Starting - Vauxhall VECTRA Owner's Manual

There is a safety catch on the underside of
the b onnet: lift this upwards and op en the
bonnet.
Dirt or snow on the bonnet may drop onto
the windscreen when the bonnet is opened
and block the air intake.
Air intake – see page 166.
To hold the bonnet open, insert the support
loca ted a t the side in the small slot on the
underside of the bonnet.
Before c losing, fasten the support in its
retainer. Lower the bonnet and allow it to
fa ll into its catch.
Check tha t the bonnet is lock ed in position
by pulling at its front edge. I f it is not
engaged, repea t the procedure.
Self-help, vehicle care

Starting

Do not sta rt wit h quick charger
This prevents d amage to electronic
components.
Do not sta rt by pushing or tow ing
Because your vehicle is fitted with a
cataly tic converter, it must not be started
by pushing or towing – see page 190.
The v ehicle can only be started using jum p
leads – see follow ing page.
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