manual transmission 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

Driving and operating121Driving and operatingDriving hints............................... 121
Starting and operating ...............121
Engine exhaust .......................... 126
Manual transmission ..................127
Brakes ........................................ 127
Ride control systems .................129
Driver assistance systems .........132
Fuel ............................................ 146Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for charging the vehicle battery.

Driving and operating127Manual transmission
To engage reverse, depress the
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.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever.
Brakes
The brake system comprises two independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when the brake pedal
is depressed firmly. Considerably
more force is needed for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek the assistance of a workshop before
continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear
this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 86.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.

210Technical dataPerformanceEngineB10XFLB10XFTA12XELA14XEL
A14XEL
LPG
A14XER
Maximum speed 4)
[mph]Manual transmission112122103109109115Automatic transmission––––––4) The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum
speed of the vehicle.

Technical data211Vehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]B10XFL1141/1156–B10XFT1141/1156–A12XEL1086/1101–A14XEL1120/1135–A14XEL
LPG1163/1178–A14XER1120/1135–
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 69.

220
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

221
Service ....................................... 120
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................201
Service vehicle soon .................... 86
Side airbag system ......................42
Side blind spot alert ....................144
Sidelights .................................... 103
Side turn signal lights ................166
Spare wheel ............................... 188
Speed limiter............................... 134
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................121
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................122
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 71
Steering wheel controls ...............71
Stop-start system........................ 123
Storage ......................................... 52
Storage compartments .................52
Sunroof ........................................ 30
Sun visors .................................... 30
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 163
Three-point seat belt .................... 37
Tools .......................................... 173
Top-tether fastening eyes ............51
Towing ........................................ 194Towing another vehicle .............196
Towing the vehicle .....................194
Traction Control system ............. 129
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 179
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...106
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 181
Tyre designations ......................175
Tyre pressure ............................ 175
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 176
Tyre pressures ........................... 214
Tyre repair kit ............................. 181
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 87, 135
Upholstery .................................. 199
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 157
Vehicle checks............................ 153
Vehicle data ................................ 206
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 216
Vehicle dimensions .................... 212
Vehicle Identification Number ....204Vehicle jack ................................ 173
Vehicle messages .......................96
Vehicle personalisation ...............99
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 152
Vehicle tools ............................... 173
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 211
Ventilation ................................... 111
W
Warning chimes ........................... 98
Warning lights ............................... 79
Warning triangle .......................... 68
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 156
Wheel changing .........................185
Wheel covers ............................. 180
Wheels and tyres .......................175
Windows ....................................... 28
Windscreen................................... 28 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........73
Winter tyres ............................... 175
Wiper blade replacement ..........159