park assist VAUXHALL ADAM 2014.5 Owner's Guide

Driving and operating143Side blind spot alertThe Side blind spot alert system
detects and reports objects on either
side of the vehicle, within a specified
"blind spot" zone. The system alerts
visually in each exterior mirror, when
detecting objects that may not be
visible in the interior and exterior
mirrors.
Side blind spot alert uses some of the
advanced parking assist sensors
which are located in the front and rear bumper on both sides of the vehicle.9 Warning
Side blind spot alert does not
replace driver vision.
The system does not detect: ■ Vehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly
approaching.
■ Pedestrians, cyclists or animals.
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn signal.
When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone while driving
forward, either while passing a
vehicle or being passed, an amber warning symbol B will light up in the
relevant exterior mirror. If the driver then activates the turn signal, the
warning symbol B starts flashing
amber as a warning not to change
lanes.
Side blind spot alert is active from
speeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.
Driving faster than 87 mph deactives
the system, indicated by low lighting warning symbols B in both exterior
mirrors. Reducing the speed again
will extinguish the warning symbols. If a vehicle is then detected in the blindzone, the warning symbols B will
illuminate as normal on the relevant
side.
When the vehicle is started, both
exterior mirror displays will briefly
come on to indicate that the system is
operating.
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the Info-Display,
vehicle personalisation 3 98.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Detection zonesThe detection zones start at the rear
bumper and extend approx.
3 metres rearwards and to the sides. The height of the zone is approx.
between 0.5 metres and 2 metres off
the ground.
Side blind spot alert is designed to ignore stationary objects, e.g.
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.

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No.Circuit18Air conditioning system19Audio amplifier20Parking assist21Brake switch22Audio system23Display24–25–26Instrument panel27Seat heating, driver28–29–30Instrument panel31Horn32Seat heating, passenger33Heated steering wheel34–No.Circuit35–36–37Rear wiper38Cigarette lighter39–40–Vehicle toolsTools
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
Some tools and the towing eye are
located together with the tyre repair
kit in a tool box in the load
compartment below the floor cover.
On version with storage box, remove
box first 3 62.

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Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack, the wheel bolt wrench, the
tools and two straps for securing a
damaged wheel are in the tool box below the load compartment floor
cover 3 64.
On version with storage box, remove
box first 3 62.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
We recommend not swapping the
front wheels with the rear wheels and vice versa, as this can affect vehicle
stability. Always use less worn tyres
on the rear axle.
Winter tyres Winter tyres improve driving safety attemperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.Tyre designations
E.g. 195/55 R 16 95 H195=Tyre width, mm55=Cross-section ratio (tyre
height to tyre width), %R=Belt type: RadialRF=Type: RunFlat16=Wheel diameter, inches95=Load index e.g. 95 is
equivalent to 690 kgH=Speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q=up to 100 mphS=up to 112 mphT=up to 118 mphH=up to 130 mphV=up to 150 mphW=up to 168 mph
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Unscrew the valve cap.

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Indicators...................................... 77
Information displays...................... 87
Instrument cluster ........................77
Instrument panel fuse box .........167
Instrument panel illumination .....164
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 106
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 193
Interior lighting ............................ 106
Interior lights ...................... 106, 164
Interior mirrors .............................. 26
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....49
J
Jump starting ............................. 187
K Key, memorised settings ..............20
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 65
Light switch ................................ 102
Load compartment ................22, 61
Load compartment cover .............63
Loading information .....................67
Low fuel ....................................... 86M
Malfunction indicator light ............83
Manual anti-dazzle ......................26
Manual transmission .................. 124
Memorised settings ......................20
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................106
N New vehicle running-in ..............119
Number plate light .....................163
O
Object detection systems ...........133
Odometer ..................................... 77
Oil, engine .......................... 195, 199
Operate pedal ............................... 84
Outside temperature ....................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 121
P Parking ................................ 17, 123
Parking assist ............................ 133
Parking brake ............................ 126
Parking lights ............................. 105
Performance .............................. 203
Performing work ........................151
Pollen filter ................................. 118
Power outlets ............................... 76
Power steering.............................. 84Power windows ............................ 27
Puncture ..................................... 180
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 209
Radio remote control ...................19
Rear carrier system ......................52
Rear floor storage cover ..............64
Rear fog light ............................... 86
Rear fog lights ........................... 105
Rear storage ................................. 62
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 72
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 195, 199
Refuelling ................................... 146
Retained power off .....................120
Reversing lights .........................106
Ride control systems ..................127
Roof load ...................................... 67
Roof rack ..................................... 67
S
Safety belts ................................... 34
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 32 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................82
Seat belts ..................................... 34
Seat folding .................................. 33
Seat position ................................ 31

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Service ....................................... 118
Service display ............................ 79
Service information ....................194
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................40
Side blind spot alert ....................143
Sidelights .................................... 102
Side turn signal lights ................163
Spare wheel ............................... 183
Speed limiter............................... 131
Speedometer ............................... 77
Starting and operating ................119
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................120
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 69
Steering wheel controls ...............69
Stop-start system........................ 121
Storage ......................................... 50
Storage compartments .................50
Sun visors .................................... 29
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 77
Tail lights ................................... 160
Three-point seat belt .................... 35
Tools .......................................... 169
Top-tether fastening eyes ............49
Towing ........................................ 189
Towing another vehicle .............190Towing the vehicle .....................189
Traction Control system ............. 127
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 175
Trip computer .............................. 96
Trip odometer .............................. 77
Turn and lane-change signals ...105
Turn signal ................................... 82
Tyre chains ................................ 176
Tyre designations ......................171
Tyre pressure ............................ 171
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 85, 172
Tyre pressures ........................... 207
Tyre repair kit ............................. 176
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 85, 133
Upholstery .................................. 193
Upshift .......................................... 84
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 155
Vehicle checks............................ 151
Vehicle data ................................ 199
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle dimensions .................... 205
Vehicle Identification Number ....197Vehicle jack ................................ 169
Vehicle messages .......................93
Vehicle personalisation ...............98
Vehicle security ............................ 23
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 150
Vehicle tools ............................... 169
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 204
Ventilation ................................... 110
W
Warning chimes ........................... 95
Warning lights ............................... 77
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 154
Wheel changing .........................180
Wheel covers ............................. 175
Wheels and tyres .......................171
Windows ....................................... 27
Windscreen................................... 27 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........71
Winter tyres ............................... 171
Wiper blade replacement ..........157