2018.5 VAUXHALL ADAM ABS

Vehicle care209Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and engage in the bumper.
Adam Rocks
Towing another vehicle is not
possible.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a workshop.
WashingAdam without foldable sunroof:
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences. Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".Adam with foldable sunroof:
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences,
therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select one with textile
brushes and select a programme
without wax additives.
Restrictions for filmed or matt painted
body parts or decor tapes, see
"Polishing and waxing".
When hand washing the vehicle, use
clear water and a soft brush, cleaning
in grain direction of the textile sun
roof.
Never use a steam-jet or high-
pressure jet cleaner for the sunroof.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly, but not the textile of the
sunroof.Caution
After washing or cleaning, the
foldable sunroof must be
completely dried before opening. If a wet sunroof remains opened for

Service and maintenance215Use of engine oils for all petrol
engines with only ACEA quality is
prohibited, since it can cause engine
damage under certain operating
conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 218.
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 3 218.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.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.

238IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 165
Adjustable air vents ...................126
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........87
Airbag deactivation ................44, 87
Airbag label................................... 39 Airbag system .............................. 39
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 127
Air conditioning system .............. 119
Air intake .................................... 126
Air vents...................................... 126
Antilock brake system ................ 140
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......89
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................209
Ashtrays ....................................... 79
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............111
Automatic locking ........................23
Autostop ..................................... 131
B Battery discharge protection ......117
Battery voltage ........................... 101 Belts.............................................. 37
Bicycle rack .................................. 54
Bonnet ....................................... 167Brake and clutch fluid.................214
Brake and clutch system .............88
Brake assist ............................... 141
Brake fluid .................................. 170
Brakes ............................... 140, 170
Breakdown.................................. 206
Bulb replacement ....................... 172
C Capacities .................................. 226
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................135
Central locking system ................21
Changing tyre and wheel size ...193
Charging system .......................... 87
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 46
Child restraint systems ................46
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79
City mode ................................... 144
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............118
Clock ............................................ 76
Code ............................................. 98
Control indicators.......................... 84
Control of the vehicle .................128
Controls ........................................ 72
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............214