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Vauxhall ADAM (2012 year). Manual - part 12

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If the prescribed tyre pressure is

6. Unscrew valve cap from defective

10. Set the rocker switch on the

not obtained within ten minutes,

tyre.

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

with sealant.

7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

valve.

11. The compressor pressure gauge

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

8. The switch on the compressor

briefly indicates up to six bar

continue the filling procedure for

must be set to J.

whilst the sealant bottle is

ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre

emptying (approx. 30 seconds).

pressure is still not obtained, the

9. Connect the compressor plug to

Then the pressure starts to drop.

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the power outlet or cigarette

12. All of the sealant is pumped into

the assistance of a workshop.

lighter socket.

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

Drain excess tyre pressure with

To avoid discharging the battery,

13. The prescribed tyre pressure

the button over the pressure

we recommend running the

should be obtained within ten

indicator.

engine.

minutes. Tyre pressure 3 223.

Do not run the compressor for

When the correct pressure is

longer than ten minutes.

obtained, switch off the

compressor.

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14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push

If unusual noise is heard or the

catch on bracket to remove

compressor becomes hot, turn

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

compressor off for at least

the tyre inflation hose to the free

30 minutes.

connection of the sealant bottle.

The built-in safety valve opens at a

This prevents sealant from

pressure of seven bar (102 psi).

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

Note the expiry date of the kit. After

load compartment.

this date its sealing capability is no

15. Remove any excess sealant

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

using a cloth.

storage information on sealant

16. Take the label indicating

bottle.

maximum permitted speed from

If tyre pressure is more than

Replace the used sealant bottle.

the sealant bottle and affix in the

1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

driver's field of view.

Repeat the procedure until there

by applicable laws.

17. Continue driving immediately so

is no more loss of pressure.

The compressor and sealant can be

that sealant is evenly distributed

If the tyre pressure has fallen

used from approx. -30 °C.

in the tyre. After driving approx.

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

The adapters supplied can be used

six miles (but no more than ten

not be used. Seek the assistance

to pump up other items e.g.

minutes), stop and check tyre

of a workshop.

footballs, air mattresses, inflatable

pressure. Screw compressor air

18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

dinghies etc. They are located on the

hose directly onto tyre valve and

compartment.

underside of the compressor. To

compressor when doing this.

remove, screw on compressor air

Reinstall floor cover. Rear floor

hose and withdraw adapter.

storage cover 3 64.

Notice

The driving characteristics of the

repaired tyre are severely affected,

therefore have this tyre replaced.

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● Do not start the vehicle when it is

Wheel changing

raised on the jack.

Make the following preparations and

● Before screwing in the wheel

observe the following information:

bolts, clean them and lightly coat

●

Park the vehicle on a level, firm

the taper of each wheel bolt with

and non-skid surface. The front

commercially available grease.

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

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●

Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear or reverse gear.

Do not grease the thread of the

●

Never change more than one

wheel bolt.

wheel at once.

1.1. Insert extractor in the open

1. Steel wheels:

●

Use the jack only to change

slot of the centre cap and remove

wheels in case of puncture, not

Pull off the wheel cover.

the cap from the wheel. Vehicle

for seasonal winter or summer

Alloy wheels with bolt caps

tools 3 182.

tyre change.

Disengage wheel bolt caps with a

●

The jack is maintenance-free.

screwdriver and remove. To

●

If the ground on which the vehicle

protect the wheel, place a soft

is standing is soft, a solid board

cloth between the screwdriver

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

and the alloy wheel.

placed under the jack.

Alloy wheels with centre cap

●

Take heavy objects out of the

Two versions are available:

vehicle before jacking up.

●

No people or animals may be in

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

●

Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

1.2. Insert extractor in the hole of

the centre cap and withdraw the

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cap from the wheel. Vehicle tools

jacking points: first pull out the

3 182.

cover at the respective jacking

point before positioning the jack.

3. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and loosen

4. Set the jack to the necessary

each wheel bolt by half a turn.

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

The wheels might be protected by

prevents it from slipping.

locking wheel bolts. To loosen

these specific bolts, first attach

the adapter for the locking wheel

bolts onto the head of the bolt

before installing the wheel

wrench. The adapter is located in

the glovebox.

Some versions have sill

panellings with covered vehicle

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Install wheel bolt caps or centre

cap on alloy wheel.

11. Stow and secure the replaced

wheel, the vehicle tools 3 182 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.

Have the defective tyre renewed or

repaired as soon as possible.

Attach jack handle and with the

Jacking position for lifting platform

Front arm position of the lifting

jack correctly aligned rotate

platform at the underbody.

handle until wheel is clear of the

ground.

Spare wheel

5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.

6. Change the wheel.

If mounting a spare wheel, which is

different from the other wheels, this

7. Screw on the wheel bolts.

wheel might be classified as a

8. Lower vehicle.

temporary spare wheel and the

9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

corresponding speed limits apply,

that it locates securely and tighten

even though no label indicates this.

each bolt in a crosswise

Seek the assistance of a workshop to

sequence. Tightening torque is

check the applicable speed limit.

110 Nm.

The spare wheel has a steel rim.

10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

Rear arm position of the lifting

cover of the steel wheel with the

platform, located centrally under the

tyre valve before installing.

recess of the sill.

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4. Lift the spare wheel holder slightly

Caution

by hand and unhook the catch.

5. Lower the spare wheel holder.

The use of a spare wheel that is

smaller than the other wheels or in

combination with winter tyres

could affect driveability. Have the

defective tyre replaced as soon as

possible.

The spare wheel is located in a holder

beneath the vehicle floor.

1. Open the load compartment floor

3. Fit the wheel wrench on the

3 64.

hexagon bolt near the tool box

Remove storage box if equipped

and turn it anticlockwise until a

3 63.

resistance is noticeable.

6. Lift the spare wheel holder slightly

2. Remove the wheel wrench from

by hand and detach the safety

the tool box.

cable.

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12. Stow wheel wrench and the jack

in the tool box in vehicle floor.

13. Close the load compartment floor.

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

7. Lower holder all the way and

2. Untwist wing nut and remove tool

strap. Vehicle tools 3 182.

remove spare wheel.

box.

Wheels with tyre size up to

8. Change the wheel 3 194.

3. Position the damaged wheel to

195/55 R 16

stand upright into the tool box

The damaged wheel must be

1. Remove load compartment cover

spare, facing to the front.

secured in the load compartment,

and lift up load compartment floor.

see below.

Stow both behind the raised up

9. Lift the empty spare wheel holder

backrests of the rear seats.

and insert the safety cable.

10. Lift the spare wheel holder farther

and engage in catch. The open

side of the catch must point in the

direction of travel.

11. Close the empty spare wheel

holder by turning the hexagon bolt

clockwise successively using the

wheel wrench.

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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.

9. Position the tool box in the inside

2. Remove strap 1 from the tool box.

of the wheel and secure it with

3. Position the damaged wheel with

strap 2 inserted through two

outer side facing downwards in

spokes of the wheel.

the load compartment.

Wheels with tyre size bigger than

195/55 R 16

1. Fold down backrests of the rear

6. Insert the strap through the

seats 3 62.

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.

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4. Take strap 1 and place the loop

If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the

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end of the strap through the right

rear while towing another vehicle,

side lashing eye.

mount the temporary spare wheel in

Storing a jack, a wheel or other

the front and the full size tyre in the

5. Place the hook end of the strap

equipment in the load

rear.

through the loop and pull it until

compartment could cause injury if

the strap is fastened securely to

Tyre chains 3 189.

they are not fixed properly. During

the lashing eye.

a sudden stop or a collision, loose

Spare wheel with directional tyre

equipment could strike someone.

Store jack and tools always in the

If possible, fit directional tyres such

respective storage compartments

that they roll in the direction of travel.

and secure them by fixing.

The rolling direction is indicated by a

symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the

Damaged wheel placed in the load

sidewall.

compartment must always be

secured by the strap.

The following applies to tyres fitted

opposing the rolling direction:

Temporary spare wheel

● Driveability may be affected.

Have the defective tyre renewed

or repaired as soon as possible

Caution

and fit it instead of the spare

6. Insert the strap through the

wheel.

The use of the temporary spare

spokes of the wheel as shown in

wheel could affect driveability.

● Drive particularly carefully on wet

the illustration.

Have the defective tyre renewed

and snow-covered road

7. Mount the hook to the left side

or repaired as soon as possible.

surfaces.

lashing eye.

8. Tighten the strap and secure it

Only mount one temporary spare

using the buckle.

wheel. Do not drive faster than

50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not

use for a long period of time.

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●

A discharged vehicle battery can

●

Apply the parking brake,

Jump starting

already freeze at a temperature

transmission in neutral.

of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery

Do not start with a quick charger.

●

Open the positive terminal

before connecting jump leads.

protection caps of both vehicle

A vehicle with a discharged vehicle

●

Wear eye protection and

batteries.

battery can be started using jump

protective clothing when

leads and the vehicle battery of

handling a battery.

another vehicle.

●

Use a booster battery with the

same voltage (12 Volts). Its

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capacity (Ah) must not be much

less than that of the discharged

Be extremely careful when starting

battery.

with jump leads. Any deviation

from the following instructions can

●

Use jump leads with insulated

lead to injuries or damage caused

terminals and a cross section of

by battery explosion or damage to

at least 16 mm² (25 mm² for

the electrical systems of both

diesel engines).

vehicles.

●

Do not disconnect the discharged

vehicle battery from the vehicle.

Lead connection order:

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●

Switch off all unnecessary

1. Connect the red lead to the

electrical consumers.

positive terminal of the booster

Avoid contact of the battery with

●

Do not lean over the battery

battery.

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

during jump starting.

2. Connect the other end of the red

surfaces. The fluid contains

●

Do not allow the terminals of one

lead to the positive terminal of the

sulphuric acid which can cause

lead to touch those of the other

discharged battery.

injuries and damage in the event

lead.

of direct contact.

●

The vehicles must not come into

● Never expose the battery to

contact with each other during

naked flames or sparks.

the jump starting process.

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3. Connect the black lead to the

4. Switch on electrical consumers

Towing

negative terminal of the booster

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

battery.

window) of the vehicle receiving

Towing the vehicle

the jump start.

4. Connect the other end of the black

The towing eye is stowed with the

lead to a vehicle grounding point,

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

vehicle tools 3 182.

such as the engine block or an

when removing leads.

engine mounting bolt. Connect as

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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

1. Disengage the cap by pushing at

15 seconds at an interval of

the marked position.

one minute.

3. Allow both engines to idle for

approx. three minutes with the

leads connected.

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2. Screw in the towing eye as far as

it 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

2. Screw in the towing eye as far as

wiper.

it will go until it stops in a

1. Disengage the small cap with a

horizontal position.

screwdriver at the marked

Transmission in neutral.

position.

3. Attach a tow rope - or better still a

Caution

tow rod - to the towing eye.

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.

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Vehicles with manual transmission

The towing eye is stowed with the

Caution

automated: the vehicle must only be

vehicle tools 3 182.

towed facing forwards with the front

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

axle raised off the ground.

Excessive tractive force can

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

damage the vehicle.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

Insert cap and engage in the front

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

bumper.

Insert cap and engage in the bumper.

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Towing another vehicle

Towing another vehicle is not

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possible.

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

go until it stops in a horizontal

position.

The lashing eye at the rear

underneath the vehicle must never be

used as a towing eye.

Attach a tow rope - or even better a

tow bar - to the towing eye.

The towing eye must only be used for

towing and not for recovering a

vehicle.

Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the

lower bend of the cap. Disengage the

cap by carefully moving the

screwdriver downwards.

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