Protecting Electronic Components - Vauxhall Combo Owner's Manual

Protectin g electronic c omponents
In order to prev ent faults in electronic
components in the electrical system, never
connect or disconnect ba ttery with engine
running or ignition switched on. N ever start
engine with battery disconnected, e.g .
when starting using jump leads.
To avoid dam aging the v ehicle, do not
make any m od ifica tions to the electrical
sy stem, e. g. connecting additional
consumers or tamp ering with electronic
control units (chip tuning).
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Warning
Electronic ignition systems generate very
high voltages. Do not touch the ignition
system; hig h voltage can be fatal.
Mainten ance, Inspection System
Disconnecting/connecting the b attery
from /t o the electr ical syst em
Disconnect the b attery from the vehic le
electrical system before charging : First
detach the negative and then the positive
lead. Do not reverse the polarity of the
battery, i. e. do not confuse the terminals
for the p ositive and neg ativ e leads. When
connecting, sta rt with the positiv e lead and
then c onnec t the neg ative lead.
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