2014.5 VAUXHALL ADAM transmission oil

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 124.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 171,
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.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 25, 3 31,
3 35.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 120.

Driving and operating119Driving and operatingDriving hints............................... 119
Starting and operating ...............119
Engine exhaust .......................... 124
Manual transmission ..................124
Brakes ........................................ 125
Ride control systems .................127
Driver assistance systems .........130
Fuel ............................................ 144Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 121.
Idle boost If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator has to
be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
On vehicles with Uplevel-Display, a
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher. Autostop may be inhibited to
allow for charging the vehicle battery.

212
Indicators...................................... 77
Information displays...................... 87
Instrument cluster ........................77
Instrument panel fuse box .........167
Instrument panel illumination .....164
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 106
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 193
Interior lighting ............................ 106
Interior lights ...................... 106, 164
Interior mirrors .............................. 26
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....49
J
Jump starting ............................. 187
K Key, memorised settings ..............20
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 65
Light switch ................................ 102
Load compartment ................22, 61
Load compartment cover .............63
Loading information .....................67
Low fuel ....................................... 86M
Malfunction indicator light ............83
Manual anti-dazzle ......................26
Manual transmission .................. 124
Memorised settings ......................20
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................106
N New vehicle running-in ..............119
Number plate light .....................163
O
Object detection systems ...........133
Odometer ..................................... 77
Oil, engine .......................... 195, 199
Operate pedal ............................... 84
Outside temperature ....................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 121
P Parking ................................ 17, 123
Parking assist ............................ 133
Parking brake ............................ 126
Parking lights ............................. 105
Performance .............................. 203
Performing work ........................151
Pollen filter ................................. 118
Power outlets ............................... 76
Power steering.............................. 84Power windows ............................ 27
Puncture ..................................... 180
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 209
Radio remote control ...................19
Rear carrier system ......................52
Rear floor storage cover ..............64
Rear fog light ............................... 86
Rear fog lights ........................... 105
Rear storage ................................. 62
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 72
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 195, 199
Refuelling ................................... 146
Retained power off .....................120
Reversing lights .........................106
Ride control systems ..................127
Roof load ...................................... 67
Roof rack ..................................... 67
S
Safety belts ................................... 34
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 32 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................82
Seat belts ..................................... 34
Seat folding .................................. 33
Seat position ................................ 31