2018.5 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 3 136.
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
3 136.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 188 and
condition 3 227
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 168
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 27,
seats 3 33 and seat belts
3 38
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet

Vehicle care205Jump 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 V). 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
.
● 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.

240Info Display................................... 96
Information displays...................... 92
Instrument cluster ........................80
Instrument panel fuse box .........184
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 114
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 212
Interior lighting ............................ 114
Interior lights ...................... 114, 181
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 205
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lashing eyes ............................... 67
Light switch ................................ 110
Load compartment ................24, 63
Load compartment cover .............65
Loading information .....................69
Low fuel ....................................... 91
LPG .............................. 81, 161, 218M
Malfunction indicator light ............88
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 139
Manual transmission .................. 136
Manual transmission automated 136
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel Display............................ 92
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 Misted light covers .....................114
N New vehicle running-in ..............129
Number plate light .....................180
O Object detection systems ...........149
Odometer ..................................... 80
Oil, engine .......................... 214, 218
OnStar ........................................ 105
Operate pedal ............................... 88
Outside temperature ....................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 130
P
Parking ................................ 18, 133
Parking assist ...................... 89, 149
Parking brake ............................ 141
Parking lights ............................. 113
Particulate filter ........................... 134
Performance .............................. 223Performing work ........................167
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power steering.............................. 89
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 198
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 237
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 232
Rear carrier system ......................54
Rear floor storage cover ..............66
Rear fog light ............................... 91
Rear fog lights ........................... 113
Rear storage ................................. 64
Rear window wiper and washer ..74
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 214, 218
Refuelling ................................... 161
Registered trademarks ...............234
Retained power off .....................129
Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..................142
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 68
S
Safety belts ................................... 37
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34 Seat belt ........................................ 8

241Seat belt reminder .......................86
Seat belts ..................................... 37 Seat folding .................................. 35
Seat heating ................................. 36
Seat position ................................ 33
Selector lever ............................. 137
Service ....................................... 127
Service display ............................ 83
Service information ....................213
Service vehicle soon .................... 88
Side airbag system ......................43
Side blind spot alert ....................158
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn lights ........................... 179
Software acknowledgement .......232
Spare wheel ............................... 201
Speed limiter............................... 147
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating ................129
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............130, 137
Steering ...................................... 129
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 131
Storage ......................................... 52
Storage compartments .................52
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sun visors .................................... 30
Symbols ......................................... 4T
Tachometer ................................. 80
Tail lights ................................... 176
Three-point seat belt .................... 38
Tools .......................................... 186
Towing ........................................ 206
Towing another vehicle .............208
Towing the vehicle .....................206
Traction Control system ............. 142
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................137
Tread depth ............................... 192
Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turn lights ............................ 86, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 194
Tyre designations ......................188
Tyre pressure ............................ 188
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 90, 189
Tyre pressures ........................... 227
Tyre repair kit ............................. 194
U Upholstery .................................. 212
Uplevel Display ............................. 92
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 170
Vehicle checks............................ 167
Vehicle data ................................ 218Vehicle data recording and
privacy ..................................... 234
Vehicle dimensions .................... 225 Vehicle Identification Number ....216
Vehicle jack ................................ 186
Vehicle messages .......................98
Vehicle personalisation .............101
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 166
Vehicle tools ............................... 186
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 224
Ventilation ................................... 118
W
Warning chimes .........................100
Warning lights ............................... 80
Warning triangle .......................... 67
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 169
Wheel changing .........................198
Wheel covers ............................. 193
Wheels and tyres .......................187
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper and washer ....73
Winter tyres ............................... 187
Wiper blade replacement ..........172