check engine VAUXHALL ADAM 2018 User Guide

Vehicle care163Caution
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, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our
website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.

164Vehicle careVehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system uses
extremely high voltage. Do not
touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Push the safety catch upwards and open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.

Vehicle care165If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted
automatically for safety reasons.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is
engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 211.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least five minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 224.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

166Vehicle careEngine coolantThe 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 3 211.
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.

Vehicle care169Wiper 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.

Technical data215Identification plate
The identification plate is located on
the left or right front door frame.
Information on identification label:1:manufacturer2:type approval number3:Vehicle Identification Number4:permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg5:permissible gross train weight
in kg6:maximum permissible front axle
load in kg7:maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg8:vehicle-specific or country-
specific data
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identification
The technical data tables use the
engine identifier code. The engine
data table additionally shows the
engineering code. Engine data
3 219.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The Certificate of Conformity shows
the engine identifier code, other
national publications may show the
engineering code. Check piston
displacement and engine power to
identify the respective engine.

237SSafety belts ................................... 37
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................85
Seat belts ..................................... 37
Seat folding .................................. 35
Seat heating ................................. 36
Seat position ................................ 33
Selector lever ............................. 134
Service ....................................... 125
Service display ............................ 82
Service information ....................210
Service vehicle soon .................... 87
Side airbag system ......................43
Side blind spot alert ....................155
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................176
Software acknowledgement .......231
Spare wheel ............................... 198
Speed limiter............................... 144
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................127
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............128, 134
Steering ...................................... 127
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 71
Steering wheel controls ...............71
Stop-start system........................ 129
Storage ......................................... 51Storage compartments.................51
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sun visors .................................... 30
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 173
Three-point seat belt .................... 38
Tools .......................................... 183
Towing ........................................ 204
Towing another vehicle .............205
Towing the vehicle .....................204
Traction Control system ............. 139
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................134
Tread depth ............................... 190
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 85
Tyre chains ................................ 191
Tyre designations ......................185
Tyre pressure ............................ 185
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 89, 187
Tyre pressures ........................... 225
Tyre repair kit ............................. 191
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 88, 146
Upholstery .................................. 209Uplevel-Display............................. 90
Upshift .......................................... 88
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Vehicle battery ........................... 167
Vehicle checks............................ 164
Vehicle data ................................ 216
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 233
Vehicle dimensions .................... 223
Vehicle Identification Number ....214
Vehicle jack ................................ 183
Vehicle messages .......................97
Vehicle personalisation .............100
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 163
Vehicle tools ............................... 183
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 222
Ventilation ................................... 116
W
Warning chimes ........................... 99
Warning lights ............................... 79
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 166
Wheel changing .........................195
Wheel covers ............................. 191