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Jump
Starting
If
your car's
battery
has
run
down,
you may
be
able to
start
the
engine
by using a booster battery. Although
this
seems
like a simple procedure,
you should take several precautions.
220
Taking
Care
of
the
Unexpected
A battery can explode
if
you do
not
follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep
all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
To
jump
start
your car, follow
these
directions closely:
1.
Open
the
hood and
check
the
physical condition of
the
battery
(see page 177 ) . In very cold
weather,
check
the
condition of
the
electrolyte.
If
it
seems
slushy
or like ice, do not
try
jump starting
until it thaws.
NOTICE
if
a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can freeze.
Attempting
to
jump start with a frozen
battery can cause it
to
rupture.
2.
Turn
off all
the
electrical acces-
sories: heater,
A/C,
stereo system,
lights, etc.
Put
the
transmission in Neutral
and
set
the
parking brake.
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