Opel Adam (2019 year). Manual - part 11

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There are different kinds of fuses in

the vehicle.

Depending on the type of fuse, a

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.

Place the fuse extractor on the

various types of fuse from the top, and

withdraw fuse.

Engine compartment fuse

box

The fuse box is located at the front left

of the engine compartment.
Disengage the cover and fold it

upwards until it stops. Remove the

cover vertically upwards.

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No. Circuit
1

Rear carrier

2

Exterior mirror switch

3

Body control module

4

Foldable power sunroof

5

ABS

6

Daytime running light left / low

beam left

7

–

8

Power window switch

9

Vehicle battery sensor

10 Headlamp levelling / Ignition
11 Rear wiper
12 Window defog
13 Daytime running light right / low

beam right

14 Exterior mirror heating
15 –

No. Circuit
16 Fuel pump module / LPG

module

17 Interior mirror / Voltage

converter

18 Engine control module
19 Fuel pump
20 –
21 Solenoid canister purge
22 –
23 Ignition coils / Injectors
24 Washer system
25 Ambient light sensor / Rain light

sensor

26 Engine sensors
27 Engine management
28 Engine control module / LPG

module

29 Engine control module
30 –

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No. Circuit
31 Left highbeam
32 Right highbeam
33 Engine control module
34 Horn
35 Air conditioning compressor

clutch

36 –

No. Circuit
1

ABS pump

2

Front wiper

3

Blower

4

Instrument panel / Seat heating

5

Cooling fan

6

–

7

–

8

Cooling fan

9

Cooling fan

10
–

–

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.

Instrument panel fuse box

Left-hand drive vehicles

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The fuse box is behind the light switch

in the instrument panel.
Hold the handle, then pull and fold

down the light switch.
Right-hand drive vehicles

The fuse box is located behind a

cover in the glovebox. Open the

glovebox, then open the cover and

fold it down.

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No. Circuit
1

–

2

–

3

Power windows

4

Voltage transformer

5

Body control module 1

6

Body control module 2

7

Body control module 3

8

Body control module 4

9

Body control module 5

10

Body control module 6

11

Body control module 7

12

Body control module 8

13

–

14

Tailgate

15

Airbag module

16

Diagnose connector

17

Ignition switch

No. Circuit
18

Air conditioning system

19

Audio amplifier

20

Parking assist

21

Brake switch

22

Infotainment system

23

USB charging port

24

Infotainment system

25

OnStar

26

Instrument panel

27

Seat heating, driver

28

–

29

–

30

Ignition

31

Antitheft alarm system

32

Seat heating, passenger

33

Heated steering wheel

34

–

No. Circuit
35

–

36

–

37

Rear wiper

38

Cigarette lighter

39

Inductive charging

40

–

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Vehicle tools

Tools

Vehicles without spare wheel

Some tools and the towing eye are

located in a tool box in the load

compartment below the floor cover.

On version with storage box, remove

box first 3 56.

On versions with rear carrier system

or liquid gas engine, the tools are

located together with the towing eye,

fixed with a strap at the left sidewall in

the load compartment.

On version with storage box, the

suitcase with the tools, the towing eye

is located in a chamber of the box in

the load compartment 3 56.

On version with subwoofer box, the

tools and the towing eye are located

together with the warning triangle in

the box below the floor cover. To gain

access, remove floor cover: fold rear

part to the front and pull out the cover

to the rear 3 57.

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Vehicles with spare wheel

The jack, the wheel bolt wrench, the

tools and two straps for securing a

damaged wheel are in the tool box

below the load compartment floor

cover 3 57.

Wheels and tyres

Tyre condition, wheel condition

Drive over edges slowly and at right

angles if possible. Driving over sharp

edges can cause tyre and wheel

damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb

when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for

damage. Seek the assistance of a

workshop in the event of damage or

unusual wear.
We recommend not swapping the

front wheels with the rear wheels and

vice versa, as this can affect vehicle

stability. Always use less worn tyres

on the rear axle.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

temperatures below 7 °C and should

therefore be fitted on all wheels.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter

tyres 3 209.
Tyre size 185/60 R 15 is only

permitted as winter tyre.

In accordance with country-specific

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

the driver's field of view.

Tyre designations

E.g. 195/55 R 16 95 H
195 : tyre width, mm

55 : cross-section ratio (tyre height

to tyre width), %

R

: belt type: Radial

RF : type: RunFlat

16 : wheel diameter, inches

95 : load index e.g. 95 is equivalent

to 690 kg

H

: speed code letter

Speed code letter:
Q : up to 160 km/h

S : up to 180 km/h

T : up to 190 km/h

H : up to 210 km/h

V : up to 240 km/h

W : up to 270 km/h
Choose a tyre appropriate for the

maximum speed of your vehicle.

Refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

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documents. Optional equipment

could reduce the maximum speed of

the vehicle.

Directional tyres

Directional tyres must be mounted so

that they rotate in the correct

direction. The proper rotation

direction is indicated by a symbol

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

Tyre pressure

Check the pressure of cold tyres at

least every 14 days and before any

long journey. Do not forget the spare

wheel.
This also applies to vehicles with tyre

pressure monitoring system.

Tyre pressure 3 209.
The tyre pressure information label

on the right door frame indicates the

original equipment tyres and the

correspondent tyre pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold

tyres. It applies to summer and winter

tyres.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to

achieve the smallest amount of fuel

consumption possible.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

fuel economy and will increase tyre

wear.

The tyre pressure tables show all

possible tyre combinations 3 209.
Identify the respective tyre.
For the tyres approved for your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.
The driver is responsible for correct

adjustment of tyre pressure.

9 Warning

If the pressure is too low, this can

result in considerable tyre warm-

up and internal damage, leading to

tread separation and even to tyre

blow-out at high speeds.

9 Warning

For specific tyres the

recommended tyre pressure as

shown in the tyre pressure table

may exceed the maximum tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

Never exceed the maximum tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

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If the tyre pressure must be reduced

or increased, switch off ignition. After

adjusting tyre pressure switch on

ignition and select the relevant setting

on the page Tyre load in the Driver

Information Centre 3 82.

Temperature dependency

The tyre pressure depends on the

temperature of the tyre. During

driving, tyre temperature and

pressure increase. Tyre pressure

values provided on the tyre

information label and tyre pressure

chart are valid for cold tyres, which

means at 20 °C.
The pressure increases by nearly

10 kPa for a 10 °C temperature

increase. This must be considered

when warm tyres are checked.
The tyre pressure value displayed in

the Driver Information Centre shows

the real tyre pressure. A cooled down

tyre will show a decreased value,

which does not indicate an air leak.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

The tyre pressure monitoring system

checks the pressure of all four tyres

once a minute when vehicle speed

exceeds a certain limit.

Caution

Tyre pressure monitoring system

warns only about low tyre pressure

condition and does not replace

regular tyre maintenance by the

driver.

All wheels must be equipped with

pressure sensors and the tyres must

have the prescribed pressure.

Note

In countries where the tyre pressure

monitoring system is legally

required, the use of wheels without

pressure sensors will invalidate the

vehicle operating permit.

The current tyre pressures can be

shown in the Vehicle Information

Menu in the Driver Information

Centre.

The menu can be selected by

pressing the buttons on the stalk.

Press MENU to select the Vehicle

Information MenuX.

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Turn the adjuster wheel to select the

tyre pressure monitoring system.
System status and pressure warnings

are displayed by a message with the

corresponding tyre flashing in the

Driver Information Centre.
The system considers the tyre

temperature for the warnings.
Temperature dependency 3 174.

A detected low tyre pressure

condition is indicated by the control

indicator w 3 80.
If w illuminates, stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tyres as

recommended 3 209.

If w flashes for 60-90 seconds then

illuminates continuously, there is a

fault in the system. Consult a

workshop.
After inflating, some driving may be

required to update the tyre pressure

values in the Driver Information

Centre. During this time w may

illuminate.
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 89.
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.
A spare wheel or temporary spare

wheel is not equipped with pressure

sensors. The tyre pressure

monitoring system is not operational

for these tyres. Control indicator w

illuminates. For the further three

tyres, the system remains

operational.
The use of commercially-available

liquid tyre repair kits can impair the

function of the system. Factory-

approved repair kits can be used.
Operating electronic devices or being

close to facilities using similar wave

frequencies could disrupt the tyre

pressure monitoring system.
Each time the tyres are replaced, tyre

pressure monitoring system sensors

must be dismounted and serviced.

For the screwed sensor; replace

valve core and sealing ring. For the

clipped sensor; replace complete

valve stem.

Vehicle loading status

Adjust tyre pressure to load condition

according to the tyre information label

or tyre pressure chart 3 209, and

select the appropriate setting in the

menu Tyre Load in the Driver

Information Centre, Vehicle

Information Menu 3 82. This setting is

the reference for the tyre pressure

warnings.

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The Tyre Load menu only appears if

the vehicle is at a standstill and the

parking brake is applied. On vehicles

with automatic transmission the

selector lever has to be in P.

Select:

● Light for comfort pressure up to

3 people.

● Eco for Eco pressure up to

3 people.

● Max for full loading.

Tyre pressure sensor matching

process

Each pressure sensor has a unique

identification code. The identification

code must be matched to a new tyre /

wheel position after rotating the tyres

or exchanging the complete wheel set

and if one or more pressure sensors

were replaced. The pressure sensor

matching process should also be

performed after replacing a spare tyre

with a road tyre containing the

pressure sensor.
The malfunction light w and the

warning message or code should go

off at the next ignition cycle. The

sensors are matched to the wheel

positions, using a relearn tool, in the

following order: left side front wheel,

right side front wheel, right side rear

wheel and left side rear wheel. The

turn light at the current active position

is illuminated until sensor is matched.
Consult a workshop for service. There

are 2 minutes to match the first wheel

position, and 5 minutes overall to

match all four wheel positions. If it

takes longer, the matching process

stops and must be restarted.

The tyre pressure sensor matching

process is:

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. On vehicles with manual

transmission: select neutral.

4. Use MENU on the stalk to select

the Vehicle Information Menu in

the Driver Information Centre.

5. Turn the adjuster wheel to scroll to

the tyre pressure menu.

6. Press SET/CLR to begin the

sensor matching process. A

message requesting acceptance

of the process should be

displayed.

7. Press SET/CLR again to confirm

the selection. The horn sounds

twice to indicate that the receiver

is in relearn mode.

8. Start with the left side front wheel.
9. Place the relearn tool against the

tyre sidewall, near the valve stem.

Then press the button to activate

the tyre pressure sensor. A horn

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chirp confirms that the sensor

identification code has been

matched to this wheel position.

10. Proceed to the right side front

wheel, and repeat the procedure

in Step 9.

11. Proceed to the right side rear

wheel, and repeat the procedure

in Step 9.

12. Proceed to the left side rear

wheel, and repeat the procedure

in Step 9. The horn sounds twice

to indicate that the sensor

identification code has been

matched to the left side rear

wheel, and the tyre pressure

sensor matching process is no

longer active.

13. Turn off the ignition.
14. Set all four tyres to the

recommended air pressure level

as indicated on the tyre

information label.

15. Ensure the tyre loading status is

set according to the selected

pressure 3 82.

Tread depth

Check tread depth at regular

intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

(4 mm for winter tyres).
For safety reasons it is recommended

that the tread depth of the tyres on

one axle should not vary by more than

2 mm.

The legally permissible minimum

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

reached when the tread has worn

down as far as one of the tread wear

indicators (TWI). Their position is

indicated by markings on the

sidewall.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.

We recommend tyre replacement

every 6 years.

Changing tyre and wheel

size

If tyres of a different size than those

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

necessary to reprogramme the

nominal tyre pressure and to make

other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre

size, have the label with tyre

pressures replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system

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Caution

When converting to wheels with

14'', the ground clearance will be

reduced. This must be considered

when passing over obstacles.

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9 Warning

The use of unsuitable tyres or

wheels may lead to accidents and

will invalidate the vehicle

operating permit.

Wheel covers

Wheel covers and tyres that are

factory approved for the respective

vehicle and comply with all of the

relevant wheel and tyre combination

requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are

not factory approved, the tyres must

not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake

cooling.

9 Warning

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

covers could lead to sudden

pressure loss and thereby

accidents.

Steel wheels: When using locking

wheel bolts, do not attach wheel

covers.

Tyre chains

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add

no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread

and the inboard sides (including chain

lock).

9 Warning

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

Tyre chains are only permitted on

tyres of size 175/70 R 14,

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.
Do not remove foreign bodies from

the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

is at the tyre's sidewall cannot be

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

9 Warning

Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be

affected.

If you have a flat tyre:

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Apply the parking brake and engage

first gear.

The tyre repair kit is in the tool box

under the floor cover in the load

compartment.

On versions with rear carrier system

or liquid gas engine, the tyre repair kit

is located in a suitcase and fixed with

a strap at the left sidewall in the load

compartment.

On versions with storage box in the

load compartment the suitcase with

the tyre repair kit is located in a

chamber of the box 3 56.

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 57.

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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.

6. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre

valve.

8. The switch on the compressor

must be set to J.

9. Connect the compressor plug to

the power outlet or cigarette

lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery,

we recommend running the

engine.

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10. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

with sealant.

11. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst

the sealant bottle is emptying

(approx. 30 seconds). Then the

pressure starts to drop.

12. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

13. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within 10 min.
Tyre pressure 3 209.
When the correct pressure is

obtained, switch off the

compressor.

If the prescribed tyre pressure is

not obtained within 10 min,

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

10 min. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Drain excess tyre pressure with

the button over the pressure

indicator.

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.