WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3- 3
o The gas produced by the battery
during the jump-start operation is
highly explosive. Do not smoke or
allow a spark or open flame in the
vicinity.
o The battery being used to provide
thejumpstartmustbe12-volt.Ifyou
cannot determine that it is a 12-volt
battery, do not attempt to use it for
the jump start.
booster battery. Then attach the
other end of that cable to a solid
metal part of the engine of the ve-
hicle with the discharged battery
away from the battery. Do not con-
nect the cable to any moving part.
4. Start the engine in the car with the
booster battery and let it run for a
few minutes. This will help to as-
sure that the booster battery is fully
charged. During the jumping opera-
tion, run the engine in this vehicle at
about 2,000 rpm.
5. Start the engine in the car with the
discharged battery using the nor-
mal starting procedure. After the
engine starts, leave the jumper
cablesconnectedandlettheengine
run at fast idle or about 2,000 rpm
for several minutes.
!
WARNING:
The gas produced by the battery
during the jump-start operation is
highly explosive. If these instruc-
tions are not followed exactly, seri-
ous personal injury and damage to
the vehicle may occur! If you are
not sure how to follow this proce-
dure, seek qualified assistance.
Automobile batteries contain sul-
furic acid. This is poisonous and
highly corrosive. When jump start-
ing, wear protective glasses and be
careful not to get acid on yourself,
your clothing or on the car.
o Tojumpstartacarwithadischarged
battery, follow this procedure ex-
actly:
1. If the booster battery is installed in
another vehicle, be sure the two
vehicles are not touching.
2.
Turn off all unnecessary lights and
accessories in both vehicles.
o If you should accidentally get acid
on your skin or in your eyes, imme-
diately remove any contaminated
clothingandflushtheareawithclear
water for at least 15 minutes. Then
promptlyobtainmedicalattention.If
youmustbetransportedtoanemer-
gencyfacility,continuetoapplywater
to the affected area with a sponge
or cloth.
3. Attach the clamps of the jumper
cableintheexactordershowninthe
illustration. That is, first, attach one
clamp of the jumper cable to the
positive (+) post or cable of the
discharged battery. Then attach the
other end of the same cable to the
positive (+) post or cable of the
booster battery. Next, using the
other cable, attach one clamp to the
negative (-) post or cable of the
6. Carefully remove the jumper cables
in the reverse order of attachment.
If you do not know why your battery
becamedischarged(becausethelights
were left on, etc.), have the charging
system checked by your Hyundai
dealer.
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