2018 VAUXHALL ADAM fuel pressure

Vehicle care163Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our
website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.

186Vehicle care
Tyre pressure 3 225.
The tyre pressure information label
on the right door frame indicates the original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to
achieve the smallest amount of fuel
consumption possible.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 225.
Identify the respective tyre.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
9 Warning
For specific tyres the
recommended tyre pressure as
shown in the tyre pressure table
may exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
If the tyre pressure must be reduced
or increased, switch off ignition. After
adjusting tyre pressure switch on
ignition and select the relevant setting on the page Tyre load in the Driver
Information Centre 3 90.
Temperature dependency
The tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase. Tyre pressure
values provided on the tyre
information label and tyre pressure
chart are valid for cold tyres, which
means at 20 °C.
The pressure increases by nearly
1.5 psi for a 10 °C temperature
increase. This must be considered
when warm tyres are checked.
The tyre pressure value displayed in
the Driver Information Centre shows
the real tyre pressure. A cooled down tyre will show a decreased value,
which does not indicate an air leak.

208Vehicle careprogrammes in automatic car washesif the vehicle is equipped with these
parts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished. Otherwise these parts would become agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.Glass panel
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the glass panel.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.

235Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............211
Cruise control ...................... 90, 143
Cupholders .................................. 51
Curtain airbag system .................. 44
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............110
Declaration of conformity ............227
Door open .................................... 90
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........143
Driver Information Centre .............90
Driving hints ................................ 126
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 178
Electronic climate control system 119
Electronic driving programmes ..136
Electronic Stability Control.......... 140
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............88
Electronic Stability Control off....... 88 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......163
Engine compartment fuse box ...179
Engine coolant ........................... 166
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine data ............................... 219Engine exhaust .......................... 132
Engine identification ...................215
Engine oil ................... 165, 211, 216
Engine oil pressure ......................89
Entry lighting .............................. 114
Event data recorders ..................233
Exit lighting ................................ 114
Exterior care .............................. 206
Exterior light ................................. 90
Exterior lighting ....................12, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 136
First aid ......................................... 67
First aid kit ................................... 67
Fixed air vents ........................... 124
Flex-Fix system ............................ 53
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................43
Front seats.................................... 33 Front storage ................................ 52
Front turn signal lights ...............172
Fuel............................................. 156
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 161
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......157
Fuel for petrol engines ...............156
Fuel gauge ................................... 80Fuel selector ................................ 80
Fuses ......................................... 178
G Gauges ......................................... 79
Glass panel .................................. 31
Glovebox ..................................... 51
Graphic-Info-Display .....................96
H Halogen headlights ....................169
Hand brake ......................... 137, 138
Hazard warning flashers ............110
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......110
Headlights................................... 108
Headlights when driving abroad 110
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................71
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system . 116
High beam ........................... 90, 109
Hill start assist ........................... 138
Horn ....................................... 13, 72
I
Identification plate .....................215
Ignition switch positions .............127