2016.5 VAUXHALL ADAM engine coolant

Instruments and controls69Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 70
Steering wheel adjustment ........70
Steering wheel controls .............70
Heated steering wheel ...............70
Horn ........................................... 71
Windscreen wiper/washer .........71
Rear window wiper/washer .......73
Outside temperature ..................73
Clock ......................................... 74
Power outlets ............................. 76
Inductive charging .....................76
Cigarette lighter ......................... 77
Ashtrays .................................... 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 78
Instrument cluster ......................78
Speedometer ............................. 78
Odometer .................................. 78
Trip odometer ............................ 78
Tachometer ............................... 78
Fuel gauge ................................ 79
Fuel selector .............................. 79
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80Service display.......................... 80
Control indicators ......................81
Turn signal ................................. 83
Seat belt reminder .....................83
Airbag and belt tensioners .........84
Airbag deactivation ....................84
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........85
Service vehicle soon .................85
Brake and clutch system ...........85
Operate pedal ............................ 85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....86
Upshift ....................................... 86
Power steering .......................... 86
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........86
Electronic Stability Control off ...86
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........86
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Low fuel ..................................... 87
Immobiliser ................................ 88
Exterior light .............................. 88
High beam ................................. 88
Rear fog light ............................. 88
Cruise control ............................ 88
Door open .................................. 88
Information displays .....................88
Driver Information Centre ..........88Colour-Info-Display ....................93
Graphic-Info-Display ..................94
Vehicle messages ........................95
Warning chimes .........................97
Battery voltage .......................... 97
Vehicle personalisation ................98
OnStar ....................................... 101

80Instruments and controlsEngine coolant temperaturegauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area:engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area:normal operating
temperatureright area:temperature too highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
Midlevel-Display
The remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in percent beside the
control indicator I on the Midlevel-
Display.
Uplevel-Display
The remaining oil life duration is
displayed in percent in the Vehicle
Information Menu on the Uplevel-
Display.
To display the remaining engine oil life duration use turn signal lever
buttons:

Instruments and controls95To exit the Settings menu, press
BACK repeatedly or press CONFIG
after confirming the changes.
Vehicle personalisation 3 98.
Memorised settings 3 21.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning and
signal buzzer.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message1Change engine oil3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is locked7Turn steering wheel, switch
ignition off then on

Driving and operating127During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
'Climate control' chapter for more
details 3 116.
Immediately after motorway driving,
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 124.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features, e.g. the rear window
heating, are disabled or switched into
a power saving mode. The fan speed of the climate control system is
reduced to save power.Restart of the engine by the driverVehicles with manual transmission:
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator - illuminates
or is shown as a symbol in the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 85.Vehicles with manual transmission
automated:
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
Restart of the engine by the stop-
start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.

154Driving and operatingPressing LPG switches between
petrol and liquid gas operation as
soon as the required parameters (coolant temperature, gas
temperature and minimum engine
speed) have been reached. The
requirements are usually fulfilled after
approx. 60 seconds (depending on
exterior temperature) and the first firm press on the accelerator. The LED
status shows the current operating
mode.LED off:petrol operationLED
flashes:checking conditions for
fuel transition to liquid
gas operation.
Illuminates if conditions
are fulfilled.LED illu‐
minates:liquid gas operationLED
flashes
five
times
and
extin‐
guishes:liquid gas tank is empty
or failure in liquid gas
system. A message is
displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
If the fuel tank is empty, the engine
will not start.
The selected fuel mode is stored and reactivated at the next ignition cycle if
conditions allow.
As soon as the liquid gas tanks are
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
When switching automatically
between petrol or gas operation, a
brief delay of engine tractive power
may be noticeable.
Every six months, run the petrol tank
down until control indicator Y
illuminates, then refuel. This helps
maintain fuel quality and system
function for petrol operation.
Fill the tank completely at regular
intervals to prevent corrosion in the
tank.
Faults and remedies
If gas mode is not possible, check the following:
● Is there enough liquid gas present?
● Is there enough petrol present for
starting?Due to extreme temperatures in
combination with the gas
composition, it may take slightly
longer before the system switches
from petrol to gas mode.
In extreme situations, the system may
also switch back to petrol mode if the
minimum requirements are not
fulfilled. If conditions allow, it might be
possible to manually switch back to
liquid gas operation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of all other faults.Caution
Repairs and adjustments may onlybe made by trained specialists in
order to maintain the safety and
warranty on the LPG system.
Liquid gas is given a particular odour
(odorised) so that any leaks can be
detected easily.

160Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................160
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 160
Vehicle storage ........................161
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....161
Vehicle checks ........................... 162
Performing work ......................162
Bonnet ..................................... 162
Engine oil ................................. 163
Engine coolant ......................... 164
Washer fluid ............................ 164
Brakes ..................................... 165
Brake fluid ............................... 165
Vehicle battery ......................... 165
Wiper blade replacement ........167
Bulb replacement .......................168
Halogen headlights ..................168
Front turn signal lights .............170
Tail lights ................................. 172
Side turn signal lights ..............175
Number plate light ...................175
Interior lights ............................ 176
Instrument panel illumination ...176
Electrical system ........................177
Fuses ....................................... 177Engine compartment fuse box . 178
Instrument panel fuse box .......180
Vehicle tools .............................. 182
Tools ........................................ 182
Wheels and tyres .......................183
Winter tyres ............................. 183
Tyre designations ....................183
Tyre pressure .......................... 184
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 185
Tread depth ............................. 188
Changing tyre and wheel size . 189
Wheel covers ........................... 189
Tyre chains .............................. 189
Tyre repair kit .......................... 190
Wheel changing .......................194
Spare wheel ............................ 196
Jump starting ............................. 201
Towing ....................................... 202
Towing the vehicle ...................202
Towing another vehicle ...........204
Appearance care .......................205
Exterior care ............................ 205
Interior care ............................. 207General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.

Vehicle care161Vehicle storageStorage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir. ● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.

164Vehicle careEngine coolantThe coolant provides freeze
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.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.