2016 VAUXHALL ADAM transmission

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 ................87
6 Instruments .......................... 77
7 Steering wheel controls .......70
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 87
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 ......................... 78Eco 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 ..............92
Graphic-Info-Display .............93
12 Hazard warning flashers ....107
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 83
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............82
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 ............................ 178
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 ..........160
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 3 182, 3 221
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 161
● 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 3 160.
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
3 159.

96Instruments and controlsNo.Vehicle message76Service side blind spot alert
system79Top up engine oil82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Parking assist fault, clean
bumper136Service parking assist174Low vehicle battery258Parking 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
● 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.

102Instruments and controlsNotice
Depending on the equipment, the
OnStar buttons can also be
integrated in the rear view mirror.
Privacy button
Press and hold j until an audio
message is heard to activate or
deactivate the transmission of the
vehicle location.
Press j to answer a call or to end a
call to an OnStar advisor.
Press j to access the Wi-Fi settings.
OnStar button
Press Z to establish a connection to
an OnStar advisor.
SOS button
Press [ to establish a priority
emergency connection to a specially
trained emergency advisor.
Status light
Green: The system is ready.
Green flashing: The system is on a
call.
Red: A problem arose.
Off: System is off.Red / green flashing for a short period of time: Transmission of the vehicle
location has been deactivated.
OnStar services
OnStar emergency services
OnStar emergency provides a service with specially trained emergency
advisors for contact, assistance and
information during an emergency.
In the case of an emergency situation
including vehicle breakdown, a flat
tyre or empty fuel tank, press [ and
talk to the advisor. The advisor then
contacts emergency or assistance
service providers and directs them to
your vehicle.
In the case of an accident with
activation of airbags or belt
tensioners, an automatic emergency
call is established. The advisor is
immediately connected to your
vehicle to see whether help is
needed.
OnStar Wi-Fi hotspot
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle
provides internet connectivity through
the 4G/LTE mobile network.Notice
The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not available for all markets.
Up to seven devices may be
connected.
To connect a mobile device with the
OnStar Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Press j and then select Wi-Fi
settings on the Info-Display. The
settings displayed include the Wi-
Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password and connection type.
2. Start a Wi-Fi network search on your mobile device.
3. Select your vehicle hotspot (SSID) when listed.
4. When prompted, enter the password on your mobile device.
Notice
To change the SSID or password,
select Z and talk to an OnStar
advisor or logon to your account.
To switch off the Wi-Fi hotspot
functionality, press Z to call an
OnStar advisor.

Instruments and controls103Smartphone app
With the My Vauxhall smartphone
app, some vehicle functions can be
operated via a smartphone.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock doors.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
● Check fuel level, engine oil life and tyre pressure (only with tyre
pressure monitoring system).
● Send navigation destination to the vehicle, if equipped with a
built-in navigation system.
● Locate vehicle on a map.
● Manage Wi-Fi settings.
To operate these functions, download the app from the respective app store.
Remote service
If desired, use any phone to call an
OnStar advisor, who can remotely
operate specific vehicle functions.
Find the respective OnStar phone
number on our country-specific
website.The following functions are available:
● Lock or unlock doors.
● Provide information on the vehicle location.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
Stolen vehicle assistance
If a vehicle is stolen, the OnStar
stolen vehicle assistance service can
provide support in locating and
recovering the vehicle.Theft alert
When the anti-theft alarm system is triggered, a notification is sent to
OnStar. You are then informed about
this event by text message or email.
If required, report the theft to the
authorities and request OnStar stolen vehicle assistance. Use any phone tocall an OnStar advisor. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.Remote ignition block
By sending remote signals, OnStar
can block the ignition cycle
preventing the vehicle from restarting
once it has been turned off.On-demand diagnostics
At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays a service message, press Z to
contact an OnStar advisor and ask to complete a real-time diagnostic check
to directly determine the issue.
Depending on the results, the advisor
will provide further support.
Monthly vehicle diagnostics
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.
Notice
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
engine, transmission, airbags,
antilock brakes, and other major
systems. It also provides information
on possible maintenance items and
tyre pressure (only with tyre pressure
monitoring system).
To look at the information in greater
detail, select the link within the email
and log into your account.

104Instruments and controlsDestination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an OnStar advisor and
describe the destination or point of
interest.
The OnStar advisor can look up any
address or point of interest and
directly download the destination to
the built-in navigation system.
OnStar settings
OnStar PIN
To have full access to all OnStar
services, a four-digit PIN is required. The PIN has to be personalised when first talking to an OnStar advisor.
To change the PIN, press Z to call an
OnStar advisor.
Account data
An OnStar subscriber has an
account, where all the data is stored.
To request a change of the account
information, press Z and talk to an
OnStar advisor or logon to your
account.If the OnStar service is used on
another vehicle, press Z and request
that the account be transferred to the new vehicle.
Notice
In any case, if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold or otherwise transferred,
immediately inform OnStar about the changes and terminate the
OnStar service on this vehicle.
Vehicle location
The vehicle location is transmitted to
OnStar when service is requested or triggered. A message on the Info-
Display informs about this
transmission.
To activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location,
press and hold j until an audio
message is heard.
The deactivation is indicated by the
status light flashing red and green for a short period of time and each time
the vehicle is started.
Notice
If the transmission of the vehicle location is deactivated, some
services are no longer available.Notice
The vehicle location always remains
accessible to OnStar in the case of
an emergency.
Find the privacy policy in your
account.
Software updates
OnStar may remotely carry out software updates without further notice or consent. These updates are
to enhance or maintain safety and
security or the operation of the
vehicle.
These updates may concern privacy
issues. Find the privacy policy in your account.