2015 VAUXHALL ADAM warning

Seats, restraints39Airbag system
The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered, the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable during the collision.9 Warning
If handled improperly the airbag
systems can be triggered in an
explosive manner.
Notice
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the
airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle type approval.
When the airbags inflate escaping hot gases may cause burns.
Fault If there is a fault in the airbag system,
the control indicator v illuminates 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.
Control indicator for airbag systems
3 85.Child restraint systems on front
passenger seat with airbag
systems Warning according to ECE R94.02:
EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing
child restraint on a seat protected by
an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it;
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
DE: Nach hinten gerichtete
Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem Sitz
verwenden, der durch einen davor
befindlichen AKTIVEN AIRBAG

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LV: NEKĀDĀ GADĪJUMĀ
neizmantojiet uz aizmuguri vērstu
bērnu sēdeklīti sēdvietā, kas tiek
aizsargāta ar tās priekšā uzstādītu
AKTĪVU DROŠĪBAS SPILVENU, jo
pretējā gadījumā BĒRNS var gūt
SMAGAS TRAUMAS vai IET BOJĀ.
ET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole
suunatud lapseturvaistet istmel, mille
ees on AKTIIVSE TURVAPADJAGA
kaitstud iste, sest see võib
põhjustada LAPSE SURMA või
TÕSISE VIGASTUSE.
MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li
jħares lejn in-naħa ta’ wara fuq sit
protett b’AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu;
dan jista’ jikkawża l-MEWT jew
ĠRIEĦI SERJI lit-TFAL.
Beyond the warning required by
ECE R94.02, for safety reasons a
forward-facing child restraint system
must only be used subject to the
instructions and restrictions in the
table 3 47.
The airbag label is located on both
sides of the front passenger sun visor.
Airbag deactivation 3 44.Front airbag system
The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. The location is
identified by the word AIRBAG.
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of a front-end impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position.
Seat position 3 33.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then is the
airbag able to protect.
Side airbag system

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The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
The location is identified by the word
AIRBAG .
The side airbag system is triggered in the event of a side impact of a certain
severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and pelvis in
the event of a side-on collision
considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Notice
Only use protective seat covers that have been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. The location is identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
The curtain airbag system is triggered
in the event of a side-on impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.

52StorageStorageStorage compartments................52
Load compartment .......................63
Roof rack system .........................69
Loading information .....................69Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
Pull lever to open the glovebox cover.
The glovebox features a coin holder
and an adapter for the locking wheel
bolts.
The intermediate shelf can be
removed.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the consolebetween the front seats. They are
designed for cups of different sizes.

54StorageRear carrier systemRear carrier system for twobicycles
The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix
system) allows one bicycle to be attached to a pull-out carrier
integrated into the vehicle floor. It is possible to attach one further bicycleon an adapter. The transportation of
other objects is not permitted.
The maximum load of the rear carrier
system is 50 kg with attached adapter
and 30 kg without attached adapter.
This allows the attachment of an
electrically-powered bicycle to the
pull-out carrier. The maximum load on the adapter is 20 kg.
The wheelbase of a bicycle must not
exceed 1.15 metres. Otherwise the
secure fastening of a bicycle is not
possible.
If not in use, the carrier system must
be slid back into the vehicle floor.
There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose
during transportation.Caution
If the rear carrier system is
extended and the vehicle is fully
loaded, the chassis clearance will
be reduced.
Drive carefully whenever the road has a strong inclination or when
driving over a ramp, bump, etc.
Caution
Consult your bicycle dealer before
attaching bicycles with carbon
frames. The bicycles might get
damaged.
Extending
Open the tailgate.
9 Warning
No-one should be in the extension
zone of the rear carrier system,
risk of injury.

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Pull release lever up. The system
disengages and travels quickly out of
the bumper.
Completely pull out the rear carrier
system until you hear it engage.
Ensure that it is not possible to push in the rear carrier system without
pulling the release lever again.
9 Warning
It is only permissible to fit objects
to the rear carrier system if the
system has been correctly
engaged. If the rear carrier system
will not engage correctly, do not fit
objects to the system and slide the system back. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
Unfold number plate light
Lift the number plate light and fold it
backwards.
Fold out tail lamps
Swivel hinges of both tail lamps
backwards as far as it will go.

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3.Secure both bicycle wheels to the
wheel recesses using the strap
retainers.
4. Check the bicycle to make sure it is secure.Caution
Ensure gap between bicycle and
vehicle is at least 5 cm. If
necessary, loosen handlebar and swivel sideways.
Attaching the second bicycle
The attachment of a second bicycle is
similar to the attachment of the first
bicycle. Additionally some steps must be considered:
1. Always rotate the pedals into an appropriate position before
putting on the bicycle.2. Position the bicycles on the rear carrier system alternately aligned
to the left and to the right.
3. Align the rear bicycle to the front bicycle. The wheel hubs of the
bicycles must not touch each
other.
4. Attach the rear bicycle with the longer mounting bracket and the
strap retainers as described for
the front bicycle. The mounting
brackets should be fixed in
parallel.5. Additionally secure both bicycle wheels of the rear bicycle to the
wheel recesses using the
tensioning straps.
It is recommended to attach a
warning sign at the rearmost bicycle,
to increase visibility.
Fold the rear carrier system
backwards
The rear carrier system can be folded
backwards to gain access to the load
compartment.

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■ Without attached adapter:
Push the lever (1) to disengage andhold.
Pull the rack (2) backwards to fold
the rear carrier system.
■ With attached adapter:
9 Warning
Take care when disengaging the
rear carrier system as it will tilt
backwards. Risk of injury.
Hold frame (1) of rear bicycle with
one hand and pull the loop (2) to
disengage.
Hold rear bicycle with both hands
and fold the rear carrier system
backwards.
To increase visibility, the tail lights of
the vehicle are activated when the
rear carrier system is folded back.
9 Warning
When folding the rear carrier
system forwards again, take care
that the system is engaged
securely.
Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on both bicycle
tyres.
Turn knob anticlockwise and remove
mounting brackets.
Detaching adapter 1. Fold in wheel recesses.
2. Unbutton the strap.