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8. Accident handling
8.7 Emergency start
Jumpercable
If the engine cannot be started due to low
battery, it can be started by connecting this
battery to the battery of another vehicle with
jumper cables.
CAUTION
Make sure that the clamp of the jumper
cable does not touch other metals.
WARNING
● Theenginecompartmentisahigh-
risk area. Improper operation can
easily cause casualties.
● Beforestartingworkonthebattery,
be sure to carefully read and follow
the warning instructions for safety
related to battery operation.
When connecting the batteries of two vehicles,
be sure to first connect the positive terminal
and then the negative terminal.
to the “OFF” position.
- Connect the
①
end of the red cable to
the positive terminal (+) of the depleted
battery “A”, and the other end
②
to the
positive terminal (+) of the power battery
“B”.
- Connect the
③
end of the black cable to
the negative pole (-) of the power battery
“B”, and connect the other end
④
to
the engine block, or a metal part firmly
connected to the engine block, of the
vehicle with the depleted battery “A”.
CAUTION
Properly place the jumper cable to avoid
contact between the cable and the moving
parts of the engine.
- Start the engine of the vehicle with power
battery and let it idle. Then, start the
engine of the vehicle with the depleted
battery till the engine runs smoothly.