PERODUA VIVA L250 2007, Owner'S Manual

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Jump-starting
WARNING
Observe the following instructions to
prevent serious bodily Injury and
damage to your vehicle. In addition,
follow the instructions of a jumper
cable manufacturer.
If you are not versed In the jump
starting procedure, ask an
authorized Perodua Service Centre.
Refer to "Instructions on Do-it-your­
self maintenance service" before
jump starting.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which Is poisonous and corrosive.
Wear protective safety glasses and
be careful not to splash battery fluid
on yourself, clothes or vehicle. If
battery fluid is splashed on your
skin or in your eye, remove your
contaminated clothes and wash the
part at least 15 minutes.
Immediately see a doctor. Continue
applying water with a sponge or
cloth on the way to a medical facility.
If you have swallowed battery fluid,
drink as much water or milk as
possible and Immediately see a
doctor.
Keep any fire away from the battery.
Otherwise the battery may explode.
Do not charge a frozen battery. Thaw
battery fluid before jump-starting;
otherwise the gas In the battery
fluid may explode.
Do not jump-start the vehicle with a
battery of low fluid level.
Keep children away from a battery.
Jump-start the vehicle In a well
ventilated place.
CAUTION
Use a 12-volt booster battery.
Application of higher voltage may
cause serious damage to the
electrical equipment such as relays
and radio. Do not jump-start the
vehicle unless you are sure of the
booster battery voltage.
The capacity (AH rating) of the booster
battery must not be lower than that of
the discharged battery.
Wash splashed battery fluid away
from paint finish immediately.
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