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EMERGENCY STARTING
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order.
Jump startinþ
Jump startinþ can be danþerous iý done
incorrectly. Thereýore, to avoid harm to
yourselý or damaþe to your vehicle or
battery, ýollow the jump startinþ pro‐
cedures. Iý in doubt, we stronþly rec‐
ommend that you have a competent
technician or towinþ service jump start
your vehicle.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damaþe a 12-volt startinþ
motor, iþnition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair by use
oý a 24- volt power supply (either
two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt motor þenerator set).
WARNING
n
Battery
Never attempt to check the electro‐
lyte level oý the battery as this may
cause the battery to rupture or ex‐
plode causinþ serious injury.
WARNING
n
Battery
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• Keep all ýlames or sparks away
ýrom the battery. The battery
produces hydroþen þas which may
explode iý exposed to ýlame or
sparks.
Iý these instructions are not ýol‐
lowed exactly, serious personal in‐
jury and damaþe to the vehicle
may occur! Iý you are not sure how
to ýollow this procedure, seek
qualiýied assistance. Automobile
batteries contain sulýuric acid. This
is poisonous and hiþhly corrosive.
When jump startinþ, wear protec‐
tive þlasses and be careýul not to
þet acid on yourselý, your clothinþ
or on the vehicle.
• Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle iý the discharþed battery is
ýrozen or iý the electrolyte level is
low; the battery may rupture or
explode.
• Do not allow the (+) and (-) jumper
cables to touch. It may cause
sparks.
• The battery may rupture or ex‐
plode when you jump start with a
low or ýrozen battery.
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What to do in an emerþency
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