Self-Help; Starting The Engine With Jump Leads - Vauxhall Omega Owner's Manual

Self-help

Disreg ard of these notes ca n lead to
injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
according ly .
Diese l fue l sys te m, bleeding
1 )
Diesel engine Y 22 DTH :
Never let the tank run dry!
Because of the extrem ely high injection
pressure, a complicated proced ure is
req uired to bleed the diesel fuel system if
the ta nk is allow ed to run dry. Consult a
workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer. It is important to fill
up as soon as possible if control indicator Y
lights and to do so immediately if it flashes.
1)
Sa les desig nation – see pa ge 21 7.
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Do not start with quick charger
This prevents damag e to electronic
components.
Do not start by
pushing or towing
Because y our vehicle is fitted with a
catalytic converter, it must not be started
by pushing or tow ing.

Starting the engine with jump leads

A v ehicle with a discha rg ed battery can be
started using jump leads and the battery of
another vehicle.
This must be done with ex treme care.
Any deviation from the following
instructions could lead to persona l injury
or dam age resulting from b attery
explosion, a s w ell as to dam age to the
electrical systems in both vehicles.
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z Never expose the battery to naked
fla mes or sparks.
z Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contac t with ey es, skin, fabrics or
painted surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid w hich ca n cause injuries
and dama ge in the ev ent of direc t
contac t.
z To lessen the risk of injury wear ey e
protection when working near any
battery.
z Use auxiliary battery with sam e v olta ge
(12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) m ust not be
considera bly less than that of the
discharged ba ttery. Voltage and
capacity information can be found on
the batteries.