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8. Accident handling
8.7 Emergency start
Jumper cable
If the engine cannot be started due to low
battery power, it can be started by connecting
this battery to the battery of another vehicle
with jumper cables.
WARNING
● The engine compartment is a high-
risk area. Improper operation can
easily cause casualties.
● Before starting work on the battery,
be sure to carefully read and follow
the warning instructions for safety
related to battery operation.
1. Turn off all electrical consumers (such as
A/C and AV system).
2. Open the engine hood, remove the rear
upper guard plate of engine compartment,
and press the fixing clip as arrowed to
remove the fuse box cover above the
battery.
3. Connect the clamp of the red positive
jumper cable to the battery positive
①
of the vehicle, and connect the clamp on
the other end to the battery positive of
another vehicle; connect the clamp of the
black negative jumper cable to the battery
negative
②
of the vehicle, and connect
the clamp on other end to the engine
block of another vehicle or a metal part
firmly connected to the engine block of
another vehicle.
4. Start the engine of the vehicle with power
battery and let it idle. Then, start the
engine of the vehicle with the depleted
battery till the engine runs smoothly.
5. After the engine runs smoothly, remove
the jumper cables in the reverse order.
