2016.5 VAUXHALL ADAM brake

In brief111Power windows .....................29
2 Exterior mirrors .....................27
3 Cruise control .....................139
Speed limiter ....................... 141
4 Side air vents ...................... 121
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ....108
Exit lighting ......................... 111
Parking lights ...................... 108
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................88
6 Instruments .......................... 78
7 Steering wheel controls .......70
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 88
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ......................71
10 Central locking system ..........22
City mode ............................ 138
Fuel selector ......................... 79Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 126
Traction Control system .....136
Electronic Stability Control . 137
Parking assist ..................... 142
Seat heating .......................... 36
Heated steering wheel ..........70
11 Colour-Info-Display ..............93
Graphic-Info-Display .............94
12 Hazard warning flashers ....107
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 84
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............83
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
14 Centre air vents .................. 121
15 Side air vents passenger
side ..................................... 121
16 Glovebox .............................. 51
Fuse box ............................ 180
17 Climate control system ........ 113
18 Power outlet .......................... 7619AUX input, USB input ...........10
20 Selector lever,
transmission ....................... 130
21 Parking brake ......................135
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............124
23 Horn ..................................... 71
Driver airbag ........................ 42
24 Bonnet release lever ..........162
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..70
26 Light switch ........................ 105
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 107
Rear fog light ...................... 108
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................109
Brightness of ambient light 109

16In briefTransmission
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 3 130.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positionD/M:switch between automatic (D)
and manual (M) shift mode. D
or M is indicated in the
transmission display<:upshifting in manual mode]:downshifting in manual modeR:reverse, engage only when
vehicle is stationary
Manual transmission automated
3 130.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 184, 3 223
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 163
● 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 38
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet

In brief17Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 125.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever in neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill with
depressed brake pedal, Autostop is
activated automatically, indicated by
the needle at the AUTOSTOP
position in the tachometer.
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine.
Stop-start system 3 126.

18In briefParking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before removing the ignition key. On an uphill slope, turn 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 from the ignition switch. 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 by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 25.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 162.
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.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying-up the
vehicle for a long period of time
3 161.

68Storage● Secure loose objects in the loadcompartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests
of the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or the
instrument panel, and do not cover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 213) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is
50 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.

Instruments and controls69Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 70
Steering wheel adjustment ........70
Steering wheel controls .............70
Heated steering wheel ...............70
Horn ........................................... 71
Windscreen wiper/washer .........71
Rear window wiper/washer .......73
Outside temperature ..................73
Clock ......................................... 74
Power outlets ............................. 76
Inductive charging .....................76
Cigarette lighter ......................... 77
Ashtrays .................................... 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 78
Instrument cluster ......................78
Speedometer ............................. 78
Odometer .................................. 78
Trip odometer ............................ 78
Tachometer ............................... 78
Fuel gauge ................................ 79
Fuel selector .............................. 79
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80Service display.......................... 80
Control indicators ......................81
Turn signal ................................. 83
Seat belt reminder .....................83
Airbag and belt tensioners .........84
Airbag deactivation ....................84
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........85
Service vehicle soon .................85
Brake and clutch system ...........85
Operate pedal ............................ 85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....86
Upshift ....................................... 86
Power steering .......................... 86
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........86
Electronic Stability Control off ...86
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........86
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Low fuel ..................................... 87
Immobiliser ................................ 88
Exterior light .............................. 88
High beam ................................. 88
Rear fog light ............................. 88
Cruise control ............................ 88
Door open .................................. 88
Information displays .....................88
Driver Information Centre ..........88Colour-Info-Display ....................93
Graphic-Info-Display ..................94
Vehicle messages ........................95
Warning chimes .........................97
Battery voltage .......................... 97
Vehicle personalisation ................98
OnStar ....................................... 101

Instruments and controls83Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 83XSeat belt reminder 3 83vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 84VAirbag deactivation 3 84pCharging system 3 84ZMalfunction indicator light
3 85gService vehicle soon 3 85RBrake and clutch system
3 85-Operate pedal 3 85uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 86[Upshift 3 86cPower steering 3 86rUltrasonic parking assist
3 86nElectronic Stability Control off
3 86bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 86wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 87IEngine oil pressure 3 87YLow fuel 3 87dImmobiliser 3 888Exterior light 3 88CHigh beam 3 88rRear fog light 3 88mCruise control 3 88hDoor open 3 88
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 168, Fuses
3 177.
Turn signals 3 108.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.

Instruments and controls85Illuminates 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 is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalyticconverter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 95.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 165.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 135.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed for a
main start of the engine 3 16, 3 125.
On some versions, the operate pedal message is indicated in the Driver
Information Display 3 95.