2017.5 VAUXHALL ADAM engine coolant

Vehicle care167Engine coolant
The 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 and antifreeze 3 213.
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.

214Service and maintenanceDexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for petrol 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
3 217.
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.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 217.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 3 217.
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. Innorthern 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.
Washer fluid Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
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.

235Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............213
Cruise control ...................... 89, 142
Cupholders .................................. 51
Curtain airbag system .................. 44
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............109
Declaration of conformity ............228
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........142
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving hints ................................ 125
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 180
Electronic climate control system 118
Electronic driving programmes ..135
Electronic Stability Control.......... 139
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............87
Electronic Stability Control off....... 87 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......164
Engine compartment fuse box ...181
Engine coolant ........................... 167
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Engine data ............................... 220Engine exhaust .......................... 131
Engine identification ...................216
Engine oil ................... 166, 213, 217
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Entry lighting .............................. 113
Event data recorders ..................232
Exit lighting ................................ 113
Exterior care .............................. 208
Exterior light ................................. 89
Exterior lighting ....................12, 107
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 135
First aid ......................................... 67
First aid kit ................................... 67
Fixed air vents ........................... 123
Flex-Fix system ............................ 53
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................42
Front seats.................................... 33 Front storage ................................ 52
Front turn signal lights ...............173
Fuel............................................. 155
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 162
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......156
Fuel for petrol engines ...............155
Fuel gauge ................................... 79Fuel selector ................................ 80
Fuses ......................................... 180
G Gauges ......................................... 78
Glass panel .................................. 31
Glovebox ..................................... 51
Graphic-Info-Display .....................95
H Halogen headlights ....................171
Hand brake ......................... 136, 137
Hazard warning flashers ............109
Headlight flash ........................... 108
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights................................... 107
Headlights when driving abroad 109
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................71
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system . 115
High beam ........................... 89, 108
Hill start assist ........................... 137
Horn ....................................... 13, 72
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Identification plate .....................216
Ignition switch positions .............126