Vauxhall Ampera Owner's Manual page 172

by battery explosion or damage to
the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
9 Warning
Electric fans can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can cause injury. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fans.
9 Warning
Never jump start another vehicle
by using the terminals located in
the engine compartment.
This could cause a fuse to
overload in the vehicle.
To jump start another vehicle, use
the terminals located under the
floor cover in the load
compartment.
■ Never expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
■ A discharged battery can already
freeze at a temperature of 0 °C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the
same voltage (12-volt). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated
terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm .
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■ Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
Vehicle care
■ Do not lean over the battery during
jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
■ The vehicles must not come into
contact with each other during the
jump starting process.
■ Apply the parking brake, move the
shift lever to P.
Battery terminals in the engine
compartment
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