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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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JUMP STARTING
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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 If you should accidentally get acid on
your skin or in your eyes, immedi-
ately remove any contaminated cloth-
ing and flush the area with clear
water for at least 15 minutes. Then
promptly obtain medical attention. If
you must be transported to an emer-
gency facility, continue to apply water
to the affected area with a sponge
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 an open flame in
the vicinity.
o The battery being used to provide
the jump start must be 12-volts. If
you cannot determine that it is a 12-
volt battery, do not attempt to use it
for the jump start.
o To jump start a car with a discharged
battery, follow this procedure ex-
actly:
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Booster battery
Discharged
battery
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.
3. Attach the clamps of the jumper
cable in the exact location shown in
the illustration. 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
the battery. Do not connect 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 2000 rpm.
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