2015 VAUXHALL ADAM transmission oil

16In brief
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Press button V.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the door
windows.
Climate control system 3 111.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and press the release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 127.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ tyre pressure and condition 3 175,
3 214
■ engine oil level and fluid levels 3 154
■ all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational
■ proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 27, 3 33,
3 37
■ brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet

Driving and operating121Driving and operatingDriving hints............................... 121
Starting and operating ...............121
Engine exhaust .......................... 126
Manual transmission ..................127
Brakes ........................................ 127
Ride control systems .................129
Driver assistance systems .........132
Fuel ............................................ 146Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for charging the vehicle battery.

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Information displays...................... 89
Instrument cluster ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box .........171
Instrument panel illumination .....168
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 107
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 199
Interior lighting ............................ 107
Interior lights ...................... 107, 168
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....51
J Jump starting ............................. 193
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 67
Light switch ................................ 103
Load compartment ................24, 63
Load compartment cover .............65
Loading information .....................69
Low fuel ....................................... 88M
Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual transmission .................. 127
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................107
N
New vehicle running-in ..............121
Number plate light .....................167
O Object detection systems ...........135
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 202, 206
Operate pedal ............................... 86
Outside temperature ....................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 123
P
Parking ................................ 17, 125
Parking assist ............................ 135
Parking brake ............................ 128
Parking lights ............................. 106
Performance .............................. 210
Performing work ........................153
Pollen filter ................................. 119
Power outlets ............................... 78
Power steering.............................. 87Power windows ............................ 28
Puncture ..................................... 185
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 217
Radio remote control ...................20
Rear carrier system ......................54
Rear floor storage cover ..............66
Rear fog light ............................... 88
Rear fog lights ........................... 106
Rear storage ................................. 64
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 74 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 202, 206
Refuelling ................................... 148 Retained power off .....................122
Reversing lights .........................107
Ride control systems ..................129
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 69
S Safety belts ................................... 36
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 36
Seat folding .................................. 35
Seat position ................................ 33