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Jump-starting
For emergencies 8-3
8
7. Connect one end of one jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the dis-
charged battery (A), and then connect the
other end to the positive (+) terminal
of the booster battery (B).
8. Connect one end of the other jumper cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the
booster battery (B), and then connect the
other end to the designated ground
location of the vehicle with the discharged
battery (A) at the point farthest from the
battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle providing
the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-
utes, then start the electric motor unit by
turning the electric motor switch to the
ON position.
10. Check if the ready indicator illuminates.
[When the ready indicator illuminates]
Stop the engine of the other vehicle, and
disconnect the cables in the reverse order
and keep the electric motor switch in the
ON position to charge the 12V starter bat-
tery for more than 30 minutes.
After the 12V starter battery is charged,
continue the process from step 17.
[When the ready indicator does not illu-
minate]
Both the 12V starter battery and the main
drive lithium-ion battery have gone flat at
the same time.
Charge the 12V starter battery and the
main drive lithium-ion battery by follow-
ing steps from steps 11 to 15.
WARNING
If the electrolyte fluid is not visible, or
looks frozen, DO NOT ATTEMPT JUMP
STARTING!!
The battery might split open or explode if
the temperature is below the freezing
point or if it is not filled to the proper
level.
WARNING
Make sure that the jumper cables and
your clothing are clear of the cooling fans
and drive belts. Entanglement with the
fans or belts can cause serious personal
injury.
NOTE
Open the terminal cover before connecting
the jumper cable to the positive terminal of
the 12V starter battery.
(Refer to “Disconnection and connection” on
page 9-9.)
Use the proper cables suitable for the battery
size.
Otherwise heat damage to the cables could
result.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the proper order when
connecting the batteries, of:
.
Make sure that the connection is made
to the correct designated location (as
shown in the illustration) properly. If the
connection is directly made to the negative
(-) terminal of the battery, the flammable
gases from inside the battery might catch
fire and explode, causing personal injury.
When connecting the jumper cables, do
not connect the positive (+) cable to the
negative (-) terminal. Sparks can make the
battery explode.
WARNING
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