Vehicle Care 189
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Apply the parking brake, manual
gearbox in neutral, automatic
transmission in P.
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Open the positive terminal
protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.
Lead connection order :
1. Connect the red lead to the
positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the
red lead to the positive terminal
of the discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the
negative terminal of the
booster battery.
4. Connect the other end of the
black lead to a vehicle
grounding point, such as the
engine block or an engine
mounting bolt. Connect as far
away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm(24 inches).
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine :
1. Start the engine of the vehicle
providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other
engine. Start attempts should
be made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for
approx. 3 minutes with the
leads connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers
(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle
receiving the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence
exactly when removing leads.
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