Opel 2016 Combo Owner's Manual page 141

battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from
the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
3 101.
Replacing the vehicle battery
Note
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this paragraph may lead to
a temporary deactivation of the stop-
start system.
In vehicles with stop-start system,
ensure the correct battery is used
when replacing the battery. We
recommend that you have the battery
replaced by a workshop.
Stop-start system 3 111.
Charging the vehicle battery
9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging
potential does not exceed 14.6
volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the battery
might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 162.
Vehicle care
Warning label
Meaning of symbols:
● No sparks, naked flames or
smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive
gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of
reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains
sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
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