Vauxhall 2012 Ampera, Owner'S Manual

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Vehicle care 137
Vehicle checks
Performing work
9 Danger
Never try to do your own service
on high voltage battery
components. You can be injured
and the vehicle can be damaged if
you try to do your own service
work. Service and repair of these
high voltage battery components
should only be performed by
a trained service technician with
the proper knowledge and tools.
Exposure to high voltage can
cause shock, burns, and even
death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
High voltage components are
identified by labels. Do not
remove, open, take apart, or
modify these components. High
voltage cable or wiring has orange
covering. Do not probe, tamper
with, cut, or modify high voltage
cable or wiring.
9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
Bonnet
Opening
1. Turn off the vehicle before
opening the bonnet. If the vehicle
is on, the engine will start when
the bonnet is opened.
Electric vehicle operation modes
3
106.
2. Pull the release handle which is
located below the instrument
panel to the left of the steering
wheel.
3. Push the safety catch in the
engine compartment to the right
and open the bonnet.
4. Release the bonnet prop rod from
its retainer above the radiator
support and place it securely into
the slotted retainer in the bonnet.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
bonnet prop in its retainer.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop
into the catch. Check that the bonnet
is engaged.