brake light VAUXHALL ADAM 2017 User Guide

Driving and operating135ParkingThe most recently engaged gear (see
transmission display) remains
engaged when switching off ignition. With N, no gear is engaged.
Therefore always apply the parking
brake when switching off ignition. If
parking brake is not applied, P flashes
in the transmission display and the
key cannot be removed from the
ignition switch. P stops flashing in the
transmission display as soon as the
parking brake is slightly applied.
When the ignition is switched off, the
transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
To start the sensor matching process of the tyre pressure monitoring
system, the selector lever must be
moved and held in position N for
five seconds. P illuminates in the
transmission display to indicate that
the sensor matching process can be
started.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 187.Manual mode
If a higher gear is selected when theengine speed is too low, or a lower
gear when the speed is too high, the
shift is not executed. This prevents
the engine from running at too low or too high an engine speed. A warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. Vehicle
messages 3 96.
If engine speed is too low, the
transmission automatically shifts to a
lower gear.
If engine speed is too high, the
transmission only switches to a higher gear via kickdown.
When + or - is selected in automatic
mode, the transmission switches to
manual mode and shifts accordingly.
Gear shift indication
The symbol R, with a number
alongside it, is indicated when
gearshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.Electronic driving
programmes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
● The adaptive programme tailors gearshifting to the driving
conditions, e.g. greater load or gradients.
Kickdown If the accelerator pedal is pressed
down completely in automatic mode, the transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed.
Fault
To prevent damage to the manual transmission automated, the clutch is
engaged automatically at high clutch
temperatures.

136Driving and operatingIn the event of a fault, control indicatorg illuminates. Additionally, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre. Vehicle
messages 3 96.
Continued driving is restricted or not
possible, depending on the fault.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.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 the 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.ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
After starting off the system performs
a self-test which may be audible.
Control indicator u 3 87.
Adaptive brake light
During full braking, all three brake
lights flash for the duration of ABS
control.

Driving and operating137Fault9Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking 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 86.
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

162Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................162
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 162
Vehicle storage ........................163
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....163
Vehicle checks ........................... 164
Performing work ......................164
Bonnet ..................................... 164
Engine oil ................................. 165
Engine coolant ......................... 166
Washer fluid ............................ 166
Brakes ..................................... 167
Brake fluid ............................... 167
Vehicle battery ......................... 167
Wiper blade replacement ........169
Bulb replacement .......................170
Halogen headlights ..................170
Front turn signal lights .............172
Tail lights ................................. 174
Side turn signal lights ..............177
Number plate light ...................177
Interior lights ............................ 178
Instrument panel illumination ...178
Electrical system ........................179
Fuses ....................................... 179Engine compartment fuse box . 180
Instrument panel fuse box .......182
Vehicle tools .............................. 184
Tools ........................................ 184
Wheels and tyres .......................185
Winter tyres ............................. 185
Tyre designations ....................185
Tyre pressure .......................... 186
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 187
Tread depth ............................. 190
Changing tyre and wheel size . 191
Wheel covers ........................... 191
Tyre chains .............................. 191
Tyre repair kit .......................... 192
Wheel changing .......................196
Spare wheel ............................ 198
Jump starting ............................. 203
Towing ....................................... 204
Towing the vehicle ...................204
Towing another vehicle ...........206
Appearance care .......................207
Exterior care ............................ 207
Interior care ............................. 209General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Vauxhall. Furthermore,
such changes may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the type approval,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.

Vehicle care1754. Turn bulb holder anticlockwiseand remove. Replace bulb by
withdrawing:
turn signal light 1
tail light 2
tail light / brake light 3
If tail light 2 and tail light/brake
light 3 are LEDs, seek the
assistance of a workshop for
replacement.
5. Insert and turn bulb holder clockwise into the tail light
assembly. Ensure the wires
remain in the cable ducts.
Fit light assembly with the
retaining pins into the recesses of
the vehicle body and tighten the
plastic securing nut from inside
the load compartment. Pull the
circular gasket over the recess in
the lamp housing.
Close cover and engage.
Reversing light/rear fog light
Reversing light is located on the left
side of the bumper, and the rear fog
light is located on the right side of the bumper.
The description of bulb replacement
is the same for both lights.
1. Undo screw and remove cover.
2. Undo screw and remove light assembly from the bumper.
3. Disengage and remove the bulbsocket by turning anticlockwise.

Vehicle care183No.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 system23Display24–25Onstar26Instrument panel27Seat heating, driver28–29–30Instrument panel31Horn32Seat heating, passenger33Heated steering wheel34–No.Circuit35–36–37Rear wiper38Cigarette lighter39–40–

Vehicle care189Each 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 3 225, and
select the appropriate setting in the menu Tyre Load in the Driver
Information Centre, Vehicle
Information Menu 3 89 . This setting is
the reference for the tyre pressure
warnings.
The Tyre Load menu only appears if
the vehicle is at 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. 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

196Vehicle 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 3 184.
1.2. Insert extractor in the hole of
the centre cap and withdraw the

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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.

234IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 162
Adjustable air vents ...................123
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........85
Airbag deactivation ................44, 85
Airbag label................................... 39 Airbag system .............................. 39
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 124
Air conditioning system .............. 116
Air intake .................................... 123
Air vents...................................... 123
Antilock brake system ................ 136
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......87
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................207
Ashtrays ....................................... 78
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............108
Automatic locking ........................23
Autostop ..................................... 128
B Battery discharge protection ......114
Battery voltage ............................. 98 Belts.............................................. 37
Bicycle rack .................................. 53
Bonnet ....................................... 164Brake and clutch fluid.................212
Brake and clutch system .............86
Brake assist ............................... 137
Brake fluid .................................. 167
Brakes ............................... 136, 167
Breakdown.................................. 204
Bulb replacement ....................... 170
C Capacities .................................. 224
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................131
Central locking system ................22
Changing tyre and wheel size ...191
Charging system .......................... 85
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 47
Child restraints.............................. 45
Child restraint systems ................45
Cigarette lighter ........................... 78
City mode ................................... 140
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............115
Clock ............................................ 75
Code ............................................. 96
Collision damage repair ..............229
Colour-Info-Display .......................94
Control indicators.......................... 82
Control of the vehicle .................125
Controls ........................................ 71