Owner`s manual

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Self-Help
Diesel fuel system, bleeding
Die sel en gin e Y 2 2 DTH
1)
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Never let the tank run dry!
On account of the very high injection
pressure, a complica ted procedure is
required to bleed the diesel fuel system if the
tank is allowed to be come empty. Consult a
Vauxhall Dealership. You should therefore fill
up as soon as possible if the control in dic ator
Y lights up and do so immediately if it flashes.
Diesel engine Y 25 DT
1)
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If the tank has become completely empty,
to automatically bleed the fuel system after
refuelling turn on the ignition for approx.
1 minute before ac tually starting the engine.
Do not start with quick charger
This prevents damage to electronic
components.
Do not start by pushing or towing
Because your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic
converter, it must not be started by pushing or
towing .
St arting the engine with jump leads 3
A vehicle with a discharged battery ca n be
started using jump leads and the battery of
another vehicle.
z Never expose the ba ttery to n aked flames
or sparks.
z Do not allow ba ttery fluid t o come into
contact with eyes, skin, fabrics or painte d
surfac es. The fluid contain s sulphuric acid
which c an cause injuries and da ma ge in the
event of direct contac t.
z To lessen the risk of injury wear eye
protec tion when working near a ny battery.
z Use auxiliary battery with same voltage
(12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) must not be
considerably le ss than that of the
discharged ba ttery. Voltage a nd ca pa city
in formatio n can be fo un d on th e batte ries.
Disrega rd of these inst ru ction s may lea d to
injuries or endanger life. Vehicle
passengers must be informed accordingly.
1)
Sales designation – see page 217.
This must be done with extre me 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.