2015.5 VAUXHALL ADAM airbag off

46Seats, restraints
Use the ignition key to choose the
switch position:* OFF=front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuously in the centre consoleV ON=front passenger airbag is
active9 Danger
Deactivate passenger airbag only
in combination with the use of a
child restraint system, subject to
the instructions and restrictions in
the table 3 48.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal
injury for a person occupying a
seat with a deactivated front
passenger airbag.
If the control indicator V illuminates
for approx. 60 seconds after the
ignition is switched on, the front
passenger airbag system will inflate
in the event of a collision.
If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the
system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 86.

86Instruments and controlsAirbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 38, 3 40.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 45.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.

98Instruments and controls
No.Vehicle message9Turn steering wheel, start
engine again12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failureNo.Vehicle message27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failure35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind spot alert
system53Tighten gas cap56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Winter tyres detection59Open and then close driver
window60Open and then close front
passenger window66Service theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steeringNo.Vehicle message75Service air conditioning76Service side blind spot alert
system79Top up engine oil82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off

Instruments and controls99
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ fluid levels
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ brakes
■ ride control systems
■ cruise control, speed limiter
■ parking assist systems
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ wiper/washer system
■ doors, windows
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ vehicle battery
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes When starting the engine or
whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If a programmed speed is exceeded.
■ If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo-Display.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier extended.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.

Lighting109
Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Dome light Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Dome light illuminates gear shifting
console indirectly.
Ambient light Ambient light consists of indirect
lights in the doors, in the instrument
panel below the heating and
ventilation unit and in the passenger
foot well. 8 colours can be selected by
a button in the roof console.
Operate button with ignition switched
on:
m one brief
press=on or offS repeated
brief presses=colours change in
stepsS long press=colours change
continuously
Ambient light can be dimmed with the thumb wheel A together with the
instrument panel illumination 3 108.
The selected colour remains the next time the ignition is switched on.
Ambient light comes on automaticallywhen switching off ignition and
extinguishes after opening a door.
Pressing button m after switching off
ignition; ambient light remains on for 60 minutes.
Starlight panelStarlight panel consists of approx.64 LEDs. The intensity can be
dimmed with a button in the roof
console.

Driving and operating127turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ Remove the ignition key. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the
key can only be removed from
the ignition switch when the
parking brake is applied.
■ Lock the vehicle.
■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switchedoff 3 159.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
turned off automatically if the vehicle
comes to a standstill within a certain time.
Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.

227
Coolant and antifreeze...............208
Cruise control ...................... 90, 138
Cupholders .................................. 53
Curtain airbag system .................. 45
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............106
Declaration of conformity ............222
Door open .................................... 90
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........138
Driver Information Centre .............90
Driving hints ................................ 122
E
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 174
Electronic climate control system 115
Electronic driving programmes ..131
Electronic Stability Control.......... 135
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............88
Electronic Stability Control off....... 88
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......159
Engine compartment fuse box ...175
Engine coolant ........................... 161
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine data ............................... 215Engine exhaust .......................... 127
Engine identification ...................211
Engine oil ................... 160, 208, 212
Engine oil pressure ......................89
Entry lighting .............................. 110
Event data recorders ..................223
Exit lighting ................................ 110
Exterior care .............................. 203
Exterior light ................................. 89
Exterior lighting ....................12, 104
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 132
First aid ......................................... 69
First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 120
Flex-Fix system ............................ 55
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Front airbag system .....................44
Front seats.................................... 34
Front storage ................................ 54
Front turn signal lights ...............168
Fuel............................................. 151
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 156
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......152
Fuel for petrol engines ...............151
Fuel gauge ................................... 81Fuel selector ................................ 81
Fuses ......................................... 174
G
Gauges ......................................... 80
Glass panel .................................. 32
Glovebox ..................................... 53
Graphic-Info-Display .....................96
H Halogen headlights ....................165
Hand brake ......................... 132, 133
Hazard warning flashers ............106
Headlight flash ........................... 105
Headlight range adjustment ......106
Headlights................................... 104 Headlights when driving abroad 106
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 33
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heated steering wheel .................73
Heating ........................................ 38
Heating and ventilation system . 112
High beam ........................... 89, 105
Hill start assist ........................... 133
Horn ....................................... 13, 73

229
SSafety belts ................................... 38
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 35
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................85
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat folding .................................. 36
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 130
Service ....................................... 121
Service display ............................ 82
Service information ....................207
Service vehicle soon .................... 87
Side airbag system ......................44
Side blind spot alert ....................150
Sidelights .................................... 104
Side turn signal lights ................172
Spare wheel ............................... 194
Speed limiter............................... 140
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating ................122
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............123, 129
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 124
Storage ......................................... 53
Storage compartments .................53
Sunroof ........................................ 31Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 80
Tail lights ................................... 169
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 179
Top-tether fastening eyes ............52
Towing ........................................ 200
Towing another vehicle .............202
Towing the vehicle .....................200
Traction Control system ............. 134
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................129
Tread depth ............................... 185
Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turn and lane-change signals ...107
Turn signal ................................... 85
Tyre chains ................................ 187
Tyre designations ......................181
Tyre pressure ............................ 181
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 88, 182
Tyre pressures ........................... 221
Tyre repair kit ............................. 187
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 88, 141
Upholstery .................................. 205Upshift.......................................... 87
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 163
Vehicle checks............................ 159
Vehicle data ................................ 212
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 223
Vehicle dimensions .................... 219
Vehicle Identification Number ....210
Vehicle jack ................................ 179
Vehicle messages .......................97
Vehicle personalisation .............100
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 158
Vehicle tools ............................... 179
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 218
Ventilation ................................... 112
W Warning chimes ........................... 99
Warning lights ............................... 80
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 162
Wheel changing .........................191
Wheel covers ............................. 186