battery VAUXHALL ADAM 2016 Owner's Guide

164Vehicle careReplacing the vehicle batteryNotice
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.
In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) battery, make sure to
have the battery replaced with
another AGM battery.
An AGM battery can be identified by the label on the battery. We
recommend the use of an original
Vauxhall battery.
Notice
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Vauxhall
vehicle battery may result in a lower performance.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6
volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the battery
might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 199.
Warning label

Vehicle care165Meaning 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.

176Vehicle careEngine compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is in the front left of the
engine compartment.
Disengage the cover and fold it
upwards until it stops. Remove the
cover vertically upwards.
No.Circuit1–2Exterior mirror switch3Body control module4Foldable sunroof/Chassis
control module5ABS6Daytime running light left7–8Body control module9Vehicle battery sensor10Headlamp levelling/TPMS/
Foldable sunroof11Rear wiper12Window defog13Daytime running light right14Mirror defog15–

190Vehicle care
6.Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve.
8. The switch on the compressor must be set to J.
9. Connect the compressor plug to the power outlet or cigarette
lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery,
we recommend running the
engine.10. Set the rocker switch on the compressor to I. The tyre is filled
with sealant.
11. The compressor pressure gauge briefly indicates up to six bar
whilst the sealant bottle is
emptying (approx. 30 seconds).
Then the pressure starts to drop.
12. All of the sealant is pumped into the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.
13. The prescribed tyre pressure should be obtained within ten
minutes. Tyre pressure 3 221.
When the correct pressure is
obtained, switch off the
compressor.If the prescribed tyre pressure is
not obtained within ten minutes,
remove the tyre repair kit. Move
the vehicle one tyre rotation.
Reattach the tyre repair kit and
continue the filling procedure for ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre
pressure is still not obtained, the
tyre is too badly damaged. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Drain excess tyre pressure with
the button over the pressure
indicator.
Do not run the compressor for
longer than ten minutes.

Vehicle care199Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

200Vehicle care3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 180.Adam
1. Disengage the cap by pushing at
the marked position.

230IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 158
Adjustable air vents ...................121
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ................44, 83
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) .......85
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................203
Ashtrays ....................................... 77
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............106
Automatic locking ........................23
B Battery discharge protection ......112
Battery voltage ............................. 97
Belts.............................................. 37
Bicycle rack .................................. 53
Bonnet ....................................... 160
Brake and clutch fluid .................208Brake and clutch system .............84
Brake assist ............................... 135
Brake fluid .................................. 163
Brakes ............................... 134, 163
Breakdown.................................. 200
Bulb replacement ....................... 166
C Capacities .................................. 220
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................129
Central locking system ................22
Changing tyre and wheel size ...186
Charging system .......................... 83
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 47
Child restraints.............................. 45
Child restraint systems ................45
Cigarette lighter ........................... 76
City mode ................................... 138
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............113
Clock ............................................ 74
Code ............................................. 94
Collision damage repair ..............225
Colour-Info-Display .......................92
Control indicators.......................... 80
Control of the vehicle .................123
Controls ........................................ 70
Convex shape .............................. 27

233Seat heating................................. 36
Seat position ................................ 33
Selector lever ............................. 131
Service ....................................... 122
Service display ............................ 79
Service information ....................207
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................43
Side blind spot alert ....................151
Sidelights .................................... 105
Side turn signal lights ................173
Software acknowledgement .......225
Spare wheel ............................... 194
Speed limiter............................... 141
Speedometer ............................... 77
Starting and operating ................124
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............125, 131
Steering ...................................... 124
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 70
Steering wheel controls ...............70
Stop-start system........................ 126
Storage ......................................... 51
Storage compartments .................51
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sun visors .................................... 30
Symbols ......................................... 4T
Tachometer ................................. 78
Tail lights ................................... 170
Three-point seat belt .................... 38
Tools .......................................... 180
Top-tether fastening eyes ............50
Towing ........................................ 200
Towing another vehicle .............202
Towing the vehicle .....................200
Traction Control system ............. 136
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................131
Tread depth ............................... 186
Trip odometer .............................. 77
Turn and lane-change signals ...108
Turn signal ................................... 82
Tyre chains ................................ 187
Tyre designations ......................181
Tyre pressure ............................ 182
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 86, 183
Tyre pressures ........................... 221
Tyre repair kit ............................. 188
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 85, 142Upholstery .................................. 205
Upshift .......................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 163
Vehicle checks............................ 160
Vehicle data ................................ 212
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 227
Vehicle dimensions .................... 219
Vehicle Identification Number ....210
Vehicle jack ................................ 180
Vehicle messages .......................94
Vehicle personalisation ...............97
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 159
Vehicle tools ............................... 180
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 218
Ventilation ................................... 113
W
Warning chimes ........................... 96
Warning lights ............................... 77
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 162
Wheel changing .........................192
Wheel covers ............................. 187
Wheels and tyres .......................181
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29