User Manual - Page 387

For 2014 XV CROSSTREK HYBRID TOURING.

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Black plate (400,1)
Model "A1160BE-C" EDITED: 2014/ 3/ 17
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In case of emergency/Jump starting
Jump starting
WARNING
. Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.
Do not let it come in contact with
the eyes, skin, clothing or the
vehicle.
If battery fluid g ets on you,
thoroughly flush the exposed
area with water immediately. Get
medical help if the fluid h as
entered your eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and obta in immediate medical
help.
Keep everyone including chil-
dren away from the battery.
. The gas generated by a battery
explodes if a flame or spark is
brought near it. Do not smoke or
light a match while jump starting.
. Never attempt jump starting if the
discharged battery is frozen. It
could cause the battery to burst
or explode.
. Whenever working on or around
a battery, always wear suitable
eye protectors, and remove metal
objects such as rings, bands or
other metal jewelry.
. Be sure the jumper cables and
clamps on them do not have
loose or missing insulation.
Do not jump start unless cables
in suitable condition are avail-
able.
. A running engine can be danger-
ous. Keep your fingers, hands,
clothing, hair a nd tools away
from the cooling fan, belts and
any other moving engine parts.
Removing ring s, watches and
ties is advisable.
. Jump starting is dangerous if it
done incorrectly. If you are un-
sure about the proper procedure
for jump starting, consult a com-
petent mechanic.
When your vehicle does not start due to a
run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle
may be jump started by connecting your
battery to another battery (called the
booster battery) with jumper cables.
& How to jump start
1) 12 V engine restart battery
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, any flames or sparks in
the vicinity could cause an explo-
sion since batteries emit highly
flammable, explosive hydrogen
gas. Also, electric components or
the hybrid system may be damaged.
. Do not connect the jumper cable
to the 12 V engine restart battery.
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