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Vauxhall ADAM (2012 year). Instruction - part 4

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Storage

Push down the rack (1) and swivel

Press button (1) and insert left part of

handle (2) backwards to engage.

rack into the right part (2).

Attaching the adapter

When carrying two bicycles, the

adapter must be fixed before

attaching the first bicycle.

2. Turn the lever (1) forwards and

hold, then lower the adapter (2) at

the rear.

Press button (1) and remove left part

3. Release lever and check if the

of rack (2).

adapter is engaged securely.

1. Apply the adapter to the rear

carrier system as shown in the

illustration.

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4. Guide the strap attached to the

3. Secure both bicycle wheels to the

adapter underneath the lever for

wheel recesses using the strap

folding back the rear carrier

retainers.

system. Fasten the strap.

4. Check the bicycle to make sure it

is secure.

Attaching the first bicycle

Caution

Ensure gap between bicycle and

vehicle is at least 5 cm. If

necessary, loosen handlebar and

swivel sideways.

2. Attach the short mounting bracket

to the bicycle frame. Turn the

Attaching the second bicycle

knob clockwise to fasten.

The attachment of a second bicycle is

similar to the attachment of the first

bicycle. Additionally, some steps

must be considered:

1. Rotate the pedals into position as

1. Always rotate the pedals into an

shown in the illustration and put

appropriate position before

the bicycle on the wheel recess.

putting on the bicycle.

Make sure that the bicycle stands

centrally on the wheel recesses.

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Storage

● Without attached adapter:

2. Position the bicycles on the rear

5. Additionally, secure both bicycle

carrier system alternately aligned

wheels of the rear bicycle to the

Push the lever (1) to disengage

to the left and to the right.

wheel recesses using the

and hold.

tensioning straps.

Pull the rack (2) backwards to

3. Align the rear bicycle to the front

bicycle. The wheel hubs of the

It is recommended to attach a

fold the rear carrier system.

bicycles must not touch each

warning sign at the rearmost bicycle,

● With attached adapter:

other.

to increase visibility.

4. Attach the rear bicycle with the

9 Warning

Fold the rear carrier system

longer mounting bracket and the

backwards

strap retainers as described for

Take care when disengaging the

The rear carrier system can be folded

the front bicycle. The mounting

rear carrier system as it will tilt

backwards to gain access to the load

brackets should be fixed in

backwards. Risk of injury.

compartment.

parallel.

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Removing bicycles

Undo strap retainers on both bicycle

tyres.

Turn knob anticlockwise and remove

mounting brackets.

Detaching adapter

1. Fold in wheel recesses.

Hold frame (1) of rear bicycle with

3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and

one hand and pull the loop (2) to

hold.

disengage.

4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and

Hold rear bicycle with both hands

remove.

and fold the rear carrier system

backwards.

To increase visibility, the tail lights of

the vehicle are activated when the

rear carrier system is folded back.

2. Unbutton the strap.

9 Warning

When folding the rear carrier

system forwards again, take care

that the system is engaged

securely.

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Disassembling the bicycle rack

Fold the rack backwards, then push

forwards until it stops (1).

Press the rack down at the rear (2).

Fold in wheel recess

Fold in wheel recess. Fasten strap.

Arrange mounting bracket as shown

in the illustration.

Press button (1) and remove upper

part of rack (2).

Swivel handle (1) sideways to

disengage and lift the rack (2).

Stow the strap retainers accurately.

Press button (1) and reinstall rack (2).

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Unlock the rear carrier system

Fold in tail lamps

Fold in number plate light

Swivel both clamping levers inwards

First swivel tail lamps (1) forwards as

Fold number plate light forwards.

as far as it will go. Fasten strap.

far as it will go.

Retracting the rear carrier system

Then swivel hinges (2) forwards as far

as it will go.

Caution

Take care that all foldable parts,

e.g. wheel recesses and mounting

brackets, are stowed accurately.

Otherwise the rear carrier system

might get damaged when trying to

retract it.

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Storage

Load compartment

The rear seat backrest is divided into

two parts. Both parts can be folded

down separately.

Load compartment extension

Remove the load compartment cover

if necessary.

Press the catch and push down the

head restraint.

Push the release lever up and hold.

Pull the loop on one or both backrests

Lift the system slightly and push it into

and fold them down onto the seat

the bumper until it engages.

cushion.

Release lever must return to original

To fold up, raise the backrests into

position.

upright position and let them engage

audibly.

9 Warning

The backrests are properly engaged

when the red marks on both release

If the system cannot be correctly

loops are not visible.

engaged, please seek the

assistance of a workshop.

9 Warning

Insert seat belt latch plate into side

When folding up, ensure that

holder to protect the belt against

backrests are securely locked in

damage.

position before driving. Failure to

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do so may result in personal injury

Rear storage

or damage to load or vehicle in the

Storage box

event of heavy braking or collision.

A closable storage box is located in

Hook for carrier bags

the load compartment. The cover is

lockable by turning the knob. It must

be locked while driving.

To open, unlock and lift up the cover.

To remove the cover, open it and slide

sideways to the left.

The box can be separated by a

divider.

●

Turn the lock hooks on both sides

to the rear and push down the

The storage box cover can be loaded

lashing eyes in the recesses.

with max. 20 kg.

●

Raise the storage box and place

Removal

it on the folded backrests.

To gain access to emergency

●

Remove the storage box out of

Use the hook at the right sidewall of

breakdown equipment or for bulb

the load compartment.

the load compartment for hanging up

replacement of the tail lights, the

carrier bags. Maximum load: 5 kg.

storage box must be removed:

Installation

● Remove the load compartment

● Place the storage box on the

cover 3 64.

folded backrests.

● Fold down the rear backrests

● Lower the box in the load

3 62.

compartment.

● Open the storage box.

● Open the storage box.

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Storage

● Raise the lashing eyes on both

Lift up the cover at the rear end. It

Rear floor storage cover

sides and turn the lock hooks to

engages in a nearly vertical position.

the front to fix the box to the

Further opening is possible. To close,

Rear floor cover

lashing eyes.

move down the cover beyond the

engage point.

● Raise the rear backrests and

install the load compartment

Removing

cover.

● Stow the suitcase with tyre repair

kit in a chamber of the storage

box.

● Close and lock the cover.

Load compartment cover

Do not place any objects on the cover.

Opening

Lift up rear floor cover to gain access

to emergency breakdown equipment.

Tools 3 182.

Push cover upwards at the left and

Subwoofer cover

right from the lower side and remove.

Lift up rear part of floor cover to gain

Fitting

access to the warning triangle.

Engage cover by pushing into guides

When closing floor cover, ensure it is

on both sides.

fixed with the Velcro fastener.

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Removal

To gain access to the right cover in

● Move the floor cover slowly to the

the load compartment, e.g. for bulb

front, taking care that the guiding

Remove floor cover to gain access to

replacement, fold down rear right

bolts slide into the attachments of

emergency breakdown equipment

backrest and pull out the tool box

the load compartment, and allow

and for bulb replacement of tail lights:

beside the subwoofer.

the floor cover to lower into

● Lift up and fold the rear part to the

position.

Bulb replacement 3 172.

front.

● Close the floor cover by folding

● Pull out the cover to the rear, it

Installation

the upper part to the rear, and fix

will be lifted slightly by a guide.

● Install the tool box if removed.

it with the Velcro fastener.

● Detach the cover from the load

● Place the floor cover in load

● Fold up the rear backrests.

compartment.

compartment.

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Storage

General hint

The lashing eyes are designed to

secure items against slippage, e.g.

using lashing straps or luggage net.

9 Warning

For safety reasons, stow all parts

Warning triangle

in the load compartment in its

position, always drive with a

closed rear floor cover and, if

possible, with folded up rear

backrests.

Otherwise, vehicle occupants

could be injured by objects being

thrown around in the event of

Lift up the rear part of the floor cover.

sharp braking, a sudden change in

Pull the handle to remove the warning

direction or an accident.

triangle.

Rear floor storage cover 3 64.

Lashing eyes

The warning triangle is stowed with

elastic straps in the load

compartment below the tailgate.

If the vehicle is equipped with a

storage box in the load compartment,

remove the storage box to gain

access to the warning triangle 3 63.

Version with subwoofer box

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First aid kit

Roof rack system

Loading information

Roof rack

For safety reasons and to avoid

damage to the roof, the vehicle

approved roof rack system is

recommended. For further

information contact your workshop.

Follow the installation instructions

and remove the roof rack when not in

use.

Mounting roof rack

Stow the first aid kit in the side panel

Open the cover from each mounting

storage near the rear seats.

point by using a coin.

●

Heavy objects in the load

compartment should be placed

against the seat backrests.

Ensure that the backrests are

securely engaged. If objects can

be stacked, heavier objects

should be placed at the bottom.

●

Secure objects with lashing

straps attached to the lashing

eyes 3 66.

●

Use the hook at the right sidewall

of the load compartment for

hanging up carrier bags.

Maximum load: 5 kg.

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Instruments and controls

Controls

Steering wheel controls

Heated steering wheel

Steering wheel adjustment

The Infotainment system, the cruise

Activate heating by pressing *.

control and a connected mobile

Activation is indicated by the LED in

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,

phone can be operated via the

the button.

then engage lever and ensure it is

controls on the steering wheel.

fully locked.

Further information is available in the

Do not adjust steering wheel unless

Infotainment instruction.

vehicle is stationary and steering

Driver assistance systems 3 139.

wheel lock has been released.

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The highlighted grip areas of the

Adjustable wiper interval

Windscreen wiper/washer

steering wheel are heated quicker

and to a higher temperature than the

Windscreen wiper

other areas.

Heating is operational when the

engine is running and during an

Autostop.

Stop-start system 3 126.

Horn

Wiper lever in position INT.

Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

HI

: fast

desired wipe interval:

LO

: slow

short interval

: turn adjuster

INT

: interval wiping

wheel upwards

or

long interval

: turn adjuster

automatic wiping with rain

wheel downwards

sensor

OFF : off

Press j.

For a single wipe when the

windscreen wiper is off, press the

lever down to position 1x.

Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.

Switch off in car washes.

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Instruments and controls

Automatic wiping with rain sensor

Adjustable sensitivity of the rain

sensor

Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt

and ice.

INT : automatic wiping with rain

sensor

Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

Windscreen washer

sensitivity:

The rain sensor detects the amount of

low sensitivity

: turn adjuster

water on the windscreen and

wheel downwards

automatically regulates the frequency

high sensitivity

: turn adjuster

of the windscreen wiper.

wheel upwards

If the wiper frequency is above

20 seconds the wiper arm moves

slightly down to park position.

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