Self-help, vehicle care
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Battery
The b attery is m aintenanc e-free.
Retro-fitted electric al or electronic
accessories can pla ce an additional loa d
on the b attery or d ischarge the ba ttery.
Consult a workshop regarding technic al
possibilities, such a s fitting a more powerful
battery.
Laying up the v ehicle for m ore than
6 weeks can lead to battery discharge,
whic h may reduce the service life of the
battery. Disconnect battery from on-board
power supply b y detaching negative
terminal.
The Vauxhall alarm system
3
siren must be
deactiv ated a s follows: switch the ignition
on then off, disconnec t the vehicle’s
battery within 15 seconds.
Ensure that ignition is switched off before
connecting the battery. Then perform the
following actions:
z
Set date and time in the information
display - see pages 76, 82.
z
If necessa ry, activ ate the electric
windows and sunroof
3
- see pages
28, 30.
In order to prevent the battery from
discharging, some consumers such as the
courtesy lights automatically switc h off
after a d elay.
Cha rg e a disconnected ba ttery every
6 weeks.
9
Warning
We recom mend that you ha ve battery
cha nges carried out b y a work shop who
knows the laws concerning the d isposal
of used batteries, therefore protecting
the environment and your health.
9
Warning
Ensure there is adequate ventilation
when charging the battery. There is a risk
of exp losion if gases generated during
charging are allow ed to a ccumulate.
Battery acid is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not allow it to contact eyes, skin,
fabrics or painted surfa ces; direct
contac t may cause injuries and damag e.
Avoid dealing with the battery near
na ked fla mes and a nything that w ould
genera te sparks. N o sm ok ing!
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