2015.5 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 3 124.
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 3 199.
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 module4Foldable sunroof/Chassis
control module5ABS6Daytime running light left7–8Body control module9Vehicle battery sensor10Headlamp levelling/TPMS/
Foldable sunroof11Rear wiper12Window defog13Daytime running light right14Mirror defog15–No.Circuit16Chassis control module/LPG
system17Interior mirror18Engine control module19Fuel pump20–21Injection coil22–23Injection system24Washer system25Lighting system26Engine control module27–28Engine control module29Engine control module30–31Left headlampNo.Circuit32Right headlamp33Engine control module34Horn35Clutch36–

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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 care199Jump 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.
■ Never expose the battery to naked flames 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.

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3. Connect the black lead to thenegative 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.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle The towing eye is stowed with thevehicle tools 3 179.Adam
1. Disengage the cap by pushing at
the marked position.

226IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 158
Adjustable air vents ...................120
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........86
Airbag deactivation ................45, 86
Airbag label................................... 40 Airbag system .............................. 40
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 121
Air conditioning system .............. 113
Air intake .................................... 120
Air vents...................................... 120
Antilock brake system ................ 132
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......87
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................203
Ashtrays ....................................... 79
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............105
Automatic locking ........................24
B Battery discharge protection ......111
Battery voltage ........................... 100
Belts.............................................. 38
Bicycle rack .................................. 55
Bonnet ....................................... 160Brake and clutch fluid.................208
Brake and clutch system .............87
Brake assist ............................... 133
Brake fluid .................................. 162
Brakes ............................... 132, 162
Breakdown.................................. 200
Bulb replacement ....................... 165
C Capacities .................................. 220
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................127
Central locking system ................22
Changing tyre and wheel size ...186
Charging system .......................... 86
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 48
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79
City mode ................................... 136
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............112
Clock ............................................ 77
Code ............................................. 97
Colour-Info-Display .......................95
Control indicators.......................... 83
Control of the vehicle .................122
Controls ........................................ 72
Convex shape .............................. 28

229
SSafety belts ................................... 38
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 35
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................85
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat folding .................................. 36
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 130
Service ....................................... 121
Service display ............................ 82
Service information ....................207
Service vehicle soon .................... 87
Side airbag system ......................44
Side blind spot alert ....................150
Sidelights .................................... 104
Side turn signal lights ................172
Spare wheel ............................... 194
Speed limiter............................... 140
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating ................122
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............123, 129
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 124
Storage ......................................... 53
Storage compartments .................53
Sunroof ........................................ 31Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 80
Tail lights ................................... 169
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 179
Top-tether fastening eyes ............52
Towing ........................................ 200
Towing another vehicle .............202
Towing the vehicle .....................200
Traction Control system ............. 134
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................129
Tread depth ............................... 185
Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turn and lane-change signals ...107
Turn signal ................................... 85
Tyre chains ................................ 187
Tyre designations ......................181
Tyre pressure ............................ 181
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 88, 182
Tyre pressures ........................... 221
Tyre repair kit ............................. 187
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 88, 141
Upholstery .................................. 205Upshift.......................................... 87
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 163
Vehicle checks............................ 159
Vehicle data ................................ 212
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 223
Vehicle dimensions .................... 219
Vehicle Identification Number ....210
Vehicle jack ................................ 179
Vehicle messages .......................97
Vehicle personalisation .............100
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 158
Vehicle tools ............................... 179
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 218
Ventilation ................................... 112
W Warning chimes ........................... 99
Warning lights ............................... 80
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 162
Wheel changing .........................191
Wheel covers ............................. 186