EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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Starting the engine with jump leads
WARNING: Batteries produce
combustible gases. Keep sparks,
flames and cigarettes away from
batteries at all times. Avoid contact with
battery acid. In case of eye or skin contact,
wash the affected area with clean water and
seek medical attention immediately. When
handling batteries do not tilt as acid might
come out of the ventilation openings. Wear
hand and eye protection.
Battery boosting
A high-speed battery charger must never be
used as a starting aid.
CAUTION: The following procedure
must be observed to avoid the
possibility of irreparable damage to the
sophisticated electric and electronic
equipment fitted to the vehicle. Do not allow
the cable terminals to touch either of the
vehicles or the other cable terminals. Do not
lean over the batteries when jump starting.
Before connecting an additional battery to boost
a discharged battery in the vehicle, ensure that:
1. The booster battery is of the same nominal
voltage (12 volt) and approximately the same
capacity as the vehicle battery. The discharged
battery should remain connected and all
electrical circuits switched off.
2. The interconnecting cables are of sufficient
capacity to carry a starting current (normal car
starting jump leads are not adequate).
3. Where the booster battery is fitted to another
vehicle, the two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other and all electrical circuits on the
both vehicles should be switched off.
4. The cables should then be connected one at
a time and in the following sequence.
Donor battery + (positive) to discharged battery
+ (positive)
Connect the second lead-to the front lifting eye
of your vehicle. On the other vehicle connect it
as far away as possible from the battery of the
other vehicle (to the engine block or a lifting eye)
unless connecting to a stand alone battery.
Do not connect to the negative terminal
of the flat battery.
Note: on connection, the vehicle security alarm
(where fitted) will operate and should be
disarmed using the radio key.
5. Start the engine of the recipient vehicle in the
normal manner. Allow the engine to run at just
above idle speed (1000-1500 r.p.m.) for a few
minutes before carefully disconnecting each
lead from the recipient and booster batteries in
the reverse sequence:
From discharged battery - (negative) then from
donor battery - (negative)
From discharged battery + (positive) then from
donor battery + (positive)
Vehicle must be run for 15 minutes before
turning engine off
Have the discharged battery and the vehicle
charging system checked by your Dealer at the
first opportunity.
If the battery has been disconnected
the vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics for
approximately 5 miles (8km) after battery
reconnection. This is due to the automatic
relearning of the engine management system
and may be disregarded.
Used batteries contain sulphuric acid
and lead. On no account must they be
disposed of in the household waste.
Use your local authorities dedicated waste
disposal facilities.
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