Opel Adam (2019 year). Instruction — part 9

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The system has four ultrasonic

parking sensors in the rear bumper.

Activation

When reverse gear is engaged, the

system is ready to operate

automatically.
An illuminated LED in the parking

assist button r indicates that the

system is ready to operate.

Indication

The system warns the driver with

acoustic signals against potentially

hazardous obstacles behind the

vehicle in a distance range up to

1.5 m. The interval between the

sounds becomes shorter as the

vehicle gets closer to that obstacle.

When the distance is less than

approximately 30 cm, the sound is

continuous.
Additionally, the distance to rear

obstacles is displayed by changing

distance lines in the Driver

Information Centre with Uplevel

Display 3 82 or, depending on the

version, on the Colour Info Display

3

87.

Deactivation

The system automatically switches

off when reverse gear is disengaged.
Instruction deactivation is also possible

by pressing r.
In both cases the LED in the button

extinguishes.

Fault

In the event of a fault or if the system

does not work temporarily, e.g.

because of high external noise level

or other interference factors, the LED

in the button flashes for 3 seconds

and then extinguishes. Control

indicator r illuminates in the

instrument cluster 3 79 and a

message pops-up in the Driver

Information Centre.

Front-rear parking assist

9 Warning

The driver bears full responsibility

for the parking manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding

area when driving backwards or

forwards while using parking

assist system.

The front-rear parking assist

measures the distance between the

vehicle and obstacles in front and

behind the vehicle. It informs and

warns the driver via acoustic signals

and display indication.

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The system has six ultrasonic parking

sensors in both the rear and front

bumper.
It uses two different acoustic warning

signals for the front and rear

monitoring areas, each with a

different tone frequency.
Front-rear parking assist is always

combined with advanced parking

assist, see "Advanced parking assist"

section below.

Parking assist button D and

operation logic

Front-rear parking assist and

advanced parking assist both use the

same button for activation and

deactivation:
A brief press of D activates or

deactivates the parking assist.
A long press of D (approx.

1 second) activates or deactivates the

advanced parking assist, see

separate description.

Button logic operates the systems by

pressing D as follows:

● If only front-rear parking assist is

active, a brief press deactivates

front-rear parking assist.

● If only front-rear parking assist is

active, a long press activates

advanced parking assist.

● If only advanced parking assist is

active and the system is in

parking slot searching mode, a

brief press activates front-rear

parking assist.

● If only advanced parking assist is

active and the system is in park

guiding mode, a brief press

deactivates advanced parking

assist.

● If advanced parking assist is

active, a long press deactivates

advanced parking assist and

front-rear parking assist.

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● If a forward gear or neutral is

selected, a brief press activates

or deactivates only front parking

assist.

● If reverse gear is selected, a brief

press activates or deactivates

front and rear parking assist.

Activation

The system is activated automatically

at a speed up to 11 km/h.
An illuminated LED in the parking

assist button D indicates that the

system is ready to operate.
If D is switched off within an ignition

cycle, the front parking assist is

deactivated. If vehicle speed has

exceeded 25 km/h beforehand,

parking assist will be reactivated

when speed drops below 11 km/h.
When the system is deactivated, the

LED in the button extinguishes and a

message pops-up in the Driver

Information Centre.

Indication

The system warns the driver with

acoustic signals against potentially

hazardous obstacles in front of the

vehicle in a distance range up to

80 cm and against potentially

hazardous obstacles behind the

vehicle in a distance range up to

1.5 m.
Depending on which side of the

vehicle is closer to an obstacle, you

will hear acoustic warning signals in

the vehicle on the respective side.

The interval between the sounds

becomes shorter as the vehicle gets

closer to that obstacle. When the

distance is less than approx. 30 cm,

the sound is continuous.
Additionally, the distance to obstacles

is shown in the Driver Information

Centre with Uplevel Display 3 82 or,

depending on the version, on the

Colour Info Display 3 87.

The distance to a front and rear

obstacle is displayed by changing

distance lines in the Driver

Information Centre.
The distance indication can be

inhibited by vehicle messages with a

higher priority. After dismissing the

message distance indication appears

again.

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The distance to obstacles is shown on

the Colour Info Display by coloured

zones in front of or behind the vehicle

3

87.

Deactivation

The system is deactivated

automatically when vehicle speed

exceeds 11 km/h.
Instruction deactivation is also possible

by pressing the parking assist button

D

.

When the system is deactivated, the

LED in the button extinguishes and, if

instructionly deactivated, a message

pops-up in the Driver Information

Centre.

After a instruction deactivation, the front-

rear parking assist is activated again

if D is pressed.
The complete system can be

instructionly deactivated in the vehicle

personalisation menu in the

Info Display. It remains deactivated

during the ignition cycle or until

activated in personalisation menu

again.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.

Fault

In the event of a fault or if the system

does not work temporarily, e.g.

because of high external noise level

or other interference factors, a

message pops-up in the Driver

Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 89.

Advanced parking assist

9 Warning

The driver bears full responsibility

for accepting the parking slot

suggested by the system and the

parking manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding

area in all directions when using

the advanced parking assist.

The advanced parking assist

measures a suitable parking slot

while passing, calculates the

trajectory and automatically steers

the vehicle into a parallel or

perpendicular parking slot.
Instructions are given in the Driver

Information Centre 3 82 or,

depending on the version, on the

Colour Info Display 3 87, supported

by acoustic signals.
The driver must control acceleration,

braking and gearshifting, while

steering is done automatically.
Advanced parking assist can only be

activated when driving forwards.

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Advanced parking assist is always

combined with front-rear parking

assist, see previous section. Both

systems use the same sensors in the

front and rear bumper.

Button D and operation logic

Advanced parking assist and front-

rear parking assist both use the same

button for activation and deactivation:
A brief press of D activates or

deactivates the parking assist.
A long press of D (approx.

1 second) activates or deactivates the

advanced parking assist, see

separate description below.

Button logic operates the systems by

pressing D as follows:

● If only front-rear parking assist is

active, a brief press deactivates

front-rear parking assist.

● If only front-rear parking assist is

active, a long press activates

advanced parking assist.

● If only advanced parking assist is

active and the system is in

parking slot searching mode, a

brief press activates front-rear

parking assist.

● If only advanced parking assist is

active and the system is in park

guiding mode, a brief press

deactivates advanced parking

assist.

● If advanced parking assist is

active, a long press deactivates

advanced parking assist and

front-rear parking assist.

● If forward gear or neutral is

selected, a brief press activates

or deactivates front parking

assist.

● If reverse gear is selected, a brief

press activates or deactivates

front and rear parking assist.

Activation

When searching for a parking slot, the

system is ready to operate with a long

press of D.
The system recognises and

memorises 10 m for parallel parking

slots or 6 m for perpendicular parking

slots in the parking assist mode.

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The system can only be activated at

a speed up to 30 km/h and the system

searches for a parking slot at a speed

up to 30 km/h.
The maximum allowed parallel

distance between the vehicle and a

row of parked cars is 1.8 m for parallel

parking and 2.5 m for perpendicular

parking.

Functionality

Parking slot searching mode

Indication in the Driver Information

Centre

Select parallel or perpendicular

parking slot in Driver Information

Centre by pressing SET/CLR.
The system is configured to detect

parking slots by default on the

passenger side. To detect parking

slots on the driver side, switch on turn

light indicator on the driver side.

When a slot is detected, visual

feedback in the Driver Information

Centre and an acoustic signal are

given.
Indication in the Colour Info Display

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Select parallel or perpendicular

parking slot by tapping the respective

icon on the display.
Select parking side by tapping the

respective icon on the display.

When a slot is detected, visual

feedback on the Colour Info Display

and an acoustic signal are given.
If the driver does not stop the vehicle

after a parking slot is proposed, the

system starts to search for another

suitable parking slot.
Park guiding mode

The parking slot suggestion of the

system is accepted when the vehicle

is stopped by the driver within 10 m

for parallel parking slots or 6 m for

perpendicular parking slots after the

Stop message is given. The system

calculates the optimal path into the

parking slot.
A brief vibration in the steering wheel

after engaging reverse gear indicates

that the steering is controlled by the

system. Then the vehicle is steered

into the slot automatically by giving

the driver detailed instructions for

braking, accelerating and

gearshifting. The driver must keep

hands away from the steering wheel.
Always pay attention to the sound of

the front-rear parking assist.

Continuous sound indicates that the

distance to an obstacle is less than

approx. 30 cm.
If, for any reason, the driver must take

over control of the steering, hold the

steering wheel only at the outer edge.

Automatic steering is cancelled in this

event.

Display indication

The instructions in the display show:

● general hints and warning

messages

● a hint when driving faster than

30 km/h during parking slot

searching mode, or 8 km/h in

guiding mode

● the demand to stop the vehicle,

when a parking slot is detected

● the direction of driving during the

parking manoeuvre

● the demand to gearshift

rearwards or forwards

● the demand to accelerate or

brake

● for some of the instructions a

progress bar is shown in the

Driver Information Centre

● successful parking manoeuvre

indicated by a pop-up symbol

and a chime

● the cancelling of a parking

manoeuvre

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Display priorities

Advanced parking assist indication on

the Driver Information Centre can be

inhibited by vehicle messages with a

higher priority. After approving the

message by pressing SET/CLR on

the stalk, advanced parking assist

instructions appear again and the

parking manoeuvre can be continued.

Deactivation

The system is deactivated by:

● a long press of D
● parking manoeuvre successfully

ended

● driving faster than 30 km/h during

parking slot search

● driving faster than 8 km/h during

parking guidance

● driver interference on steering

wheel detected

● exceeding the maximum number

of gear changes: eight parking

cycles when parallel parking or

five cycles when perpendicular

parking

● switching off the ignition

Deactivation by the driver or by the

system during manoeuvring will be

indicated by a message in the Driver

Information Centre. Additionally, an

acoustic signal sounds.

Fault

A message appears when:

● there is a fault in the system
● the driver did not successfully

complete the parking manoeuvre

● the system is not operational
● any of the deactivation reasons

described above apply

If an object is detected during parking

instructions, Stop is indicated on the

display. Removing the object will

resume the parking manoeuvre. If the

object is not removed, the system will

be deactivated. A long press of D

will activate the system and search for

a new parking slot.

Basic notes on parking assist

systems

9 Warning

Under certain circumstances,

various reflective surfaces on

objects or clothing as well as

external noise sources may cause

the system to fail to detect

obstacles.
Special attention must be paid to

low obstacles which can damage

the lower part of the bumper.

Caution

Performance of the system can be

reduced when sensors are

covered, e.g. by ice or snow.
Performance of the parking assist

system can be reduced due to

heavy loading.
Special conditions apply if there

are taller vehicles in the vicinity

(e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans,

vans). Object identification and

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correct distance indication in the

upper part of these vehicles

cannot be guaranteed.
Objects with a very small reflection

cross-section, e.g. objects of

narrow size or soft materials, may

not be detected by the system.
Parking assist systems do not

detect objects outside the

detection range.

Note

It is possible that the sensor detects

a non-existing object caused by

echo disturbance from external

acoustic noise or mechanical

misalignments (sporadic false

warnings may occur).
Make sure that the front number

plate is properly mounted (not bent

and no gaps to the bumper on the left

or right side) and the sensors are

firmly in place.
Advanced parking assist system

may not respond to changes in the

available parking space after

initiating a parking manoeuvre. The

system may recognize an entry, a

gateway, a courtyard or even a

crossing as a parking slot. After

selecting reverse gear the system

will start a parking manoeuvre. Take

care regarding the availability of the

suggested parking slot.
Surface irregularities, e.g. on

construction zones, are not detected

by the system. The driver accepts

responsibility.
Note

If engaging a forward gear and

exceeding a certain speed, the

parking assist will be deactivated

when the rear carrier system is

extended.
If engaging reverse for the first time,

the parking assist will detect the rear

carrier system and provide an

acoustic signal. Press r or D

briefly to deactivate the parking

assist.
Note

After production, the system

requires a calibration. For optimal

parking guidance, a driving distance

of at least 10 km, including a number

of bends, is required.

Side blind spot alert

The Side blind spot alert system

detects and reports objects on either

side of the vehicle, within a specified

"blind spot" zone. The system

displays a visual alert in each exterior

mirror, when detecting objects that

may not be visible in the interior and

exterior mirrors.
Side blind spot alert uses some of the

advanced parking assist sensors

which are located in the front and rear

bumper on both sides of the vehicle.

9 Warning

Side blind spot alert does not

replace driver vision.
The system does not detect:

● vehicles outside the side blind

zones which may be rapidly

approaching

● pedestrians, cyclists or animals

Before changing a lane, always

check all mirrors, look over the

shoulder and use the turn light.

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When the system detects a vehicle in

the side blind zone while driving

forwards, either while passing a

vehicle or being passed, a yellow

warning symbol B will illuminate in

the relevant exterior mirror. If the

driver then activates the turn lights,

the warning symbol B starts flashing

yellow as a warning not to change

lanes.

Note

If the overtaking vehicle is at least

10 km/h faster than the vehicle being

overtaken, the warning symbol B in

the relevant exterior mirror may not

illuminate.

Side blind spot alert is active from

speeds of 10 km/h up to 140 km/h.

Driving faster than 140 km/h

deactivates the system, indicated by

low lighting warning symbols B in

both exterior mirrors. Reducing the

speed again will extinguish the

warning symbols. If a vehicle is then

detected in the blind zone, the

warning symbols B will illuminate as

normal on the relevant side.
When the vehicle is started, both

exterior mirror displays will briefly

illuminate to indicate that the system

is operating.
The system can be activated or

deactivated in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.
Deactivation is indicated by a

message in the Driver Information

Centre.

Detection zones

The detection zones start at the rear

bumper and extend approx. 3 m

rearwards and to the sides. The

height of the zone is between approx.

0.5 m and 2 m off the ground.

Side blind spot alert is designed to

ignore stationary objects, e.g.

guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and

beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming

vehicles are not detected.

Fault

Occasional missed alerts can occur

under normal circumstances and will

increase in wet conditions.
Side blind spot alert does not operate

when the left or right corners of the

rear bumper are covered with mud,

dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy

rainstorms.
Cleaning instructions 3 194.
In the event of a fault in the system or

if the system does not work due to

temporary conditions, a message is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

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Fuel

Fuel for petrol engines

Only use unleaded fuel that complies

with European standard EN 228 or

equivalent.
The engine is capable of running with

fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol

(e.g. named E10).
Use fuel with the recommended

octane rating. A lower octane rating

can reduce engine power and torque

and slightly increases fuel

consumption.

Caution

Do not use fuel or fuel additives

that contain metallic compounds

such as manganese-based

additives. This may cause engine

damage.

Caution

Use of fuel that does not comply to

EN 228 or equivalent can lead to

deposits or engine damage.

Caution

Use of fuel with a lower octane

rating than the lowest possible

rating could lead to uncontrolled

combustion and engine damage.

The engine-specific requirements

regarding octane rating are given in

the engine data overview 3 206. A

country-specific label at the fuel filler

flap can supersede the requirement.

Fuel additive

Fuel should contain detergent

additives that help prevent engine

and fuel system deposits from

forming. Clean fuel injectors and

intake valves will allow the emission

control system to work properly. In

certain countries fuel does not

contain sufficient quantities of

additive to keep fuel injectors and

intake valves clean. In these

countries a fuel additive is required for

some engines to make up for this lack

of detergency. Only use fuel additive

approved for the vehicle.
Adding fuel additive to the filled fuel

tank is required at least every 15,000

km or after one year, whichever

occurs first. For further information,

contact your workshop.

Prohibited fuels

Fuels containing oxygenates such as

ethers and ethanol, as well as

reformulated fuel, are available in

some cities. If these fuels comply with

the previously described

specification, then they are

acceptable to use. However, E85

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(85% ethanol) and other fuels

containing more than 15% ethanol

must be used only in FlexFuel

vehicles.

Caution

Do not use fuel containing

methanol. It can corrode metal

parts in the fuel system and also

damage plastic and rubber parts.

This damage would not be

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Some fuels, mainly high octane

racing fuels, can contain an octane

enhancing additive called

methylcyclopentadienyl manganese

tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use fuels or

fuel additives with MMT as they can

reduce spark plug life and affect

emission control system

performance. The malfunction

indicator light Z may illuminate 3 78.

If this occurs, seek the assistance of

a workshop.

Fuel for liquid gas operation

Liquid gas is known as LPG

(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under

its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole

Liquéfié). LPG is also known as

Autogas.
LPG consists mainly of propane and

butane. The octane rating is between

105 and 115, depending on the

butane proportion. LPG is stored

liquid at around 5-10 bar pressure.
The boiling point depends on the

pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient

pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure

propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).

Caution

The system works at an ambient

temperature of approx. -8 °C to

100 °C.

Full function of the LPG system can

only be guaranteed with liquid gas

which complies with the minimum

requirements of DIN EN 589.
Fuel selector 3 71.

Refuelling

9 Danger

Before refuelling, switch off the

ignition.
Follow the operating and safety

instructions of the filling station

when refuelling.

9 Danger

Fuel is flammable and explosive.

No smoking. No naked flames or

sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your

vehicle, have the cause of this

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

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A label with symbols at the fuel filler

flap is indicating the allowed fuel

types. In Europe the pump nozzles of

the filling stations are marked with

these symbols. Refuel only the

allowed fuel type.

Caution

In case of misfuelling, do not

switch on ignition.

Fuel filler flap is located at right rear

side of the vehicle.

The fuel filler flap can only be opened

when the vehicle is unlocked.

Push the flap to engage. Then open

the flap.

Petrol refuelling

Turn the fuel filler cap slowly

anticlockwise to open.

The fuel filler cap can be retained in

the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
Place the nozzle in straight position to

the filler neck and press with slight

force to insert.
To refuel, switch on pump nozzle.
After the automatic cut-off, the tank

can be topped up by operating the

pump nozzle a maximum of two more

times.

Caution

Wipe off any overflowing fuel

immediately.

To close, turn the fuel filler cap

clockwise until it clicks.
Close the flap and engage.

Liquid gas refuelling

Follow the operating and safety

instructions of the filling station when

refuelling.

Filling adapter

As filling systems are not

standardised, different adapters are

required which are available from

Opel Distributors and from Opel

Service Partners.

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ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany,

Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland

Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,

Norway, Spain, United Kingdom

EURO adapter: Spain

DISH adapter: Austria, Bosnia-

Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,

Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

France, Greece, Hungary, Italy,

Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia,

Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia,

Slovakia, Slovenia,Sweden,

Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
The filling valve for the liquid gas is

behind the fuel filler cap.

Unscrew protective cap from the filler

neck.

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Screw the required adapter hand-

tight onto the filler neck.
ACME adapter: Screw the nut of the

filling nozzle onto the adapter.

Engage the locking lever of the filler

nozzle.
DISH adapter: Place the filler nozzle

into the adapter. Engage the locking

lever of the filler nozzle.
Bayonet adapter: Place filler nozzle

on the adapter and turn one quarter

turn. Engage the locking lever of the

filler nozzle.
EURO adapter: Press the filler nozzle

onto the adapter. Engage the locking

lever of the filler nozzle.

Press the button at the liquid gas

supply point. The filling system stops

or begins to run slowly when 80% of

the tank volume is reached

(maximum fill level).
Release button on filling system and

the filling process stops. Release the

locking lever and remove the filler

nozzle. A small quantity of liquid gas

may escape.
Remove adapter and stow securely in

vehicle.
Fit protective cap to prevent the

penetration of foreign bodies into the

filler opening and the system.

9 Warning

Due to the system design, an

escape of liquid gas after

releasing the locking lever is

unavoidable. Avoid inhaling.

9 Warning

The liquid gas tank should only be

filled to 80% capacity, for safety

reasons.

The multivalve on the liquid gas tank

automatically limits the fill quantity. If

a larger quantity is added, we

recommend not exposing the vehicle

to the sun until the excess amount

has been used up.

Fuel filler cap

Only use genuine fuel filler caps.

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General Information . . . . ... 150

Accessories and vehicle

modifications . . . . . . .. 150

Vehicle storage . . . . . . 151

End-of-life vehicle recovery . . 151

Vehicle checks . . . . . . ... 152

Performing work . . . . . .. 152

Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . 152

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . 153

Engine coolant . . . . . . . 154

Washer fluid . . . . . . . 154

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . 155

Brake fluid . . . . . . . ... 155

Vehicle battery . . . . . . . 155

Wiper blade replacement . . 157

Bulb replacement . . . . . ... 157

Halogen headlights . . . . .. 157

Front turn lights . . . . . ... 160

Tail lights . . . . . . . . . 161

Side turn lights . . . . . . . 165

Number plate light . . . . ... 165

Interior lights . . . . . . . 166

Electrical system . . . . . . 166

Fuses . . . . . . . . . ... 166

Engine compartment fuse box . 167

Instrument panel fuse box . ... 169

Vehicle tools . . . . . . . .. 172

Tools . . . . . . . . . . 172

Wheels and tyres . . . . . ... 173

Winter tyres . . . . . . . . 173

Tyre designations . . . . . 173

Tyre pressure . . . . . . .. 174

Tyre pressure monitoring

system . . . . . . . . . 175

Tread depth . . . . . . . . 178

Changing tyre and wheel size . 178

Wheel covers . . . . . . ... 179

Tyre chains . . . . . . . .. 179

Tyre repair kit . . . . . . .. 179

Wheel changing . . . . . ... 183

Spare wheel . . . . . . . 184

Jump starting . . . . . . . . 191
Towing . . . . . . . . . ... 192

Towing the vehicle . . . . ... 192

Appearance care . . . . . ... 194

Exterior care . . . . . . . 194

Interior care . . . . . . . . 197

General Information

Accessories and vehicle

modifications

We recommend the use of genuine

parts and accessories and factory

approved parts specific for your

vehicle type. We cannot assess or

guarantee reliability of other products

- even if they have a regulatory or

otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other

changes made to standard vehicle

specifications (including, without

limitation, software modifications,

modifications of the electronic control

units) may invalidate the warranty

offered by Opel. Furthermore, such

changes may affect driver assistance

systems, fuel consumption, CO

2

emissions and other emissions of the

vehicle. They may also invalidate the

vehicle operating permit.