2014 VAUXHALL ADAM brake light

126Driving and operatingRide control systems
Traction Control system
The Traction Control system (TC) is a
component of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC).
TC improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational after each engine
start as soon as the control indicator
b extinguishes.
When TC operates b flashes.
9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Fault
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.
Electronic Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning. ESC operates in
combination with the Traction Control system (TC).
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.

160Vehicle care
Version with subwoofer box:
remove load compartment floor
cover, on right side also remove
the tool box to gain access to the
cover 3 63.
Version with storage box: remove
storage box to gain access to the
cover 3 61.
2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut
from the inside by hand.
3. Carefully withdraw the lightassembly from the recesses and
remove.
4. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and remove. Replace bulb by
withdrawing:
Turn signal light 1
Tail light 2
Tail light/Brake light 3
Version with Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Only turn signal light 1 can be
changed.
5. Insert and turn bulb holder clockwise into the tail light
assembly. Ensure the wires
remain in the cable ducts.

168Vehicle care
No.Circuit1–2–3Power windows4Voltage transformer5Body control module 16Body control module 27Body control module 38Body control module 49Body control module 510Body control module 611Body control module 712Body control module 813–14Tailgate15Diagnostic connector16Data link connection17IgnitionNo.Circuit18Air conditioning system19Audio amplifier20Parking assist21Brake switch22Audio system23Display24–25–26Instrument panel27Seat heating, driver28–29–30Instrument panel31Horn32Seat heating, passenger33Heated steering wheel34–No.Circuit35–36–37Rear wiper38Cigarette lighter39–40–

188Vehicle care
4. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage the cap by pushing on the
marked position.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 169.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.

210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 149
Adjustable air vents ...................116
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........82
Airbag deactivation ................42, 82
Airbag system .............................. 37
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 117
Air conditioning system .............. 110
Air intake .................................... 117
Air vents...................................... 116
Antilock brake system ................ 124
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......83
Anti-theft alarm system ................24
Anti-theft locking system .............. 23
Appearance care ........................190
Ashtrays ....................................... 75
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................27
Automatic light control ...............102
Automatic locking ........................22
B Battery discharge protection ......108
Battery voltage ............................. 94
Belts.............................................. 34
Bicycle rack .................................. 51
Bonnet ....................................... 151
Brake and clutch fluid .................194Brake and clutch system .............83
Brake assist ............................... 125
Brake fluid .................................. 153
Brakes ............................... 124, 153
Breakdown.................................. 188
Bulb replacement ....................... 156
C Capacities .................................. 205
Car Pass ...................................... 18
Catalytic converter .....................123
Central locking system ................20
Changing tyre and wheel size ...175
Charging system .......................... 82
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 45
Child restraints.............................. 43
Child restraint systems ................43
Cigarette lighter ........................... 75
City mode ................................... 127
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............109
Clock ............................................ 73
Code ............................................. 92
Control indicators.......................... 78
Control of the vehicle .................118
Controls ........................................ 68
Convex shape .............................. 25
Coolant and antifreeze ...............194
Cruise control ...................... 85, 129

211
Cupholders .................................. 49
Curtain airbag system .................. 41
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............103
Declaration of conformity ............207
Door open .................................... 86
Doors ............................................ 22
Driver assistance systems ..........129
Driver Information Centre .............86
Driving hints ................................ 118
E Electric adjustment ......................25
Electrical system......................... 164
Electronic climate control system 112
Electronic Stability Control.......... 126
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............84
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......150
Engine compartment fuse box ...165
Engine coolant ........................... 152
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Engine data ............................... 201
Engine exhaust .......................... 123
Engine identification ...................197
Engine oil ................... 151, 194, 198
Engine oil pressure ......................85Entry lighting .............................. 107
Event data recorders ..................207
Exit lighting ................................ 107
Exterior care .............................. 190
Exterior light ................................. 85
Exterior lighting ....................12, 101
Exterior mirrors ............................. 25
F
First aid ......................................... 65
First aid kit ................................... 65
Fixed air vents ........................... 116
Flex-Fix system ............................ 51
Folding mirrors ............................. 26
Front airbag system .....................40
Front seats.................................... 31
Front storage ................................ 50
Front turn signal lights ...............159
Fuel............................................. 143
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 148
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......143
Fuel for petrol engines ...............143
Fuel gauge ................................... 77 Fuel selector ................................ 77
Fuses ......................................... 164
G Gauges ......................................... 76
Glass panel .................................. 29Glovebox ..................................... 49
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 90
H Halogen headlights ....................156
Hand brake ......................... 124, 125
Hazard warning flashers ............103
Headlight flash ........................... 102
Headlight range adjustment ......103
Headlights................................... 101
Headlights when driving abroad 103
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 30
Heated mirrors ............................. 26
Heated rear window ..................... 29
Heated steering wheel .................69
Heating ........................................ 34
Heating and ventilation system . 109
High beam ........................... 85, 102
Hill start assist ........................... 125
Horn ....................................... 13, 69
I
Identification plate .....................196
Ignition switch positions .............119
Immobiliser ............................ 25, 85
Indicators ...................................... 76
Information displays...................... 86
Instrument cluster ........................76

212
Instrument panel fuse box .........167
Instrument panel illumination .....163
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 105
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 192
Interior lighting ............................ 105
Interior lights ...................... 105, 163
Interior mirrors .............................. 26
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....48
J Jump starting ............................. 186
K Key, memorised settings ..............20
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L Lashing eyes ............................... 64
Light switch ................................ 101
Load compartment ................22, 60
Load compartment cover .............62
Loading information .....................66
Low fuel ....................................... 85M
Malfunction indicator light ............82
Manual anti-dazzle ......................26
Manual transmission .................. 123
Memorised settings ......................20
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................105
N New vehicle running-in ..............118
Number plate light .....................163
O Object detection systems ...........131
Odometer ..................................... 76
Oil, engine .......................... 194, 198
Outside temperature ....................72
Overrun cut-off ........................... 120
P Parking ................................ 17, 122
Parking assist ............................ 131
Parking brake ............................ 125
Parking lights ............................. 104
Performance .............................. 202
Performing work ........................150
Pollen filter ................................. 117
Power outlets ............................... 75
Power steering.............................. 83Power windows ............................ 27
Puncture ..................................... 179
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 208
Radio remote control ...................19
Rear carrier system ......................51
Rear floor storage cover ..............63
Rear fog light ............................... 85
Rear fog lights ........................... 104
Rear storage ................................. 61
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 71 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 194, 198
Refuelling ................................... 145 Retained power off .....................119
Reversing lights .........................105
Ride control systems ..................126
Roof load ...................................... 66
Roof rack ..................................... 66
S Safety belts ................................... 34
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 32 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................81
Seat belts ..................................... 34
Seat folding .................................. 33
Seat position ................................ 31