Vauxhall ADAM (2012 year). Instruction

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Driving and operating

Use only floor mats, which fit properly

Starting and operating

Ignition switch positions

and are fixed by the retainers on the

driver side.

New vehicle running-in

Do not brake unnecessarily hard for

Steering

the first few journeys.

If power steering assist is lost

During the first drive, smoke may

because the engine stops or due to a

occur because of wax and oil

system malfunction, the vehicle can

evaporating off the exhaust system.

be steered but may require increased

Park the vehicle in the open for a

effort.

while after the first drive and avoid

Control indicator c 3 86.

inhaling the fumes.

During the running-in period fuel and

engine oil consumption may be

higher.

ignition off

Autostop may be inhibited to allow for

steering wheel lock released,

charging the vehicle battery.

ignition off

ignition on

starting

Retained power off

The following electronic systems can

work until the driver's door is opened

or at the latest for ten minutes after

the ignition is switched off:

● power windows

● power outlets

● power sunroof

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Power to the Infotainment system will

Turn key briefly to position 3 and

is running. Because of the checking

continue to operate for 30 minutes or

release: an automatic procedure

procedure, the engine starts running

until the key is removed from the

operates the starter after a brief

after a short delay.

ignition switch, regardless of whether

delay, until the engine is running. See

Possible reasons for a non-starting

any door is opened.

'Automatic Starter Control'.

engine:

Before restarting or to switch off the

● clutch pedal is not operated

Starting the engine

engine, turn the key back to position

(instruction transmission).

● brake pedal not operated

During an Autostop, the engine can

(instruction transmission

be started by depressing the clutch

automated).

pedal.

● timeout occurred.

Starting the vehicle at low

Turbo engine warm-up

temperatures

Upon start-up, engine available

The start of the engine without

torque may be limited for a short time,

additional heaters is possible down to

especially when the engine

-30 °C. Required is an engine oil with

temperature is cold. The limitation is

the correct viscosity, the correct fuel,

to allow the lubrication system to fully

performed services and a sufficiently

protect the engine.

charged vehicle battery.

Turn key to position 1 to release the

steering wheel lock.

Automatic starter control

Overrun cut-off

Instruction transmission: operate clutch

This function controls the engine

The fuel supply is automatically cut off

and brake pedal.

starting procedure. The driver does

during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle

Instruction transmission automated:

not need to hold the key in position 3.

is driven with a gear engaged but

operate brake pedal.

Once applied, the system will go on

accelerator is released.

Do not operate the accelerator pedal.

starting automatically until the engine

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Driving and operating

Deactivation

The engine will be switched off while

Stop-start system

the ignition stays on.

The stop-start system helps to save

fuel and to reduce the exhaust

Vehicles with instruction transmission

emissions. When conditions allow, it

automated:

switches off the engine as soon as the

If the vehicle is at a standstill with

vehicle is at a low speed or at a

depressed brake pedal, Autostop is

standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a

activated automatically.

traffic jam.

The engine will be switched off while

On vehicles with instruction

the ignition stays on.

transmission, the engine is started

The stop-start system will be disabled

automatically as soon as the clutch is

on inclines of 15% or more.

depressed.

Indication

On vehicles with instruction transmission

automated, the engine is started

Deactivate the stop-start system

automatically as soon as the brake

instructionly by pressing eco. The

pedal is released.

deactivation is indicated when the

LED in the button extinguishes.

A vehicle battery sensor ensures that

an Autostop is only performed if the

Autostop

vehicle battery is sufficiently charged

for a restart.

Vehicles with instruction transmission:

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a

Activation

standstill, activate an Autostop as

follows:

The stop-start system is available as

soon as the engine is started, the

● Depress the clutch pedal.

vehicle starts-off and the conditions

● Move the selector lever to

as stated below in this section are

neutral.

An Autostop is indicated by the

fulfilled.

needle at the AUTOSTOP position in

● Release the clutch pedal.

the tachometer.

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During an Autostop, the heating and

● The brake vacuum is sufficient.

Restart of the engine by the driver

brake performance will be

● The vehicle was driven at least at

Vehicles with instruction transmission:

maintained.

walking speed since the last

Depress the clutch pedal to restart the

Autostop.

Conditions for an Autostop

engine.

Otherwise an Autostop will be

The stop-start system checks if each

The engine start is indicated by the

inhibited.

of the following conditions is fulfilled:

needle at the idle speed position in

Certain settings of the climate control

the tachometer.

●

The stop-start system is not

system may inhibit an Autostop. See

instructionly deactivated.

If the selector lever is shifted out of

'Climate control' chapter for more

●

The bonnet is fully closed.

neutral before depressing the clutch

details 3 116.

first, control indicator - illuminates

●

The driver's door is closed or the

Immediately after motorway driving,

or is shown as a symbol in the Driver

driver's seat belt is fastened.

an Autostop may be inhibited.

Information Centre.

●

The vehicle battery is sufficiently

New vehicle running-in 3 124.

Control indicator - 3 85.

charged and in good condition.

●

The engine is warmed up.

Vehicle battery discharge protection

Vehicles with instruction transmission

automated:

To ensure reliable engine restarts,

●

The engine coolant temperature

Release the brake pedal or move

several vehicle battery discharge

is not too high.

selector lever out of D to restart the

protection features are implemented

●

The engine exhaust temperature

engine.

as part of the stop-start system.

is not too high, e.g. after driving

The engine start is indicated by the

with high engine load.

Power saving measures

needle at the idle speed position in

●

The ambient temperature is

During an Autostop, several electrical

the tachometer.

above -5 °C.

features, e.g. the rear window

heating, are disabled or switched into

Restart of the engine by the stop-

●

The climate control system

a power saving mode. The fan speed

start system

allows an Autostop.

of the climate control system is

The selector lever must be in neutral

reduced to save power.

to enable an automatic restart.

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Driving and operating

If one of the following conditions

If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

turn the front wheels away from

occurs during an Autostop, the

portable CD player, is connected to

the kerb.

engine will be restarted automatically

the power outlet, a brief power drop

If the vehicle is on a downhill

by the stop-start system:

during restart might be noticeable.

slope, engage reverse gear

●

The stop-start system is

before removing the ignition

instructionly deactivated.

Parking

key. Turn the front wheels

●

The bonnet is opened.

towards the kerb.

9 Warning

●

The driver's seat belt is

●

Close the windows and the

unfastened and the driver's door

sunroof.

●

Do not park the vehicle on an

is opened.

●

Remove the ignition key from

easily ignitable surface. The

●

The engine temperature is too

the ignition switch. Turn the

high temperature of the

low.

steering wheel until the

exhaust system could ignite the

●

The charging level of the vehicle

surface.

steering wheel lock is felt to

battery is below a defined level.

engage.

●

Always apply the parking

●

The brake vacuum is not

brake. Activate the parking

For vehicles with instruction

sufficient.

brake without pressing the

transmission automated, the

key can only be removed from

●

The vehicle is driven at least at

release button. Apply as firmly

the ignition switch when the

walking speed.

as possible on a downhill slope

parking brake is applied.

or uphill slope. Depress brake

●

The climate control system

pedal at the same time to

requests an engine start.

●

Lock the vehicle.

reduce operating force.

●

The air conditioning is instructionly

●

Activate the anti-theft alarm

●

Switch off the engine.

switched on.

system.

●

If the vehicle is on a level

If the bonnet is not fully closed, a

●

The engine cooling fans may run

surface or uphill slope, engage

warning message is displayed in the

after the engine has been

first gear before removing the

Driver Information Centre.

switched off 3 162.

ignition key. On an uphill slope,

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Engine exhaust

Caution

After running at high engine

Fuel grades other than those listed

9 Danger

speeds or with high engine loads,

on page 3 153 could damage the

operate the engine briefly at a low

catalytic converter or electronic

Engine exhaust gases contain

load or run in neutral for

components.

poisonous carbon monoxide,

approx. 30 seconds before

Unburnt petrol will overheat and

which is colourless and odourless

switching off, in order to protect

damage the catalytic converter.

and could be fatal if inhaled.

the turbocharger.

Therefore avoid excessive use of

If exhaust gases enter the interior

the starter, running the fuel tank

Notice

of the vehicle, open the windows.

dry and starting the engine by

In the event of an accident with

Have the cause of the fault

pushing or towing.

airbag deployment, the engine is

rectified by a workshop.

turned off automatically if the vehicle

Avoid driving with an open load

In the event of misfiring, uneven

comes to a standstill within a certain

compartment, otherwise exhaust

engine running, a reduction in engine

time.

gases could enter the vehicle.

performance or other unusual

problems, have the cause of the fault

Catalytic converter

rectified by a workshop as soon as

possible. In an emergency, driving

The catalytic converter reduces the

can be continued for a short period,

amount of harmful substances in the

keeping vehicle speed and engine

exhaust gases.

speed low.

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Driving and operating

Instruction transmission

Caution

automated

It is not advisable to drive with the

hand resting on the selector lever.

The automated instruction transmission

permits instruction gearshifting (manual

Gear shift indication 3 86.

mode) or automatic gearshifting

Stop-start system 3 126.

(automatic mode), both with

automatic clutch control.

Instruction shifting is possible by tapping

the selector lever in instruction mode.

Notice

When unlocking or opening a

vehicle door, a sound may be

audible caused by the hydraulic

To engage reverse, depress the

system.

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.

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Starting is not possible if all brake

Autostart

Transmission display

lights fail.

Release the brake pedal or move

selector lever out of D to restart the

Stop-start-system

engine.

Autostop

The engine restart is indicated by the

needle at the idle speed position in

If the vehicle is at a standstill and

the tachometer.

brake pedal is operated, Autostop is

activated automatically.

The stop-start system will be disabled

on inclines of 15% or more.

The engine will be switched off while

the ignition stays on.

Stop-start-system 3 126.

Selector lever

In automatic mode, the driving

programme is indicated by D in the

Driver Information Centre.

In instruction mode, M and the number

of the selected gear is indicated.

R indicates reverse gear.

N indicates neutral.

Starting the engine

An Autostop is indicated by the

To start the engine, depress the brake

needle at the AUTOSTOP position in

pedal, if transmission is not in N.

the tachometer.

Transmission automatically shifts to

N upon starting. There may be a slight

delay.

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Driving and operating

Always move the selector lever in the

To start-off without depressing the

instruction mode is only possible while

appropriate direction as far as it will

foot brake, accelerate immediately

the engine is running or during an

go. Upon release, it automatically

after engaging a gear as long as D or

Autostop.

returns to the centre position.

R flashes.

Rocking the vehicle

: neutral position

If neither the accelerator nor the

D/M : switch between automatic (D)

brake pedal are depressed, no gear

Rocking the vehicle is only

and instruction (M) shift mode.

is engaged and D or R flashes for a

permissible if the vehicle is stuck in

The transmission display

brief time in the display.

sand, mud or snow. Move the selector

shows either D or M with the

lever between R and D in a repeat

selected gear

Stopping the vehicle

pattern. Do not race the engine and

: upshifting in instruction mode

avoid sudden acceleration.

In D, first gear is engaged and the

]

: downshifting in instruction mode

clutch is released when the vehicle is

: reverse gear. Engage only

Parking

stopped. In R, reverse gear remains

when vehicle is stationary

engaged.

The most recently engaged gear (see

If selector lever is moved from R to the

transmission display) remains

Engine braking

engaged when switching off ignition.

left, D is directly engaged.

With N, no gear is engaged.

If selector lever is moved from D to

Automatic mode

Therefore always apply the parking

< or ], the instruction mode M is

When driving downhill, the instruction

brake when switching off ignition. If

selected and the transmission shifts.

transmission automated does not

parking brake is not applied, P flashes

shift into higher gears until a fairly

Starting off

in the transmission display and the

high engine speed has been reached.

key cannot be removed from the

Depress the brake pedal and move

It shifts down in good time when

ignition switch. P stops flashing in the

the selector lever to D/M or R. If D is

braking.

transmission display as soon as the

selected, transmission is in automatic

Instruction mode

parking brake is slightly applied.

mode and first gear is engaged. If R

To utilise the engine braking effect,

When the ignition is switched off, the

is selected, reverse gear is engaged.

select a lower gear in good time when

transmission no longer responds to

The vehicle starts to move when the

driving downhill. Changing into

movement of the selector lever.

brake is released.

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Tyre pressure monitoring system

When + or - is selected in automatic

Kickdown

mode, the transmission switches to

To start the sensor matching process

If the accelerator pedal is pressed

instruction mode and shifts accordingly.

of the tyre pressure monitoring

down completely in automatic mode,

system, the selector lever must be

Gear shift indication

the transmission shifts to a lower gear

moved and held in position N for

depending on engine speed.

The symbol R, with a number

five seconds. P illuminates in the

alongside it, is indicated when

transmission display to indicate that

Fault

gearshifting is recommended for fuel

the sensor matching process can be

saving reasons.

To prevent damage to the instruction

started.

Shift indication appears only in

transmission automated, the clutch is

Tyre pressure monitoring system

instruction mode.

engaged automatically at high clutch

3 185.

temperatures.

In the event of a fault, control indicator

Electronic driving

Instruction mode

illuminates. Additionally, a

programmes

If a higher gear is selected when the

warning message is displayed in the

engine speed is too low, or a lower

● Following a cold start, the

Driver Information Centre. Vehicle

gear when the speed is too high, the

operating temperature

messages 3 95.

shift is not executed. This prevents

programme increases engine

Continued driving is restricted or not

the engine from running at too low or

speed to quickly bring the

possible, depending on the fault.

too high an engine speed. A warning

catalytic converter to the required

Have the cause of the fault remedied

message is displayed in the Driver

temperature.

by a workshop.

Information Centre. Vehicle

● The adaptive programme tailors

messages 3 95.

gearshifting to the driving

If engine speed is too low, the

conditions, e.g. greater load or

transmission automatically shifts to a

gradients.

lower gear.

If engine speed is too high, the

transmission only switches to a higher

gear via kickdown.

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Driving and operating

ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

Fault

Brakes

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

The brake system comprises two

9 Warning

steerable, even during hard braking.

independent brake circuits.

ABS control is made apparent

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can

through a pulse in the brake pedal

wheels may be liable to lock due

still be braked using the other brake

and the noise of the regulation

to braking that is heavier than

circuit. However, braking effect is

process.

normal. The advantages of ABS

achieved only when the brake pedal

are no longer available. During

is depressed firmly. Considerably

For optimum braking, keep the brake

hard braking, the vehicle can no

more force is needed for this. The

pedal fully depressed throughout the

longer be steered and may

braking distance is extended. Seek

braking process, despite the fact that

swerve.

the assistance of a workshop before

the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce

continuing the journey.

the pressure on the pedal.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

When the engine is not running, the

After starting off the system performs

by a workshop.

support of the brake servo unit

a self-test which may be audible.

disappears once the brake pedal has

Control indicator u 3 86.

been depressed once or twice.

Braking effect is not reduced, but

Adaptive brake light

braking requires significantly greater

During full braking, all three brake

force. It is especially important to bear

lights flash for the duration of ABS

this in mind when being towed.

control.

Control indicator R 3 85.

Antilock brake system

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

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soon as the vehicle begins to

Parking brake

To reduce the operating forces of

accelerate or the two seconds holding

the parking brake, depress the

Instruction parking brake

time is over.

brake pedal at the same time.

The hill start assist is not active during

Control indicator R 3 85.

an Autostop.

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

9 Warning

brake pedal is released.

Always apply parking brake firmly

Hill start assist

without operating the release

button, and apply as firmly as

The system helps prevent unintended

possible on a downhill or uphill

movement when driving away on

slope.

inclines.

To release the parking brake, pull

When releasing the brake pedal after

the lever up slightly, press the

stopping on an incline, the brakes

release button and fully lower the

remain on for a further two seconds.

lever.

The brakes release automatically as

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Driving and operating

Deactivation

Ride control systems

Traction Control system

The Traction Control system (TC) is a

component of the Electronic Stability

Control (ESC).

TC improves driving stability when

necessary, regardless of the type of

road surface or tyre grip, by

preventing the drive wheels from

spinning.

As soon as the drive wheels starts to

TC is operational after each engine

spin, engine output is reduced and

start as soon as control indicator b

the wheel spinning the most is braked

TC can be switched off when spinning

extinguishes.

individually. This considerably

of drive wheels is required: press b

When TC operates b flashes.

improves the driving stability of the

briefly.

vehicle on slippery road surfaces.

A status message appears in the

9 Warning

Driver Information Centre when TC is

deactivated.

Do not let this special safety

feature tempt you into taking risks

When TC is deactivated, ESC

when driving.

remains active.

Adapt speed to the road

TC is reactivated by pressing b

conditions.

again. A status message pops up in

the Driver Information Centre when

TC is reactivated.

TC is also reactivated the next time

the ignition is switched on.

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Fault

Deactivation

If there is a fault in the system the

control indicator b illuminates

continuously 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.

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is operational after each engine

improves driving stability when

start as soon as control indicator b

ESC and TC can be deactivated:

necessary, regardless of the type of

extinguishes.

● hold b pressed for a minimum of

road surface or tyre grip.

When ESC operates b flashes.

five seconds: ESC and TC are

As soon as the vehicle starts to

both deactivated. t illuminates

swerve (understeer/oversteer),

9 Warning

and status messages appear in

engine output is reduced and the

the Driver Information Centre.

wheels are braked individually.

Do not let this special safety

feature tempt you into taking risks

ESC operates in combination with the

when driving.

Traction Control system (TC). It

prevents the drive wheels from

Adapt speed to the road

spinning.

conditions.

Control indicator b 3 86.

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Driving and operating

Information Centre and t

Activation

extinguishes when TC and ESC are

reactivated.

ESC is also reactivated the next time

the ignition is switched on.

Fault

If there is a fault in the system the

control indicator b illuminates

continuously and a message or a

warning code appears in the Driver

Information Centre. The system is not

●

To deactivate only Traction

operational.

control system press b briefly:

Have the cause of the fault remedied

Press B when engine is running. The

TC is inactive but ESC remains

active. A status message

by a workshop.

system works from standstill up to

appears in the Driver Information

22 mph, and in reverse gear. Above

Centre when TC is deactivated.

City mode

this speed the system changes to

normal mode. When activated, City

If the vehicle reaches the stability

City mode is a feature which enables

mode engages automatically below

threshold with deactivated ESC, the

increased steering assistance during

22 mph.

system will automatically reactivate

lower speed conditions, e.g. city

ESC for the time duration of the

An illuminated LED in the City mode

traffic or parking. Steering assistance

threshold, when the brake pedal is

button indicates that the system is

is increased for greater convenience.

depressed once.

active.

ESC is reactivated by pressing b

Additionally, a message pops-up in

again. If the TC system was

the Driver Information Centre.

previously disabled, both TC and

City mode remains active during an

ESC are reactivated. A status

Autostop, but is only operational

message pops up in the Driver

when the engine is running.

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Stop-start system 3 126.

System calibration

Driver assistance

Deactivation

If control indicators c and b

systems

illuminate simultaneously, a

Press B; LED in the button

calibration of the power steering

extinguishes and a message pops-up

system is necessary. This can occur

9 Warning

in the Driver Information Centre.

e.g. when turning the steering wheel

Each time the engine is started, City

for one rotation with ignition switched

Driver assistance systems are

mode is deactivated.

off. In this case switch on ignition and

developed to support the driver

turn steering wheel once from lock to

and not to replace the driver's

Fault

lock.

attention.

If control indicators c and b do not

The driver accepts full

extinguish after calibration, seek the

responsibility when driving the

assistance of a workshop.

vehicle.

When using driver assistance

systems, always take care

regarding the current traffic

situation.

Cruise control

The cruise control can store and

maintain speeds of approx. 20 mph to

maximum vehicle speed. Deviations

In the event of a fault in the system,

from the stored speeds may occur

c illuminates and a message is

when driving uphill or downhill.

displayed in the Driver Information

For safety reasons the cruise control

Centre.

cannot be activated until the brake

Vehicle messages 3 95.

pedal has been operated once.

Activating in first gear is not possible.

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Driving and operating

Activation

Accelerate to the desired speed and

turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the

current speed is stored and

maintained. Control indicator m in

instrument cluster illuminates green.

Accelerator pedal can be released.

Vehicle speed can be increased by

depressing the accelerator pedal.

When the accelerator pedal is

released, the previously stored speed

is resumed.

Do not use the cruise control if it is not

Reduce speed

Cruise control remains activated

advisable to maintain a constant

while gearshifting.

With cruise control active, hold thumb

speed.

wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to

On vehicles with manual transmission

Increase speed

SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases

automated cruise control can be

continuously or in small increments.

activated in automatic mode and

With cruise control active, hold thumb

manual mode.

wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn

Deactivation

to RES/+ repeatedly: speed

Control indicator m 3 88.

increases continuously or in small

Press y; control indicator m in

increments.

instrument cluster illuminates white.

Switching on

Alternatively accelerate to the desired

Cruise control is deactivated. Last

Press m; control indicator m in

speed and store by turning to SET/-.

stored speed remains in memory for

instrument cluster illuminates white.

later speed resume.

Vauxhall ADAM (2012 year). Instruction - part 8