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Vehicle care

Battery

In this manual: Vehicle care
Introduction — 1In Brief — 17Keys, doors and windows — 27Seats, Safety Systems — 20Storage — 17Instruments and controls — 42Air conditioning — 11Driving and operation — 50Vehicle care — 45Service and maintenance — 3Technical data — 5Customer information — 3Exterior lights — 11Instrument panel light control — 1Reading lamps — 1Special lighting functions — 2
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The vehicle battery requires no maintenance, provided that the driving style ensures sufficient charging of the battery.

Short trips and frequent starts can cause the battery to discharge. Avoid using unnecessary electrical consumers.

pas être jetéesBatteries must
not be disposed of with household waste. They must be recycled at appropriate collection points.

Not using the vehicle for more than 4 weeks can lead to battery discharge. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal of the vehicle.

Connect and disconnect the battery only when the ignition is switched off.

Battery discharge protection 133.

Battery replacement

Note

Any deviation from the instructions in this section may temporarily deactivate the Stop/Start system.

When replacing the battery, make sure there are no open vent holes near the positive terminal. If a vent hole is open in this area, it must be sealed with a blind cap and the ventilation near the negative terminal must be opened.

Use only batteries that allow the fuse box to be mounted above them.

On vehicles with a Stop/Start system, make sure the AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery is always replaced with an AGM battery.

Remplacement de la batterie

An AGM battery can be recognised by the label on the battery. We recommend using an original Opel battery.

Note

Using an AGM battery other than an original Opel battery may reduce the performance of the Stop/Start system.

We recommend having the battery replaced by a workshop.

Stop/Start system 147.

Charging the battery

Caution

On vehicles with a Stop/Start system, make sure the charging voltage does not exceed 14.6 V when using a battery charger. Otherwise, the battery may be damaged.

Jump starting 244.

Warning label

Étiquette d'avertissement

Meaning of the symbols:

  • No sparks or naked flames, no smoking.
  • Always protect your eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.
  • Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
  • The battery contains sulphuric acid, which can cause blindness or serious burns.
  • Refer to the owner's manual for further information.
  • Explosive gases may be present near the battery.

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