VAUXHALL ADAM 2018.5 Owner's Manual

Vehicle care169Capacities 3 226.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 214.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.

170Vehicle careCaution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 214.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
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 3 214.
Vehicle 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
four 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.
Battery discharge protection 3 117.
Disconnecting the battery If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.

Vehicle care171Replacing the vehicle batteryNotice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation or
disturbance 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.
Ensure that the battery is always replaced by the same type of battery.
We recommend the use of an originalVauxhall 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.Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be damaged.
Jump starting 3 205.
Stop-start system 3 131.
Warning label
Meaning 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.

172Vehicle careWiper blade replacementWindscreen
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.
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 bulb holder. 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.

Vehicle care175Front turn 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 66.
Versions with storage box
Remove storage box to gain access
to the cover 3 64.

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1. Release the cover on therespective side and remove.
2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut from the inside by hand.
3. Carefully withdraw the lightassembly from the recesses and
remove.
4. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and remove. Replace bulb by
withdrawing:
turn light 1
tail light 2
tail light / brake light 3
If tail light 2 and tail light / brake
light 3 are LEDs, seek the
assistance of a workshop for
replacement.
5. Insert and turn bulb holder clockwise into the tail light
assembly. Ensure the wires
remain in the cable ducts.
Fit light assembly with the
retaining pins into the recesses of

178Vehicle carethe vehicle body and tighten the
plastic securing nut from inside
the load compartment. Pull the
circular gasket over the recess in
the lamp housing.
Close cover and engage.
Reversing light / rear fog light Reversing light is located on the left
side of the bumper, and the rear fog
light is located on the right side of the
bumper.
The description of bulb replacement
is the same for both lights.
1. Undo screw and remove cover.
2. Undo screw and remove light assembly 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. Replace light assembly in the bumper and fix with the screw.
7. Insert cover into the bumper and fix with the screw.