Chevrolet 2015 Captiva Owner's Manual page 283

allow the fuse box to be mounted
above the battery. In vehicles with
stop-start system, ensure to have
the AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat)
battery replaced with an AGM
battery again. An AGM battery can
be identified by the label on the
battery. We recommend the use of
an original GM battery.
Using an AGM battery
different from the original GM
battery might result in a lower
performance of the stop start
system. We recommend that you
have the battery replaced by your
authorised repairer.
The vehicle battery is
maintenance free.
Batteries do not belong in
household waste. They must be
disposed of at an appropriate
recycling collection point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp
from the negative terminal of the
vehicle battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
See Battery Power Protection on
page 6-9.
Meaning of symbols:
No sparks, naked flames or
smoking.
Always shield eyes. Explosive
gases can cause blindness or
injury.
Keep the battery out of reach of
children.
Vehicle Care
The battery contains sulphuric
acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
See the Owner's Manual for
further information.
Explosive gas may be present in
the vicinity of the battery.
Warning
Keep smoking materials away
from a battery to avoid flames or
sparks when the battery is
checked because the explosive
gas could be occurred.
If the battery explodes, it can be
result in damages of your vehicle
and serious injury or death.
Avoid skin contact with battery
acid because it can damage by
contained highly corrosive and
toxic sulphuric acid.
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