Opel Rocks-E 2021 Owner's Manual page 30

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high voltage battery to recharge
the vehicle battery.
If the battery charge level in the
high voltage battery is too low,
connect the vehicle's charging
cable.
Charging the vehicle battery
using a battery charger
For optimum service life of the vehicle
battery, it is essential to maintain an
adequate level of charge.
In some circumstances, it may be
necessary to charge the vehicle
battery:
● When using the vehicle mainly
for short journeys.
● If the vehicle is to be taken off the
road for several weeks.
9 Warning
● Only use a charger compatible
with lead-acid batteries and
with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
● Follow the instructions
provided by the manufacturer
of the charger.
● Never reverse polarities.
● Disconnect the vehicle battery
from the vehicle.
● Make sure the vehicle's
charging cable is not
connected at the same time.
Before charging the vehicle battery
using a battery charger, the vehicle
battery needs to be disconnected
from the vehicle.
To charge the vehicle battery using a
battery charger, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the charger off before
connecting the cables to the
vehicle battery to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
2. Ensure that the charger cables
are in good condition.
3. Connect the red cable to the
positive terminal on the vehicle
battery.
4. Connect the black cable to the
negative terminal on the vehicle
battery.
At the end of the charging operation,
switch the charger off before
disconnecting the cables from the
vehicle battery.