washer fluid VAUXHALL ADAM 2017 Owner's Manual

14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 72, Wiper
blade replacement 3 169.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 72,
Washer fluid 3 166.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch:continuous
operationlower switch:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off

In brief15Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 74.
Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 30.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirror 3 28.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set air distribution control to l.
● Press V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Climate control system 3 115.

74Instruments and controlsPull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 166
Rear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper position:continuous
operationlower position:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Washer fluid 3 166
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay. Temperatures
below 3 °C are displayed flashing.
Illustration shows Graphic-Info-
Display.

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 .......................170
Halogen headlights ..................170
Front turn signal lights .............172
Tail lights ................................. 174
Side turn signal lights ..............177
Number plate light ...................177
Interior lights ............................ 178
Instrument panel illumination ...178
Electrical system ........................179
Fuses ....................................... 179Engine compartment fuse box . 180
Instrument panel fuse box .......182
Vehicle tools .............................. 184
Tools ........................................ 184
Wheels and tyres .......................185
Winter tyres ............................. 185
Tyre designations ....................185
Tyre pressure .......................... 186
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 187
Tread depth ............................. 190
Changing tyre and wheel size . 191
Wheel covers ........................... 191
Tyre chains .............................. 191
Tyre repair kit .......................... 192
Wheel changing .......................196
Spare wheel ............................ 198
Jump starting ............................. 203
Towing ....................................... 204
Towing the vehicle ...................204
Towing another vehicle ...........206
Appearance care .......................207
Exterior care ............................ 207
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 impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the type approval,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.

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.

166Vehicle careEngine coolantThe coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 212.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.

Vehicle care167Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 212.
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
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 212.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to vehicle battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from
the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 114.
Disconnecting the battery If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.

Service and maintenance213Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for petrol engines
are also valid for Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG), Liquified Petroleum Gas
(LPG) and Ethanol (E85) fuelled
engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 216.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 216.Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 216.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only silicate-free long life coolant (LLC) antifreeze. Consult a
workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. Innorthern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Washer fluid
Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluidOver time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should therefore be replaced at the specified interval.

236Immobiliser ............................ 26, 89
Indicators ...................................... 79
Inductive charging ........................77
Information displays...................... 89
Instrument cluster ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box .........182
Instrument panel illumination .....178
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 111
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 209
Interior lighting ............................ 111
Interior lights ...................... 111, 178
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....50
J Jump starting ............................. 203
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 66
Light switch ................................ 107
Load compartment ................24, 62
Load compartment cover .............64Loading information .....................68
Low fuel ....................................... 88
M Malfunction indicator light ............86
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 135
Manual transmission .................. 132
Manual transmission automated 132
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel-Display ........................... 89
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................111
N
New vehicle running-in ..............126
Number plate light .....................177
O Object detection systems ...........145
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 212, 216
OnStar ........................................ 102
Operate pedal ............................... 86
Outside temperature ....................74
Overrun cut-off ........................... 127
P Parking ................................ 18, 130
Parking assist ............................ 145
Parking brake ............................ 137Parking lights ............................. 110
Performance .............................. 221
Performing work ........................164
Pollen filter ................................. 123
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power steering.............................. 87
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 196
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 232
Radio remote control ...................20
Rear carrier system ......................53
Rear floor storage cover ..............65
Rear fog light ............................... 89
Rear fog lights ........................... 110
Rear storage ................................. 63
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 74 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 212, 216
Refuelling ................................... 158 Registered trademarks ...............231
Retained power off .....................126
Reversing lights .........................111
Ride control systems ..................138
Roof load ...................................... 68
Roof rack ..................................... 67

238Washer fluid ............................... 166
Wheel changing .........................196
Wheel covers ............................. 191
Wheels and tyres .......................185
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........72
Winter tyres ............................... 185
Wiper blade replacement ..........169