What to do in an emergency
EMERGENCY STARTING
Jump starting
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Engine compartment
WARNING - Battery
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting proce-
dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-
mend that you have a competent techni-
cian or towing service jump start your
vehicle.
Jumper Cables
• Keep all flames or sparks away
from the battery. The battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which may
explode if exposed to flame or
sparks.
(
-)
(+)
(-)
If these instructions are not fol-
lowed exactly, serious personal
injury and damage to the vehicle
may occur! If you are not sure
how to follow this procedure,
Discharged battery
(
+)
CAUTION
Booster battery
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12-volt starting
motor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair by
use of a 24-volt power supply (either
two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt motor generator set).
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seek
qualified
assistance.
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order.
Automobile batteries contain sul-
furic acid. This is poisonous and
highly
corrosive. When jump
starting, wear protective glasses
and be careful not to get acid on
yourself, your clothing or on the
vehicle.
•
Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged battery
is frozen or if the electrolyte level
is low; the battery may rupture or
explode.
WARNING - Battery
Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as this
may cause the battery to rupture or
explode causing serious injury.
•
•
Do not allow the (+) and (-)
jumper cables to touch. It may
cause sparks.
The
battery may rupture or
explode when you jump start with
a low or frozen battery.
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