Vauxhall Adam Owner's Manual

OPEL ADAMOwner's Manual

8 In briefHead restraint adjustmentPress release button, adjust height,engage.Head restraints 3 31.Seat beltPull out the seat belt and engage inbelt b

98 Instruments and controlsOn vehicles with LPG engines:Average consumption is indicated forthe currently selected mode; LPG orGasoline.Instantaneous

Instruments and controls 99In the corresponding submenus thefollowing settings can be changed:LanguagesSelection of the desired language.Time DateSee

100 Instruments and controlsAuto relock doors: Activates ordeactivates the automatic relockfunction after unlocking withoutopening the vehicle. Resto

Instruments and controls 101Personalization by driver: Activatesor deactivates the personalisationfunction.Auto wipe in reverse gear: Activateor deact

102 LightingLightingExterior lighting ... 102Interior lighting ... 106Lighting features ...

Lighting 103The current status of the automaticlight control is displayed In the DriverInformation Centre with Uplevel-Display.When switching on the i

104 LightingHeadlight rangeadjustmentManual headlight rangeadjustment To adapt headlight range to thevehicle load to prevent dazzling: turnthumb wheel

Lighting 105Turn and lane-changesignalslever up = right turn signallever down = left turn signalIf the lever is moved past theresistance point, the tu

106 LightingReversing lightsThe reversing light comes on whenthe ignition is on and reverse gear isselected.Misted light coversThe inside of the light

Lighting 107Operate rocker switch:w= automatic switching onand off.press u = on.press v = off.NoteIn the event of an accident withairbag deployment th

In brief 9Exterior mirrorsSelect the relevant exterior mirror andadjust it.Convex exterior mirrors 3 26,Electric adjustment 3 26, Foldingexterior mirr

108 LightingOperate button with ignition switchedon:m one briefpress= on or off.T repeatedbrief presses= dimmingstepwise.T long press = dimmingcontinu

Lighting 109Path lightingHeadlights, tail lights, reversing lightsand number plate lights illuminate thesurrounding area for an adjustabletime after l

110 Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems ... 110Air vents ... 117Maintenance ...

Climate control 111Demisting and defrosting thewindows Set temperature control to warmestlevel. Set fan speed to highest speed. Set air distribution

112 Climate controlPress button n again to switch offcooling.The air conditioning system cools anddehumidifies (dries) as soon as theoutside temperatu

Climate control 113Demisting and defrosting thewindows V Switch on cooling n. Set temperature control to warmestlevel. Set fan speed to highest leve

114 Climate controlClimate control settings are shown onthe Graphic-Info-Display, ordepending on the version, on Colour-Info-Display. Setting modifica

Climate control 115Demisting and defrosting thewindows V Press button V. Activation isindicated by the LED in the button. Press button n for cooling.A

116 Climate controlAir distributionTurn right rotary knob for desiredadjustment. Setting is indicated in theInfo-Display.K= to foot well9= to windscre

Climate control 117Press button 4 to activate airrecirculation mode. Activation isindicated by the LED in the button.Press button 4 again to deactivat

10 In briefInstrument panel overview

118 Climate controlMaintenanceAir intakeThe air intake in front of thewindscreen in the enginecompartment must be kept clear toallow air intake. Remov

Driving and operating 119Driving and operatingDriving hints ... 119Starting and operating ... 119Engine exhaus

120 Driving and operatingIgnition switch positions0 = Ignition off1 = Steering wheel lock released,ignition off2 = Ignition on3 = StartingRetained pow

Driving and operating 121Possible reasons for a non-startingengine: Clutch pedal not operated Timeout occurredTurbo engine warm-upUpon start-up, eng

122 Driving and operatingAn Autostop is indicated by theneedle at the AUTOSTOP position inthe tachometer.During an Autostop, the heating andbrake perf

Driving and operating 123Restart of the engine by thestop-start systemThe selector lever must be in neutralto enable an automatic restart.If one of th

124 Driving and operatingEngine exhaust9 DangerEngine exhaust gases containpoisonous carbon monoxide,which is colourless and odourlessand could be fat

Driving and operating 125CautionIt is not advisable to drive with thehand resting on the selector lever.BrakesThe brake system comprises twoindependen

126 Driving and operatingFault9 WarningIf there is a fault in the ABS, thewheels may be liable to lock dueto braking that is heavier thannormal. The a

Driving and operating 127Ride control systemsTraction Control systemThe Traction Control system (TC) is acomponent of the Electronic StabilityControl

In brief 111 Power windows ... 282 Exterior mirrors ... 263 Cruise control ... 130Speed limiter

128 Driving and operatingESC is operational after each enginestart as soon as the control indicatorb extinguishes.When ESC operates b flashes.9 Warnin

Driving and operating 129Stop-start system 3 121.DeactivationPress button B; LED in the buttonextinguishes and a message pops-upin the Driver Informat

130 Driving and operatingDriver assistancesystems9 WarningDriver assistance systems aredeveloped to support the driverand not to replace his attention

Driving and operating 131Reduce speedWith cruise control active, hold thumbwheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn toSET/- repeatedly: speed decreasesco

132 Driving and operatingAlternatively accelerate to the desiredspeed and briefly turn thumb wheel toSET/-: the current speed is stored asmaximum spee

Driving and operating 133The rear parking assist makesparking easier by measuring thedistance between the vehicle andrear obstacles. It informs and wa

134 Driving and operatingThe front-rear parking assistmeasures the distance between thevehicle and obstacles in front andbehind the vehicle. The syste

Driving and operating 135OperationWhen reverse gear is engaged, thefront and rear parking assist is readyto operate.An illuminated LED in the parkinga

136 Driving and operatingIn the Colour-Info-Display, distance isdisplayed by coloured zones in frontof or behind the vehicle.The distance indication i

Driving and operating 137Button logic operates the systems bypressing as follows: If only front-rear parking assist isactive, a brief press deactivat

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138 Driving and operatingParking slot searching modeSelect parallel or perpendicularparking slot on Driver InformationCentre by pressing the SET/CLRbu

Driving and operating 139A brief vibration in the steering wheelafter engaging reverse gear indicatesthat the steering is controlled by thesystem. The

140 Driving and operatingIf the system is equipped with Colour-Info-Display, select the type ofparking slot by tapping the displayicon 6 or 7.The disp

Driving and operating 141 exceeding number of maximumgear changes: 8 parking cycleswhen parallel parking or 5 cycleswhen perpendicular parking, swit

142 Driving and operatingcorrect distance indication in theupper part of these vehiclescannot be guaranteed.Objects with a very small reflectioncross-

Driving and operating 143When the system detects a vehicle inthe side blind zone while drivingforward, either while passing avehicle or being passed,

144 Driving and operatingFuelFuel for petrol enginesOnly use unleaded fuel that complieswith European standard EN 228 orE DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.Yo

Driving and operating 145Pressing the LPG button switchesbetween petrol and liquid gasoperation as soon as the requiredparameters (coolant temperature

146 Driving and operatingRefuelling9 DangerBefore refuelling, switch off theengine.Switch off any mobile phones.Follow the operating and safetyinstruc

Driving and operating 147Liquid gas refuellingFollow the operating and safetyinstructions of the filling station whenrefuelling.The filling valve for

In brief 13Exterior lightingTurn light switch:7= lights off8= sidelights9= headlightsAutomatic light controlAUTO = automatic light control:exterior li

148 Driving and operating9 WarningDue to the system design, anescape of liquid gas afterreleasing the locking lever isunavoidable. Avoid inhaling.9 Wa

Driving and operating 149Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania,Macedonia, Austria, Poland,Portugal, Romania, Sweden,Switzerland, Serbia, Slovakia,Slovenia, Czech

150 Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information ... 150Vehicle checks ... 151Bulb replacement ...

Vehicle care 151 Open the bonnet, close all doorsand lock the vehicle. Disconnect the clamp from thenegative terminal of the vehiclebattery. Beware

152 Vehicle care9 DangerThe ignition system usesextremely high voltage. Do nottouch.BonnetOpeningPull the release lever and return it toits original p

Vehicle care 153Different dipsticks are useddepending on engine variant.When the engine oil level hasdropped to the MIN mark, top upengine oil.We reco

154 Vehicle careIf the cooling system is cold, thecoolant level should be above thefilling line mark. Top up if the level islow.9 WarningAllow the eng

Vehicle care 155The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.When topping up, ensure maximumcleanliness as contamination of thebrake flu

156 Vehicle careIn vehicles with stop-start system, besure to have the AGM (AbsorptiveGlass Mat) battery replaced withanother AGM batteryAn AGM batter

Vehicle care 157 See the Owner's manual for furtherinformation. Explosive gas may be present inthe vicinity of the battery.Wiper blade replacem

14 In briefTurn and lane-change signalslever up = right turn signallever down = left turn signalTurn and lane-change signals3 105, Parking lights 3 10

158 Vehicle careLow beam outer bulb (1).High beam inner bulb (2).Low beam (1)1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise andremove it.2. Press the clip to disen

Vehicle care 1592. Press the clip to disengage bulbholder. Withdraw the bulb holderfrom the reflector.3. Detach the bulb from the bulbholder and repla

160 Vehicle careFront turn signal lights1. Undo screw and remove cover.2. Undo screw and remove lightassembly from the bumper.3. Disengage and remove

Vehicle care 161Version with subwoofer box:remove load compartment floorcover, on right side also removethe tool box to gain access to thecover 3 64.V

162 Vehicle careFit light assembly with theretaining pins into the recesses ofthe vehicle body and tighten thesecuring nut from inside the loadcompart

Vehicle care 1634. Remove bulb by turninganticlockwise slightly andwithdrawing. Replace the bulb.5. Insert the bulb socket into theassembly and turn c

164 Vehicle careNumber plate light1. Insert screwdriver in recess of thecover, press to the side andrelease spring.2. Remove lamp downwards, takingcar

Vehicle care 165Electrical systemFusesData on the replacement fuse mustmatch the data on the defective fuse.There are two fuse boxes in thevehicle: i

166 Vehicle careEngine compartment fuseboxThe fuse box is in the front left of theengine compartment.Disengage the cover and fold itupwards until it s

Vehicle care 167No. Circuit18 Engine control module19 Fuel pump20 –21 Injection coil22 –23 Injection system24 Washer system25 Lighting system26 Engine

In brief 15Washer and wiper systemsWindscreen wiper2 = fast1 = slowP= interval wiping or automaticwiping with rain sensor§= offFor a single wipe when

168 Vehicle careInstrument panel fuse boxIn left-hand drive vehicles, the fusebox is behind the light switch in theinstrument panel.Hold the handle, t

Vehicle care 169No. Circuit1 –2 –3 Power windows4 Voltage transformer5 Body control module 16 Body control module 27 Body control module 38 Body contr

170 Vehicle careVehicle toolsToolsVehicles with tyre repair kitSome tools and the towing eye arelocated together with the tyre repairkit in a tool box

Vehicle care 171On version with subwoofer box, thetools and the towing eye are locatedtogether with the tyre repair kit andthe warning triangle in the

172 Vehicle careTyre designationsE.g. 195/55 R 16 95 H195 = Tyre width, mm55 = Cross-section ratio (tyreheight to tyre width), %R = Belt type: RadialR

Vehicle care 173If the tyre pressure must be reducedor increased on a vehicle with tyrepressure monitoring system, switchoff ignition. After adjusting

174 Vehicle careA detected low tyre pressurecondition is indicated by the controlindicator w 3 85.If w illuminates, stop as soon aspossible and inflat

Vehicle care 175Select: Light for comfort pressure up to3 people Eco for Eco pressure up to3 people Max for full loadingAuto learn functionAfter ch

176 Vehicle careChanging tyre and wheelsizeIf tyres of a different size than thosefitted at the factory are used, it may benecessary to reprogramme th

Vehicle care 177Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or thatis at tyre's sidewall cannot be repairedwith the tyre repair kit.9 WarningDo not drive faster t

16 In briefRear window washerPush lever.Washer fluid is sprayed on the rearwindow and the wiper wipes a fewtimes.Rear window wiper/washer 3 72.Climate

178 Vehicle careOn versions with subwoofer box thetyre repair kit is located in the boxunder the floor cover in the loadcompartment. To use tyre repai

Vehicle care 1799. Connect the compressor plug tothe power outlet or cigarettelighter socket.To avoid discharging the battery,we recommend running the

180 Vehicle carehose directly onto tyre valve andcompressor when doing this.If tyre pressure is more than1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.Repeat t

Vehicle care 181 No people or animals may be in thevehicle when it is jacked-up. Never crawl under a jacked-upvehicle. Do not start the vehicle whe

182 Vehicle careSome versions have sillpanellings with covered vehiclejacking points: pull out the coverat the respective jacking pointfirstly.4. Set

Vehicle care 183Rear arm position of the liftingplatform centrically under the recessof the sill.Front arm position of the liftingplatform at the unde

184 Vehicle care4. Lift the spare wheel holder a bit byhand and unhook the catch.5. Lower the spare wheel holder.6. Lift the spare wheel holder a bit

Vehicle care 1852. Untwist wing nut and remove toolbox.3. Position the damaged wheel tostand upright into the tool boxspare, facing to the front.4. Re

186 Vehicle care9. Position the tool box in the insideof the wheel and secure it withstrap 2 inserted through twospokes of the wheel.Wheels with tyre

Vehicle care 1879 WarningStoring a jack, a wheel or otherequipment in the loadcompartment could cause injury ifthey are not fixed properly. Duringa su

In brief 17TransmissionManual transmissionReverse: with the vehicle stationary,wait 3 seconds after depressingclutch pedal and then press therelease b

188 Vehicle care Never expose the battery to nakedflames or sparks. A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature of0 °C. Defrost

Vehicle care 1894. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rearwindow) of the vehicle receivingthe jump start.5. Reverse above sequence

190 Vehicle careCautionDrive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.Excessive tractive force candamage the vehicle.When the engine is not running,considerably m

Vehicle care 191CautionDrive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.Excessive tractive force candamage the vehicle.After towing, unscrew the towing eye.Insert c

192 Vehicle careOn vehicles with emblem touchpad:when cleaning with a high-pressurejet cleaner ensure a minimumdistance of 30 cm when workingaround th

Vehicle care 193After the underbody is washed, checkthe underbody and have it waxed ifnecessary.Bitumen/rubber materials coulddamage the PVC coating.

194 Service and maintenanceService andmaintenanceGeneral information ... 194Recommended fluids, lubricantsand parts ...

Service and maintenance 195Make sure that the Service andWarranty Booklet is completedcorrectly as continuous proof ofservice is essential if any warr

196 Service and maintenanceSelect the appropriate engine oilbased on its quality and on theminimum ambient temperature3 199.Additional engine oil addi

Technical data 197Technical dataVehicle identification ... 197Vehicle data ... 199Vehicle identificationVeh

18 In briefStop-start systemIf the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions arefulfilled, activate an Autostop asfollows: D

198 Technical dataInformation on identification label:1 = Manufacturer2 = Type approval number3 = Vehicle Identification Number4 = Permissible gross v

Technical data 199Vehicle dataRecommended fluids and lubricantsEuropean service scheduleRequired engine oil qualityAll European countries(except Belar

200 Technical dataInternational service scheduleRequired engine oil qualityAll countries outside Europeexcept Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Se

Technical data 201All countries outside Europeexcept Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, TurkeyEngine oil quality Petrol engines(including C

202 Technical dataEngine dataSales designation 1.2 1.4 1.4 LPG 1.4Engine identifier code A12XEL A14XEL A14XEL A14XERNumber of cylinders 4 4 4 4Piston

Technical data 203PerformanceEngine A12XEL A14XEL A14XERMaximum speed2) [km/h]Manual transmission 165 176 185Automatic transmission – – –2)The maximum

204 Technical dataVehicle weightKerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentEngine Manual transmission Automatic transmissionwithout/with a

Technical data 205Length of load compartment floor [mm] 462Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1041Load compartment width [mm] 954L

206 Technical dataCapacitiesEngine oilEngine A12XEL A14XEL A14XERincluding Filter [l] 4.0 4.0 4.0between MIN and MAX [l] 1.0 1.0 1.0Fuel tankEngine A1

Technical data 207Tyre pressuresComfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full loadEngine Tyres front rear front rear front rear[kPa/ba

Keys, doors and windows 19Keys, doors andwindowsKeys, locks ... 19Doors ... 23

208 Customer informationCustomer informationCustomer information ... 208Vehicle data recording and pri‐vacy ...

Customer information 209 Vehicle reactions in particulardriving situations (e.g. inflation ofan airbag, activation of the stabilityregulation system)

210IndexAAccessories and vehiclemodifications ... 150Adjustable air vents ... 117Airbag and belt tensioners ...

211Cupholders ... 50Curtain airbag system ... 42DDanger, Warnings and Cautions ...4Daytime running light

212Instrument panel fuse box ... 168Instrument panel illumination ... 164Instrument panel illuminationcontrol ...

213Service ... 118Service display ... 79Service information ... 194Servi

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Copyright by ADAM OPEL AG, Rüsselsheim, Germany.The information contained in this publication is effective as of the date indicated below. Adam Opel A

20 Keys, doors and windowsUsed to operate: Central locking system Anti-theft locking system Anti-theft alarm system Power windowsThe radio remote

Keys, doors and windows 21Radio remote controlsynchronisationAfter replacing the battery, unlock thedoor with the key in the driver's doorlock. T

22 Keys, doors and windowsThe setting can be saved for the keybeing used.Memorised settings 3 21.Unlocking and opening the tailgate3 23.LockingClose d

Keys, doors and windows 23Fault in central locking systemUnlockingManually unlock the driver's door byturning the key in the lock. Thepassenger d

24 Keys, doors and windowsClosingUse interior handle.Do not press the touchpad switch orthe emblem whilst closing as this willunlock the tailgate agai

Keys, doors and windows 25ActivatingPress button e on the radio remotecontrol twice within 15 seconds.Anti-theft alarm systemThe anti-theft alarm syst

26 Keys, doors and windowsThe anti-theft alarm system can onlybe deactivated by pressing button con the radio remote control or byswitching on the ign

Keys, doors and windows 27In position 0 no mirror is selected.Folding mirrorsFor pedestrian safety, the exteriormirrors will swing out of their normal

Introduction ... 2In brief ... 6Keys, doors and windows ... 19Seats

28 Keys, doors and windowsAutomatic anti-dazzleDazzle from following vehicles atnight is automatically reduced.WindowsWindscreenWindscreen stickersDo

Keys, doors and windows 29Safety functionIf the window glass encountersresistance above the middle of thewindow during automatic closing, it isimmedia

30 Keys, doors and windowsHeated rear windowOperated by pressing the Ü button.Heating works with the enginerunning and is switched offautomatically af

Seats, restraints 31Seats, restraintsHead restraints ... 31Front seats ... 32Seat belts ...

32 Seats, restraintsRear head restraints, heightadjustmentPull the head restraint upwards andlet engage. To move downwards,press the catch to release

Seats, restraints 33 Sit with shoulders as far backagainst the backrest as possible.Set the backrest rake so that it ispossible to easily reach thest

34 Seats, restraintsSeat backrestsTurn handwheel to adjust inclination.Do not lean on backrest whileadjusting.Seat heightLever pumping motionup = seat

Seats, restraints 35CautionWhen seat height is in the highestposition, push head restraintsdown and fold up sun visors beforefolding backrest forwards

36 Seats, restraintsSeat belts are designed to be used byonly one person at a time. Childrestraint system 3 44.Periodically check all parts of the bel

Seats, restraints 37Loose or bulky clothing prevents thebelt from fitting snugly. Do not placeobjects such as handbags or mobilephones between the bel

2 IntroductionIntroduction

38 Seats, restraintsAirbag systemThe airbag system consists of anumber of individual systemsdepending on the scope ofequipment.When triggered, the air

Seats, restraints 39geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oderSCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DESKINDES zur Folge haben kann.FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un sièged'enfan

40 Seats, restraintszalecenia może być przyczynąŚMIERCI lub POWAŻNYCHOBRAŻEŃ u DZIECKA.TR: Arkaya bakan bir çocuk emniyetsistemini KESİNLİKLE önünde b

Seats, restraints 41LV: NEKĀDĀ GADĪJUMĀneizmantojiet uz aizmuguri vērstubērnu sēdeklīti sēdvietā, kas tiekaizsargāta ar tās priekšā uzstādītuAKTĪVU DR

42 Seats, restraintsThe side airbag system consists of anairbag in each front seat backrest.The location is identified by the wordAIRBAG.The side airb

Seats, restraints 43Airbag deactivationThe front passenger airbag systemmust be deactivated if a child restraintsystem is to be fitted on this seat. T

44 Seats, restraintsChange status only when the vehicleis stopped with the ignition off.Status remains until the next change.Control indicator for air

Seats, restraints 45backbone, which is still very weak, isunder less strain in the event of anaccident.Suitable are restraint systems thatcomply with

46 Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint systemWeight and age classOn front passeng

Seats, restraints 47** = Move the front passenger seat in the rearmost adjustment position. Move seat height adjustment in the uppermostposition and t

Introduction 3Vehicle specific dataPlease enter your vehicle's data onthe previous page to keep it easilyaccessible. This information isavailable

48 Seats, restraintsIL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the "specific-vehicle", "restricted" or "semi-un

Seats, restraints 49ISOFIX child restraintsystemsFasten vehicle-approved ISOFIXchild restraint systems to the ISOFIXmounting brackets. Specific vehicl

50 StorageStorageStorage compartments ... 50Load compartment ... 61Roof rack system ... 67Loadi

Storage 51Door pockets in both doors aredesigned to carry bottles.Additional cupholders orbottleholders are located in the rearside panels.Flexible cu

52 StorageRear carrier systemRear carrier system for twobicyclesThe rear carrier system (Flex-Fixsystem) allows one bicycle to beattached to a pull-ou

Storage 53Pull release lever up. The systemdisengages and travels quickly out ofthe bumper.Completely pull out the rear carriersystem until you hear i

54 StorageSwivel both tail lamps backwards asfar as it will go.Fold out wheel recessRemove strap and fold out the wheelrecess.Lock the rear carrier sy

Storage 55Push down the rack (1) and swivelhandle (2) backwards to engage.Press button (1) and remove left partof rack (2).Press button (1) and insert

56 Storage2. Turn the lever (1) forwards andhold, then lower the adapter (2) atthe rear.3. Release lever and check if theadapter is engaged securely.4

Storage 573. Secure both bicycle wheels to thewheel recesses using the strapretainers.4. Check the bicycle to make sure itis secure.CautionEnsure gap

4 IntroductionDanger, Warnings andCautions9 DangerText marked 9 Danger providesinformation on risk of fatal injury.Disregarding this information mayen

58 Storage Without attached adapter:Push the lever (1) to disengage andhold.Pull the rack (2) backwards to foldthe rear carrier system. With attache

Storage 593. Turn the lever (1) forwards andhold.4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear andremove.Disassembling the bicycle rackPress button (1) and remo

60 StorageFold the rack backwards, then pushforwards until it stops (1).Press the rack down at the rear (2).Fold in wheel recessFold in wheel recess.

Storage 61Fold in number plate lightFold number plate light forwards.Retracting the rear carrier systemCautionTake care that all foldable parts,e.g. w

62 StoragePull the strap on one or bothbackrests and fold them down ontothe seat cushion.To fold up, raise the backrests intoupright position and let

Storage 63 turn the lock hooks on both sides tothe rear and push down the lashingeyes in the recesses, raise the storage box and place iton the fold

64 StorageRear floor storage coverRear floor coverLift up rear floor cover.Depending on the version, there arevehicle tools, jacking equipment or atyr

Storage 65 move floor cover slowly to the front,taking care that the guiding boltsslide into the attachments of theload compartment, and allow theflo

66 StorageWarning triangleThe warning triangle is stowed withelastic straps in the loadcompartment below the tailgate.If the vehicle is equipped with

Storage 67Roof rack systemRoof rackFor safety reasons and to avoiddamage to the roof, the vehicleapproved roof rack system isrecommended. For furtheri

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68 Storage9 WarningAlways make sure that the load inthe vehicle is securely stowed.Otherwise objects can be thrownaround inside the vehicle andcause p

Instruments and controls 69Instruments andcontrolsControls ... 69Warning lights, gauges and indi‐cators ...

70 Instruments and controlsHeated steering wheelActivate heating by pressing *button. Activation is indicated by theLED in the button.The recommended

Instruments and controls 71Windscreen wiper/washerWindscreen wiper2 = fast1 = slowP= interval wiping§= offFor a single wipe when thewindscreen wiper i

72 Instruments and controlsAdjustable sensitivity of the rainsensorTurn the adjuster wheel to adjust thesensitivity:lowsensi‐tivity= turn adjuster whe

Instruments and controls 73Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayedonto the rear window and the wiperwipes a few times.Do not use if the rear window isfroz

74 Instruments and controlsIf outside temperature drops to 3 °C,a warning message is displayed in theDriver Information Centre withUplevel-Display.9 W

Instruments and controls 75Set date formatTo switch between the availableoptions, repeatedly press the MENU-TUNE knob.RDS clock synchronizationThe RDS

76 Instruments and controlsPower outletsA 12 Volt power outlet is located in thecentre console.Do not exceed the maximum powerconsumption of 120 watts

Instruments and controls 77Warning lights, gaugesand indicatorsInstrument clusterThe needles of the instruments brieflyrotate to the end position when

6 In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlockingPress button c to unlock the doorsand load compartment. Open thedoors by pulling the handl

78 Instruments and controlsFuel gaugeDisplays the fuel level or gas level inthe tank depending on the operationmode.Control indicator Y illuminates if

Instruments and controls 79CautionIf engine coolant temperature istoo high, stop vehicle, switch offengine. Danger to engine. Checkcoolant level.Servi

80 Instruments and controlsignition is switched on, most controlindicators will illuminate briefly as afunctionality test.The control indicator colour

Instruments and controls 81Control indicators in the instrument cluster

82 Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centreconsoleTurn signalO illuminates or flashes green.Illuminates brieflyThe parking lights are

Instruments and controls 83Airbag and belt tensionersv illuminates red.When the ignition is switched on, thecontrol indicator illuminates forapprox. 4

84 Instruments and controlsFlashes when the engine isrunningFault that could lead to catalyticconverter damage. Ease up on theaccelerator until the fl

Instruments and controls 85Illuminates with power steeringreducedPower steering is reduced due tooverheating of the system. Controlindicator extinguis

86 Instruments and controlsEngine oil pressureI illuminates red.Illuminates when the ignition isswitched on and extinguishes shortlyafter the engine s

Instruments and controls 87Illuminates greenCruise control is active.Cruise control 3 130.Door openh illuminates red.A door or the tailgate is open.In

In brief 7Seat adjustmentSeat positioningPull handle, slide seat, releasehandle.Seat position 3 32, Seat adjustment3 33.9 DangerDo not sit nearer than

88 Instruments and controlsSome of the displayed functions differwhen the vehicle is being driven or ata standstill. Some functions are onlyavailable

Instruments and controls 89 Remaining Oil Life: indicates whento change the engine oil and filter3 79 Speed Warning: if exceeding thepreset speed, a

90 Instruments and controlsSubmenus are: Shift indication: Current gear isindicated inside an arrow. Thefigure above recommendsupshifting for fuel sa

Instruments and controls 91Graphic-Info-Display,Colour-Info-DisplayDepending on the vehicleconfiguration the vehicle has a Graphic-Info-Displayor Co

92 Instruments and controlsThe Colour-Information-Displayindicates in colour: time 3 74 outside temperature 3 73 date 3 74 electronic climate cont

Instruments and controls 93Vehicle messagesMessages are indicated mainly in theDriver Information Centre (DIC), insome cases together with a warningan

94 Instruments and controlsNo. Vehicle message25 Left front turn signal failure26 Left rear turn signal failure27 Right front turn signal failure28 Ri

Instruments and controls 95 Lighting, bulb replacement Wiper/washer system Doors, windows Radio remote control Seat belts Airbag systems Engine

96 Instruments and controlsTrip computerThe menus and functions can beselected via the buttons on the turnsignal lever 3 87.Press the MENU button to s

Instruments and controls 97 Digital speed Range Instantaneous consumptionTrip computer 1 and 2The information of two trip computerscan be reset sep