2014.5 VAUXHALL ADAM recommended oil

152Vehicle care9Danger
The ignition system uses
extremely high voltage. Do not
touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Push the safety catch upwards and open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop
into the catch. Check that the bonnet
is engaged.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 195.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.

Service and maintenance195
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 79.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and
lubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
Damage resulting from the use of
products not in line with these
specifications will not be covered by
the warranty.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
gasoline and diesel engines. If it is unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 199.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.

196Service and maintenance
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 199.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade
depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 199.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.Coolant and antifreeze
Use only silicate-free long life coolant
(LLC) antifreeze. Consult a
workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.

Technical data199Vehicle dataRecommended fluids and lubricantsEuropean service scheduleRequired engine oil qualityAll European countries
(except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey)
Only Israel
Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)dexos 1–✔dexos 2✔–
In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use max. 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 for topping up once between each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries and Israel
(except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey)Ambient temperaturePetrol enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

Technical data201
All countries outside Europeexcept Israel
Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey
Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)ACEA A3/B3✔✔ACEA A3/B4✔✔ACEA C3✔✔API SM✔✔API SN resource conserving✔✔
Engine oil viscosity grades
All countries outside Europe (except Israel),
including Belarus, Moldova, Russia, TurkeyAmbient temperaturePetrol enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40down to -20 °CSAE 10W-30 1)
or SAE 10W-40 1)1)
Permitted, but usage of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended.

202Technical dataEngine dataSales designation1.21.41.4 LPG1.4Engine identifier codeA12XELA14XELA14XELA14XERNumber of cylinders4444Piston displacement [cm3
]1229139813981398Engine power [kW]51646474at rpm560060005200-60006000Torque [Nm]115130130 2)130at rpm4000400040004000Fuel typePetrolPetrolLiquid Gas/PetrolPetrolOctane rating RONrecommended95959595possible98989898possible91919191Gas––LPG–Engine oil consumption [l/1000 km] 3)0.60.60.60.62)
LPG operation: 125
3) Maximum value.

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Indicators...................................... 77
Information displays...................... 87
Instrument cluster ........................77
Instrument panel fuse box .........167
Instrument panel illumination .....164
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 106
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 193
Interior lighting ............................ 106
Interior lights ...................... 106, 164
Interior mirrors .............................. 26
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....49
J
Jump starting ............................. 187
K Key, memorised settings ..............20
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 65
Light switch ................................ 102
Load compartment ................22, 61
Load compartment cover .............63
Loading information .....................67
Low fuel ....................................... 86M
Malfunction indicator light ............83
Manual anti-dazzle ......................26
Manual transmission .................. 124
Memorised settings ......................20
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................106
N New vehicle running-in ..............119
Number plate light .....................163
O
Object detection systems ...........133
Odometer ..................................... 77
Oil, engine .......................... 195, 199
Operate pedal ............................... 84
Outside temperature ....................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 121
P Parking ................................ 17, 123
Parking assist ............................ 133
Parking brake ............................ 126
Parking lights ............................. 105
Performance .............................. 203
Performing work ........................151
Pollen filter ................................. 118
Power outlets ............................... 76
Power steering.............................. 84Power windows ............................ 27
Puncture ..................................... 180
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 209
Radio remote control ...................19
Rear carrier system ......................52
Rear floor storage cover ..............64
Rear fog light ............................... 86
Rear fog lights ........................... 105
Rear storage ................................. 62
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 72
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 195, 199
Refuelling ................................... 146
Retained power off .....................120
Reversing lights .........................106
Ride control systems ..................127
Roof load ...................................... 67
Roof rack ..................................... 67
S
Safety belts ................................... 34
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 32 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................82
Seat belts ..................................... 34
Seat folding .................................. 33
Seat position ................................ 31