alarm VAUXHALL ADAM 2015.5 User Guide

Vehicle care163
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 3 208.
Vehicle battery The vehicle is equipped with a lead
acid battery.
Vehicles with stop-start system will be
equipped with an AGM battery which
is not a lead acid 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
4 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.
The anti-theft alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the
ignition on then off, disconnect the
vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.
Battery discharge protection 3 111.
Replacing the vehicle battery
Notice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation 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.
Only use batteries that allow the fuse
box to be mounted above the vehicle
battery.
Vehicles with stop-start system
Be sure to have the AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) battery replaced with
another AGM battery.

226IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 158
Adjustable air vents ...................120
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........86
Airbag deactivation ................45, 86
Airbag label................................... 40 Airbag system .............................. 40
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 121
Air conditioning system .............. 113
Air intake .................................... 120
Air vents...................................... 120
Antilock brake system ................ 132
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......87
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................203
Ashtrays ....................................... 79
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............105
Automatic locking ........................24
B Battery discharge protection ......111
Battery voltage ........................... 100
Belts.............................................. 38
Bicycle rack .................................. 55
Bonnet ....................................... 160Brake and clutch fluid.................208
Brake and clutch system .............87
Brake assist ............................... 133
Brake fluid .................................. 162
Brakes ............................... 132, 162
Breakdown.................................. 200
Bulb replacement ....................... 165
C Capacities .................................. 220
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................127
Central locking system ................22
Changing tyre and wheel size ...186
Charging system .......................... 86
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 48
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79
City mode ................................... 136
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............112
Clock ............................................ 77
Code ............................................. 97
Colour-Info-Display .......................95
Control indicators.......................... 83
Control of the vehicle .................122
Controls ........................................ 72
Convex shape .............................. 28