8.7 Emergency start
Jumper cable
If the engine can not start because the battery is
too low, it can be started by connecting this
battery to the battery of another car with jumper
cables.
WARNING
• The engine compartment is a high-risk
area. Improper operation can easily
cause casualties.
•
Before starting work on the battery, be
sure to carefully read and follow the
warning instructions for safety related
to battery operation.
Wh
en connecting the batteries of two cars, be
sure to first connect the positive terminal and then
the negative terminal.
–
Switch the engine start/stop button to the
"OFF" position.
– Connect the ① end of the red cable to the
positive pole (+) of the depleted battery "A",
and the other end ② to the positive pole (+)
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 car with the depleted battery "A".
NOTE
Properly place the jumper cable to avoid contact
between the cable and the moving parts of the
engine.
– Start the engine of the car with power battery
and let it idle. Then, start the engine of the car
with the depleted battery till the engine runs
smoothly.
8. Accident Handling
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