2009 Hyundai Getz Owners Manuals

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY  3- 3
D020A02A-AAT
JUMP STARTING
o  Ifyoushouldaccidentallygetacidon
your   skin or in your eyes, immedi-
atelyremoveanycontaminatedcloth-
ing  and flush  the  area with  clear
water for at least 15 minutes. Then
promptlyobtainmedicalattention.If
youmustbetransportedtoanemer-
gency facility, continue to apply wa-
terto theaffectedareawithasponge
or cloth.
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.
o  Tojumpstartacarwithadischarged
battery,  follow this  procedure  ex-
actly:
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
booster  battery.  Then  attach  the
other end  of  that cable  to a  solid
metal part of the engine away from
thebattery.Donotconnectthecable
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.
Discharged
battery
Booster
battery
HTB218
!
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.
5. Start your engine using the normal
starting procedure. After the engine
starts, leave the jumper cables con-
nected and let the engine run at fast
idle or about 2,000 rpm for several
minutes.
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.
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Document TypeOwners Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandHyundai, Getz
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