Vauxhall 2010 Meriva, Owner'S Manual

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166 Self-help, vehicle care
Route the lead s so that they cannot catch
on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the eng ine:
1. Start the engine of the vehicle p rov id ing
the jump start.
2. After 5 minutes, sta rt the other engine.
Start attem pts should be made at
intervals of 1 minute and should not last
longer than 15 seconds.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx.
3 m inutes w ith the lead s c onnec ted.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. light,
heated rear w indow) of the vehicle
receiv ing the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequenc e exactly when
removing leads.
Towing
Tow ing your own vehicle
Disenga ge c ap at b ottom and remov e
downwards.
The tow ing eye is in the tool kit 3 in the
luggage compa rtm ent undernea th the
spare wheel 3 , see Fig. a bove, or for
versions with tyre repair k it 3 , in the
stora ge compartment underneath the floor
cover, see Fig. 17918 S.