2017 VAUXHALL ADAM Tyre

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 3 132.
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
3 132.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 186, 3 225
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 165
● 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

Storage59● Without attached adapter:
Push the lever (1) to disengage
and hold.
Pull the rack (2) backwards to
fold the rear carrier system.
● With attached adapter:
9 Warning
Take care when disengaging the
rear carrier system as it will tilt
backwards. Risk of injury.
Hold frame (1) of rear bicycle with
one hand and pull the loop (2) to
disengage.
Hold rear bicycle with both hands and fold the rear carrier system
backwards.
To increase visibility, the tail lights of the vehicle are activated when the
rear carrier system is folded back.
9 Warning
When folding the rear carrier
system forwards again, take care
that the system is engaged
securely.
Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on both bicycle
tyres.
Turn knob anticlockwise and remove
mounting brackets.
Detaching adapter 1. Fold in wheel recesses.
2. Unbutton the strap.

64Storage
●Turn the lock hooks on both sides
to the rear and push down thelashing eyes in the recesses.
● Raise the storage box and place it on the folded backrests.
● Remove the storage box out of the load compartment.
Installation ● Place the storage box on the folded backrests.
● Lower the box in the load compartment.
● Open the storage box.
● Raise the lashing eyes on both sides and turn the lock hooks to
the front to fix the box to the
lashing eyes.
● Raise the rear backrests and install the load compartment
cover.
● Stow the suitcase with tyre repair
kit in a chamber of the storage
box.
● Close and lock the cover.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any objects on the cover.
OpeningLift up the cover at the rear end. It
engages in a nearly vertical position.
Further opening is possible. To close, move down the cover beyond the
engage point.
Removing
Push cover upwards at the left and
right from the lower side and remove.
Fitting Engage cover by pushing into guides
on both sides.

Storage69detrimental 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.

70Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 71
Steering wheel adjustment ........71
Steering wheel controls .............71
Heated steering wheel ...............71
Horn ........................................... 72
Windscreen wiper/washer .........72
Rear window wiper/washer .......74
Outside temperature ..................74
Clock ......................................... 75
Power outlets ............................. 77
Inductive charging .....................77
Cigarette lighter ......................... 78
Ashtrays .................................... 78
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 79
Instrument cluster ......................79
Speedometer ............................. 79
Odometer .................................. 79
Trip odometer ............................ 79
Tachometer ............................... 79
Fuel gauge ................................ 80
Fuel selector .............................. 80
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81Service display.......................... 81
Control indicators ......................82
Turn signal ................................. 84
Seat belt reminder .....................84
Airbag and belt tensioners .........85
Airbag deactivation ....................85
Charging system .......................85
Malfunction indicator light ..........86
Service vehicle soon .................86
Brake and clutch system ...........86
Operate pedal ............................ 86
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....87
Upshift ....................................... 87
Power steering .......................... 87
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........87
Electronic Stability Control off ...87
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........87
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 88
Engine oil pressure ....................88
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Immobiliser ................................ 89
Exterior light .............................. 89
High beam ................................. 89
Rear fog light ............................. 89
Cruise control ............................ 89
Door open .................................. 89
Information displays .....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89Colour-Info-Display ....................94
Graphic-Info-Display ..................95
Vehicle messages ........................96
Warning chimes .........................98
Battery voltage .......................... 98
Vehicle personalisation ................99
Telematics service .....................102
OnStar ..................................... 102

84Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 84XSeat belt reminder 3 84vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 85VAirbag deactivation 3 85pCharging system 3 85ZMalfunction indicator light
3 86gService vehicle soon 3 86RBrake and clutch system
3 86-Operate pedal 3 86uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 87[Upshift 3 87cPower steering 3 87rUltrasonic parking assist
3 87nElectronic Stability Control off
3 87bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 87wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 88IEngine oil pressure 3 88YLow fuel 3 88dImmobiliser 3 898Exterior light 3 89CHigh beam 3 89rRear fog light 3 89mCruise control 3 89hDoor open 3 89
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 3 170, Fuses
3 179.
Turn signals 3 110.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.

88Instruments and controlsoperational. Driving stability,
however, may deteriorate depending
on road surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 139,
Traction Control system 3 138.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 187.Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress the clutch.
2. Select neutral gear.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 165.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 158.
Catalytic converter 3 131.

Instruments and controls91Press SET/CLR to select a function or
to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information page.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
● Unit
Press SET/CLR while page is
displayed. Select imperial
(unit 1) or metric (unit 3) by
turning the adjuster wheel. Press
SET/CLR to set the unit.
● Tyre Pressure
Tyre pressure of all wheels is
displayed on this page during
driving 3 187.
● Tyre Load
The tyre pressure category
according to the actually inflated
tyre pressure can be selected
3 187.
● Remaining Oil Life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in %
means the current remaining oil
life and indicates when to change the engine oil and filter 3 81.● Speed Warning
The speed warning display
alarms when a set speed is
exceeded.
To set the speed warning, press SET/CLR while the page is
displayed. Turn the adjuster
wheel to select the value. Press
SET/CLR to set the speed.
If the selected speed limit is
exceeded, a warning chime
sounds. Once the speed is set,
this feature can be turned off by
pressing SET/CLR while viewing
this page.