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Jump-starting
w WARNING
Observe the following instructions
to prevent serious bodily injury and
damage to your vehicle.
• If you are not versed in the
jump starting procedure, ask an
authorised Perodua Service Centre.
• Refer to “Instructions on Do-it
yourself maintenance service”
before jump starting.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which is poisonous and corrosive.
Wear protective safety glasses and
be careful not to splash battery
fluid on yourself, clothes or vehicle.
If battery fluid is splashed on
your skin or in your eye, remove
your contaminated clothes and
wash the part at least 15 minutes.
Immediately see a doctor. Continue
applying water with a sponge or
cloth on the way to a medical facility.
CAUTION
• Use a 12-volt booster battery.
Application of higher voltage may
cause serious damage to the electrical
equipment such as relays and radio. Do
not jump-start the vehicle unless you
are sure of the booster battery voltage.
• The capacity (AH rating) of the booster
battery must not be lower than that of
the discharged battery.
• Wash splashed battery fluid away from
paint finish immediately.
• If you have swallowed battery fluid,
drink as much water or milk as
possible and immediately see a
doctor.
• Keep any fire away from the battery.
Otherwise the battery may explode.
• Do not charge a frozen battery. Thaw
battery fluid before jump-starting;
otherwise the gas in the battery
fluid may explode.
• Do not jump-start the vehicle with
a battery with low fluid level.
• Keep children away from a battery.
• Jump-start the vehicle in a well
ventilated place.
In addition, follow the instructions of
the jumper cable manufacturer.
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