seat VAUXHALL ADAM 2015 Owner's Guide

Seats, restraints47Child restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
On front passenger seat
On rear seats
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1U*Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1U*Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1U2
*Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsU **XU *Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsU **XU *

48Seats, restraints
1=if the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment in the uppermost
position. Adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side2=remove rear head restraint when using child restraint systems in this group 3 32*=move the respective front seat ahead of the child restraint system to one of the foremost adjustment positions**=move the front passenger seat to the rearmost adjustment position. Move seat height adjustment to the uppermost
position and the headrest to the lowest position. Adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage pointU=universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat beltX=no child restraint system permitted in this weight class
Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system
Weight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger seatOn rear seatsGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsEISO/R1XIL *Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsEISO/R1XIL *DISO/R2XXCISO/R3XX

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Weight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger seatOn rear seatsGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsDISO/R2XXCISO/R3XXBISO/F2XIL, IUF**B1ISO/F2XXIL, IUF**AISO/F3XIL, IUF**Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXILGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXILIL=suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the "specific-vehicle", "restricted" or "semi-universal" categories.
The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle typeIUF=suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight classX=no ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class*=move the respective front seat ahead of the child restraint system to one of the foremost adjustment positions**=remove respective rear head restraint when using child restraint systems in this size class 3 32

50Seats, restraints
ISOFIX size class and seat deviceA – ISO/F3=forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kgB – ISO/F2=forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kgB1 – ISO/F2X=forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kgC – ISO/R3=rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kgD – ISO/R2=rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kgE – ISO/R1=rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg

Seats, restraints51ISOFIX child restraint
systems Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle
ISOFIX child restraint system
positions are marked in the table by
IL.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by the ISOFIX logo on the
backrest.
The vehicle is equipped with guides in the backrests to support the
installation of the child restraint
system. Open the flaps of the guides
to mount a child restraint system.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system, if
required 3 47.
Top-tether fastening eyes The vehicle has two fastening eyes
on the backside of the rear seats.
Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol : for a child
seat.In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system, if
required 3 47.

52StorageStorageStorage compartments................52
Load compartment .......................63
Roof rack system .........................69
Loading information .....................69Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
Pull lever to open the glovebox cover.
The glovebox features a coin holder
and an adapter for the locking wheel
bolts.
The intermediate shelf can be
removed.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the consolebetween the front seats. They are
designed for cups of different sizes.

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Door pockets in both doors are
designed to carry bottles.
Additional cupholders or
bottleholders are located in the rear
side panels.
Flexible cupholder strap
A movable rubber strap is located in
the storage compartment in front of
the gear selector lever. Pull out the
strap to fix a cup or ashtray.
Front storage
Storage compartments are located
below the light switch, in the centre
console in front of the gear selector
lever, in the door pockets and in the
side panels near the rear seats.

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Fold in number plate light
Fold number plate light forwards.
Retracting the rear carrier system
Caution
Take care that all foldable parts,
e.g. wheel recesses and mounting brackets, are stowed accurately.
Otherwise the rear carrier system might get damaged when trying to retract it.
Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Load compartment
The rear seat backrest is divided into
two parts. Both parts can be folded
down separately.
Load compartment extension Remove the load compartment cover if necessary.
Press the catch and push down the
head restraint.
Insert seat belt latch plate into side
holder to protect the belt against
damage.

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Pull the strap on one or both
backrests and fold them down onto the seat cushion.
To fold up, raise the backrests into
upright position and let them engage
audibly.
The backrests are properly engaged
when the red marks on both release
straps are not visible.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to load or vehicle in the event of heavy braking or collision.
Hook for carrier bags
Use the hook at the right sidewall of
the load compartment for hanging up carrier bags. Maximum load: 5 kg.
Rear storage
Storage box
A closable storage box is located in
the load compartment. The cover is lockable by turning the knob. It mustbe locked while driving.
To open, unlock and lift up the cover. To remove the cover, open it and slide
sideways to the left.
The box can be separated by a
divider.
The storage box cover can be loaded with max. 20 kg.
Removal
To gain access to emergency
breakdown equipment or for bulb
replacement of the tail lights, the
storage box must be removed:
■ Remove the load compartment cover 3 65.
■ Fold down the rear backrests 3 63.
■ Open the storage box.

68StorageWarning triangle
The warning triangle is stowed with
elastic straps in the load
compartment below the tailgate.
If the vehicle is equipped with a
storage box in the load compartment,
remove the storage box to gain
access to the warning triangle 3 64.
Version with subwoofer box
Lift up the rear part of the floor cover. Pull the handle to remove the warning
triangle.
Rear floor storage cover 3 66.
First aid kit
Stow the first aid kit in the side panel
storage near the rear seats.