Jump Starting (Electric Versions); Recharging The 12V Battery - Opel MOVANO Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT
275) This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous
and corrosive: avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.
JUMP STARTING
(electric versions)
Emergency starting with an auxiliary
battery or fast-charging device is
only to be carried out in exceptional
circumstances and after checking that
the high-voltage battery is charged.
Risk of damaging the electrical system
of the vehicle. Contact a Dealership.
STARTER WITH FLAT
HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY
AND 12V BATTERY
If it is possible to recharge the
high-voltage battery, do so before
proceeding with the emergency start
on the 12V auxiliary battery. If charging
the high-voltage battery is impossible, it
is necessary:
contact a Dealership;
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transport the vehicle with a tow truck
to a public or private charging point
and charge the high-voltage battery (for
transport see the "Towing the vehicle"
chapter in this section).
FLAT HIGH-VOLTAGE
BATTERY AND 12V
BATTERY
In this condition it is possible to move
the vehicle for a few metres, positioning
the ignition device to the ENGINE
position and putting the transmission in
position N.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the motor by
pushing, towing or driving downhill.
WARNING Remember that the brake
servo and power steering system are
not active until the ignition device is in
ENGINE position. A much greater effort
will therefore be required to use the
brake pedal or turn the steering wheel.
RECHARGING THE
12V BATTERY
WARNING The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
To carry out this operation, contact a
Dealership.
WARNING After setting the ignition
device to STOP and having closed
the driver side door, wait at least
one minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to
the battery, make sure that the ignition
device is in the STOP position and the
driver's door is closed.
WARNING Charging should be
slow at a low ampere rating for
approximately 24 hours. Regardless
of the duration of the operation, it is
always recommended to disconnect
the battery from the device as soon as
charging is complete to avoid potential
damage.
WARNING The cables of the electrical
system must be correctly reconnected
to the battery, i.e. the positive cable
(+) to the positive terminal and the
negative cable (–) to the negative
terminal. The battery terminals are
marked with the positive (+) and