belt VAUXHALL ADAM 2019 Owner's Manual

8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 31.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25°).
To unfasten belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 32.
Seat belts 3 36.
Airbag system 3 38.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 27.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror 3 27.

In brief111Power windows .....................27
2 Exterior mirrors .....................26
3 Cruise control .....................129
Speed limiter ....................... 130
4 Side air vents ...................... 113
5 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ................................... 101
Exit lighting ......................... 104
Parking lights ...................... 101
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................80
6 Instruments .......................... 68
7 Steering wheel controls .......61
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 80
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ......................62
10 Central locking system ..........21
City mode ............................ 128
Fuel selector ......................... 69Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 118
Traction Control system .....125
Electronic Stability Control . 126
Parking assist ..................... 132
Seat heating .......................... 35
Heated steering wheel ..........61
11 Info Display .......................... 85
12 Hazard warning flashers ....100
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 75
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............74
13 Sensor electronic climate
control system ....................109
14 Centre air vents .................. 113
15 Side air vents passenger
side ..................................... 113
16 Glovebox .............................. 51
Fuse box ............................ 167
17 Climate control system ........ 106
18 Power outlet .......................... 66
19 AUX input, USB input ...........1020Selector lever,
transmission ....................... 123
21 Parking brake ......................124
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............116
23 Horn ..................................... 62
Driver airbag ........................ 42
24 Bonnet release lever ..........150
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..61
26 Light switch .......................... 98
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 100
Rear fog light ...................... 101 Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................102
Brightness of ambient light 102

16In briefTransmission
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 3 123.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 171 and
condition 3 206
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 151
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 26,
seats 3 32 and seat belts
3 37
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wetStarting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 117.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, it could be necessary first to
push the key all the way in towards the steering column.

Keys, doors and windows21Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Memorised settings Whenever the ignition is switched off,
some functions of the following
settings may be automatically
memorised by the remote control unit:
● lighting
● Infotainment system presets
● central locking system
● comfort settings
● climate control
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 116.A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info Display. This must
be set for each key used.
Vehicle personalisation 3 90.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Notice
3 minutes after unlocking with the
remote control, the doors are
relocked automatically if no door has
been opened.

Seats, restraints31Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 31
Front seats ................................... 32
Seat position .............................. 32
Seat adjustment ........................33
Seat folding ............................... 34
Heating ...................................... 35
Seat belts ..................................... 36
Three-point seat belt .................37
Airbag system .............................. 38
Front airbag system ...................42
Side airbag system ....................42
Curtain airbag system ...............43
Airbag deactivation ....................43
Child restraints ............................. 45
Child restraint systems ..............45
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 48Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Front head restraints, height
adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.

Seats, restraints359Warning
When folding up, ensure that the
seat is securely locked in position
before driving. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury in the event of heavy braking or collision.
The memory function allows the seat
to engage in its original position after
folding.
Do not operate backrest adjuster
handwheel when backrest is folded
forwards.
Caution
When seat height is in the highest position, push head restraints
down and fold up sun visors before
folding backrest forwards.
Sport seat folding
Remove seat belt from belt mount on
the backrest.
Pull release lever located on the
backrest, fold backrest forwards and
release lever. Slide seat forwards to
the stop.
To restore, slide the seat backwards
to the stop. Lift backrest to upright
position without operating the release lever. Allow backrest to engage.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that the
seat is securely locked in position
before driving. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury in the event of heavy braking or collision.
The memory function allows the seat
to engage in its original position after
folding.
Do not operate backrest adjuster
handwheel when backrest is folded
forwards.
Heating

36Seats, restraintsActivate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective front seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Pressing ß once more deactivates
seat heating.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running.
During an Autostop seat heating is also operational.
Stop-start system 3 118.Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 45.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components replaced by a workshop. After an accident,
have the belts and triggered belt
pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt reminder, indicated for driver's seat
by control indicator X in the
tachometer 3 74, for front
passenger seat by control indicator
k in the centre console 3 72, and
for rear seats by symbols X in the
Driver Information Centre 3 80.

Seats, restraints37Belt force limiters
On the front seats, stress on the body is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.
Belt pretensioners In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 75.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate
the operating permit of your vehicle.
Three-point seat belt
Fasten
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
while driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Sport seat: Feed seat belt through
belt mount on backrest when
fastening seat belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
devices between the belt and your
body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X 3 74.

38Seats, restraintsUnfasten
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Using the seat belt while pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
Airbag system
The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered, the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable
during the collision.9 Warning
The airbag system deploys in an
explosive manner, repairs must be performed by skilled personnel
only.
9 Warning
Adding accessories that change
the vehicle's frame, bumper
system, height, front end or side
sheet metal, may keep the airbag
system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can
also be affected by changing any
parts of the front seats, seat belts,

Seats, restraints39airbag sensing and diagnostic
module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, inner door seals including the speakers, any of the
airbag modules, ceiling or pillar
trim, front sensors, side impact
sensors or airbag wiring.
Notice
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the
airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials. Have damagedcovers replaced by a workshop.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle operating
permit.
Fault
If there is a fault in the airbag system,
control indicator v illuminates and a
message or a warning code appears
in the Driver Information Centre. The
system is not operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Control indicator for airbag systems
3 75.
Child restraint systems on front
passenger seat with airbag
systems
Warning according to ECE R94.02:EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing
child restraint on a seat protected by
an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it;
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
DE: Nach hinten gerichtete
Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem Sitz
verwenden, der durch einen davor
befindlichen AKTIVEN AIRBAG
geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder
SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES
KINDES zur Folge haben kann.
FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège
d'enfant orienté vers l'arrière sur un
siège protégé par un COUSSIN
GONFLABLE ACTIF placé devant lui,
sous peine d'infliger des
BLESSURES GRAVES, voire
MORTELLES à l'ENFANT.
ES: NUNCA utilice un sistema de
retención infantil orientado hacia
atrás en un asiento protegido por un
AIRBAG FRONTAL ACTIVO. Peligro de MUERTE o LESIONES GRAVES
para el NIÑO.
RU: ЗАПРЕЩАЕТСЯ
устанавливать детское
удерживающее устройство лицом
назад на сиденье автомобиля,