Holden Spark (Next Gen) Owner Manual (GMK-Localising-Holden-9507018) -
2016 - crc - 11/19/15
182 Vehicle Care
Warning (Continued)
burns. Therefore, adhere to the
following when working near a
battery:
.
Do not attempt jump starting
directly from the battery in
the engine compartment.
.
Do not let the jumper lead
clamps touch each other or
other metal parts.
.
Do not allow the jumper
leads to contact any rotating
engine components.
.
Do not use open flames or
sparks near the battery.
.
Do not smoke near the
battery.
.
Never use a quick charger
to start the engine.
.
The battery must be
removed from the vehicle
for recharging.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.
Wear eye protection such
as safety glasses and avoid
leaning over the battery.
.
Battery acid is corrosive. If it
gets on your skin, wash with
plenty of water immediately.
If it gets in your eyes you
should not only flush with
lots of water, but should
also seek medical help.
Battery acid also damages
paint and fabrics. To
minimise damage, wash it
off immediately.
.
Remove rings, metal watch
bands and other metal
jewellery before working
around the battery.
.
If a permanently connected
hands free telephone kit is
fitted to the vehicle, remove
the fuse for the telephone
kit before jump starting.
Remember to replace the
fuse afterwards.
.
A discharged battery can freeze
at temperatures of 0 °C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jumper leads.
.
Use a booster battery with the
same voltage (12 volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much
less than that of the discharged
battery.
.
Use jumper leads with insulated
terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm².
.
Do not disconnect the
discharged battery from the
vehicle.
.
Switch off all unnecessary
electrical devices.
.
The vehicles must not come into
contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
1. Position the two vehicles so
that they are not touching.
2. Apply the park brake.
3. Place the shift lever in neutral.
4. Turn the ignition off.
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