Pushing Or Towing - Vauxhall VIVARO Owner's Manual

126 Self-help
Do not start with quick charger
This prevents damage to electronic
components.
9
Warning
If the vehicle battery requires charging
whilst still in the vehicle, ensure there is
adequate ventilation in and around the
battery compartment to prevent risk of
explosion.
Do not start by

pushing or towing

If your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic
converter, it must not be started by
pushing or towing - see page 102.
Starting the engine with jump
leads
3
A vehicle with a discharged battery can be
started using jump leads and the battery of
another vehicle.
9
Warning
This must be done with extreme care. Any
deviation from the following instructions
could lead to personal injury or damage
resulting from battery explosion, as well
as to damage to the electrical systems in
both vehicles.
z Never expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
z A discharged battery can freeze at
°
temperatures as low as 0
battery before connecting the jump
leads.
z Do not allow battery fluid to contact
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
The fluid contains sulphuric acid which
can cause injuries and damage in the
event of direct contact.
z Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
z Use auxiliary battery with same voltage
(12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) must not be
considerably less than that of the
discharged battery. Voltage and
capacity information can be found on
the batteries.
z Use jump leads with insulated terminals
and a width of at least 16 mm
for diesel engines).
z Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
z Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
C. Defrost the
2 2
(25 mm