There are different kinds of fuses in the vehicle. Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse. There are two fuse boxes in the vehicle: ■ in the front left of the engine compartment, ■...
  • Page 168: Engine Compartment Fuse

    Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse No. Circuit – Exterior mirror switch Body control module Chassis control module Daytime running light left – Body control module Vehicle battery sensor The fuse box is in the front left of the Headlamp levelling, TPMS, engine compartment.
  • Page 169 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit Circuit Engine control module Clutch ABS pump Fuel pump – Front wiper – Blower Injection coil Instrument panel – – Injection system – Washer system – Lighting system Cooling fan low Engine control module Cooling fan high –...
  • Page 170: Fuse Box

    Vehicle care Instrument panel fuse box In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind a cover in the In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse glovebox. Open the glovebox, then box is behind the light switch in the open the cover and fold it down. instrument panel.
  • Page 171 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 172: 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 173: 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 174: Tyre Pressure

    Vehicle care Tyre designations Tyre pressures differ depending on various options. For the correct tyre E.g. 195/55 R 16 95 H pressure value, follow the procedure 195 = Tyre width, mm below: = Cross-section ratio (tyre 1. Identify drive axle and body style. height to tyre width), % 2.
  • Page 175 Vehicle care If the tyre pressure must be reduced The current tyre pressures can be or increased on a vehicle with tyre shown in the Vehicle Information pressure monitoring system, switch Menu in the Driver Information Centre off ignition. After adjusting tyre with Uplevel-Display.
  • Page 176 Vehicle care Vehicle messages 3 93. valve core and sealing ring. For the clipped sensor; replace complete If the tyre pressure must be reduced valve stem. or increased, switch off ignition. Only mount wheels with pressure Vehicle loading status sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure Adjust tyre pressure to load condition will not be displayed and w according tyre information label or...
  • Page 177: Tread Depth

    Vehicle care Select: The tyre pressure value displayed in the Driver Information Centre shows ■ Light for comfort pressure up to the actual tyre pressure. Therefore it 3 people is important to check tyre pressure ■ Eco for Eco pressure up to with cold tyres.
  • Page 178: Wheel Covers

    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 179 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 80 km/h.
  • Page 180 Vehicle care On versions with subwoofer box the 4. Screw the compressor air hose to tyre repair kit is located in the box the connection on the sealant under the floor cover in the load bottle. compartment. To use tyre repair kit, 5.
  • Page 181 Vehicle care 9. Connect the compressor plug to 12. All of the sealant is pumped into tyre is too badly damaged. Seek the power outlet or cigarette the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated. the assistance of a workshop. lighter socket. 13.
  • Page 182: Wheel Changing

    Vehicle care Wheel changing hose directly onto tyre valve and Note compressor when doing this. The driving characteristics of the Some vehicles are equipped with a repaired tyre are severely affected, tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel therefore have this tyre replaced. 3 176.
  • Page 183 Vehicle care ■ No people or animals may be in the 1. Disengage wheel bolt caps with a vehicle when it is jacked-up. screwdriver and remove. Pull off the wheel cover with the hook. ■ Never crawl under a jacked-up Vehicle tools 3 170.
  • Page 184 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 185: 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 186 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 187 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 188 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 189: 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 190 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 191: 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 192: 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 193: 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 194: Exterior Lights

    Vehicle care On vehicles with emblem touchpad: Polishing is necessary only if the paint Glass panel when cleaning with a high-pressure has become dull or if solid deposits Never clean with solvents or abrasive jet cleaner ensure a minimum have become attached to it. agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.
  • Page 195: 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 196: 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 197: 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 198 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 199: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Identification plate Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....197 Vehicle data ....... 199 The identification plate is located on the left door frame. The Vehicle Identification Number is visible through the windscreen.
  • Page 200: Engine Identification

    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 Engine identification 4 = Permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg The technical data tables show the 5 = Permissible gross train weight...
  • Page 201: 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 202 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 203 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 204: Engine Data

    Technical data Engine data Sales designation 1.4 LPG Engine identifier code A12XEL A14XEL A14XEL A14XER Number of cylinders 1229 1398 1398 1398 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 5600 6000 6000 6000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 4000 4000 4000 4000 Fuel type...
  • Page 205 Technical data Performance Engine A12XEL A14XEL A14XER Maximum speed [km/h] 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 206: 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 207 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 208 Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine A12XEL A14XEL A14XER including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Engine A12XEL A14XEL A14XER Petrol, refilling quantity [l] LPG, refilling quantity [l] – –...
  • Page 209: 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) 240/2.4 (35) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46) 185/60 R15,...
  • Page 210: Customer Information

    Customer information Customer information Customer information Vehicle data recording and privacy Declaration of conformity Event data recorders This vehicle has systems that Customer information ....208 transmit and/or receive radio waves Vehicle data recording and pri‐ Data storage modules in the subject to Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 211 Motion profiles indicating travelled openers. RFID technology in Opel allow the transmission of particular routes cannot be created with these vehicles does not use or record vehicle data from the vehicle.
  • Page 212: Index

    Index Brake and clutch system ..... 84 Brake assist ....... 126 Accessories and vehicle Brake fluid ........154 modifications ......150 Brakes ....... 125, 154 Adjustable air vents ....117 Breakdown........189 Airbag and belt tensioners ... 83 Bulb replacement ....... 157 Airbag deactivation ....
  • Page 213 Cupholders ........50 Entry lighting ......108 Glovebox ........50 Curtain airbag system ....42 Event data recorders....208 Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Exit lighting ........ 108 Info-Display ......91 Exterior care ......191 Danger, Warnings and Cautions . . . 4 Exterior light .........
  • Page 214 Instrument panel fuse box ..168 Power windows ......28 Instrument panel illumination ..164 Puncture........180 Malfunction indicator light .... 83 Instrument panel illumination Manual anti-dazzle ...... 27 control ........106 Manual transmission ....124 Radio Frequency Identification Instrument panel overview ... 10 Memorised settings......
  • Page 215 Service ........118 Towing the vehicle ..... 189 Vehicle jack........ 170 Service display ......79 Traction Control system ..... 127 Vehicle messages ....... 93 Service information ....194 Transmission ....... 17 Vehicle personalisation ....98 Service vehicle soon ....84 Tread depth .......
  • Page 217 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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