Vauxhall Adam Quick Reference Manual

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Vehicle features AdamQuick Reference GuideRefer to Owner’s Manual for detailed information.Illustrations may depict left-hand drive vehicles.Operation is similar for right-hand drive vehicles.Depending on the model variant, special equipmentand accessories, the scope of equipment on yourvehicle may differ from the descriptions in this guide.KTA 2746 October 2012*KTA-2746*Vehicle features Vehicle featuresUnlocking the vehicle:Press button c on remote control- or - turn key in driver’s door locktowards the front of the vehicle tounlock the doors, loadcompartment and fuel filler flap.Locking the vehicle:Close doors, load compartmentand fuel filler flap.Press button e on remote control- or - turn key in driver’s door locktowards the rear to lock the vehicle.Anti-theft alarm system:The anti-theft alarm system iscombined with the central lockingsystem and monitors doors,tailgate, bonnet and ignition.Anti-theft locking system:Press button e twice on remotecontrol within 15 seconds todeadlock all doors.Do not use the system if there arepeople in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from theinside.Electronic immobiliser:Activated automatically when keyis removed from ignition switch.1. Power windows2. Exterior mirrors3. Cruise control, speed limiter4. Side air vents5. Turn and lane-change signals,headlight flash,low beam, high beam,exit lighting, parking lights,Driver Information Centrebuttons6. Instruments7. Steering wheel controls8. Driver Information Centre9. Wipers and washers10. Central locking system,fuel selector, seat heating,heated steering wheel,parking assist, Eco button forstop-start system11. Info-Display12. Hazard warning flashers,control indicators for airbagdeactivation and frontpassenger seat belt13. Anti-theft alarm system LED14. Centre air vents15. Side air vents (passenger side)16. Glovebox, fusebox17. Climate control system18. Power outlet19. AUX input, USB input20. Selector lever21. Parking brake22. Ignition switchwith steering wheel lock23. Horn, driver airbag24. Bonnet release lever25. Steering wheel adjustment26. Light switch,headlight range adjustment,rear fog light,instrument illuminationUnlocking and opening the loadcompartment:Press button c on remote controlonce or twice (depending onsetting) to unlock the loadcompartment.Press the bottom half of the brandemblem to unlock and open thetailgate.Closing and locking the loadcompartment:Use interior handle to closetailgate.Do not push the brand emblem onthe tailgate whilst closing as thiswill unlock the tailgate again.Press button e on remote control tolock vehicle.Manual transmission:Reverse gear:With vehicle stationary, wait3 seconds after depressing clutchpedal, press release button on theselector lever and engage gear.If the gear does not engage, set thelever to neutral, release the clutchpedal and depress again; thenrepeat gear selection.Do not grind the clutchunnecessarily.When operating, depress clutchpedal fully. Do not use the pedal asa foot rest.Starting the engine: Turn key to position 1 Move steering wheel slightly torelease steering wheel lock Depress clutch pedal Do not accelerate Turn key to position 3 andreleaseAn automatic procedure operatesthe starter after a brief delay, untilthe engine is running.Before restarting, or to switch offthe engine, turn the key back toposition 0.During an Autostop, the enginecan be restarted by depressing theclutch pedal.Stop-Start system:When conditions allow, the systemswitches off the engine to save fueland reduce exhaust emissions if thevehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill, e.g. at traffic lights or in atraffic jam. It restarts the enginewhen the clutch pedal is depressed.To activate an Autostop: Depress clutch pedal Shift selector lever to neutral Release the clutch pedalAn Autostop is indicated by theneedle at the AUTOSTOP positionin the tachometer.To restart engine, select neutralthen depress the clutch pedal.Deactivate the Stop-Start systemmanually by pressing the ecobutton in the centre console.The LED in the button extinguishesto confirm deactivation.To open completely, push thesafety catch to the right and openthe bonnet.Parking brake:To release parking brake, raiselever slightly, press release buttonand lower lever fully.Always apply parking brake firmlywithout operating the releasebutton and apply as firmly aspossible on an uphill or downhillslope.To reduce the operating forces ofthe parking brake, depress thebrake pedal at the same time.Opening the bonnet:To open the bonnet, pull therelease lever located below theinstrument panel on the driver’sside.The bonnet will then be unlockedand will partially open. Returnrelease lever to its original position.Pull up bonnet support rod from itsholder and secure it in the hook onthe underside of the bonnet, on theright-hand side.If the bonnet is opened during anAutostop, the engine will berestarted automatically for safetyreasons.Closing the bonnet:Replace the bonnet support rod inits holder.Lower the bonnet and allow it todrop into the catch.Check that the bonnet is engaged.Refuelling:Before refuelling, switch off engine.Switch off any mobile phones.Fuel filler flap is located at rightrear side of vehicle.The fuel filler flap can only beopened when the vehicle isunlocked.Release the fuel filler flap bypushing the flap, then open.Turn fuel filler cap slowlyanticlockwise and remove.The fuel filler cap can be retained inthe bracket on the fuel filler flap.For refuelling, fully insert the pumpnozzle and switch it on.After the automatic cut-off, it canbe topped-up with a maximum twodoses of fuel.Wipe off any overflowing fuelimmediately.To close, replace fuel filler cap andturn clockwise until it clicks.Close the fuel filler flap andengage.Fuel for petrol engines:Use unleaded fuel meetingspecifications of DIN EN 228 orE DIN 51626-1.Fuel tank capacity(all petrol models) - 35 litres.Engine oil:Check engine oil level manually on a regular basis to prevent damage to engine. Ensure that the correctspecification of oil is used.Check with vehicle on a level surface. Engine must be at operating temperature and switched off for at least5 minutes.Pull out dipstick, wipe clean, insert to stop on the handle, pull out and read engine oil level.When the engine oil level has dropped to the MIN mark, top up engine oil.Insert dipstick to stop on handle and make half a turn.Important:It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the correct level of an appropriate quality oil in the engine.Do not allow the engine oil level to drop below the minimum level!Tyre pressure (psi)Comfort setting for upto3 people:Engine Tyres Front RearA12XEL 175/70 R14 29 26185/65 R15 29 26195/55 R16 29 26215/45 R17 29 26225/35 R18 29 26A14XEL 175/70 R14 32 29185/65 R15 32 29195/55 R16 32 29215/45 R17 32 29225/35 R18 32 29A14XER 175/70 R14 32 29185/65 R15 32 29195/55 R16 32 29215/45 R17 32 29225/35 R18 32 29Tyre pressure (psi)with Full load:Engine Tyres Front RearA12XEL 175/70 R14 38 46185/65 R15 38 46195/55 R16 38 46215/45 R17 38 46225/35 R18 38 46A14XEL 175/70 R14 38 46185/65 R15 38 46195/55 R16 38 46215/45 R17 38 46225/35 R18 38 46A14XER 175/70 R14 38 46185/65 R15 38 46195/55 R16 38 46215/45 R17 38 46225/35 R18 38 46Tyre pressure (psi)ECO setting for upto3 people:Engine Tyres Front RearA12XEL 175/70 R14 42 39185/65 R15 39 36195/55 R16 42 42215/45 R17 39 36225/35 R18 39 36A14XEL 175/70 R14 42 39185/65 R15 39 36195/55 R16 42 42215/45 R17 39 36225/35 R18 39 36A14XER 175/70 R14 42 39185/65 R15 39 36195/55 R16 42 42215/45 R17 39 36225/35 R18 39 36Tyre pressure:Check tyre pressures, including the spare, every 14 days and prior to any long journey; tyres should bechecked when cold. The tyre pressure data refers to cold tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.Always inflate the spare tyre to the value specified for full load.Incorrect tyre pressures will impair safety, vehicle handling, comfort and fuel economy and increase tyrewear.Warning:If the pressure is too low, this can result in considerable tyre warm-up and internal damage, leading to treadseparation and even to tyre blow-out at high speeds.

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