2018.5 VAUXHALL ADAM tow

164Driving and operatingPress the button at the liquid gas
supply point. The filling system stops
or begins to run slowly when 80% of
the tank volume is reached
(maximum fill level).
Release button on filling system and
the filling process stops. Release the
locking lever and remove the filler
nozzle. A small quantity of liquid gas
may escape.
Remove adapter and stow securely in
vehicle.
Fit protective cap to prevent the
penetration of foreign bodies into the
filler opening and the system.9 Warning
Due to the system design, an
escape of liquid gas after
releasing the locking lever is
unavoidable. Avoid inhaling.
9 Warning
The liquid gas tank should only be
filled to 80% capacity, for safety
reasons.
The multivalve on the liquid gas tank
automatically limits the fill quantity. If
a larger quantity is added, we
recommend not exposing the vehicle
to the sun until the excess amount
has been used up.
Fuel filler cap
Only use genuine fuel filler caps.

Vehicle care165Vehicle careGeneral Information...................165
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 165
Vehicle storage ........................166
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....166
Vehicle checks ........................... 167
Performing work ......................167
Bonnet ..................................... 167
Engine oil ................................. 168
Engine coolant ......................... 169
Washer fluid ............................ 169
Brakes ..................................... 170
Brake fluid ............................... 170
Vehicle battery ......................... 170
Wiper blade replacement ........172
Bulb replacement .......................172
Halogen headlights ..................172
Front turn lights .......................175
Tail lights ................................. 176
Side turn lights ......................... 179
Number plate light ...................180
Interior lights ............................ 181
Electrical system ........................181
Fuses ....................................... 181Engine compartment fuse box . 182
Instrument panel fuse box .......184
Vehicle tools .............................. 186
Tools ........................................ 186
Wheels and tyres .......................187
Winter tyres ............................. 187
Tyre designations ....................188
Tyre pressure .......................... 188
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 189
Tread depth ............................. 192
Changing tyre and wheel size . 193
Wheel covers ........................... 193
Tyre chains .............................. 194
Tyre repair kit .......................... 194
Wheel changing .......................198
Spare wheel ............................ 201
Jump starting ............................. 205
Towing ....................................... 206
Towing the vehicle ...................206
Towing another vehicle ...........208
Appearance care .......................209
Exterior care ............................ 209
Interior care ............................. 212General 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.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Vauxhall. Furthermore,
such changes may affect driver
assistance systems, fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle. They
may also invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.

186Vehicle careNo.Circuit35–36–37Rear wiper38Cigarette lighter39Inductive charging40–Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles without spare wheel
Some tools and the towing eye are
located in a tool box in the load
compartment below the floor cover.
On version with storage box, remove
box first 3 64.
On versions with rear carrier system
or liquid gas engine, the tools are
located together with the towing eye,
fixed with a strap at the left sidewall in
the load compartment.

Vehicle care187On version with storage box, the
suitcase with the tools, the towing eye
is located in a chamber of the box in
the load compartment 3 64.
On version with subwoofer box, the
tools and the towing eye are located
together with the warning triangle in
the box below the floor cover. To gain
access, remove floor cover: fold rear
part to the front and pull out the cover to the rear 3 66.
Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack, the wheel bolt wrench, the
tools and two straps for securing a
damaged wheel are in the tool box below the load compartment floor
cover 3 66.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
We recommend not swapping the
front wheels with the rear wheels and vice versa, as this can affect vehicle
stability. Always use less worn tyres
on the rear axle.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 227.
Tyre size 185/60 R 15 is only
permitted as winter tyre.

196Vehicle care3. 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.
12. All of the sealant is pumped into the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.
13. The prescribed tyre pressure should be obtained within
10 minutes.
Tyre pressure 3 227.

Vehicle care197When the correct pressure is
obtained, switch off the
compressor.
If the prescribed tyre pressure is
not obtained within 10 minutes,
remove the tyre repair kit. Move
the vehicle one tyre rotation.
Reattach the tyre repair kit and
continue the filling procedure for
10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre
pressure is still not obtained, the
tyre is too badly damaged. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Drain excess tyre pressure with
the button over the pressure indicator.
Do not run the compressor for
longer than 10 minutes.
14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push catch on bracket to remove
sealant bottle from bracket. Screw
the tyre inflation hose to the free
connection of the sealant bottle.
This prevents sealant from
escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in
load compartment.
15. Remove any excess sealant using a cloth.
16. Take the label indicating maximum permitted speed from
the sealant bottle and affix in the
driver's field of view.
17. Continue driving immediately so that sealant is evenly distributedin the tyre. After driving approx.
6 miles (but no more than 10 minutes), stop and check tyre
pressure. Screw compressor air
hose directly onto tyre valve and
compressor when doing this.
If tyre pressure is more than
1.3 bar , set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must
not be used. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compartment.
Reinstall floor cover. Rear floor storage cover 3 66.

200Vehicle care4. Set the jack to the necessaryheight. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach jack handle and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate handle until wheel is clear of theground.
5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.
6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw on the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it is securely located and
tighten each bolt in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
110 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover of the steel wheel with the
tyre valve before installing.
Install wheel bolt caps or centre
cap on alloy wheel.
11. Stow and secure the replaced wheel, the vehicle tools 3 186 and
the adapter for the locking wheel
bolts 3 52.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel bolt
torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.Jacking position for lifting platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform, located centrally under the
recess of the sill.

202Vehicle care6.Lift the spare wheel holder slightly
by hand and detach the safety
cable.
7. Lower holder all the way and remove spare wheel.
8. Change the wheel 3 198.
The damaged wheel must be
secured in the load compartment,
see below.
9. Lift the empty spare wheel holder and insert the safety cable.
10. Lift the spare wheel holder farther
and engage in catch. The open
side of the catch must point in the direction of travel.
11. Close the empty spare wheel holder by turning the hexagon boltclockwise successively using the
wheel wrench.
12. Stow wheel wrench and the jack in the tool box in vehicle floor.
13. Close the load compartment floor.
Stowing a damaged wheel in the
load compartment
The spare wheel holder is not
designed for other tyre sizes than the
spare wheel.
A damaged wheel wider than the
spare wheel must be stowed in the
load compartment and secured with a strap.
Vehicle tools 3 186.Wheels with tyre size up to
195/55 R 16 1. Remove load compartment cover and lift up load compartment floor.
Stow both behind the raised up
backrests of the rear seats.
2. Untwist wing nut and remove tool box.
3. Position the damaged wheel to stand upright into the tool box
spare, facing to the front.