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4. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the
proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 10-09.
WARNING
l If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump
Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the
temperature is below the freezing point or
if it is not filled to the proper level.
l Electrolyte is corrosive diluted sulphuric
acid.
If electrolyte (battery acid) comes into
contact with your hands, eyes, clothes and
the painted surface of your vehicle, it
should be thoroughly flushed with water.
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and thoroughly,
and get prompt medical attention.
5. Connect one end of one jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the dis-
charged battery (A), and the other end
to the positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery (B).
Connect one end of the other jumper ca-
ble to the negative (-) terminal of the
booster battery, and the other end
to
the designated ground location of the ve-
hicle with the discharged battery at the
point farthest from the battery.
Petrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles
WARNING
l
Make sure that the connection is made
to the appointed position (shown in the il-
lustration). If the connection is made di-
rectly to the negative (-) side of the bat-
tery, the inflammable gases generated
from the battery might catch fire and ex-
plode.
l When connecting the jumper cables, do
not connect the positive (+) cable to the
negative (-) terminal. Otherwise sparks
might cause explosion of the battery.
CAUTION
l Take care not to get the jumper cable caught
in the cooling fan or other rotating part in
the engine compartment.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has
the booster battery, let the engine idle a
few minutes, then start the engine in the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
CAUTION
l
Keep the engine of the vehicle giving assis-
tance running.
Emergency starting
8-09
OGKE20E1
For emergencies
8