Battery - HOLDEN ZB Commodore 2018 Owner's Manual

336 Vehicle Care

Battery

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Warning
Batteries emit an explosive gas
mixture which may be ignited.
Therefore, you should keep
sparks and flames away from the
battery at all times. Never smoke
near a battery.
Batteries contain sulphuric acid.
If acid contacts skin or clothing,
flush immediately with plenty of
water. In case of eye contact,
flush with plenty of water and
contact a doctor immediately.
Battery acid also damages paint
and fabrics. To minimise damage,
wash off immediately.
Take care with all metal objects
and tools including items you may
wear (for example jewellery, rings
and metal watch bands) near
battery terminals.
For vehicles with 4 cylinder petrol
and diesel engines, the vehicle
battery is located in the engine
compartment.
For vehicles with the V6 petrol
engine, the vehicle battery is in the
load compartment behind the
left-hand side trim.
There are connecting points for
jump starting in the engine
compartment. See Jump Starting
0 369.
The vehicle battery is
maintenance-free provided the
driving profile allows sufficient
charging of the battery.
Short-distance-driving and frequent
engine starts can discharge the
battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in
household waste. They must be
disposed of at an appropriate
recycling collection point.
Storing 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 turned off before connecting or
disconnecting the vehicle battery.
Vehicle Battery Replacement
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 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.