2015 VAUXHALL ADAM airbag off

44Seats, restraintsAirbag deactivationThe front passenger airbag systemmust be deactivated for child restraint
system on the passenger seat
according to the instructions in the
table 3 47. The side airbag and
curtain airbag systems, the belt
pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.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 47.
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.

Instruments and controls85Airbag 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 36, 3 39.
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 44.9 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.

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.

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.

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Service ....................................... 120
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................201
Service vehicle soon .................... 86
Side airbag system ......................42
Side blind spot alert ....................144
Sidelights .................................... 103
Side turn signal lights ................166
Spare wheel ............................... 188
Speed limiter............................... 134
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................121
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................122
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 71
Steering wheel controls ...............71
Stop-start system........................ 123
Storage ......................................... 52
Storage compartments .................52
Sunroof ........................................ 30
Sun visors .................................... 30
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 163
Three-point seat belt .................... 37
Tools .......................................... 173
Top-tether fastening eyes ............51
Towing ........................................ 194Towing another vehicle .............196
Towing the vehicle .....................194
Traction Control system ............. 129
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 179
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...106
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 181
Tyre designations ......................175
Tyre pressure ............................ 175
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 176
Tyre pressures ........................... 214
Tyre repair kit ............................. 181
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 87, 135
Upholstery .................................. 199
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 157
Vehicle checks............................ 153
Vehicle data ................................ 206
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 216
Vehicle dimensions .................... 212
Vehicle Identification Number ....204Vehicle jack ................................ 173
Vehicle messages .......................96
Vehicle personalisation ...............99
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 152
Vehicle tools ............................... 173
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 211
Ventilation ................................... 111
W
Warning chimes ........................... 98
Warning lights ............................... 79
Warning triangle .......................... 68
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 156
Wheel changing .........................185
Wheel covers ............................. 180
Wheels and tyres .......................175
Windows ....................................... 28
Windscreen................................... 28 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........73
Winter tyres ............................... 175
Wiper blade replacement ..........159