Jump Starting - Vauxhall Ampera 2014 User Manual

2. Press the canister release button.
3. Pull up and remove the canister.
4. Replace with a new canister
which is available from a
workshop.
5. Push the new canister into place.

Jump starting

Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and
the battery of another vehicle.
There are different procedures
depending on if the vehicle has a run‐
down battery or another vehicle has a
run‐down battery.
9 Danger
The high voltage battery cannot be
jump started either with another
vehicle or battery charger.
Personal injury, death, or damage
to the vehicle could result.
9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
Vehicle care
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.
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