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Vauxhall ADAM (2012 year). Manual - part 10

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Driving and operating

Fuel consumption - CO₂-

Emissions

The fuel consumption (combined) of

the model Vauxhall Adam is within a

range of 40 to 67 mpg.

The CO₂ emission (combined) is

within a range of 139 to 99 g/km.

For the values specific for your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,

DISH adapter: Austria, Bosnia-

documents.

Norway, Spain, United Kingdom

Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,

Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

General information

France, Greece, Hungary, Italy,

The official fuel consumption and

Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia,

specific CO₂ emission figures quoted

Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia,

Slovakia, Slovenia,Sweden,

relate to the EU base model with

Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine

standard equipment.

Fuel consumption data and CO₂

Fuel filler cap

emission data are determined

Only use genuine fuel filler caps.

according to regulation R (EC)

No. 715/2007 (in the latest applicable

version), taking into consideration the

vehicle weight in running order, as

specified by the regulation.

EURO adapter: Spain

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Vehicle checks

9 Danger

Performing work

The ignition system uses

extremely high voltage. Do not

touch.

Bonnet

Opening

Push the safety catch upwards and

open the bonnet.

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

Secure the bonnet support.

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If the bonnet is opened during an

Check with the vehicle on a level

When the engine oil level has

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

surface. The engine must be at

dropped to the MIN mark, top up

automatically for safety reasons.

operating temperature and switched

engine oil.

off for at least five minutes.

Closing

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

Before closing the bonnet, press the

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

support into the holder.

out and read the engine oil level.

Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall

Caution

into the latch from a low height

(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is

It is the owner's responsibility to

engaged.

maintain the proper level of an

appropriate quality oil in the

Caution

engine.

Do not press the bonnet into the

Insert dipstick to the stop on the

latch, to avoid dents.

We recommend the use of the same

handle and make half a turn.

grade of engine oil that was used at

Engine oil

last change.

Check the engine oil level manually

The engine oil level must not exceed

on a regular basis to prevent damage

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.

Caution

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3 210.

Overfilled engine oil must be

The maximum engine oil

drained or suctioned out.

consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.

Capacities 3 222.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

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the coolant concentration checked

Engine coolant

and have the cause of the coolant

The coolant provides freeze

loss remedied by a workshop.

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

northern countries with very low

temperatures the factory filled coolant

Washer fluid

provides frost protection down to

approx. -37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

Coolant level

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

filling line mark. Top up if the level is

Caution

low.

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

9 Warning

Fill with clean water mixed with a

Allow the engine to cool before

suitable quantity of approved

opening the cap. Carefully open

windscreen washer fluid which

the cap, relieving the pressure

contains antifreeze.

slowly.

Caution

To top up use a 1:1 mixture of

released coolant concentrate mixed

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

with clean tap water. If no coolant

antifreeze concentration provides

concentrate is available, use clean

protection at low temperatures or

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

a sudden drop in temperature.

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Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

Continued driving is possible but

have the brake lining replaced as

Batteries do not belong in household

soon as possible.

waste. They must be disposed of at

Once new brake linings are installed,

an appropriate recycling collection

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

point.

the first few journeys.

Laying up the vehicle for more than

four weeks can lead to vehicle battery

Brake fluid

The brake fluid level must be between

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the MIN and MAX marks.

the negative terminal of the vehicle

9 Warning

If fluid level is below MIN seek the

battery.

assistance of a workshop.

Ensure the ignition is switched off

Brake fluid is poisonous and

Brake and clutch fluid 3 210.

before connecting or disconnecting

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

the vehicle battery.

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

The anti-theft alarm siren must be

Vehicle battery

deactivated as follows: Switch the

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

ignition on then off, disconnect the

free provided that the driving profile

vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.

allows sufficient charging of the

Battery discharge protection 3 112.

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of

unnecessary electrical consumers.

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Replacing the vehicle battery

Charging the vehicle battery

Notice

9 Warning

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

On vehicles with stop-start

temporary deactivation of the stop-

system, ensure that the charging

start system.

potential does not exceed 14.6

When the vehicle battery is being

volts when using a battery

replaced, please ensure that there

charger. Otherwise the battery

are no open ventilation holes in the

might be damaged.

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

Jump starting 3 201.

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

An AGM battery can be identified by

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

Warning label

the label on the battery. We

negative terminal must be opened.

recommend the use of an original

Only use batteries that allow the fuse

Vauxhall battery.

box to be mounted above the vehicle

Notice

battery.

Using an AGM vehicle battery

In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive

different from the original Vauxhall

Glass Mat) battery, make sure to

vehicle battery may result in a lower

have the battery replaced with

performance.

another AGM battery.

We recommend that you have the

vehicle battery replaced by a

workshop.

Stop-start system 3 126.

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Meaning of symbols:

Wiper blade on the rear window

Wiper blade replacement

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No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

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Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

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Keep the vehicle battery out of

the reach of children.

●

The vehicle battery contains

sulfuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

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See the Owner's manual for

Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade

further information.

Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

as shown in illustration and remove.

raised position, press button to

●

Explosive gas may be present in

disengage the wiper blade and

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

the vicinity of the battery.

remove.

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

Lower wiper arm carefully.

engages.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

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Bulb replacement

Switch off the ignition and switch off

the relevant switch or close the doors.

Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do

not touch the bulb glass with bare

hands.

Use only the same bulb type for

replacement.

Replace headlight bulbs from within

the engine compartment.

Low beam outer bulb (1).

2. Press the clip to disengage bulb

Bulb check

holder. Withdraw the bulb holder

High beam inner bulb (2).

from the reflector.

After a bulb replacement switch on

the ignition, operate and check the

Low beam (1)

lights.

1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and

remove it.

Halogen headlights

Halogen headlights with separate

bulbs for low beam and high beam.

3. Detach the bulb from the bulb

holder and replace the bulb.

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4. Insert the bulb holder with the clip

Sidelight/Daytime running light

downwards and engage into the

with bulbs (3)

reflector until it clicks.

5. Install cap.

High beam (2)

2. Press the clip to disengage bulb

holder. Withdraw the bulb holder

from the reflector.

1. Rotate bulb socket (3)

3. Detach the bulb from the bulb

anticlockwise to disengage.

holder and replace the bulb.

Withdraw the bulb socket from the

4. Insert the bulb holder with the clip

headlamp housing.

1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and

upwards and engage into the

remove it.

reflector until it clicks.

5. Install cap.

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Front turn signal lights

2. Remove the bulb from the socket

3. Disengage and remove the bulb

by pulling.

socket by turning anticlockwise.

1. Undo screw and remove cover.

3. Replace and insert new bulb into

socket.

4. Insert the bulb socket into the

headlamp housing and turn

clockwise.

Sidelight/Daytime running light

with LEDs

Sidelights and daytime running lights

consist of LEDs which cannot be

changed. Consult a workshop in case

of a defective LED.

4. Remove bulb by turning

2. Undo screw and remove light

anticlockwise slightly and

assembly from the bumper.

withdrawing. Replace the bulb.

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5. Insert the bulb socket into the

assembly and turn clockwise.

6. Attach light assembly into the

bumper and fix with the screw.

7. Insert cover into the bumper and

fix with the screw.

Adam Rocks

2. Remove the cover by pulling with

4. Disengage and remove the bulb

fingers at the marked positions,

socket by turning anticlockwise.

see arrows in the illustration.

1. Disengage the small cap with a

screwdriver at the marked

position.

5. Remove bulb by turning

3. Undo both screws and remove

anticlockwise slightly and

light assembly from the bumper.

withdrawing. Replace the bulb.

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6. Insert the bulb socket into the

assembly and turn clockwise.

7. Attach light assembly into the

bumper and fix with both screws.

8. Insert and engage cover into the

bumper. Insert small cap.

Tail lights

Versions with subwoofer box

Remove the load compartment floor

cover. On right side also remove the

tool box to gain access to the cover

1. Release the cover on the

3. Carefully withdraw the light

3 64.

respective side and remove.

assembly from the recesses and

remove.

Versions with storage box

Remove storage box to gain access

to the cover 3 63.

2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut

from the inside by hand.

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4. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise

the vehicle body and tighten the

and remove. Replace bulb by

plastic securing nut from inside

withdrawing:

the load compartment. Pull the

circular gasket over the recess in

turn signal light 1

the lamp housing.

tail light 2

Close cover and engage.

tail light / brake light 3

If tail light 2 and tail light/brake

Reversing light/rear fog light

light 3 are LEDs, seek the

Reversing light is located on the left

assistance of a workshop for

side of the bumper, and the rear fog

replacement.

light is located on the right side of the

5. Insert and turn bulb holder

bumper.

clockwise into the tail light

2. Undo screw and remove light

The description of bulb replacement

assembly. Ensure the wires

assembly from the bumper.

is the same for both lights.

remain in the cable ducts.

3. Disengage and remove the bulb

Fit light assembly with the

1. Undo screw and remove cover.

socket by turning anticlockwise.

retaining pins into the recesses of

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Adam Rocks

2. Undo both screws and remove

light assembly from the bumper.

4. Remove bulb by turning

anticlockwise slightly and

1. Remove the cover by pulling by

withdrawing. Replace the bulb.

3. Disengage and remove the bulb

hand at the marked position, see

5. Insert the bulb socket into the

socket by turning anticlockwise.

arrow in the illustration.

assembly and turn clockwise.

6. Replace light assembly in the

bumper and fix with the screw.

7. Insert cover into the bumper and

fix with the screw.

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