Vauxhall Combo Owner's Manual

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A vehicle with a discharged battery can be 

started using jump leads and the battery of 

another vehicle.
Attempts to start the vehicle should be 

made at intervals of one minute and 

should not last longer than 15 seconds.

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z Never expose the battery to naked 

flames or sparks. 

z A discharged battery can freeze at 

temperatures as low as 0 °C. Always 

defrost a frozen battery in a warm space 

before connecting jump leads. 

z Do not allow battery fluid to come into 

contact with eyes, skin, fabrics or 

painted surfaces. The fluid contains 

sulphuric acid which can cause injuries 

and damage in the event of direct 

contact. 

z Wear eye protection and protective 

clothing when handling a battery. 

z Use auxiliary battery with same voltage 

(12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) must not 

be considerably less than that of the 

discharged battery. Voltage and 

capacity information can be found on 

the batteries. 

z Use jump leads with insulated terminals 

and a cross section of at least 16 mm

2

 

(25 mm

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 for diesel engines). 

z Do not disconnect the discharged 

battery from the vehicle. 

z Switch off all unnecessary electrical 

consumers. 

z Do not lean over the battery during jump 

starting. 

z Do not allow the terminals of one lead to 

touch those of the other lead. 

z Do not touch the vehicles while jump 

starting. 

z Apply the handbrake. Transmission or 

Easytronic in neutral.

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This must be done with extreme care. Any 

deviation from the following instructions 

could lead to personal injury or damage 

resulting from battery explosion, as well 

as to damage to the electrical systems in 

both vehicles.