belt VAUXHALL ADAM 2014 Owner's Guide

122Driving and operating
Restart of the engine by the
stop-start system The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
■ The stop-start system is manually deactivated:
■ the bonnet is opened
■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened
■ the engine temperature is too low
■ the charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level
■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient
■ the vehicle is driven at least at walking speed
■ the climate control system requests
an engine start
■ the air conditioning is manually switched on
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during restart might be noticeable.
Parking ■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake. Apply manual parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on downhill or
uphill slopes. Depress the foot
brake at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear
before switching off the ignition. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear beforeswitching off the ignition. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment, the engine is
turned off automatically if the vehicle comes to a standstill within a certain
time.

Vehicle care171Tyre designationsE.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.
Tyre pressure 3 206.
The tyre and loading information label on the right door frame indicates the
original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to
achieve the smallest amount of fuel
consumption possible.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify drive axle and body style.
2. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 201.
3. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all possible tyre combinations 3 206.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.

192Vehicle care
After the underbody is washed, checkthe underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Rear carrier system
Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light- coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 149
Adjustable air vents ...................116
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........82
Airbag deactivation ................42, 82
Airbag system .............................. 37
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 117
Air conditioning system .............. 110
Air intake .................................... 117
Air vents...................................... 116
Antilock brake system ................ 124
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......83
Anti-theft alarm system ................24
Anti-theft locking system .............. 23
Appearance care ........................190
Ashtrays ....................................... 75
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................27
Automatic light control ...............102
Automatic locking ........................22
B Battery discharge protection ......108
Battery voltage ............................. 94
Belts.............................................. 34
Bicycle rack .................................. 51
Bonnet ....................................... 151
Brake and clutch fluid .................194Brake and clutch system .............83
Brake assist ............................... 125
Brake fluid .................................. 153
Brakes ............................... 124, 153
Breakdown.................................. 188
Bulb replacement ....................... 156
C Capacities .................................. 205
Car Pass ...................................... 18
Catalytic converter .....................123
Central locking system ................20
Changing tyre and wheel size ...175
Charging system .......................... 82
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 45
Child restraints.............................. 43
Child restraint systems ................43
Cigarette lighter ........................... 75
City mode ................................... 127
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............109
Clock ............................................ 73
Code ............................................. 92
Control indicators.......................... 78
Control of the vehicle .................118
Controls ........................................ 68
Convex shape .............................. 25
Coolant and antifreeze ...............194
Cruise control ...................... 85, 129

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Instrument panel fuse box .........167
Instrument panel illumination .....163
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 105
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 192
Interior lighting ............................ 105
Interior lights ...................... 105, 163
Interior mirrors .............................. 26
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....48
J Jump starting ............................. 186
K Key, memorised settings ..............20
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L Lashing eyes ............................... 64
Light switch ................................ 101
Load compartment ................22, 60
Load compartment cover .............62
Loading information .....................66
Low fuel ....................................... 85M
Malfunction indicator light ............82
Manual anti-dazzle ......................26
Manual transmission .................. 123
Memorised settings ......................20
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................105
N New vehicle running-in ..............118
Number plate light .....................163
O Object detection systems ...........131
Odometer ..................................... 76
Oil, engine .......................... 194, 198
Outside temperature ....................72
Overrun cut-off ........................... 120
P Parking ................................ 17, 122
Parking assist ............................ 131
Parking brake ............................ 125
Parking lights ............................. 104
Performance .............................. 202
Performing work ........................150
Pollen filter ................................. 117
Power outlets ............................... 75
Power steering.............................. 83Power windows ............................ 27
Puncture ..................................... 179
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 208
Radio remote control ...................19
Rear carrier system ......................51
Rear floor storage cover ..............63
Rear fog light ............................... 85
Rear fog lights ........................... 104
Rear storage ................................. 61
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 71 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 194, 198
Refuelling ................................... 145 Retained power off .....................119
Reversing lights .........................105
Ride control systems ..................126
Roof load ...................................... 66
Roof rack ..................................... 66
S Safety belts ................................... 34
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 32 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................81
Seat belts ..................................... 34
Seat folding .................................. 33
Seat position ................................ 31

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Service ....................................... 117
Service display ............................ 78
Service information ....................193
Service vehicle soon .................... 83
Side airbag system ......................40
Side blind spot alert ....................141
Sidelights .................................... 101
Side turn signal lights ................162
Spare wheel ............................... 182
Speed limiter............................... 130
Speedometer ............................... 76
Starting and operating ................118
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................119
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 68
Steering wheel controls ...............68
Stop-start system........................ 120
Storage ......................................... 49
Storage compartments .................49
Sun visors .................................... 29
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 76
Tail lights ................................... 159
Three-point seat belt .................... 35
Tools .......................................... 169
Top-tether fastening eyes ............48
Towing ........................................ 188
Towing another vehicle .............189Towing the vehicle .....................188
Traction Control system ............. 126
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 174
Trip computer .............................. 95
Trip odometer .............................. 76
Turn and lane-change signals ...104
Turn signal ................................... 81
Tyre chains ................................ 175
Tyre designations ......................171
Tyre pressure ............................ 171
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 84, 172
Tyre pressures ........................... 206
Tyre repair kit ............................. 175
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 84, 131
Upholstery .................................. 192
Upshift .......................................... 83
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 154
Vehicle checks............................ 150
Vehicle data ................................ 198
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 207
Vehicle dimensions .................... 203
Vehicle Identification Number ....196Vehicle jack ................................ 169
Vehicle messages .......................92
Vehicle personalisation ...............97
Vehicle security ............................ 23
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 149
Vehicle tools ............................... 169
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 203
Ventilation ................................... 109
W
Warning chimes ........................... 94
Warning lights ............................... 76
Warning triangle .......................... 65
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 153
Wheel changing .........................179
Wheel covers ............................. 175
Wheels and tyres .......................170
Windows ....................................... 27
Windscreen................................... 27 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........70
Winter tyres ............................... 170
Wiper blade replacement ..........156