Short-distance driving and frequent
engine starts can discharge the battery.
Avoid the use of unnecessary electric
consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at an
appropriate recycling collection point.
Not using the vehicle for more than four
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.
Battery discharge protection ð
page 42.
Anti-theft alarm system ð
page 11.
Replacing the vehicle battery
Note
Any deviation from the instructions given
in this section may lead to temporary
deactivation or disturbance of the stop-
start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, ensure that there are no open
ventilation holes in the vicinity of the
positive terminal. If a ventilation hole is
open in this area, it must be closed off
with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in
the vicinity of the negative terminal must
be opened.
Ensure that the vehicle battery is always
replaced with the same type of battery.
All battery information
can be found online
at https://public-servicebox.opel.com/
OVddb/OV/index.html.
The vehicle battery must be replaced by
a workshop.
Start-Stop system
ð page 79
Charging the vehicle battery
Warning
On vehicles with stop-start system,
ensure that the charging potential does
not exceed 14.6 V when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle battery
may be damaged.
Jump starting
ð page 152
Discharge Protection
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information Centre.
When the vehicle is being driven,
the load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, the heated rear
window, heated steering wheel, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions
permit.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved
by an idle boost that may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Power outlet
The power outlets are deactivated in the
event of low vehicle battery voltage.
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