brake light VAUXHALL ADAM 2018.5 User Guide

140Driving and operatingIn the event of a fault, control indicatorg illuminates. Additionally, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 98.
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 88.
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 89.
Adaptive brake light
During full braking, all three brake
lights flash for the duration of ABS
control.

Driving and operating141Fault9Warning
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 88.
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 2 seconds. The brakes release automatically as soon
as the vehicle begins to accelerate or the 2 seconds holding time is over.

Vehicle care165Vehicle careGeneral Information...................165
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 165
Vehicle storage ........................166
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....166
Vehicle checks ........................... 167
Performing work ......................167
Bonnet ..................................... 167
Engine oil ................................. 168
Engine coolant ......................... 169
Washer fluid ............................ 169
Brakes ..................................... 170
Brake fluid ............................... 170
Vehicle battery ......................... 170
Wiper blade replacement ........172
Bulb replacement .......................172
Halogen headlights ..................172
Front turn lights .......................175
Tail lights ................................. 176
Side turn lights ......................... 179
Number plate light ...................180
Interior lights ............................ 181
Electrical system ........................181
Fuses ....................................... 181Engine compartment fuse box . 182
Instrument panel fuse box .......184
Vehicle tools .............................. 186
Tools ........................................ 186
Wheels and tyres .......................187
Winter tyres ............................. 187
Tyre designations ....................188
Tyre pressure .......................... 188
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 189
Tread depth ............................. 192
Changing tyre and wheel size . 193
Wheel covers ........................... 193
Tyre chains .............................. 194
Tyre repair kit .......................... 194
Wheel changing .......................198
Spare wheel ............................ 201
Jump starting ............................. 205
Towing ....................................... 206
Towing the vehicle ...................206
Towing another vehicle ...........208
Appearance care .......................209
Exterior care ............................ 209
Interior care ............................. 212General 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 affect driver
assistance systems, fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle. They
may also invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.

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1. Release the cover on therespective side and remove.
2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut from the inside by hand.
3. Carefully withdraw the lightassembly from the recesses and
remove.
4. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and remove. Replace bulb by
withdrawing:
turn 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

Vehicle care191illuminates. For the further three
tyres, the system remains
operational.
The use of commercially-available
liquid tyre repair kits can impair the
function of the system. Factory-
approved repair kits can be used.
Operating electronic devices or being
close to facilities using similar wave
frequencies could disrupt the tyre
pressure monitoring system.
Each 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 label or tyre pressure chart 3 227, and
select the appropriate setting in the
menu Tyre Load in the Driver
Information Centre, Vehicle
Information Menu 3 92 . 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 pressure 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 pressure sensors
were replaced. The pressure sensor
matching process should also be
performed after replacing a spare tyre
with a road tyre containing the
pressure 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 light at the current active position
is illuminated until sensor is matched.
Consult a workshop for service. There are 2 minutes to match the first wheelposition, and 5 minutes overall to
match all four wheel positions. If it
takes longer, the matching process
stops and must be restarted.

198Vehicle careNotice
The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre are severely affected,therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar (102 psi).
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.Wheel changing
Make 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 coatthe 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

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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. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint
damage. Disengage the small cap
with the 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.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.

Customer information235This data includes, for example:● Vehicle status information (e.g. wheel rotation rate, speed,
movement delay, lateral
acceleration, "seatbelts
fastened" display),
● Ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor).
Most of this data is volatile and is processed only in the vehicle itself,and not beyond the operating time.
Moreover, many control units include
data storage device (amongst others the vehicle key). This is used to allow
information to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle
condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.
The following information, for
example, is stored:
● System component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status),
● State of charge of the high voltage battery, estimated range
(in the case of electric vehicles),● Faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes),
● System reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggeringof an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems),
● Information on events damaging the vehicle.
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services, the operating data saved can be read together withthe vehicle identification number andused if necessary. Staff working for
the service net-work (e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.
breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. Services
include repair services, maintenance
processes, warranty cases and
quality assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which has been read
out documents the technical conditionof the vehicle or individual
components and assists with fault
diagnosis, compliance with warranty
obligations and quality improvement.
This data, in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also needs operating data
from vehicles for product recalls.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs.
Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings can be stored in the vehicle and
changed at any time.

238IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 165
Adjustable air vents ...................126
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........87
Airbag deactivation ................44, 87
Airbag label................................... 39 Airbag system .............................. 39
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 127
Air conditioning system .............. 119
Air intake .................................... 126
Air vents...................................... 126
Antilock brake system ................ 140
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......89
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................209
Ashtrays ....................................... 79
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............111
Automatic locking ........................23
Autostop ..................................... 131
B Battery discharge protection ......117
Battery voltage ........................... 101 Belts.............................................. 37
Bicycle rack .................................. 54
Bonnet ....................................... 167Brake and clutch fluid.................214
Brake and clutch system .............88
Brake assist ............................... 141
Brake fluid .................................. 170
Brakes ............................... 140, 170
Breakdown.................................. 206
Bulb replacement ....................... 172
C Capacities .................................. 226
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................135
Central locking system ................21
Changing tyre and wheel size ...193
Charging system .......................... 87
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 46
Child restraint systems ................46
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79
City mode ................................... 144
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............118
Clock ............................................ 76
Code ............................................. 98
Control indicators.......................... 84
Control of the vehicle .................128
Controls ........................................ 72
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............214

239Cruise control ...................... 91, 146
Cupholders .................................. 52
Curtain airbag system .................. 44
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............112
Declaration of conformity ............229
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........146
Driver Information Centre .............92
Driving hints ................................ 128
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 181
Electronic climate control system 121
Electronic driving programmes ..139
Electronic Stability Control.......... 143
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............89
Electronic Stability Control off....... 89 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......166
Engine compartment fuse box ...182
Engine coolant ........................... 169
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 82
Engine data ............................... 221
Engine exhaust .......................... 134
Engine identification ...................217Engine oil ................... 168, 214, 218
Engine oil pressure ......................90
Entry lighting .............................. 116
Event data recorders ..................234
Exhaust filter ......................... 90, 134
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 209
Exterior light ................................. 91
Exterior lighting ....................12, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
Fault ........................................... 139
First aid ......................................... 68
First aid kit ................................... 68
Fixed air vents ........................... 126
Flex-Fix system ............................ 54
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................43
Front seats.................................... 33
Front storage ................................ 53
Front turn lights .......................... 175
Fuel............................................. 159
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......161
Fuel for petrol engines ...............159
Fuel gauge ................................... 81 Fuel selector ................................ 81
Fuses ......................................... 181G
Gauges ......................................... 80
Gear shifting ................................. 89
Glass panel .................................. 31
Glovebox ..................................... 52
H
Halogen headlights ....................172
Hand brake ......................... 140, 141
Hazard warning flashers ............112
Headlight flash ........................... 111
Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights................................... 110 Headlights when driving abroad 112
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................72
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system . 118
High beam ........................... 91, 111
Hill start assist ........................... 141
Horn ....................................... 13, 73
I
Identification plate .....................217
Ignition switch positions .............129
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 91
Indicators ...................................... 80
Inductive charging ........................78