2019 VAUXHALL ADAM clutch pedal

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 3 123.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 171 and
condition 3 206
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 151
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 26,
seats 3 32 and seat belts
3 37
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wetStarting 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.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 117.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, it could be necessary first to
push the key all the way in towards the steering column.

In brief17Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● 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.
Stop-start system 3 118.
Parking9 Warning
● 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.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 150.
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.

60Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 61
Steering wheel adjustment ........61
Steering wheel controls .............61
Heated steering wheel ...............61
Horn ........................................... 62
Windscreen wiper and washer ..62
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 63
Outside temperature ..................64
Clock ......................................... 65
Power outlets ............................. 66
Cigarette lighter ......................... 67
Ashtrays .................................... 67
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 68
Instrument cluster ......................68
Speedometer ............................. 68
Odometer .................................. 68
Trip odometer ............................ 68
Tachometer ............................... 68
Fuel gauge ................................ 69
Fuel selector .............................. 69
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 70Service display.......................... 71
Control indicators ......................72
Turn lights .................................. 74
Seat belt reminder .....................74
Airbag and belt tensioners .........75
Airbag deactivation ....................75
Charging system .......................75
Malfunction indicator light ..........76
Service vehicle soon .................76
Brake and clutch system ...........76
Operate pedal ............................ 76
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....77
Gear shifting .............................. 77
Power steering .......................... 77
Parking assist ............................ 77
Electronic Stability Control off ...77
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........77
Exhaust filter .............................. 78
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 78
Engine oil pressure ....................78
Low fuel ..................................... 79
Immobiliser ................................ 79
Exterior light .............................. 79
High beam ................................. 79
Rear fog light ............................. 79
Cruise control ............................ 79
Door open .................................. 79Displays....................................... 80
Driver Information Centre ..........80
Info Display ................................ 85
Vehicle messages ........................87
Warning chimes .........................89
Battery voltage .......................... 89
Vehicle personalisation ................90
Telematics service .......................93
OnStar ....................................... 93

74Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn lights 3 74XSeat belt reminder 3 74vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 75VAirbag deactivation 3 75pCharging system 3 75ZMalfunction indicator light
3 76gService vehicle soon 3 76RBrake and clutch system
3 76-Operate pedal 3 76uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 77[Gear shifting 3 77cPower steering 3 77rParking assist 3 77nElectronic Stability Control off
3 77bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 77%Exhaust filter 3 78wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 78IEngine oil pressure 3 78YLow fuel 3 79dImmobiliser 3 798Exterior light 3 79CHigh beam 3 79rRear fog light 3 79mCruise control 3 79hDoor open 3 79
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 155.
Fuses 3 164
Turn lights 3 101.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.

76Instruments and controlsIlluminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. Vehicle messages 3 87.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 153.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 124.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 118.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine with the key 3 16,
3 117.
On some versions, the Driver
Information Centre indicates a
message to operate the clutch pedal
3 87.

Driving and operating1172:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable.
Depending on version, it is
necessary first to push the key all
the way in towards the steering
column and then turn the key
from position 2 to 1 or 0.3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure begins.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or at the latest for 10 minutes after the
ignition is switched off:
● power windows
● power outlets
● power sunroof
Starting the engine
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure operates the starter after a brief
delay, until the engine is running. See
'Automatic Starter Control'.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn the key back to position
0 .
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -30 °C . Required is an engine oil with
the correct viscosity, the correct fuel,
performed services and a sufficiently
charged vehicle battery.
Automatic starter controlThis function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not need to hold the key in position 3.
Once applied, the system will go on
starting automatically until the engine
is running. Because of the checking
procedure, the engine starts running after a short delay.
Possible reasons for a non-starting engine:
● clutch pedal is not operated (manual transmission).
● timeout occurred.

118Driving and operatingTurbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully
protect the engine.
Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but accelerator is released.
Depending on driving conditions, the
overrun cut-off may be deactivated.
Stop-start system The stop-start system helps to save
fuel and to reduce the exhaust
emissions. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as the
vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a
traffic jam.On vehicles with manual
transmission, the engine is started automatically as soon as the clutch is depressed.
A vehicle battery sensor ensures that
an Autostop is only performed if the
vehicle battery is sufficiently charged
for a restart.
Activation
The stop-start system is available as
soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.
DeactivationDeactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing eco. The
deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button extinguishes.
AutostopVehicles with manual transmission:
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Move the selector lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.

Driving and operating119Indication
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficientlycharged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the exhaust filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
'Climate control' chapter for more
details 3 109.
Immediately after motorway driving,
an Autostop may be inhibited.New vehicle running-in 3 116.
Vehicle battery discharge protection To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features, e.g. the rear window
heating, are disabled or switched into a power saving mode. The fan speed
of the climate control system is
reduced to save power.
Restart of the engine by the driverVehicles with manual transmission:
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator - illuminates
or is shown as a symbol in the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 76.