Operation Manual

Service plan, maintenance192
Laying up the vehicle for more than
6 weeks can lead to battery discharge,
which may reduce the service life of the
battery. Disconnect battery from on-board
power supply by detaching negative
terminal (Vauxhall alarm system is then
disabled).
Ensure that ignition is switched off before
connecting the battery. Then perform the
following actions:
z Set date and time in the information
display - see pages 33, 38.
z If necessary, activate the electric
windows and sunroof - see pages 94, 95.
In order to prevent the battery from
discharging, some consumers such as the
courtesy lights automatically switch off
after a dela y.
Charge a disconnected battery every six
weeks.
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Protection of electronic
com ponents
In order to avoid the breakdown of
electronic components within the electrical
system, never disconnect the battery with
the engine running. Never start the engine
while the battery is disconnected (e.g.
when using jump leads).
To avoid damaging the vehicle, do not
make any modifications to the electrical
system, e.g. connecting additional
consum ers or tampering with electronic
control units (chip tuning).
9 Warning
Ensure a dequate ventilation when
charging the battery. There is a risk of
explosion if gases generated during
charging are allowed to accumulate.
Battery acid is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not allow it to contact eyes, skin,
fabrics or painted surfaces. Direct
contact may cause injuries and da mage.
Avoid dealing with the battery near
naked flames and anything that would
generate spa rks. No smoking.
9 Wa rnin g
Electronic ignition systems generate very
high voltages. Do not touch the ignition
system; high voltage can be fatal.