warning light VAUXHALL ADAM 2016.5 Owner's Guide

Driving and operating135Parking brake
Manual parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 85.
Brake assist
If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline, the brakes
remain on for a further two seconds.
The brakes release automatically as
soon as the vehicle begins to
accelerate or the two seconds holding
time is over.
The hill start assist is not active during
an Autostop.

152Driving and operatingWhen the system detects a vehicle inthe side blind zone while driving
forwards, either while passing a
vehicle or being passed, a yellow
warning symbol B will illuminate in
the relevant exterior mirror. If the
driver then activates the turn signal,
the warning symbol B starts flashing
yellow as a warning not to change
lanes.
Notice
If the passing vehicle is at least
6 mph faster than the passed
vehicle, the warning symbol B in the
relevant exterior mirror may not
illuminate.Side blind spot alert is active from
speeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.
Driving faster than 87 mph
deactivates the system, indicated by
low lighting warning symbols B in
both exterior mirrors. Reducing the speed again will extinguish the
warning symbols. If a vehicle is then
detected in the blind zone, the
warning symbols B will illuminate as
normal on the relevant side.
When the vehicle is started, both exterior mirror displays will briefly
come on to indicate that the system is operating.
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the Info-Display,
vehicle personalisation 3 98.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Detection zones The detection zones start at the rear
bumper and extend approx. three metres rearwards and to the sides.
The height of the zone is between
approx. 0.5 metres and two metres off
the ground.Side blind spot alert is designed to
ignore stationary objects, e.g.
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.
Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur under normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions
3 205.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.

Driving and operating1559Warning
If you smell gas in the vehicle or in
the immediate vicinity, switch to petrol mode immediately. No
smoking. No naked flames or
ignition sources.
If the gas odour persists, do not start
the engine. Have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
When using underground car parks,
follow the instructions of the operator
and local laws.
Notice
In the event of an accident, switch off
the ignition and lights.
Refuelling
9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off the
ignition.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear
side of the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Push the flap to engage. Then open
the flap.
Turn the fuel filler cap slowly
anticlockwise to open.

Vehicle care187Each time the tyres are replaced, tyre
pressure monitoring system sensors
must be dismounted and serviced. For the screwed sensor; replace
valve core and sealing ring. For the
clipped sensor; replace complete
valve stem.
Vehicle loading status
Adjust tyre pressure to load condition according to the tyre information labelor tyre pressure chart 3 223, and
select the appropriate setting in the menu Tyre Load in the Driver
Information Centre, Vehicle
Information Menu 3 88 . This setting is
the reference for the tyre pressure
warnings.
The Tyre Load menu only appears if
the vehicle is in a standstill and the
parking brake is applied. On vehicles
with automatic transmission the
selector lever has to be in P.
Select:
● Light for comfort pressure up to
3 people.
● Eco for Eco pressure up to
3 people.
● Max for full loading.
Tyre pressure sensor matching process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code must be matched to a new tyre/ wheel position after rotating the tyres
or exchanging the complete wheel set
and if one or more TPMS sensors
were replaced. The TPMS sensor
matching process should also be
performed after replacing a spare tyre with a road tyre containing the TPMS
sensor.
The malfunction light w and the
warning message or code should go off at the next ignition cycle. The
sensors are matched to the wheel
positions, using a relearn tool, in the following order: left side front wheel,
right side front wheel, right side rear
wheel and left side rear wheel. The
turn signal light at the current active
position is illuminated until sensor is
matched.
Consult a workshop for service or
purchase a relearn tool. There are
two minutes to match the first wheel
position, and five minutes overall to
match all four wheel positions. If it
takes longer, the matching process
stops and must be restarted.
The tyre pressure sensor matching
process is:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. On vehicles with manual transmission automated: Press

194Vehicle careWheel changingMake the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight-
ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear or reverse gear.
● Never change more than one wheel at once.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free. ● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.●Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Before screwing in the wheel bolts, clean them and lightly coat
the taper of each wheel bolt with
commercially available grease.9 Warning
Do not grease the thread of the
wheel bolt.
1. Steel wheels:
Pull off the wheel cover.
Alloy wheels with bolt caps Disengage wheel bolt caps with a
screwdriver and remove. To
protect the wheel, place a soft
cloth between the screwdriver
and the alloy wheel.
Alloy wheels with centre cap
Two versions are available:1.1. Insert extractor in the open
slot of the centre cap and remove the cap from the wheel. Vehicle
tools 3 182.
1.2. Insert extractor in the hole of
the centre cap and withdraw the

233Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............210
Cruise control ...................... 88, 139
Cupholders .................................. 51
Curtain airbag system .................. 43
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............107
Declaration of conformity ............225
Door open .................................... 88
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........139
Driver Information Centre .............88
Driving hints ................................ 123
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 177
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic driving programmes ..133
Electronic Stability Control.......... 137
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............86
Electronic Stability Control off....... 86 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......161
Engine compartment fuse box ...178
Engine coolant ........................... 164
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Engine data ............................... 217Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Engine identification ...................213
Engine oil ................... 163, 210, 214
Engine oil pressure ......................87
Entry lighting .............................. 111
Event data recorders ..................229
Exit lighting ................................ 111
Exterior care .............................. 205
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ....................12, 105
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 133
First aid ......................................... 67
First aid kit ................................... 67
Fixed air vents ........................... 121
Flex-Fix system ............................ 53
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................42
Front seats.................................... 33 Front storage ................................ 52
Front turn signal lights ...............170
Fuel............................................. 153
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 158
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......153
Fuel for petrol engines ...............153
Fuel gauge ................................... 79Fuel selector ................................ 79
Fuses ......................................... 177
G Gauges ......................................... 78
Glass panel .................................. 31
Glovebox ..................................... 51
Graphic-Info-Display .....................94
H Halogen headlights ....................168
Hand brake ......................... 134, 135
Hazard warning flashers ............107
Headlight flash ........................... 106
Headlight range adjustment ......107
Headlights................................... 105
Headlights when driving abroad 107
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................70
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system . 113
High beam ........................... 88, 106
Hill start assist ........................... 135
Horn ....................................... 13, 71
I
Identification plate .....................213
Ignition switch positions .............124

235Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................83
Seat belts ..................................... 37
Seat folding .................................. 35
Seat heating ................................. 36
Seat position ................................ 33
Selector lever ............................. 131
Service ....................................... 122
Service display ............................ 80
Service information ....................209
Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................43
Side blind spot alert ....................151
Sidelights .................................... 105
Side turn signal lights ................175
Software acknowledgement .......227
Spare wheel ............................... 196
Speed limiter............................... 141
Speedometer ............................... 78
Starting and operating ................124
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............125, 131
Steering ...................................... 124
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 70
Steering wheel controls ...............70
Stop-start system........................ 126
Storage ......................................... 51
Storage compartments .................51
Sunroof ........................................ 31Sun visors .................................... 30
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 78
Tail lights ................................... 172
Three-point seat belt .................... 38
Tools .......................................... 182
Top-tether fastening eyes ............50
Towing ........................................ 202
Towing another vehicle .............204
Towing the vehicle .....................202
Traction Control system ............. 136
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................131
Tread depth ............................... 188
Trip odometer .............................. 78
Turn and lane-change signals ...108
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 189
Tyre designations ......................183
Tyre pressure ............................ 184
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 185
Tyre pressures ........................... 223
Tyre repair kit ............................. 190
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 142
Upholstery .................................. 207
Uplevel-Display............................. 88Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 165
Vehicle checks............................ 162
Vehicle data ................................ 214
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 229
Vehicle dimensions .................... 221
Vehicle Identification Number ....212
Vehicle jack ................................ 182
Vehicle messages .......................95
Vehicle personalisation ...............98
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 161
Vehicle tools ............................... 182
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 220
Ventilation ................................... 113
W
Warning chimes ........................... 97
Warning lights ............................... 78
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 164
Wheel changing .........................194
Wheel covers ............................. 189
Wheels and tyres .......................183