Black plate (198,1)
JUMP-STARTING THE
VEHICLE
CAUTION
l
Connect batteries with only the same
nominal voltage.
l
Always use booster leads with
insulated clamps and adequate size
lead.
l
Do not disconnect the battery from
the vehicle's electrical system.
q
To connect the booster leads
A
Flat battery vehicle
B
Booster battery vehicle
C
Positive connection lead
D
Negative connection lead
1. Position the vehicles so that they do
not touch one another.
2. Switch off the engine and any electrical
equipment.
3. Connect the positive (+) terminal of
vehicle
B
with the positive (+) terminal
of vehicle
A
(cable
C
).
4. Connect the negative (-) terminal of
vehicle
B
to the ground connection of
vehicle
A
(cable
D
). See
Battery
connection points
(page 191).
CAUTION
l
Do not connect to the negative (-)
terminal of the flat battery.
l
Make sure that the leads are clear of
any moving parts.
q
To start the engine
1. Run the engine of vehicle
B
at
moderately high speed.
2. Start the engine of vehicle
A
.
3. Run both vehicles for a minimum of
three minutes before disconnecting the
leads.
CAUTION
Do not switch on the headlamps when
disconnecting the leads. The peak
voltage could blow the bulbs.
Disconnect the leads in the reverse order.
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Vehicle battery
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