tow VAUXHALL ADAM 2019 Owner's Guide

178Vehicle careOn versions with storage box in the
load compartment the suitcase with
the tyre repair kit is located in a
chamber of the box 3 54.
On versions with subwoofer box the
tyre repair kit is located in the box
under the floor cover in the load
compartment. To use tyre repair kit,
firstly remove floor cover: fold rear
part to the front and pull out the cover to the rear 3 55.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the
compartment.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the
stowage compartments on the
underside of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.

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Depending on version the button
can be located on the air hose.
Do not run the compressor longer
than 10 min.
14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push catch on bracket to remove
sealant bottle from bracket. Screw the tyre inflation hose to the free
connection of the sealant bottle.
This prevents sealant from
escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in
load compartment.
15. Remove any excess sealant using a cloth.
16. Take the label indicatingmaximum permitted speed from
the sealant bottle and affix in the
driver's field of view.
17. Continue driving immediately so that sealant is evenly distributedin the tyre. After driving approx.
6 miles (but no more than
10 minutes), stop and check tyre
pressure. Screw compressor air
hose directly onto tyre valve and
compressor when doing this.
If tyre pressure is more than
1.3 bar , set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must
not be used. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compartment.
Reinstall floor cover.
Rear floor storage cover 3 55.
Notice
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre are severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least 30 min.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar (102 psi).
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.

Vehicle care1854. Set the jack to the necessaryheight. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach jack handle and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate handle until wheel is clear of theground.
5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.
6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw on the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it is securely located and
tighten each bolt in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
110 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover of the steel wheel with the
tyre valve before installing.
Install wheel bolt caps or centre
cap on alloy wheel.
11. Stow and secure the replaced wheel, the vehicle tools 3 169 and
the adapter for the locking wheel
bolts 3 51.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel bolt
torque as soon as possible.
Stowing a damaged wheel in the
load compartment
The spare wheel holder is not
designed for other tyre sizes than the
spare wheel.
A damaged wheel wider than the
spare wheel must be stowed in the
load compartment and secured with a strap.
Vehicle tools 3 169.Wheels with tyre size up to
195/55 R 16 1. Remove load compartment cover and lift up load compartment floor.
Stow both behind the raised up
backrests of the rear seats.
2. Untwist wing nut and remove tool box.
3. Position the damaged wheel to stand upright into the tool box
spare, facing to the front.

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4. Remove strap 1 from the tool box
and place the loop end of the strap
through the right side lashing eye.
5. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.6. Insert the strap through the spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
7. Mount the hook to the left side lashing eye.
8. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.9. Position the tool box in the insideof the wheel and secure it with
strap 2 inserted through two
spokes of the wheel.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
Wheels with tyre size bigger than
195/55 R 16 1. Fold down backrests of the rear seats 3 53.

190Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 169.Adam
1. Disengage the cap by pushing at
the marked position.2. Screw in the towing eye as far asit will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
Adam Rocks
1. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint
damage. Disengage the small cap
with the screwdriver at the marked position.

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2. Screw in the towing eye as far asit will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
General
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and engage in the front
bumper.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingAdam without foldable sunroof:
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".

219Service information ....................195
Service vehicle soon .................... 76
Side airbag system ......................42
Side blind spot alert ....................141
Sidelights ...................................... 98
Side turn lights ........................... 162
Software acknowledgement .......210
Spare wheel ............................... 182
Speed limiter............................... 130
Speedometer ............................... 68
Starting and operating ................116
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................117
Steering ...................................... 116
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 61
Steering wheel controls ...............61
Stop-start system........................ 118
Storage ......................................... 51
Storage compartments .................51
Sunroof ........................................ 29
Sun visors .................................... 29
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 68
Tail lights ................................... 159
Three-point seat belt .................... 37
Tools .......................................... 169
Towing ........................................ 190
Towing the vehicle .....................190Traction Control system ............. 125
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 175
Trip odometer .............................. 68
Turn lights ............................ 74, 101
Tyre chains ................................ 176
Tyre designations ......................171
Tyre pressure ............................ 171
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 78, 172
Tyre pressures ........................... 206
Tyre repair kit ............................. 177
U Upholstery .................................. 194
Uplevel Display ............................. 80
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 153
Vehicle checks............................ 150
Vehicle data ................................ 200
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 212
Vehicle dimensions .................... 205
Vehicle Identification Number ....198
Vehicle jack ................................ 169
Vehicle messages .......................87
Vehicle personalisation ...............90
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3Vehicle storage ........................... 149
Vehicle tools ............................... 169
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ................................... 106
W
Warning chimes ........................... 89
Warning lights ............................... 68
Warning triangle .......................... 57
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 152
Wheel changing .........................181
Wheel covers ............................. 176
Wheels and tyres .......................170
Windows ....................................... 27
Windscreen................................... 27
Windscreen wiper and washer ....62
Winter tyres ............................... 170
Wiper blade replacement ..........155