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Vauxhall ADAM (2012 year). Manual - part 11

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4. Remove bulb by turning

4. Insert bulb holder and turn

anticlockwise slightly and

clockwise.

withdrawing. Replace the bulb.

5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to

5. Insert the bulb socket into the

the left and insert right end.

assembly and turn clockwise.

6. Attach light assembly into the

Number plate light

bumper and fix with both screws.

7. Insert and engage cover into the

bumper.

Side turn signal lights

To replace bulb, remove lamp

2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise

housing:

and remove from housing.

1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the

cover, press to the side and

release spring.

3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and

1. Slide lamp to its left side and

replace it.

remove with its right end.

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4. Pull bulb from bulb holder and

Instrument panel

replace it.

illumination

5. Insert bulb holder into lamp

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

housing and turn clockwise.

6. Insert lamp into bumper and allow

it to engage.

Interior lights

Courtesy light, reading lights

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

2. Remove lamp downwards, taking

care not to pull on the cable.

Load compartment light

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Dome light

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Ambient light

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Starlight panel

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

3. Remove bulb holder from lamp

housing by turning anticlockwise.

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There are different kinds of fuses in

Electrical system

the vehicle.

Fuses

Data on the replacement fuse must

match the data on the defective fuse.

There are two fuse boxes in the

vehicle:

● in the front left of the engine

compartment,

● in left-hand drive vehicles behind

the light switch, or, in right-hand

drive vehicles, behind the

Place the fuse extractor on the

glovebox.

various types of fuse from the top, and

withdraw fuse.

Before replacing a fuse, turn off the

Depending on the type of fuse, a

respective switch and the ignition.

blown fuse can be recognized by its

melted wire. Do not replace the fuse

until the cause of the fault has been

remedied.

Some functions are protected by

several fuses.

Fuses may also be inserted without

existence of a function.

Fuse extractor

A fuse extractor may be located in the

fuse box in the engine compartment.

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Engine compartment fuse

No. Circuit

box

1

-

2

Exterior mirror switch

3

Body control module

4

Foldable sunroof/Chassis

control module

5

ABS

6

Daytime running light left

7

-

8

Body control module

The fuse box is in the front left of the

9

Vehicle battery sensor

engine compartment.

10

Headlamp levelling/TPMS/

Disengage the cover and fold it

Foldable sunroof

upwards until it stops. Remove the

cover vertically upwards.

11

Rear wiper

12

Window defog

13

Daytime running light right

14

Mirror defog

15

-

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No. Circuit

No. Circuit

16

Chassis control module/LPG

32

Right headlamp

system

33

Engine control module

17

Interior mirror

34

Horn

18

Engine control module

35

Clutch

19

Fuel pump

36

-

20

-

21

Injection coil

22

-

23

Injection system

24

Washer system

25

Lighting system

26

Engine control module

27

-

28

Engine control module

29

Engine control module

30

-

31

Left headlamp

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No. Circuit

Instrument panel fuse box

1

ABS pump

2

Front wiper

3

Blower

4

Instrument panel

5

-

6

-

7

Electrical vacuum pump

8

Cooling fan low

9

Cooling fan high

The fuse box is located behind a

cover in the glovebox. Open the

10

Cooling fan/Electrical vacuum

glovebox, then open the cover and

pump

fold it down.

11

Starter

After having changed defective fuses

close the fuse box cover and press

until it engages.

If the fuse box cover is not closed

correctly, malfunction may occur.

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Vehicle tools

Tools

Vehicles with tyre repair kit

On versions with rear carrier system

On version with storage box, the

or liquid gas engine, the tools are

suitcase with the tools, the towing eye

located together with the towing eye

and the tyre repair kit is located in a

and tyre repair kit in a suitcase, fixed

chamber of the box in the load

with a strap at the left sidewall in the

compartment 3 63.

load compartment.

Some tools and the towing eye are

located together with the tyre repair

kit in a tool box in the load

compartment below the floor cover.

On version with storage box, remove

box first 3 63.

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On version with subwoofer box, the

In accordance with country-specific

Wheels and tyres

tools and the towing eye are located

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

together with the tyre repair kit and

the driver's field of view.

the warning triangle in the box below

Tyre condition, wheel condition

the floor cover. To gain access,

Drive over edges slowly and at right

Tyre designations

remove floor cover: fold rear part to

angles if possible. Driving over sharp

E.g. 195/55 R 16 95 H

the front and pull out the cover to the

edges can cause tyre and wheel

rear 3 64.

195 : tyre width, mm

damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb

55

: cross-section ratio (tyre height

Vehicles with spare wheel

when parking.

to tyre width), %

Regularly check the wheels for

R

: belt type: Radial

damage. Seek the assistance of a

RF : type: RunFlat

workshop in the event of damage or

16

: wheel diameter, inches

unusual wear.

95

: load index e.g. 95 is equivalent

We recommend not swapping the

to 690 kg

front wheels with the rear wheels and

H

: speed code letter

vice versa, as this can affect vehicle

Speed code letter:

stability. Always use less worn tyres

on the rear axle.

Q : up to 100 mph

S : up to 112 mph

T

: up to 118 mph

Winter tyres

H : up to 130 mph

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

V : up to 150 mph

The jack, the wheel bolt wrench, the

temperatures below 7 °C and should

W : up to 168 mph

tools and two straps for securing a

therefore be fitted on all wheels.

Choose a tyre appropriate for the

damaged wheel are in the tool box

All tyre sizes are permitted as winter

maximum speed of your vehicle.

below the load compartment floor

tyres 3 223.

cover 3 64.

Tyre size 185/60 R 15 is only

permitted as winter tyre.

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The maximum speed is achievable at

The tyre pressure tables show all

kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus

possible tyre combinations 3 223.

125 kg payload. Optional equipment

Identify the respective tyre.

could reduce the maximum speed of

For the tyres approved for your

the vehicle.

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Performance 3 219.

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

Directional tyres

documents.

Directional tyres must be mounted so

The driver is responsible for correct

that they rotate in the correct

adjustment of tyre pressure.

direction. The proper rotation

direction is indicated by a symbol

9 Warning

(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.

Tyre pressure 3 223.

The tyre pressure information label

If the pressure is too low, this can

on the right door frame indicates the

result in considerable tyre warm-

Tyre pressure

original equipment tyres and the

up and internal damage, leading to

Check the pressure of cold tyres at

correspondent tyre pressures.

tread separation and even to tyre

least every 14 days and before any

The tyre pressure data refers to cold

blow-out at high speeds.

long journey. Do not forget the spare

tyres. It applies to summer and winter

wheel.

tyres.

This also applies to vehicles with tyre

9 Warning

The ECO tyre pressure serves to

pressure monitoring system.

achieve the smallest amount of fuel

For specific tyres the

Unscrew the valve cap.

consumption possible.

recommended tyre pressure as

Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

shown in the tyre pressure table

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

may exceed the maximum tyre

fuel economy and will increase tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

wear.

Never exceed the maximum tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

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If the tyre pressure must be reduced

The menu can be selected by

Tyre pressure monitoring

or increased, switch off ignition. After

pressing the buttons on the turn

system

adjusting tyre pressure switch on

signal lever.

ignition and select the relevant setting

The tyre pressure monitoring system

on the page Tyre load in the Driver

checks the pressure of all four tyres

Information Centre 3 88.

once a minute when vehicle speed

exceeds a certain limit.

Temperature dependency

Caution

The tyre pressure depends on the

temperature of the tyre. During

Tyre pressure monitoring system

driving, tyre temperature and

warns only about low tyre pressure

pressure increase. Tyre pressure

condition and does not replace

values provided on the tyre

regular tyre maintenance by the

information label and tyre pressure

driver.

chart are valid for cold tyres, which

means at 20 °C.

All wheels must be equipped with

Press MENU to select the Vehicle

The pressure increases by nearly

pressure sensors and the tyres must

Information MenuX

1.5 psi for a 10 °C temperature

have the prescribed pressure.

increase. This must be considered

when warm tyres are checked.

Notice

In countries where the tyre pressure

The tyre pressure value displayed in

monitoring system is legally

the Driver Information Centre shows

required, the use of wheels without

the real tyre pressure. A cooled down

pressure sensors will invalidate the

tyre will show a decreased value,

vehicle type approval.

which does not indicate an air leak.

The current tyre pressures can be

shown in the Vehicle Information

Menu in the Driver Information

Centre.

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If w illuminates at lower temperatures

and extinguishes after some driving,

this could be an indicator for

approaching a low tyre pressure

condition. Check tyre pressure.

Vehicle messages 3 95.

If the tyre pressure must be reduced

or increased, switch off ignition.

Only mount wheels with pressure

sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure

will not be displayed and w

illuminates continuously.

Turn the adjuster wheel to select the

A detected low tyre pressure

A spare wheel or temporary spare

tyre pressure monitoring system.

condition is indicated by the control

wheel is not equipped with pressure

indicator w 3 87.

System status and pressure warnings

sensors. The tyre pressure

are displayed by a message with the

If w illuminates, stop as soon as

monitoring system is not operational

corresponding tyre flashing in the

possible and inflate the tyres as

for these tyres. Control indicator w

Driver Information Centre.

recommended 3 223.

illuminates. For the further three

The system considers the tyre

If w flashes for 60-90 seconds then

tyres, the system remains

temperature for the warnings.

illuminates continuously, there is a

operational.

Temperature dependency 3 184.

fault in the system. Consult a

The use of commercially-available

workshop.

liquid tyre repair kits can impair the

After inflating, some driving may be

function of the system. Factory-

required to update the tyre pressure

approved repair kits can be used.

values in the Driver Information

Operating electronic devices or being

Centre. During this time w may

close to facilities using similar wave

illuminate.

frequencies could disrupt the tyre

pressure monitoring system.

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Each time the tyres are replaced, tyre

matching process should also be

pressure monitoring system sensors

performed after replacing a spare tyre

must be dismounted and serviced.

with a road tyre containing the TPMS

For the screwed sensor; replace

sensor.

valve core and sealing ring. For the

The malfunction light w and the

clipped sensor; replace complete

warning message or code should go

valve stem.

off at the next ignition cycle. The

sensors are matched to the wheel

Vehicle loading status

positions, using a relearn tool, in the

Adjust tyre pressure to load condition

following order: left side front wheel,

according to the tyre information label

right side front wheel, right side rear

or tyre pressure chart 3 223, and

wheel and left side rear wheel. The

select the appropriate setting in the

turn signal light at the current active

Select:

menu Tyre Load in the Driver

position is illuminated until sensor is

● Light for comfort pressure up to

Information Centre, Vehicle

matched.

3 people.

Information Menu 3 88. This setting is

Consult a workshop for service or

the reference for the tyre pressure

● Eco for Eco pressure up to

purchase a relearn tool. There are

warnings.

3 people.

two minutes to match the first wheel

The Tyre Load menu only appears if

● Max for full loading.

position, and five minutes overall to

the vehicle is in a standstill and the

match all four wheel positions. If it

Tyre pressure sensor matching

parking brake is applied. On vehicles

takes longer, the matching process

with automatic transmission the

process

stops and must be restarted.

selector lever has to be in P.

Each TPMS sensor has a unique

The tyre pressure sensor matching

identification code. The identification

process is:

code must be matched to a new tyre/

1. Apply the parking brake.

wheel position after rotating the tyres

2. Turn the ignition on.

or exchanging the complete wheel set

and if one or more TPMS sensors

3. On vehicles with manual

were replaced. The TPMS sensor

transmission automated: Press

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and hold brake pedal. Move and

the tyre pressure sensor. A horn

Tread depth

hold the selector lever for five

chirp confirms that the sensor

Check tread depth at regular

seconds in position N until P is

identification code has been

intervals.

displayed in the Driver

matched to this wheel position.

Information Centre. P indicates

Tyres should be replaced for safety

10. Proceed to the right side front

that the sensor matching process

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

wheel, and repeat the procedure

can be started.

(4 mm for winter tyres).

in Step 9.

On vehicles with manual

For safety reasons it is recommended

11. Proceed to the right side rear

transmission: select neutral.

that the tread depth of the tyres on

wheel, and repeat the procedure

one axle should not vary by more than

4. Use MENU on the turn signal

in Step 9.

2 mm.

lever to select the Vehicle

12. Proceed to the left side rear

Information Menu in the Driver

wheel, and repeat the procedure

Information Centre.

in Step 9. The horn sounds twice

5. Turn the adjuster wheel to scroll to

to indicate that the sensor

the tyre pressure menu.

identification code has been

matched to the left side rear

6. Press SET/CLR to begin the

wheel, and the tyre pressure

sensor matching process. A

sensor matching process is no

message requesting acceptance

longer active.

of the process should be

displayed.

13. Turn off the ignition.

7. Press SET/CLR again to confirm

14. Set all four tyres to the

the selection. The horn sounds

recommended air pressure level

twice to indicate that the receiver

as indicated on the tyre

is in relearn mode.

information label.

The legally permissible minimum

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

8. Start with the left side front wheel.

15. Ensure the tyre loading status is

reached when the tread has worn

set according to the selected

9. Place the relearn tool against the

down as far as one of the tread wear

pressure 3 88.

tyre sidewall, near the valve stem.

Then press the button to activate

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indicators (TWI). Their position is

Steel wheels: When using locking

9 Warning

indicated by markings on the

wheel bolts, do not attach wheel

sidewall.

covers.

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

may lead to accidents and will

We recommend tyre replacement

invalidate the vehicle type

Tyre chains

every 6 years.

approval.

Changing tyre and wheel

Wheel covers

size

Wheel covers and tyres that are

If tyres of a different size than those

factory approved for the respective

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

vehicle and comply with all of the

necessary to reprogramme the

relevant wheel and tyre combination

speedometer as well as the nominal

requirements must be used.

tyre pressure and to make other

If the wheel covers and tyres used are

vehicle modifications.

not factory approved, the tyres must

After converting to a different tyre

not have a rim protection ridge.

size, have the label with tyre

Wheel covers must not impair brake

pressures replaced.

cooling.

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

front wheels.

Caution

9 Warning

Always use fine mesh chains that add

no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread

When converting to wheels with

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

and the inboard sides (including chain

14'', the ground clearance will be

covers could lead to sudden

lock).

reduced. This must be considered

pressure loss and thereby

when passing over obstacles.

accidents.

9 Warning

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

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Tyre chains are only permitted on

Apply the parking brake and engage

tyres of size 175/70 R 14,

first gear.

185/70 R 14, 185/60 R 15,

185/65 R 15 and 195/55 R 16.

Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres

of size 215/45 R 17 and 225/35 R 18.

The use of tyre chains is not permitted

on the temporary spare wheel.

Tyre repair kit

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

On versions with rear carrier system

Do not remove foreign bodies from

or liquid gas engine, the tyre repair kit

the tyres.

is located in a suitcase and fixed with

The tyre repair kit is in the tool box

a strap at the left sidewall in the load

Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

under the floor cover in the load

compartment.

is at the tyre's sidewall cannot be

compartment.

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

9 Warning

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

Do not use for a lengthy period.

Steering and handling may be

affected.

If you have a flat tyre:

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On versions with storage box in the

3. Remove the electrical connection

load compartment the suitcase with

cable and air hose from the

the tyre repair kit is located in a

stowage compartments on the

chamber of the box 3 63.

underside of the compressor.

1. Take the tyre repair kit from the

compartment.

2. Remove the compressor.

4. Screw the compressor air hose to

On versions with subwoofer box the

the connection on the sealant

tyre repair kit is located in the box

bottle.

under the floor cover in the load

compartment. To use tyre repair kit,

5. Fit the sealant bottle into the

firstly remove floor cover: fold rear

retainer on the compressor.

part to the front and pull out the cover

Set the compressor near the tyre

to the rear 3 64.

in such a way that the sealant

bottle is upright.

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