2018.5 VAUXHALL ADAM tow

204Vehicle care4. Take strap 1 and place the loop
end of the strap through the right
side lashing eye.
5. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.
6. Insert the strap through the spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
7. Mount the hook to the left side lashing eye.
8. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load
compartment must always be
secured by the strap.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of the temporary spare
wheel could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full size tyre in the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 194.
Spare wheel with directional tyre If possible, fit directional tyres such
that they roll in the direction of travel.
The rolling direction is indicated by a
symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the
sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.

206Vehicle care3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of 1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 186.Adam
1. Disengage the cap by pushing at
the marked position.

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2. Screw in the towing eye as far asit will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
Adam Rocks
1. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint
damage. Disengage the small cap
with the screwdriver at the marked position.
2. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
General
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.

208Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated: the vehicle must only be
towed facing forwards with the front axle raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and engage in the front
bumper.
Towing another vehicle
Adam
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Disengage the cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 186.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be
used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.

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

241Seat belt reminder .......................86
Seat belts ..................................... 37 Seat folding .................................. 35
Seat heating ................................. 36
Seat position ................................ 33
Selector lever ............................. 137
Service ....................................... 127
Service display ............................ 83
Service information ....................213
Service vehicle soon .................... 88
Side airbag system ......................43
Side blind spot alert ....................158
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn lights ........................... 179
Software acknowledgement .......232
Spare wheel ............................... 201
Speed limiter............................... 147
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating ................129
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............130, 137
Steering ...................................... 129
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 131
Storage ......................................... 52
Storage compartments .................52
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sun visors .................................... 30
Symbols ......................................... 4T
Tachometer ................................. 80
Tail lights ................................... 176
Three-point seat belt .................... 38
Tools .......................................... 186
Towing ........................................ 206
Towing another vehicle .............208
Towing the vehicle .....................206
Traction Control system ............. 142
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................137
Tread depth ............................... 192
Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turn lights ............................ 86, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 194
Tyre designations ......................188
Tyre pressure ............................ 188
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 90, 189
Tyre pressures ........................... 227
Tyre repair kit ............................. 194
U Upholstery .................................. 212
Uplevel Display ............................. 92
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 170
Vehicle checks............................ 167
Vehicle data ................................ 218Vehicle data recording and
privacy ..................................... 234
Vehicle dimensions .................... 225 Vehicle Identification Number ....216
Vehicle jack ................................ 186
Vehicle messages .......................98
Vehicle personalisation .............101
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 166
Vehicle tools ............................... 186
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 224
Ventilation ................................... 118
W
Warning chimes .........................100
Warning lights ............................... 80
Warning triangle .......................... 67
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 169
Wheel changing .........................198
Wheel covers ............................. 193
Wheels and tyres .......................187
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper and washer ....73
Winter tyres ............................... 187
Wiper blade replacement ..........172