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132Driving and operatingAlways move the selector lever in the
appropriate direction as far as it will
go. Upon release, it automatically
returns to the centre position.N:neutral positionD/M:switch between automatic (D)
and manual (M) shift mode.
The transmission display
shows either D or M with the
selected gear<:upshifting in manual mode]:downshifting in manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary
If selector lever is moved from R to the
left, D is directly engaged.
If selector lever is moved from D to
< or ], the manual mode M is
selected and the transmission shifts.
Starting off
Depress the brake pedal and move
the selector lever to D/M or R. If D is
selected, transmission is in automatic mode and first gear is engaged. If R
is selected, reverse gear is engaged.
The vehicle starts to move when the
brake is released.
To start-off without depressing the
foot brake, accelerate immediately
after engaging a gear as long as D or
R flashes.
If neither the accelerator nor the
brake pedal are depressed, no gear is engaged and D or R flashes for a
brief time in the display.
Stopping the vehicle
In D, first gear is engaged and the
clutch is released when the vehicle is
stopped. In R, reverse gear remains
engaged.
Engine braking
Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual
transmission automated does not
shift into higher gears until a fairly
high engine speed has been reached. It shifts down in good time when
braking.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill. Changing intomanual mode is only possible while
the engine is running or during an
Autostop.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector
lever between R and D in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
Parking
The most recently engaged gear (see transmission display) remains
engaged when switching off ignition.
With N, no gear is engaged.
Therefore always apply the parking
brake when switching off ignition. If
parking brake is not applied, P flashes
in the transmission display and the
key cannot be removed from the
ignition switch. P stops flashing in the
transmission display as soon as the
parking brake is slightly applied.
When the ignition is switched off, the
transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.
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158Driving and operating
Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,
Norway, Spain, United Kingdom
EURO adapter: Spain
DISH adapter: Austria, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
France, Greece, Hungary, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia,
Slovakia, Slovenia,Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
Fuel filler cap
Only use genuine fuel filler caps.
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions The fuel consumption (combined) of
the model Vauxhall Adam is within a
range of 40 to 67 mpg.
The CO 2 emission (combined) is
within a range of 139 to 99 g/km.
For the values specific for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
General information
The official fuel consumption and
specific CO 2 emission figures quoted
relate to the EU base model with
standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO 2
emission data are determined
according to regulation R (EC)
No. 715/2007 (in the latest applicable version), taking into consideration the
vehicle weight in running order, as
specified by the regulation.
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234Immobiliser ............................ 26, 88
Indicators ...................................... 78
Inductive charging ........................76
Information displays...................... 88
Instrument cluster ........................78
Instrument panel fuse box .........180
Instrument panel illumination .....176
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 109
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 207
Interior lighting ............................ 109
Interior lights ...................... 109, 176
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....50
J Jump starting ............................. 201
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 66
Light switch ................................ 105
Load compartment ................24, 62
Load compartment cover .............64Loading information .....................67
Low fuel ....................................... 87
M Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 133
Manual transmission .................. 130
Manual transmission automated 130
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel-Display ........................... 88
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................109
N
New vehicle running-in ..............124
Number plate light .....................175
O Object detection systems ...........142
Odometer ..................................... 78
Oil, engine .......................... 210, 214
OnStar ........................................ 101
Operate pedal ............................... 85
Outside temperature ....................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 125
P Parking ................................ 18, 128
Parking assist ............................ 142
Parking brake ............................ 135Parking lights ............................. 108
Performance .............................. 219
Performing work ........................162
Pollen filter ................................. 121
Power outlets ............................... 76
Power steering.............................. 86
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 194
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 230
Radio remote control ...................20
Rear carrier system ......................53
Rear floor storage cover ..............64
Rear fog light ............................... 88
Rear fog lights ........................... 108
Rear storage ................................. 63
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 73 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 210, 214
Refuelling ................................... 155 Retained power off .....................124
Reversing lights .........................109
Ride control systems ..................136
Roof load ...................................... 67
Roof rack ..................................... 67
S Safety belts ................................... 37
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34