Jump-Starting
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel
unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service
technician do the work.
WARNING
Follow These Precautions Carefully:
To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions carefully
before using the battery or inspecting it.
Keep
fl
ames and sparks away from open battery cells and do not allow metal tools to
contact the positive ( ) or negative ( ) terminal of the battery when working near a battery.
Do not allow the positive ( ) terminal to contact the vehicle body:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during
normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery
can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all
fl
ames including cigarettes and sparks away
from open battery cells.
Keep all
fl
ames and sparks away from open battery cells because hydrogen gas is
produced from open battery cells while charging the battery or adding battery
fl
uid:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during
normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery
can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all
fl
ames including cigarettes and sparks away
from open battery cells.
Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low
fl
uid level:
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low
fl
uid level is dangerous. It may rupture or
explode, causing serious injury.
Connect the negative lead to a good ground point away from the battery:
Connecting the end of the second jumper lead to the negative ( ) terminal of the discharged
battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
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