2016 VAUXHALL ADAM bulb

Storage63do so may result in personal injuryor damage to load or vehicle in the
event of heavy braking or collision.
Hook for carrier bags
Use the hook at the right sidewall of
the load compartment for hanging up carrier bags. Maximum load: 5 kg.
Rear storage
Storage box A closable storage box is located in
the load compartment. The cover is lockable by turning the knob. It must
be locked while driving.
To open, unlock and lift up the cover.
To remove the cover, open it and slide sideways to the left.
The box can be separated by a
divider.
The storage box cover can be loaded
with max. 20 kg.
Removal
To gain access to emergency breakdown equipment or for bulb
replacement of the tail lights, the
storage box must be removed:
● Remove the load compartment cover 3 64.
● Fold down the rear backrests 3 62.
● Open the storage box.
● Turn the lock hooks on both sides
to the rear and push down the
lashing eyes in the recesses.
● Raise the storage box and place it on the folded backrests.
● Remove the storage box out of the load compartment.
Installation ● Place the storage box on the folded backrests.
● Lower the box in the load compartment.
● Open the storage box.

Storage65Removal
Remove floor cover to gain access to
emergency breakdown equipment
and for bulb replacement of tail lights:
● Lift up and fold the rear part to the
front.
● Pull out the cover to the rear, it will be lifted slightly by a guide.
● Detach the cover from the load compartment.
To gain access to the right cover in
the load compartment, e.g. for bulb
replacement, fold down rear right
backrest and pull out the tool box
beside the subwoofer.
Bulb replacement 3 170.
Installation ● Install the tool box if removed.
● Place the floor cover in load compartment.●Move the floor cover slowly to the
front, taking care that the guiding
bolts slide into the attachments of the load compartment, and allow
the floor cover to lower into
position.
● Close the floor cover by folding the upper part to the rear, and fix
it with the Velcro fastener.
● Fold up the rear backrests.

82Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 82XSeat belt reminder 3 82vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 83VAirbag deactivation 3 83pCharging system 3 83ZMalfunction indicator light
3 84gService vehicle soon 3 84RBrake and clutch system
3 84-Operate pedal 3 84uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 85[Upshift 3 85cPower steering 3 85rUltrasonic parking assist
3 85nElectronic Stability Control off
3 85bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 85wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 86IEngine oil pressure 3 86YLow fuel 3 86dImmobiliser 3 878Exterior light 3 87CHigh beam 3 87rRear fog light 3 87mCruise control 3 87hDoor open 3 87
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 166, Fuses
3 175.
Turn signals 3 108.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.

96Instruments and controlsNo.Vehicle message76Service side blind spot alert
system79Top up engine oil82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Parking assist fault, clean
bumper136Service parking assist174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist offVehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
● fluid levels
● anti-theft alarm system
● brakes
● ride control systems
● cruise control, speed limiter
● parking assist systems
● lighting, bulb replacement
● wiper/washer system
● doors, windows
● radio remote control
● seat belts
● airbag systems
● engine and transmission
● tyre pressure
● vehicle battery
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes When starting the engine or whilstdriving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.

158Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................158
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 158
Vehicle storage ........................159
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....159
Vehicle checks ........................... 160
Performing work ......................160
Bonnet ..................................... 160
Engine oil ................................. 161
Engine coolant ......................... 162
Washer fluid ............................ 162
Brakes ..................................... 163
Brake fluid ............................... 163
Vehicle battery ......................... 163
Wiper blade replacement ........165
Bulb replacement .......................166
Halogen headlights ..................166
Front turn signal lights .............168
Tail lights ................................. 170
Side turn signal lights ..............173
Number plate light ...................173
Interior lights ............................ 174
Instrument panel illumination ...174
Electrical system ........................175
Fuses ....................................... 175Engine compartment fuse box . 176
Instrument panel fuse box .......178
Vehicle tools .............................. 180
Tools ........................................ 180
Wheels and tyres .......................181
Winter tyres ............................. 181
Tyre designations ....................181
Tyre pressure .......................... 182
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 183
Tread depth ............................. 186
Changing tyre and wheel size . 186
Wheel covers ........................... 187
Tyre chains .............................. 187
Tyre repair kit .......................... 188
Wheel changing .......................192
Spare wheel ............................ 194
Jump starting ............................. 199
Towing ....................................... 200
Towing the vehicle ...................200
Towing another vehicle ...........202
Appearance care .......................203
Exterior care ............................ 203
Interior care ............................. 205General 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.

166Vehicle careBulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights
Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for low beam and high beam.
Low beam outer bulb (1).
High beam inner bulb (2).
Low beam (1) 1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.2. Press the clip to disengage bulb holder. Withdraw the bulb holder
from the reflector.
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb.

Vehicle care1674.Insert the bulb holder with the clip
downwards and engage into the
reflector until it clicks.
5. Install cap.
High beam (2)
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.
2. Press the clip to disengage bulbholder. Withdraw the bulb holder
from the reflector.
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder with the clip
upwards and engage into the
reflector until it clicks.
5. Install cap.
Sidelight/Daytime running light
with bulbs (3)
1. Rotate bulb socket (3) anticlockwise to disengage.
Withdraw the bulb socket from the
headlamp housing.

168Vehicle care
2. Remove the bulb from the socketby pulling.
3. Replace and insert new bulb into socket.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the headlamp housing and turn
clockwise.
Sidelight/Daytime running light
with LEDs
Sidelights and daytime running lights
consist of LEDs which cannot be
changed. Consult a workshop in case
of a defective LED.
Front turn signal lights
1. Undo screw and remove cover.
2. Undo screw and remove light assembly from the bumper.
3. Disengage and remove the bulbsocket by turning anticlockwise.
4. Remove bulb by turninganticlockwise slightly and
withdrawing. Replace the bulb.