2019 VAUXHALL ADAM traction control

Driving and operating127
ESC is operational after each engine
start as soon as control indicator b
extinguishes.
When ESC operates b flashes.
9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 77.
Deactivation
ESC and TC can be deactivated:
● hold b pressed for a minimum of
5 seconds: ESC and TC are both
deactivated. t illuminates and
status messages appear in the
Driver Information Centre.
● To deactivate only Traction control system press b briefly:
TC is inactive but ESC remains
active. A status message
appears in the Driver Information Centre when TC is deactivated.
If the vehicle reaches the stability
threshold with deactivated ESC, the
system will automatically reactivate
ESC for the time duration of the
threshold, when the brake pedal is
depressed once.
ESC is reactivated by pressing b
again. If the TC system was
previously disabled, both TC and
ESC are reactivated. A status
message pops up in the Driver

130Driving and operatingVehicle speed can be increased by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the previously stored speed
is resumed.
Cruise control remains activated
while gearshifting.
Increase speed With cruise control active, hold thumb
wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn
to RES/+ repeatedly: speed
increases continuously or in small
increments.
Alternatively accelerate to the desired speed and store by turning to SET/-.Reduce speed
With cruise control active, hold thumb
wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to
SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases
continuously or in small increments.
Deactivation of the functionality
Press y; control indicator m in
instrument cluster illuminates white.
Cruise control is deactivated. Last
stored speed remains in memory for
later speed resume.
Automatic deactivation: ● Vehicle speed is below approx. 20 mph.
● Vehicle speed drops more than 15 mph below the set speed.
● The brake pedal is depressed.
● The clutch pedal is depressed for
a few seconds.
● The selector lever is in N.
● Engine speed is in a very low range.● The Traction Control system or Electronic Stability Control is
operating.
● Simultaneous pressing RES/+
and brake pedal deactivates
cruise control and will delete
stored speed.
Resume stored speed
Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a
speed above 20 mph. The stored speed will be obtained.
Switching off the system
Press m; control indicator m in
instrument cluster extinguishes. The
stored speed is deleted.
Pressing L to activate the speed
limiter or switching off the ignition also switches off cruise control and
deletes the stored speed.
Speed limiter
The speed limiter prevents the
vehicle exceeding a preset maximum
speed.

217DDanger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............100
Declaration of conformity ............207
Door open .................................... 79
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........129
Driver Information Centre .............80
Driving hints ................................ 115
E Electric adjustment ......................26
Electrical system......................... 164
Electronic climate control system 109
Electronic Stability Control.......... 126
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............77
Electronic Stability Control off....... 77
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......149
Engine compartment fuse box ...165
Engine coolant ........................... 152
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 70
Engine data ............................... 203
Engine exhaust .......................... 121
Engine identification ...................199
Engine oil ...........151, 196, 200, 205
Engine oil pressure ......................78
Entry lighting .............................. 104
Event data recorders ..................212Exhaust filter ......................... 78, 121
Exit lighting ................................ 104
Exterior care .............................. 191
Exterior light ................................. 79
Exterior lighting ......................12, 98
Exterior mirrors ............................. 26
F First aid ......................................... 57
First aid kit ................................... 57
Fixed air vents ........................... 114
Folding mirrors ............................. 26
Front airbag system .....................42
Front seats.................................... 32
Front storage ................................ 52
Front turn lights .......................... 158
Fuel............................................. 142
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......144
Fuel for petrol engines ...............142
Fuel gauge ................................... 69 Fuel selector ................................ 69
Fuel tank ..................................... 205
Fuses ......................................... 164
G Gauges ......................................... 68
Gear shifting ................................. 77
Glass panel .................................. 30
Glovebox ..................................... 51H
Halogen headlights ....................155
Hand brake ......................... 123, 124
Hazard warning flashers ............100
Headlight flash ............................. 99
Headlight range adjustment ......100
Headlights..................................... 98
Headlights when driving abroad 100
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 31
Heated mirrors ............................. 26
Heated rear window ..................... 29
Heated steering wheel .................61
Heating ........................................ 35
Heating and ventilation system . 106
High beam ............................. 79, 99
Hill start assist ........................... 125
Horn ....................................... 13, 62
I
Identification plate .....................199
Ignition switch positions .............116
Immobiliser ............................ 25, 79
Indicators ...................................... 68
Info Display ................................... 85
Information displays...................... 80
Instrument cluster ........................68
Instrument panel fuse box .........167
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 102

219Service information ....................195
Service vehicle soon .................... 76
Side airbag system ......................42
Side blind spot alert ....................141
Sidelights ...................................... 98
Side turn lights ........................... 162
Software acknowledgement .......210
Spare wheel ............................... 182
Speed limiter............................... 130
Speedometer ............................... 68
Starting and operating ................116
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................117
Steering ...................................... 116
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 61
Steering wheel controls ...............61
Stop-start system........................ 118
Storage ......................................... 51
Storage compartments .................51
Sunroof ........................................ 29
Sun visors .................................... 29
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 68
Tail lights ................................... 159
Three-point seat belt .................... 37
Tools .......................................... 169
Towing ........................................ 190
Towing the vehicle .....................190Traction Control system ............. 125
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 175
Trip odometer .............................. 68
Turn lights ............................ 74, 101
Tyre chains ................................ 176
Tyre designations ......................171
Tyre pressure ............................ 171
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 78, 172
Tyre pressures ........................... 206
Tyre repair kit ............................. 177
U Upholstery .................................. 194
Uplevel Display ............................. 80
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 153
Vehicle checks............................ 150
Vehicle data ................................ 200
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 212
Vehicle dimensions .................... 205
Vehicle Identification Number ....198
Vehicle jack ................................ 169
Vehicle messages .......................87
Vehicle personalisation ...............90
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3Vehicle storage ........................... 149
Vehicle tools ............................... 169
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ................................... 106
W
Warning chimes ........................... 89
Warning lights ............................... 68
Warning triangle .......................... 57
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 152
Wheel changing .........................181
Wheel covers ............................. 176
Wheels and tyres .......................170
Windows ....................................... 27
Windscreen................................... 27
Windscreen wiper and washer ....62
Winter tyres ............................... 170
Wiper blade replacement ..........155