Cayman 2006 Driving & Safety — Section 2 • 37
WARNING:
Batteries can emit explosive gas. Always ventilate the battery compartment prior to any
work or service to the batteries. Extinguish all smoking material and keep all open flame
and spark producing devices away from battery area.
Jump Starting using an external source:
1. When using an external electrical
source to connect to the chassis
battery, turn the main battery
disconnect switches OFF prior to
hooking up the jumper cables.
2. Hook up the cables then wait several
minutes to allow a surface charge to
build in the chassis battery before
attempting to start the engine.
3. Turn ON the battery disconnect
switches and attempt to start the
engine. DO NOT crank the engine
more than a few seconds.
4. After the engine has started
disconnect the cables. Disconnect
the negative (-) cables before
disconnecting the positive (+) cables
to prevent arcing.
5. If the engine does not crank,
or cranks slowly, DO NOT
CONTINUE. Extensive damage,
fi re or injury can occur. Obtain help
from a qualifi ed technician.
WARNING:
The gas around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks or other sources of
ignition, resulting in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can
burn skin, eyes and clothing. DO NOT connect the end of the second cable to the negative
(-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that
surround the battery. Connect only to the chassis away from the battery.
CAUTION:
The charging system on the towed vehicle does not supply the amperage necessary to jump-
start the motorhome. Voltage sensitive equipment on the towed vehicle can be damaged,
leaving the towed vehicle disabled. If a jump-start is necessary, it is recommended to call
Roadside Assistance. They will have the equipment necessary to jump-start the motorhome.
CAUTION:
A large amount of electrical current is required to jump-start an engine. The sizes of the
battery, alternator and jumper cables supplying the jump are current limiting factors.
Voltage fluctuations that occur during a jump-start procedure can damage sensitive
electronic equipment and charging systems. Wait a sufficient amount of time for a surface
charge to build before attempting to crank an engine when using a jump-start procedure.
If uncertain about performing a jump-start procedure, contact a professional. Damage and
personal injury can occur if this procedure is not performed correctly.
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