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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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(d) Starting with
starter cables
START-UP PROCEDURE USING
STARTER CABLES
Before starting with jump leads, remove the battery
cover. (See "– Engine Compartment Cover Removal"
on page 361 in Chapter 7–1.)
1. If the auxiliary battery is located in another
vehicle, make sure that the vehicles are not
touching each other. Turn off all unnecessary
lights and accessories.
The following instructions must be strictly followed
to avoid serious personal injury and vehicle damage
that could result from battery explosion, acid burns,
electrical burns, or damage to electronic
components.
Use a battery of the same or higher quality as an
auxiliary battery. With any other battery, jumper
cables can be difficult to jump start.
If jump-starting is difficult, charge the battery for a
few minutes.
If you are not sure that you will be able to follow
this procedure, we strongly recommend that you
seek the help of a specialist or a towing service.
2. If necessary, unscrew all vent plugs from the auxiliary
and dead battery. Place the cloth over the open
holes of both batteries. (This helps reduce the risk of
WARNING
explosion, personal injury and burns.)
• Accumulators contain sulfuric acid,
which is poisonous and causes
corrosion. When performing this
3. If the engine is not running in a vehicle with an
auxiliary battery, start it and let it run for a few
minutes. When starting with jump leads, keep the
engine at approximately 2000 rpm with the gas pedal
slightly depressed.
starting procedure, wear goggles to
protect your eyes and avoid splashing
the acid on your skin, clothing, or vehicle.
• If acid accidentally splashes you or
gets into your eyes, take off the
contaminated clothing and start
washing the affected area with water
immediately. Then seek medical attention immediately.
If possible, wash the affected areas with a wet
sponge or cloth even during the trip to the
hospital.
• The gas normally produced by the
battery may explode if there is a spark
or flame near it.
If you start the engine in this way, use only
standard connecting cables, do not smoke or
choke with a match.
NOTICE
The auxiliary battery must have a voltage of 12 V.
Do not start the engine in this way unless you are
sure that the auxiliary battery has the correct
voltage.
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