2014.5 VAUXHALL ADAM battery

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An AGM battery can be identified by
the label on the battery. We
recommend the use of an original
Vauxhall battery.
Notice
Using an AGM battery different from
the original Vauxhall battery might
result in a lower performance of the
stop-start system.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 121.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6
volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the battery
might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 187.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ■ No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
■ Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
■ Keep the vehicle battery out of the reach of children.
■ The vehicle battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn injuries.
■ See the Owner's manual for further
information.
■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.

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No.Circuit1–2Exterior mirror switch3Body control module4Chassis control module5ABS6Daytime running light left7–8Body control module9Vehicle battery sensor10Headlamp levelling, TPMS,11Rear wiper12Window defog13Daytime running light right14Mirror defog15–16LPG system17Interior mirrorNo.Circuit18Engine control module19Fuel pump20–21Injection coil22–23Injection system24Washer system25Lighting system26Engine control module27–28Engine control module29Engine control module30–31Left headlamp32Right headlamp33Engine control module34Horn

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3. Remove the electrical connectioncable and air hose from the
stowage compartments on the
underside of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve.
8. The switch on the compressor must be set to J.
9. Connect the compressor plug to
the power outlet or cigarette
lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery,
we recommend running the
engine.
10. Set the rocker switch on the compressor to I. The tyre is filled
with sealant.
11. The compressor pressure gauge briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilstthe sealant bottle is emptying
(approx. 30 seconds). Then the
pressure starts to drop.

Vehicle care1879Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load
compartment must always be
secured by the strap.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of the temporary spare wheel
could affect driveability. Have the
defective tyre renewed or repaired as soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in the front and the full size tyre in the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 176.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces.Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.

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■ Never expose the battery to nakedflames or sparks.
■ A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature of
0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged vehicle battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other
lead.■ The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during the
jump starting process.
■ Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.

210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 150
Adjustable air vents ...................117
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ................42, 83
Airbag label................................... 37 Airbag system .............................. 37
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 118
Air conditioning system .............. 111
Air intake .................................... 118
Air vents...................................... 117
Antilock brake system ................ 125
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......84
Anti-theft alarm system ................24
Anti-theft locking system .............. 23
Appearance care ........................191
Ashtrays ....................................... 76
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................27
Automatic light control ...............103
Automatic locking ........................22
B Battery discharge protection ......109
Battery voltage ............................. 95
Belts.............................................. 34
Bicycle rack .................................. 52
Bonnet ....................................... 152Brake and clutch fluid.................195
Brake and clutch system .............84
Brake assist ............................... 126
Brake fluid .................................. 154
Brakes ............................... 125, 154
Breakdown.................................. 189
Bulb replacement ....................... 157
C Capacities .................................. 206
Car Pass ...................................... 18
Catalytic converter .....................124
Central locking system ................20
Changing tyre and wheel size ...175
Charging system .......................... 83
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 45
Child restraints.............................. 43
Child restraint systems ................43
Cigarette lighter ........................... 76
City mode ................................... 128
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............110
Clock ............................................ 74
Code ............................................. 93
Control indicators.......................... 79
Control of the vehicle .................119
Controls ........................................ 69
Convex shape .............................. 25
Coolant and antifreeze ...............195

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Service ....................................... 118
Service display ............................ 79
Service information ....................194
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................40
Side blind spot alert ....................143
Sidelights .................................... 102
Side turn signal lights ................163
Spare wheel ............................... 183
Speed limiter............................... 131
Speedometer ............................... 77
Starting and operating ................119
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................120
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 69
Steering wheel controls ...............69
Stop-start system........................ 121
Storage ......................................... 50
Storage compartments .................50
Sun visors .................................... 29
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 77
Tail lights ................................... 160
Three-point seat belt .................... 35
Tools .......................................... 169
Top-tether fastening eyes ............49
Towing ........................................ 189
Towing another vehicle .............190Towing the vehicle .....................189
Traction Control system ............. 127
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 175
Trip computer .............................. 96
Trip odometer .............................. 77
Turn and lane-change signals ...105
Turn signal ................................... 82
Tyre chains ................................ 176
Tyre designations ......................171
Tyre pressure ............................ 171
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 85, 172
Tyre pressures ........................... 207
Tyre repair kit ............................. 176
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 85, 133
Upholstery .................................. 193
Upshift .......................................... 84
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 155
Vehicle checks............................ 151
Vehicle data ................................ 199
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle dimensions .................... 205
Vehicle Identification Number ....197Vehicle jack ................................ 169
Vehicle messages .......................93
Vehicle personalisation ...............98
Vehicle security ............................ 23
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 150
Vehicle tools ............................... 169
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 204
Ventilation ................................... 110
W
Warning chimes ........................... 95
Warning lights ............................... 77
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 154
Wheel changing .........................180
Wheel covers ............................. 175
Wheels and tyres .......................171
Windows ....................................... 27
Windscreen................................... 27 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........71
Winter tyres ............................... 171
Wiper blade replacement ..........157