Battery — Checking and Charging (Opel Vectra A)

Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3.

Examination

1. Topping up and checking the electrolyte in each cell is not possible. The battery condition can only be checked using a special indicator.

2. The battery status indicator is located at the top of the case, and its color indicates the battery status. If the indicator is green, the battery is in good condition. If the indicator is dark to black, the battery requires charging, as described later in this Chapter.

If the indicator is bright yellow, the electrolyte level is too low and the battery should be replaced.

Charger

3. Do not attempt to load the battery when the indicator is bright yellow. If the battery needs to be charged, remove it from the vehicle and charge it as follows.

4. A non-separable battery takes much longer to recharge than a standard one, and the charging time depends on the degree of discharge.

5. A DC power source type charger with an output of 13.9-14.9 Volts and a current below 25 A is required.

6. If the battery needs to be charged from a completely discharged state (output voltage is less than 12.2 volts), contact your Opel dealer or battery specialist, as knowledge of the charging rate and constant monitoring of the charging process are required.