battery replacement VAUXHALL ADAM 2016.5 Owner's Manual

Keys, doors and windows21Basic settingsSome settings can be changed in theInfo-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 98.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when the ignition is
switched on.
Memorised settings Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised by the key:
● lighting
● Infotainment system presets
● central locking system
● comfort settings
● climate control
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 124.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each key used.

Instruments and controls97Vehicle 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 whilstdriving
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
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
Midlevel-Display

160Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................160
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 160
Vehicle storage ........................161
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....161
Vehicle checks ........................... 162
Performing work ......................162
Bonnet ..................................... 162
Engine oil ................................. 163
Engine coolant ......................... 164
Washer fluid ............................ 164
Brakes ..................................... 165
Brake fluid ............................... 165
Vehicle battery ......................... 165
Wiper blade replacement ........167
Bulb replacement .......................168
Halogen headlights ..................168
Front turn signal lights .............170
Tail lights ................................. 172
Side turn signal lights ..............175
Number plate light ...................175
Interior lights ............................ 176
Instrument panel illumination ...176
Electrical system ........................177
Fuses ....................................... 177Engine compartment fuse box . 178
Instrument panel fuse box .......180
Vehicle tools .............................. 182
Tools ........................................ 182
Wheels and tyres .......................183
Winter tyres ............................. 183
Tyre designations ....................183
Tyre pressure .......................... 184
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 185
Tread depth ............................. 188
Changing tyre and wheel size . 189
Wheel covers ........................... 189
Tyre chains .............................. 189
Tyre repair kit .......................... 190
Wheel changing .......................194
Spare wheel ............................ 196
Jump starting ............................. 201
Towing ....................................... 202
Towing the vehicle ...................202
Towing another vehicle ...........204
Appearance care .......................205
Exterior care ............................ 205
Interior care ............................. 207General 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 care167Meaning 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.Wiper 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.

232IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 160
Adjustable air vents ...................121
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ................44, 84
Airbag label................................... 39 Airbag system .............................. 39
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 122
Air conditioning system .............. 114
Air intake .................................... 121
Air vents...................................... 121
Antilock brake system ................ 134
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................205
Ashtrays ....................................... 77
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............106
Automatic locking ........................23
Autostop ..................................... 126
B Battery discharge protection ......112
Battery voltage ............................. 97 Belts.............................................. 37
Bicycle rack .................................. 53
Bonnet ....................................... 162Brake and clutch fluid.................210
Brake and clutch system .............85
Brake assist ............................... 135
Brake fluid .................................. 165
Brakes ............................... 134, 165
Breakdown.................................. 202
Bulb replacement ....................... 168
C Capacities .................................. 222
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................129
Central locking system ................22
Changing tyre and wheel size ...189
Charging system .......................... 84
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 47
Child restraints.............................. 45
Child restraint systems ................45
Cigarette lighter ........................... 77
City mode ................................... 138
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............113
Clock ............................................ 74
Code ............................................. 95
Collision damage repair ..............227
Colour-Info-Display .......................93
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................123
Controls ........................................ 70