Opel Adam (2019 year). Instruction — part 10

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Caution

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, well

ventilated 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.

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.

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Vehicle checks

Performing work

9 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.

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If 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 instructionly

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants

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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 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

reinsert it fully, pull out and read the

engine oil level.

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. If the oil

exceeds the maximum level, do

not start the vehicle and contact a

workshop.

Capacities 3 208.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

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Engine coolant

The 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 3 199.

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.

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Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

Washer fluid 3 199.

Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but

have the brake lining replaced as

soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

Brake fluid

9 Warning

Brake fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

The brake fluid level must be between

the MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the

assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 199.

Vehicle battery

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

free provided that the driving profile

allows sufficient charging of the

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of

unnecessary electrical consumers.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than

four weeks can lead to vehicle battery

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the negative terminal of the vehicle

battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off

before connecting or disconnecting

the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 107.

Disconnecting the battery

If the vehicle's battery is to be

disconnected (e.g. for maintenance

work), the alarm siren must be

deactivated as follows: Switch the

ignition on then off, then disconnect

the vehicle's battery within

15 seconds.

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Replacing the vehicle battery

Note

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

temporary deactivation or

disturbance of the stop-start system.

When the vehicle battery is being

replaced, please ensure that there

are no open ventilation holes in the

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

negative terminal must be opened.
Ensure that the battery is always

replaced by the same type of battery.
We recommend the use of an original

Opel battery.

Note

Using an AGM vehicle battery

different from the original Opel

vehicle battery may result in a lower

performance.

We recommend that you have the

vehicle battery replaced by a

workshop.

Charging the vehicle battery

9 Warning

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

potential does not exceed 14.6 V

when using a battery charger.

Otherwise the vehicle battery may

be damaged.

Jump starting 3 191.
Stop-start system 3 120.

Warning label

Meaning of symbols:

● No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

● Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

● Keep the vehicle battery out of

the reach of children.

● The vehicle battery contains

sulfuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

● See the Owner's instruction for

further information.

● Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the battery.

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Wiper blade replacement

Windscreen

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.

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.

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Low beam outer bulb (1).
High beam inner bulb (2).

Low beam (1)

1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and

remove it.

2. Press the clip to disengage bulb

holder. Withdraw the bulb holder

from the reflector.

3. Detach the bulb from the bulb

holder and replace the bulb.

4. Insert the bulb holder with the clip

downwards and engage into the

reflector until it clicks.

5. Install cap.

High beam (2)

1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and

remove it.

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2. Press the clip to disengage bulb

holder. Withdraw the bulb holder

from the reflector.

3. Detach the bulb from the bulb

holder and replace the bulb.

4. Insert the bulb holder with the clip

upwards and engage into the

reflector until it clicks.

5. Install cap.

Sidelight / Daytime running light

with bulbs (3)

1. Rotate bulb socket (3)

anticlockwise to disengage.

Withdraw the bulb socket from the

headlamp housing.

2. Remove the bulb from the socket

by pulling.

3. Replace and insert new bulb into

socket.

4. Insert the bulb socket into the

headlamp housing and turn

clockwise.

Sidelight / Daytime running light

with LEDs

Sidelights and daytime running lights

consist of LEDs which cannot be

changed. Consult a workshop in case

of a defective LED.

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Front turn lights

1. Undo screw and remove cover.

2. Undo screw and remove light

assembly from the bumper.

3. Disengage and remove the bulb

socket by turning anticlockwise.

4. Remove bulb by turning

anticlockwise slightly and

withdrawing. Replace the bulb.

5. Insert the bulb socket into the

assembly and turn clockwise.

6. Attach light assembly into the

bumper and fix with the screw.

7. Insert cover into the bumper and

fix with the screw.

Adam Rocks

1. Disengage the small cap with a

screwdriver at the marked

position.

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2. Remove the cover by pulling with

fingers at the marked positions,

see arrows in the illustration.

3. Undo both screws and remove

light assembly from the bumper.

4. Disengage and remove the bulb

socket by turning anticlockwise.

5. Remove bulb by turning

anticlockwise slightly and

withdrawing. Replace the bulb.

6. Insert the bulb socket into the

assembly and turn clockwise.

7. Attach light assembly into the

bumper and fix with both screws.

8. Insert and engage cover into the

bumper. Insert small cap.

Tail lights

Versions with subwoofer box
Remove the load compartment floor

cover. On right side also remove the

tool box to gain access to the cover

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57.

Versions with storage box
Remove storage box to gain access

to the cover 3 56.

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1. Release the cover on the

respective side and remove.

2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut

from the inside by hand.

3. Carefully withdraw the light

assembly from the recesses and

remove.

4. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise

and remove. Replace bulb by

withdrawing:
turn light 1
tail light 2
tail light / brake light 3
If tail light 2 and tail light / brake

light 3 are LEDs, seek the

assistance of a workshop for

replacement.

5. Insert and turn bulb holder

clockwise into the tail light

assembly. Ensure the wires

remain in the cable ducts.

Fit light assembly with the

retaining pins into the recesses of

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the vehicle body and tighten the

plastic securing nut from inside

the load compartment. Pull the

circular gasket over the recess in

the lamp housing.
Close cover and engage.

Reversing light / rear fog light

Left-hand drive vehicles
Reversing light is located on the right

side of the bumper, and the rear fog

light is located on the left side of the

bumper.
Right-hand drive vehicles
Reversing light is located on the left

side of the bumper, and the rear fog

light is located on the right side of the

bumper.
The description of bulb replacement

is the same for both lights.

1. Undo screw and remove cover.

2. Undo screw and remove light

assembly from the bumper.

3. Disengage and remove the bulb

socket by turning anticlockwise.

4. Remove bulb by turning

anticlockwise slightly and

withdrawing. Replace the bulb.

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5. Insert the bulb socket into the

assembly and turn clockwise.

6. Replace light assembly in the

bumper and fix with the screw.

7. Insert cover into the bumper and

fix with the screw.

Adam Rocks

1. Remove the cover by pulling by

hand at the marked position, see

arrow in the illustration.

2. Undo both screws and remove

light assembly from the bumper.

3. Disengage and remove the bulb

socket by turning anticlockwise.

4. Remove bulb by turning

anticlockwise slightly and

withdrawing. Replace the bulb.

5. Insert the bulb socket into the

assembly and turn clockwise.

6. Attach light assembly into the

bumper and fix with both screws.

7. Insert and engage cover into the

bumper.

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Side turn lights

To replace bulb, remove lamp

housing:

1. Slide lamp to its left side and

remove with its right end.

2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise

and remove from housing.

3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and

replace it.

4. Insert bulb holder and turn

clockwise.

5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to

the left and insert right end.

Number plate light

1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the

cover, press to the side and

release spring.

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2. Remove lamp downwards, taking

care not to pull on the cable.

3. Remove bulb holder from lamp

housing by turning anticlockwise.

4. Pull bulb from bulb holder and

replace it.

5. Insert bulb holder into lamp

housing and turn clockwise.

6. Insert lamp into bumper and allow

it to engage.

Interior lights

Have the following bulbs replaced by

a workshop:

● courtesy light, reading lights
● load compartment light
● dome light
● ambient light
● starlight panel
● instrument panel illumination

Electrical system

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

glovebox.

Before replacing a fuse, turn off the

respective switch and the ignition.