Self-Help - Vauxhall COMBO Owner's Manual

Self-help

Disreg ard of these notes ca n lead to
injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
according ly .
Diese l fue l sys te m, bleeding
Never let the tank run dry! If control
indicator Y lights up, refuel as soon as
possible. Refuel immediately if it flashes.
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It is p ossib le to restart the engine if the ta nk
ha s b een run dry . A delayed start is to be
exp ected. Sw itc h on the ignition for
approx. 40 seconds. Then attem pt to start
the engine for approx. 40 seconds. If the
engine d oes not start, wait a few minutes
and try again. I f the engine does not start,
consult a workshop. We recommend your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Do not start with quick charger
This prevents damag e to electronic
components.
Do not start by pushing or towing
Because y our vehicle is fitted with a
catalytic converter, it must not be started
by pushing or tow ing – see page 144.
Starting the e ngine with jump le ads
A v ehicle with a discha rg ed battery can be
started using jump leads and the battery of
another vehicle.
This must be done with ex treme care.
Any deviation from the following
instructions could lead to persona l injury
or dam age resulting from b attery
explosion, a s w ell as to dam age to the
electrical systems in both vehicles.
z Never expose the battery to naked
fla mes or sparks.
z A disc ha rg ed b attery c an freez e at
3 temperatures as low a s 0 °C . Defrost the
battery before connecting jum p leads.
z Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contac t with ey es, skin, fabrics or
painted surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid w hich ca n cause injuries
and dama ge in the ev ent of direc t
contac t.
z Wear eye protection and protec tiv e
clothing when handling a battery.