FOR EMERGENCIES
8–19
Petrol-powered vehicles (1600 models)
N28A196a
WARNING
(1) Be sure to observe the connect-
ing sequence of 1 ³ 2 ³ 3 ³ 4.
(2) Make sure that the connection 4
is made to the appointed position
(shown in the illustration). If the
connection is made directly to the
negative side of the battery, the
flammable gases generated from
the battery might catch fire and
explode.
(3) When connecting the jumper
cable, do not connect the positive
(+) cable to the negative (-) ter-
minal. Otherwise sparks may
cause explosion of the battery.
Petrol-powered vehicles (1800 models)
N28A197a
WARNING
(4) When connecting the jumper
cable to the (-) terminal especially
in the 1800 models, do not touch
other parts with your hands, as
the engine compartment is hot
and burns could result.
Diesel-powered vehicles
N28A198a
CAUTION
(1) Use care not to get the jumper
cable caught in the cooling fan or
other rotating part in the engine
compartment.
(2) Use the proper cables suitable for
the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the
cables could result.
(3) Check the jumper cables for dam-
age and corrosion before use.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which
has the booster battery, let the engine
idle a few minutes, then start the en-
gine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.