In
Case of Emergency
6-4
Emergency Starting
WARNING
Radiator Cap:
When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam
may shoot out under pressure and
cause serious
injury
. Don’t remove
the radiator cap when the engine
and radiator are hot.
CAUTION
If
the engine continues to overheat
or
frequently overheats,
have the cool
-
ing system inspected. The engine
could be seriously damaged unless
repairs are made.
J Jump-Starting
Jump-starting is dangerous if done in-
correctly.
S
o f
ollo
w p
rocedures
c
arefully.
If you feel unsure about jump-starting,
we strongly recommend that you have a
competent service technician do the
work.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt booster system.
You can damage a 12-volt starter
motor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair with
a
24-volt power
supply (two 12-volt
batteries in series or a 24-volt motor
generator set).
CAUTION
Do not disconnect the battery of the
vehicle that needs a jump-start.
Y
ou
could
d
amag
e t
h
e v
ehicle’
s e
lectrical
system.
WARNING
Battery-Related Explosion:
Hydrogen gas is produced during
normal
b
atter
y o
peration
. A
b
attery-
related explosion can cause serious
injury. Keep all flames (including
cigarettes), heat, and sparks away
from the top and surrounding area
of open battery cells.
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