Protection Of Electronic Com Ponents; Vehicle Storage; Vehicle Care - Vauxhall Antara Owner's Manual

198 Self-help, vehicle care
Protectio n of electronic
components
In order to avoid the break down of
electronic c om ponents within the electric al
system, never disconnect the ba ttery with
the engine running. N ev er start the engine
while the battery is disc onnected (e.g.
when using jump leads).
To avoid damaging the vehicle, do not
mak e any modifications to the electrical
system, e.g . connecting add itional
consumers or tampering with elec tronic
control units (chip tuning).
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Warning
Elec tronic ignition system s generate very
high v oltag es. Do not touch the ignition
system ; high voltage can be fatal.
Di sc onnecti ng / connec ting the ba ttery
from/to the elec trica l system
Disconnect the battery from the v ehicle
electrica l sy stem before charging:
first detach the negative and then the
positive lea d.
Do not reverse the polarity of the battery,
i.e. do not confuse the terminals for the
positive and negative leads. When
connecting, start with the positive lead and
then connect the negative lead .
Veh icle storage
If your vehicle is to be stored for long
periods without use, we recomm end y ou
consult a workshop for advice.

Vehicle care

In ca ring for y our vehicle, observe all
national environmental regulations,
particularly w hen washing your vehicle.
Regular, thorough ca re contributes to
improving the appearance of your vehicle
and m ainta ining its value. It is also a
prerequisite for claims mad e under the
warranty, in the event of paint or corrosion
dam age. In the following pag es, we give
y ou tips for vehicle care which, with correct
use, will help to wa rd off unav oida ble a nd
harmful env ironmenta l influences.