Operation Manual

Vehicle care 143
If the vehicle is in a crash, the sensing
system may shut down the high
voltage system. When this occurs, the
high voltage battery is disconnected
and the vehicle will not start. A service
message will be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
Before the vehicle can be operated
again, it must be serviced at a
workshop.
A vehicle cover, which can reduce
sun loading on the vehicle and
improve high voltage battery life, is
available from your Vauxhall Ampera
Authorised Repairer.
The Vauxhall Ampera Authorised
Repairer has information on how to
recycle the high voltage battery.
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the high
voltage battery temperature ready for
the next drive. This is important when
outside temperatures are extremely
hot or cold.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new 12 volt battery is needed.
The vehicle has an Absorbed Glass
Mat (AGM) 12 volt battery. Installation
of a standard 12 volt battery will result
in reduced 12 volt battery life. When
using a 12 volt battery charger on the
12 volt AGM battery, some chargers
have an AGM battery setting on the
charger. If available, use the AGM
setting on the charger, to limit charge
voltage to 14,8 volts.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Vehicle storage
9 Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode. You
can be badly hurt if you are not
careful.
Remove the 12 volt battery black,
negative (−) cable from the battery to
keep the 12 volt battery from running
down or use a battery trickle charger.
In addition, to avoid potential damage
to the high voltage battery, perform
the following recommended steps:
■ Store the high voltage battery with
1/2 charge or less.
■ Always store the vehicle in an
environment between −10°C and
30°C.
■ Vehicle storage at extreme
temperatures can cause damage to
the high voltage battery.
Remember to reconnect the 12 volt
battery when ready to drive the
vehicle.