Brake light switch VAUXHALL ADAM 2015 Owner's Manual

In brief11
1Power windows .....................28
2 Exterior mirrors .....................27
3 Cruise control .....................132
Speed limiter ....................... 134
4 Side air vents ...................... 119
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ....106
Exit lighting ......................... 109
Parking lights ...................... 106
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................89
6 Instruments .......................... 79
7 Steering wheel controls .......71
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 89
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ......................73
10 Central locking system ..........21
City mode ............................ 131
Fuel selector ......................... 80Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 123
Parking assist ..................... 135
Seat heating .......................... 36
Heated steering wheel ..........72
11 Colour-Info-Display ..............94
Graphic-Info-Display .............95
12 Hazard warning flashers ....105
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 85
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............84
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
14 Centre air vents .................. 119
15 Side air vents passenger
side ..................................... 119
16 Glovebox .............................. 52
Fuse box ............................ 171
17 Climate control system ........ 111
18 Power outlet .......................... 78
19 AUX input, USB input ...........1020Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 127
21 Parking brake ......................128
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............122
23 Horn ..................................... 72
Driver airbag ........................ 42
24 Bonnet release lever ..........154
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..71
26 Light switch ........................ 103
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 105
Rear fog light ...................... 106
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................107
Brightness of ambient light 107

16In brief
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Press button V.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the door
windows.
Climate control system 3 111.
Transmission
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 3 127.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ tyre pressure and condition 3 175,
3 214
■ engine oil level and fluid levels 3 154
■ all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational
■ proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 27, 3 33,
3 37
■ brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet

In brief17
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock.
■ Operate clutch and brake.
■ Do not operate accelerator pedal.
■ Turn key to position 3 and release.
Starting the engine 3 122.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Set the lever in neutral.
■ 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 3 123.
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 foot brake
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

Instruments and controls85Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 36, 3 39.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 44.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates 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 isrunning
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.

88Instruments and controls
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 176.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress the clutch.
2. Select neutral gear.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 154.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 126.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 103.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 104.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 106.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.

96Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC), in
some cases together with a warning
and signal buzzer.
Press the SET/CLR button, the
MENU button or turn the adjuster
wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message1change engine oil3engine coolant level low4air conditioning off5steering wheel is locked7turn steering wheel, switch igni‐
tion off and then onNo.Vehicle message9turn steering wheel, start
engine again12vehicle overloaded13compressor overheated15centre high-mounted brake light
failure16brake light failure17headlight levelling malfunction18left low beam failure19rear fog light failure20right low beam failure21left sidelight failure22right sidelight failure23reversing light failure24number plate light failure25left front turn signal failure26left rear turn signal failure

98Instruments and controls
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ wiper/washer system
■ doors, windows
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ vehicle battery
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes When starting the engine orwhilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If a programmed speed is exceeded.
■ If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo-Display.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier extended.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.Battery voltage
Uplevel-Display
When the vehicle battery voltage is running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
Midlevel-Display
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning code 174 will appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off immediately electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe ride, e.g. seat heating,
heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.

Vehicle care195
2. Screw in the towing eye as far asit will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
Adam Rocks
1. Disengage the small cap with a screwdriver at the marked
position.
2. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.General
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.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.

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Coolant and antifreeze...............202
Cruise control ...................... 88, 132
Cupholders .................................. 52
Curtain airbag system .................. 43
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............105
Declaration of conformity ............215
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........132
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving hints ................................ 121
E
Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 168
Electronic climate control system 114
Electronic Stability Control.......... 130
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......153
Engine compartment fuse box ...169
Engine coolant ........................... 155
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Engine data ............................... 209
Engine exhaust .......................... 126
Engine identification ...................205Engine oil ................... 154, 202, 206
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Entry lighting .............................. 109
Event data recorders ..................216
Exit lighting ................................ 109
Exterior care .............................. 197
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ....................12, 103
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
First aid ......................................... 68
First aid kit ................................... 68
Fixed air vents ........................... 119
Flex-Fix system ............................ 54
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................42
Front seats.................................... 33
Front storage ................................ 53
Front turn signal lights ...............162
Fuel............................................. 146
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 151
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......146
Fuel for petrol engines ...............146
Fuel gauge ................................... 80
Fuel selector ................................ 80
Fuses ......................................... 168G
Gauges ......................................... 79
Glass panel .................................. 31
Glovebox ..................................... 52
Graphic-Info-Display .....................95
H Halogen headlights ....................159
Hand brake ......................... 127, 128
Hazard warning flashers ............105
Headlight flash ........................... 104
Headlight range adjustment ......105
Headlights................................... 103
Headlights when driving abroad 105
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 27
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................72
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system . 111
High beam ........................... 88, 104
Hill start assist ........................... 129
Horn ....................................... 13, 72
I
Identification plate .....................205
Ignition switch positions .............122
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 88
Indicators ...................................... 79

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Information displays...................... 89
Instrument cluster ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box .........171
Instrument panel illumination .....168
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 107
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 199
Interior lighting ............................ 107
Interior lights ...................... 107, 168
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....51
J Jump starting ............................. 193
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 67
Light switch ................................ 103
Load compartment ................24, 63
Load compartment cover .............65
Loading information .....................69
Low fuel ....................................... 88M
Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual transmission .................. 127
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................107
N
New vehicle running-in ..............121
Number plate light .....................167
O Object detection systems ...........135
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 202, 206
Operate pedal ............................... 86
Outside temperature ....................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 123
P
Parking ................................ 17, 125
Parking assist ............................ 135
Parking brake ............................ 128
Parking lights ............................. 106
Performance .............................. 210
Performing work ........................153
Pollen filter ................................. 119
Power outlets ............................... 78
Power steering.............................. 87Power windows ............................ 28
Puncture ..................................... 185
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 217
Radio remote control ...................20
Rear carrier system ......................54
Rear floor storage cover ..............66
Rear fog light ............................... 88
Rear fog lights ........................... 106
Rear storage ................................. 64
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 74 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 202, 206
Refuelling ................................... 148 Retained power off .....................122
Reversing lights .........................107
Ride control systems ..................129
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 69
S Safety belts ................................... 36
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 36
Seat folding .................................. 35
Seat position ................................ 33