2018.5 VAUXHALL ADAM jump start

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.

Vehicle care171Replacing the vehicle batteryNotice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in the vicinity of the
negative terminal must be opened.
Ensure that the battery is always replaced by the same type of battery.
We recommend the use of an originalVauxhall battery.
Notice
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Vauxhall vehicle battery may result in a lower
performance.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be damaged.
Jump starting 3 205.
Stop-start system 3 131.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of the reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.

Vehicle care205Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
.
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

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.

240Info Display................................... 96
Information displays...................... 92
Instrument cluster ........................80
Instrument panel fuse box .........184
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 114
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 212
Interior lighting ............................ 114
Interior lights ...................... 114, 181
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 205
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lashing eyes ............................... 67
Light switch ................................ 110
Load compartment ................24, 63
Load compartment cover .............65
Loading information .....................69
Low fuel ....................................... 91
LPG .............................. 81, 161, 218M
Malfunction indicator light ............88
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 139
Manual transmission .................. 136
Manual transmission automated 136
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel Display............................ 92
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 Misted light covers .....................114
N New vehicle running-in ..............129
Number plate light .....................180
O Object detection systems ...........149
Odometer ..................................... 80
Oil, engine .......................... 214, 218
OnStar ........................................ 105
Operate pedal ............................... 88
Outside temperature ....................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 130
P
Parking ................................ 18, 133
Parking assist ...................... 89, 149
Parking brake ............................ 141
Parking lights ............................. 113
Particulate filter ........................... 134
Performance .............................. 223Performing work ........................167
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power steering.............................. 89
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 198
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 237
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 232
Rear carrier system ......................54
Rear floor storage cover ..............66
Rear fog light ............................... 91
Rear fog lights ........................... 113
Rear storage ................................. 64
Rear window wiper and washer ..74
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 214, 218
Refuelling ................................... 161
Registered trademarks ...............234
Retained power off .....................129
Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..................142
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 68
S
Safety belts ................................... 37
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34 Seat belt ........................................ 8