jump start VAUXHALL ADAM 2017.5 Owner's Manual

Vehicle care163Vehicle careGeneral Information...................163
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 163
Vehicle storage ........................164
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....164
Vehicle checks ........................... 165
Performing work ......................165
Bonnet ..................................... 165
Engine oil ................................. 166
Engine coolant ......................... 167
Washer fluid ............................ 167
Brakes ..................................... 168
Brake fluid ............................... 168
Vehicle battery ......................... 168
Wiper blade replacement ........170
Bulb replacement .......................171
Halogen headlights ..................171
Front turn signal lights .............173
Tail lights ................................. 175
Side turn signal lights ..............178
Number plate light ...................178
Interior lights ............................ 179
Instrument panel illumination ...179
Electrical system ........................180
Fuses ....................................... 180Engine compartment fuse box . 181
Instrument panel fuse box .......183
Vehicle tools .............................. 185
Tools ........................................ 185
Wheels and tyres .......................186
Winter tyres ............................. 186
Tyre designations ....................186
Tyre pressure .......................... 187
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 188
Tread depth ............................. 191
Changing tyre and wheel size . 192
Wheel covers ........................... 192
Tyre chains .............................. 192
Tyre repair kit .......................... 193
Wheel changing .......................197
Spare wheel ............................ 199
Jump starting ............................. 204
Towing ....................................... 205
Towing the vehicle ...................205
Towing another vehicle ...........207
Appearance care .......................208
Exterior care ............................ 208
Interior care ............................. 210General 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 affect driver
assistance systems, 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 care169Replacing 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 3 128.
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 3 204.
Warning label

204Vehicle careJump startingDo 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.

Vehicle care2053. 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 thevehicle tools 3 185.Adam
1. Disengage the cap by pushing at
the marked position.

236Immobiliser ............................ 26, 89
Indicators ...................................... 78
Inductive charging ........................77
Information displays...................... 89
Instrument cluster ........................78
Instrument panel fuse box .........183
Instrument panel illumination .....179
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 111
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 210
Interior lighting ............................ 111
Interior lights ...................... 111, 179
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....50
J Jump starting ............................. 204
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 .....................178
O Object detection systems ...........145
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 213, 217
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 .............................. 222
Performing work ........................165
Pollen filter ................................. 123
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power steering.............................. 87
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 197
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 233
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 .......... 73 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 213, 217
Refuelling ................................... 158 Registered trademarks ...............232
Retained power off .....................126
Reversing lights .........................111
Ride control systems ..................138
Roof load ...................................... 68
Roof rack ..................................... 67