2018 VAUXHALL ADAM jump start

162Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................162
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 162
Vehicle storage ........................163
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....163
Vehicle checks ........................... 164
Performing work ......................164
Bonnet ..................................... 164
Engine oil ................................. 165
Engine coolant ......................... 166
Washer fluid ............................ 166
Brakes ..................................... 167
Brake fluid ............................... 167
Vehicle battery ......................... 167
Wiper blade replacement ........169
Bulb replacement .......................169
Halogen headlights ..................169
Front turn signal lights .............172
Tail lights ................................. 173
Side turn signal lights ..............176
Number plate light ...................177
Interior lights ............................ 178
Instrument panel illumination ...178
Electrical system ........................178
Fuses ....................................... 178Engine compartment fuse box . 179
Instrument panel fuse box .......182
Vehicle tools .............................. 183
Tools ........................................ 183
Wheels and tyres .......................185
Winter tyres ............................. 185
Tyre designations ....................185
Tyre pressure .......................... 185
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 187
Tread depth ............................. 190
Changing tyre and wheel size . 190
Wheel covers ........................... 191
Tyre chains .............................. 191
Tyre repair kit .......................... 191
Wheel changing .......................195
Spare wheel ............................ 198
Jump starting ............................. 202
Towing ....................................... 204
Towing the vehicle ...................204
Towing another vehicle ...........205
Appearance care .......................206
Exterior care ............................ 206
Interior care ............................. 209General 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.

168Vehicle careReplacing 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 original Vauxhall 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
volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the battery
might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 202.
Stop-start system 3 129.
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.

202Vehicle careIf your vehicle gets a flat tyre on therear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in the front and the full size tyre in the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 191.
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.Jump 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 Volts). 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
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● 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.

Vehicle care203● 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.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative 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 five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
one minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three 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.

236Immobiliser ............................ 26, 90
Indicators ...................................... 79
Inductive charging ........................77
Information displays...................... 90
Instrument cluster ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box .........182
Instrument panel illumination .....178
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 112
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 209
Interior lighting ............................ 112
Interior lights ...................... 112, 178
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 202
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 66
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................24, 62
Load compartment cover .............64
Loading information .....................68Low fuel ....................................... 89
LPG .............................. 80, 157, 216
M Malfunction indicator light ............87
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 136
Manual transmission .................. 133
Manual transmission automated 133
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel-Display ........................... 90
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................112
N
New vehicle running-in ..............127
Number plate light .....................177
O Object detection systems ...........146
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 211, 216
OnStar ........................................ 104
Operate pedal ............................... 87
Outside temperature ....................74
Overrun cut-off ........................... 128
P Parking ................................ 18, 131
Parking assist ............................ 146
Parking brake ............................ 138Parking lights ............................. 111
Performance .............................. 221
Performing work ........................164
Pollen filter ................................. 124
Power outlets ............................... 76
Power steering.............................. 88
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 195
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 233
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 230
Rear carrier system ......................53
Rear floor storage cover ..............65
Rear fog light ............................... 90
Rear fog lights ........................... 111
Rear storage ................................. 63
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 73 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 211, 216
Refuelling ................................... 158 Registered trademarks ...............232
Retained power off .....................127
Reversing lights .........................112
Ride control systems ..................139
Roof load ...................................... 68
Roof rack ..................................... 67