steering 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.

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ESC is operational after each engine
start as soon as the 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.
Fault
If there is a fault in the system the
control indicator b lights up
continuously and a message or a
warning code appears in the Driver
Information Centre. The system is not
operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
City mode City mode is a feature which enables
increased steering assistance during
lower speed conditions, e.g. city
traffic or parking. Steering assistance
is increased for greater convenience.Activation
Press button B when engine is
running. The system works from
standstill up to 22 mph, and in reverse gear. Above this speed the system
changes to normal mode. When
activated, City mode engages
automatically below 22 mph.
An illuminated LED in the City mode
button indicates that the system is
active and a message pops-up in the
Driver Information Centre.
City mode remains active during an
Autostop, but is only operational
when the engine is running.

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Stop-start system 3 120.
Deactivation
Press button B; LED in the button
extinguishes and a message pops-up
in the Driver Information Centre.
Each time the engine is started, City
mode is deactivated.
Overload If the steering in City mode is heavily
loaded, e.g. in long parking
manoeuvres or heavy city traffic, the
system is deactivated for overheat
protection. Steering operates in
normal mode until City mode
activates automatically.Fault
In the event of a fault in the system,
c illuminates and a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 92.
System calibration
If control indicators c and a
illuminate simultaneously, a
calibration of the power steering
system is necessary. This can occur
e.g. when turning the steering wheel for one rotation with ignition switched
off. In this case switch on ignition and
turn steering wheel once from lock to
lock.
If control indicators c and a do not
extinguish after calibration, seek the
assistance of a workshop.

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In the Colour-Info-Display, distance isdisplayed by coloured zones in front
of or behind the vehicle.
The distance indication in the Driver
Information Centre can be inhibited
by vehicle messages with a higher
priority. After approving the message
by pressing the SET/CLR button on
the turn signal lever, distance
indication appears again.
Fault
In the event of a fault or if the system
does not work temporarily, e.g.
because of high external noise level
or other interference factors, the LED in the button flashes for 3 seconds
and then extinguishes. Control
indicator r illuminates in the
instrument cluster 3 84 and a
message pops-up in the Driver
Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 92.Advanced parking assist9 Warning
It is the driver who bears full
responsibility for accepting the
parking slot suggested by the
system and the parking
manoeuvre.
Always check the sourrounding
area in all directions when using
advanced parking assist.
The advanced parking assist
measures a suitable parking slot
while passing, calculates the
trajectory and automatically steers
the vehicle into a parallel or
perpendicular parking slot.
Instructions are given by the Driver
Information Centre or the Colour-Info-
Display supported by acoustic
signals. The driver must control
acceleration, braking and gear
shifting, while steering is done
automatically.
Advanced parking assist can only be
activated when driving forwards.Advanced parking assist is always
combined with front-rear parking assist, see previous section. Both
systems use the same sensors in the front and rear bumper.
Button D and operation logic
Advanced parking assist and front-
rear parking assist both use the same button for activation and deactivation:
A brief press of button D activates
or deactivates the parking assist.
Long press of button D (approx. one
second) activates or deactivates the
advanced parking assist, see
separate description below.

138Driving and operating
A brief vibration in the steering wheel
after engaging reverse gear indicates
that the steering is controlled by the
system. Then the vehicle is steered
into the slot automatically by giving
the driver detailed instructions for
braking, accelerating and gear
shifting. The driver must keep hands
away from the steering wheel.
Pay always attention on the sound of
the front-rear parking assist.
Continuous sound means that the
distance to an obstacle is less than approx. 30 cm.
If, for any reason, the driver must take over control of the steering, hold the
steering wheel only at the outer edge. Automatic steering is cancelled in thisevent.Display indication
The instructions in the display show:
■ general hints and warning messages
■ a hint when driving faster than 18 mph during parking slot
searching mode, or 5 mph in
guiding mode,■ the demand to stop the vehicle, when a parking slot is detected,
■ the direction of driving during the parking manoeuvre,
■ the demand to shift rearwards or forwards,
■ the demand to accelerate or brake,
■ for some of the instructions a progress bar is shown in the DriverInformation Centre,
■ the successful parking indicated by
a pop-up symbol and a chime,
■ the cancelling of a parking manoeuvre.Selecting of parallel or perpendicular
parking
When searching for a parking slot,
select parallel or perpendicular
parking slot by pressing SET/CLR
button on the turn signal lever.

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If the system is equipped with Colour-
Info-Display, select the type of
parking slot by tapping the display
icon 6 or 7.
The display shows the type of parking
slot.
Changing the parking side
The system is configured to detect
parking slots by default on the
passenger side. To detect parking
slots on the driver side, switch on turn
indicator to the driver side for the
durance of the search.
As soon as the turn indicator is
switched off, the system searches for
parking slots on the passenger side
again.
Display priorities
After activating the advanced parking assist, a message appears in the
Driver Information Centre or Colour-
Info-Display. Advanced parking
assist indication in the Driver
Information Centre can be inhibited
by vehicle messages with a higher
priority. After approving the message
by pressing the SET/CLR button on
the turn signal lever, advanced
parking assist instructions appear
again and the parking manoeuvre can
be continued.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by:
■ long press of button D,
■ parking manoeuvre successfully ended,
■ driving faster than 18 mph during parking slot search,
■ driving faster than 5 mph during parking guidance,
■ driver interference on steering wheel detected,

168Vehicle care
No.Circuit1–2–3Power windows4Voltage transformer5Body control module 16Body control module 27Body control module 38Body control module 49Body control module 510Body control module 611Body control module 712Body control module 813–14Tailgate15Diagnostic connector16Data link connection17IgnitionNo.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–

176Vehicle care
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or thatis at tyre's sidewall cannot be repairedwith the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear.
The tyre repair kit is in the tool box
under the floor cover in the load
compartment.
On versions with rear carrier system
or liquid gas engine, tyre repair kit is
located in a suitcase and fixed with a strap at the left sidewall in the load
compartment.
On versions with storage box in the
load compartment the suitcase with
the tyre repair kit is located in a
chamber of the box 3 61.

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4. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage the cap by pushing on the
marked position.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 169.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.

211
Cupholders .................................. 49
Curtain airbag system .................. 41
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............103
Declaration of conformity ............207
Door open .................................... 86
Doors ............................................ 22
Driver assistance systems ..........129
Driver Information Centre .............86
Driving hints ................................ 118
E Electric adjustment ......................25
Electrical system......................... 164
Electronic climate control system 112
Electronic Stability Control.......... 126
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............84
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......150
Engine compartment fuse box ...165
Engine coolant ........................... 152
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Engine data ............................... 201
Engine exhaust .......................... 123
Engine identification ...................197
Engine oil ................... 151, 194, 198
Engine oil pressure ......................85Entry lighting .............................. 107
Event data recorders ..................207
Exit lighting ................................ 107
Exterior care .............................. 190
Exterior light ................................. 85
Exterior lighting ....................12, 101
Exterior mirrors ............................. 25
F
First aid ......................................... 65
First aid kit ................................... 65
Fixed air vents ........................... 116
Flex-Fix system ............................ 51
Folding mirrors ............................. 26
Front airbag system .....................40
Front seats.................................... 31
Front storage ................................ 50
Front turn signal lights ...............159
Fuel............................................. 143
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 148
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......143
Fuel for petrol engines ...............143
Fuel gauge ................................... 77 Fuel selector ................................ 77
Fuses ......................................... 164
G Gauges ......................................... 76
Glass panel .................................. 29Glovebox ..................................... 49
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 90
H Halogen headlights ....................156
Hand brake ......................... 124, 125
Hazard warning flashers ............103
Headlight flash ........................... 102
Headlight range adjustment ......103
Headlights................................... 101
Headlights when driving abroad 103
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 30
Heated mirrors ............................. 26
Heated rear window ..................... 29
Heated steering wheel .................69
Heating ........................................ 34
Heating and ventilation system . 109
High beam ........................... 85, 102
Hill start assist ........................... 125
Horn ....................................... 13, 69
I
Identification plate .....................196
Ignition switch positions .............119
Immobiliser ............................ 25, 85
Indicators ...................................... 76
Information displays...................... 86
Instrument cluster ........................76