bulb VAUXHALL ADAM 2015.5 Owner's Manual

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Pull the strap on one or both
backrests and fold them down onto the seat cushion.
To fold up, raise the backrests into
upright position and let them engage
audibly.
The backrests are properly engaged
when the red marks on both release
straps are not visible.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to load or vehicle in the event of heavy braking or collision.
Hook for carrier bags
Use the hook at the right sidewall of
the load compartment for hanging up carrier bags. Maximum load: 5 kg.
Rear storage
Storage box
A closable storage box is located in
the load compartment. The cover is lockable by turning the knob. It mustbe locked while driving.
To open, unlock and lift up the cover. To remove the cover, open it and slide
sideways to the left.
The box can be separated by a
divider.
The storage box cover can be loaded with max. 20 kg.
Removal
To gain access to emergency
breakdown equipment or for bulb
replacement of the tail lights, the
storage box must be removed:
■ Remove the load compartment cover 3 66.
■ Fold down the rear backrests 3 64.
■ Open the storage box.

Storage67Rear floor storage coverRear floor cover
Lift up rear floor cover to gain access
to emergency breakdown equipment.
Tools 3 179.
Subwoofer cover
Lift up rear part of floor cover to gain
access to the warning triangle.
When closing floor cover, ensure it is
fixed with the Velcro fastener.
Removal
Remove floor cover to gain access to
emergency breakdown equipment
and for bulb replacement of tail lights:
■ Lift up and fold the rear part to the front.
■ Pull out the cover to the rear, it will be lifted slightly by a guide.
■ Detach the cover from the load compartment.
To gain access to the right cover in
the load compartment, e.g. for bulb replacement, fold down rear right
backrest and pull out the tool box
beside the subwoofer.
Bulb replacement 3 169.
Installation ■ Install the tool box if removed.
■ Place the floor cover in load compartment.

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Control indicators in the centre
console
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 165, Fuses
3 174.
Turn signals 3 107.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front
seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console,
when the seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 39.Seat belt status on rear seats
X in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.
Illuminates
After having started the engine for a
minimum of 35 seconds until the seat
belt has been fastened.
If an unfastened seat belt is fastened
whilst driving.
Flashes
After starting off when the seat belt is unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 39.

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Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ fluid levels
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ brakes
■ ride control systems
■ cruise control, speed limiter
■ parking assist systems
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ wiper/washer system
■ doors, windows
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ vehicle battery
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes When starting the engine or
whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If a programmed speed is exceeded.
■ If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo-Display.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier extended.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.

158Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................158
Vehicle checks ........................... 159
Bulb replacement .......................165
Electrical system ........................174
Vehicle tools .............................. 179
Wheels and tyres .......................181
Jump starting ............................. 199
Towing ....................................... 200
Appearance care .......................203General 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.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
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, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear. Prevent the vehiclefrom rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.

Vehicle care165Wiper blade replacement
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Wiper blade on the rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
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.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights
Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for low beam and high beam.

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Low beam outer bulb (1).
High beam inner bulb (2).
Low beam (1) 1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.2. Press the clip to disengage bulbholder. Withdraw the bulb holder
from the reflector.
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder with the clip
downwards and engage into the
reflector until it clicks.
5. Install cap.
High beam (2)
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.

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2. Press the clip to disengage bulbholder. Withdraw the bulb holder
from the reflector.
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder with the clip
upwards and engage into the
reflector until it clicks.
5. Install cap.
Sidelight/Daytime running light
with bulbs (3)
1. Rotate bulb socket (3) anticlockwise to disengage.
Withdraw the bulb socket from the
headlamp housing.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling.
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.

168Vehicle careFront turn signal lights
1. Undo screw and remove cover.
2. Undo screw and remove lightassembly from the bumper.
3. Disengage and remove the bulbsocket by turning anticlockwise.
4. Remove bulb by turninganticlockwise slightly and
withdrawing. Replace the bulb.
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
1. Disengage the small cap with a screwdriver at the marked
position.

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2. Remove the cover by pulling withfingers at the marked positions,
see arrows in the illustration.
3. Undo both screws and remove light assembly from the bumper.
4. Disengage and remove the bulbsocket by turning anticlockwise.
5. Remove bulb by turninganticlockwise slightly and
withdrawing. Replace the bulb.
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
3 67.
Versions with storage box
Remove storage box to gain access
to the cover 3 65.