DRIVING & SAFETY — 2
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2008 IMPERIAL
CAUTION:
A large amount of electrical current is
required to jump-start an engine. The
sizes of the battery, alternator and jumper
cables supplying the “jump” are current
limiting factors. Wait a sufficient amount
of time for a surface charge to build before
attempting to start the engine. Voltage
fluctuations that occur during a jump-
start procedure can damage sensitive
electronic equipment and charging
systems. If a jump-start is necessary, it is
recommended to call Roadside Assistance.
They will have the equipment necessary
to jump-start the motorhome.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use the towed vehicle for
jump-starting. The charging system of
the towed vehicle does not supply the
amperage necessary to jump-start the
motorhome. Voltage sensitive equipment
on the towed vehicle can be damaged
and render the towed vehicle disabled.
1. When using an external electrical
source to connect to the chassis battery,
turn the main battery disconnect
switches
OFF
prior to hooking up the
jumper cables.
2. Hook up the cables then wait several
minutes to allow a surface charge to
build in the chassis battery before
attempting to start the engine.
3. Turn
ON
the battery disconnect
switches and attempt to start the
engine.
DO NOT
crank the engine
more than a few seconds.
4. After the engine has started, disconnect
the cables. Disconnect the negative
(-)
cables before disconnecting the
positive
(+)
cables to prevent arcing.
5. If the engine does not crank, or cranks
slowly,
DO NOT CONTINUE
.
Extensive damage,
fi
re or injury can
occur. Obtain help from a quali
fi
ed
technician.
TOWING PROCEDURES
If calling a towing company for service, it is
recommended to use a lowboy/landall type of
trailer. If a tow truck is used it needs to have
a support arm that goes under the motorhome
and secures to the front axle. Inform the tow
company of the axle weights and total weight of
the motorhome.
Other important information is the length
of the motorhome, number of passengers and
milepost location. Two tow trucks may be
necessary to tow the motorhome and to tow a
trailer or tow vehicle if it is not operational.
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Typical jump-start
connection.
