2016.5 VAUXHALL ADAM transmission fluid

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

Instruments and controls97Vehicle 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
● 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 or whilstdriving
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
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
Midlevel-Display

Vehicle care201Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

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

235Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................83
Seat belts ..................................... 37
Seat folding .................................. 35
Seat heating ................................. 36
Seat position ................................ 33
Selector lever ............................. 131
Service ....................................... 122
Service display ............................ 80
Service information ....................209
Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................43
Side blind spot alert ....................151
Sidelights .................................... 105
Side turn signal lights ................175
Software acknowledgement .......227
Spare wheel ............................... 196
Speed limiter............................... 141
Speedometer ............................... 78
Starting and operating ................124
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............125, 131
Steering ...................................... 124
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 70
Steering wheel controls ...............70
Stop-start system........................ 126
Storage ......................................... 51
Storage compartments .................51
Sunroof ........................................ 31Sun visors .................................... 30
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 78
Tail lights ................................... 172
Three-point seat belt .................... 38
Tools .......................................... 182
Top-tether fastening eyes ............50
Towing ........................................ 202
Towing another vehicle .............204
Towing the vehicle .....................202
Traction Control system ............. 136
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................131
Tread depth ............................... 188
Trip odometer .............................. 78
Turn and lane-change signals ...108
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 189
Tyre designations ......................183
Tyre pressure ............................ 184
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 185
Tyre pressures ........................... 223
Tyre repair kit ............................. 190
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 142
Upholstery .................................. 207
Uplevel-Display............................. 88Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 165
Vehicle checks............................ 162
Vehicle data ................................ 214
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 229
Vehicle dimensions .................... 221
Vehicle Identification Number ....212
Vehicle jack ................................ 182
Vehicle messages .......................95
Vehicle personalisation ...............98
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 161
Vehicle tools ............................... 182
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 220
Ventilation ................................... 113
W
Warning chimes ........................... 97
Warning lights ............................... 78
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 164
Wheel changing .........................194
Wheel covers ............................. 189
Wheels and tyres .......................183