2015 VAUXHALL ADAM airbag

Instruments and controls97
No.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 offVehicle 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

98Instruments and controls
■ 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 orwhilst 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.Battery voltage
Uplevel-Display
When the vehicle battery voltage is running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
Midlevel-Display
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning code 174 will appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off immediately electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe ride, e.g. seat heating,
heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.

Lighting105Headlight range
adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0=front seats occupied1=all seats occupied2=all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3=driver's seat occupied and load
compartment ladenHeadlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn adjuster on both headlight
housings 1
/4 turn clockwise to set
tourist mode.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pushing the ¨ button.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.

108Lighting
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 3 107.
The selected colour remains the next
time the ignition is switched on.
Ambient light comes on automatically when switching off ignition and
extinguishes after opening a door.
Pressing button m after switching off
ignition; ambient light remains on for
60 minutes.
Starlight panel
Starlight panel consists of approx.
64 LEDs. The intensity can be
dimmed with a button in the roof
console.

126Driving and operating
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.
Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 146, 3 209 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.

216Customer informationVehicle data recording
and privacy
Event data recorders
Data storage modules in the vehicle
A large number of electronic
components of your vehicle contain
data storage modules temporarily or
permanently storing technical data
about the condition of the vehicle,
events and errors. In general, this
technical information documents the
condition of parts, modules, systems
or the environment:
■ Operating conditions of system components (e.g. filling levels)
■ Status messages of the vehicle and
its single components (e.g. number
of wheel revolutions / rotational
speed, deceleration, lateral
acceleration)
■ Dysfunctions and defects in important system components■ Vehicle reactions in particulardriving situations (e.g. inflation of
an airbag, activation of the stability
regulation system)
■ Environmental conditions (e.g. temperature)
These data are exclusively technical
and help identifying and correcting
errors as well as optimizing vehicle
functions.
Motion profiles indicating travelled
routes cannot be created with these
data.
If services are used (e.g. repair
works, service processes, warranty
cases, quality assurance),
employees of the service network
(manufacturer included) are able to
read out this technical information
from the event and error data storage
modules applying special diagnostic
devices. If required, you will receive
further information at these
workshops. After an error has been
corrected, the data are deleted from
the error storage module or they are
constantly overwritten.When using the vehicle, situations
may occur in which these technical
data related to other information
(accident report, damages on the
vehicle, witness statements etc.) may be associated with a specific person -possibly, with the assistance of an
expert.
Additional functions contractually
agreed upon with the client (e.g.
vehicle location in emergency cases)
allow the transmission of particular vehicle data from the vehicle.

218IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 152
Adjustable air vents ...................119
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........85
Airbag deactivation ................44, 85
Airbag label................................... 39 Airbag system .............................. 39
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 120
Air conditioning system .............. 112
Air intake .................................... 119
Air vents...................................... 119
Antilock brake system ................ 127
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................197
Ashtrays ....................................... 78
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............104
Automatic locking ........................23
B Battery discharge protection ......110
Battery voltage ............................. 98
Belts.............................................. 36
Bicycle rack .................................. 54
Bonnet ....................................... 154Brake and clutch fluid.................202
Brake and clutch system .............86
Brake assist ............................... 129
Brake fluid .................................. 156
Brakes ............................... 127, 156
Breakdown.................................. 194
Bulb replacement ....................... 159
C Capacities .................................. 213
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................126
Central locking system ................21
Changing tyre and wheel size ...180
Charging system .......................... 85
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 47
Child restraints.............................. 45
Child restraint systems ................45
Cigarette lighter ........................... 78
City mode ................................... 131
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............111
Clock ............................................ 76
Code ............................................. 96
Colour-Info-Display .......................94
Control indicators.......................... 82
Control of the vehicle .................121
Controls ........................................ 71
Convex shape .............................. 27

219
Coolant and antifreeze...............202
Cruise control ...................... 88, 132
Cupholders .................................. 52
Curtain airbag system .................. 43
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............105
Declaration of conformity ............215
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........132
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving hints ................................ 121
E
Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 168
Electronic climate control system 114
Electronic Stability Control.......... 130
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......153
Engine compartment fuse box ...169
Engine coolant ........................... 155
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Engine data ............................... 209
Engine exhaust .......................... 126
Engine identification ...................205Engine oil ................... 154, 202, 206
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Entry lighting .............................. 109
Event data recorders ..................216
Exit lighting ................................ 109
Exterior care .............................. 197
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ....................12, 103
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
First aid ......................................... 68
First aid kit ................................... 68
Fixed air vents ........................... 119
Flex-Fix system ............................ 54
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................42
Front seats.................................... 33
Front storage ................................ 53
Front turn signal lights ...............162
Fuel............................................. 146
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 151
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......146
Fuel for petrol engines ...............146
Fuel gauge ................................... 80
Fuel selector ................................ 80
Fuses ......................................... 168G
Gauges ......................................... 79
Glass panel .................................. 31
Glovebox ..................................... 52
Graphic-Info-Display .....................95
H Halogen headlights ....................159
Hand brake ......................... 127, 128
Hazard warning flashers ............105
Headlight flash ........................... 104
Headlight range adjustment ......105
Headlights................................... 103
Headlights when driving abroad 105
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 27
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................72
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system . 111
High beam ........................... 88, 104
Hill start assist ........................... 129
Horn ....................................... 13, 72
I
Identification plate .....................205
Ignition switch positions .............122
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 88
Indicators ...................................... 79