2018 VAUXHALL ADAM Owner's Manual

Storage55Fold out tail lamps
Swivel hinges of both tail lamps
backwards as far as they will go.
Swivel both tail lamps backwards as
far as they will go.
Fold out wheel recess
Remove strap and fold out the wheel
recess.
Lock the rear carrier system
Remove strap and swivel both
clamping levers sideways as far as
they will go.
Otherwise safe functionality is not
guaranteed.

56StorageAssembling the bicycle rack
Lift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it
backwards.
Fold up the rack (2).
Push down the rack (1) and turn
handle (2) backwards to engage.
Press button (1) and remove left part
of rack (2).
Press button (1) and insert left part of
rack into the right part (2).
Attaching the adapter
When carrying two bicycles, the
adapter must be fixed before
attaching the first bicycle.
1. Install the adapter to the rear carrier system as shown in the
illustration.

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2. Turn the lever (1) forwards andhold, then lower the adapter (2) at
the rear.
3. Release lever and check that the adapter is engaged securely.
4. Guide the strap attached to theadapter underneath the lever for
folding back the rear carrier system. Fasten the strap.
Attaching the first bicycle
1. Rotate the pedals into position as shown in the illustration and put
the bicycle on the wheel recess.
Make sure that the bicycle stands centrally on the wheel recesses.
2. Attach the short mounting bracket
to the bicycle frame. Turn the
knob clockwise to fasten.

58Storage3.Secure both bicycle wheels to the
wheel recesses using the strap
retainers.
4. Check the bicycle to make sure it is secure.Caution
Ensure gap between bicycle and
vehicle is at least 5 cm. If
necessary, loosen handlebar and swivel sideways.
Attaching the second bicycle
The attachment of a second bicycle is
similar to the attachment of the first
bicycle. Additionally, some steps
must be considered:
1. Always rotate the pedals into an appropriate position before
putting on the bicycle.2. Position the bicycles on the rear carrier system alternately aligned
to the left and to the right.
3. Align the rear bicycle to the front bicycle. The wheel hubs of the
bicycles must not touch each
other.
4. Attach the rear bicycle with the longer mounting bracket and the
strap retainers as described for
the front bicycle. The mounting
brackets should be fixed in
parallel.5. Additionally, secure both bicycle wheels of the rear bicycle to the
wheel recesses using the
tensioning straps.
It is recommended to attach a
warning sign at the rearmost bicycle,
to increase visibility.
Fold the rear carrier system
backwards
The rear carrier system can be folded
backwards to gain access to the load compartment.

Storage59● Without attached adapter:
Push the lever (1) to disengage
and hold.
Pull the rack (2) backwards to
fold the rear carrier system.
● With attached adapter:
9 Warning
Take care when disengaging the
rear carrier system as it will tilt
backwards. Risk of injury.
Hold frame (1) of rear bicycle with
one hand and pull the loop (2) to
disengage.
Hold rear bicycle with both hands and fold the rear carrier system
backwards.
To increase visibility, the tail lights of the vehicle are activated when the
rear carrier system is folded back.
9 Warning
When folding the rear carrier
system forwards again, take care
that the system is engaged
securely.
Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on both bicycle
tyres.
Turn knob anticlockwise and remove
mounting brackets.
Detaching adapter 1. Fold in wheel recesses.
2. Unbutton the strap.

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3. Turn the lever (1) forwards andhold.
4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and
remove.
Disassembling the bicycle rack
Press button (1) and remove upper
part of rack (2).
Press button (1) and reinstall rack (2).
Arrange mounting bracket as shown
in the illustration.
Turn handle (1) sideways to
disengage and lift the rack (2).

Storage61Fold the rack backwards, then push
forwards until it stops (1).
Press the rack down at the rear (2).
Fold in wheel recess
Fold in wheel recess. Fasten strap.
Stow the strap retainers accurately.
Unlock the rear carrier system
Swivel both clamping levers inwards
as far as they will go. Fasten strap.
Fold in tail lamps
First swivel tail lamps (1) forwards as
far as they will go.
Then swivel hinges (2) forwards as far as they will go.

62StorageFold in number plate light
Fold number plate light forwards.
Retracting the rear carrier system
Caution
Take care that all foldable parts,
e.g. wheel recesses and mounting brackets, are stowed accurately.
Otherwise the rear carrier system might get damaged when trying to retract it.
Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Load compartment
The rear seat backrest is divided into
two parts. Both parts can be folded
down separately.
Load compartment extension
Remove the load compartment cover
if necessary.
Press the catch and push down the
head restraint.
Insert seat belt latch plate into side
holder to protect the belt against
damage.