Pushing Or Towing - Vauxhall VIVARO Owner's Manual

126 Self-help
Do not start with quick charger
This prevents damage to electronic
components.
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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.
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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.
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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
z A discharged battery can freeze at
z Do not allow battery fluid to contact
z Wear eye protection and protective
z Use auxiliary battery with same voltage
Warning
z Use jump leads with insulated terminals
z Do not disconnect the discharged
z Switch off all unnecessary electrical
flames or sparks.
°
temperatures as low as 0 C. Defrost the
battery before connecting the jump
leads.
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
The fluid contains sulphuric acid which
can cause injuries and damage in the
event of direct contact.
clothing when handling a battery.
(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.
and a width of at least 16 mm
for diesel engines).
battery from the vehicle.
consumers.
2 2
(25 mm