Engine overheating
For emergencies
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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 cable
to the negative (
−
) terminal of the
booster battery (B), and the other end
to the engine block of the vehicle with the
discharged battery at the point farthest
from the battery.
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.
7. After the engine is started, disconnect the
cables in the reverse order and keep the
engine running for several minutes.
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When the engine is overheating, the informa-
tion screen in the multi information display
will be interrupted and the engine coolant
temperature warning display will appear.
Also “
” will blink.
If this occurs, take the following corrective
measures:
WARNING
If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or
appears 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.
Electrolyte is corrosive diluted sulphuric
acid.
If electrolyte (battery acid) comes into
contact with your hands, eyes, clothes or
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.
WARNING
Make sure that the connection
is made
to the appointed position (shown in the
illustration). If the connection is made
directly to the negative (
−
) side of the bat-
tery, the inflammable gases generated
from the battery might catch fire and
explode.
When connecting the jumper cables, do
not connect the positive (+) cable to the
negative (
−
) terminal. Otherwise sparks
might cause explosion of the battery.
CAUTION
Use care not to get the jumper cable caught
in the cooling fans or other rotating part in
the engine compartment.
CAUTION
Keep the engine of the vehicle giving assis-
tance running.
NOTE
If the vehicle is put in motion without fully
charging the battery, it might cause the loss
of the smooth engine operation and the anti-
lock brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” on
page 6-57.
Engine overheating
