Emergency starting
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Starting an engine with a discharged battery
The ONLY recommended methods of
restarting a vehicle with a discharged battery
are:
• The use of a substitute battery fitted to the
disabled vehicle.
• The use of booster cables to connect the
battery from a donor vehicle to the
discharged battery.
WARNING
A vehicle with automatic transmission
cannot be restarted by pushing or towing.
USING BOOSTER CABLES
WARNING
• Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas -
keep sparks and naked lights away from
the engine compartment.
• Make sure BOTH batteries are of the
same voltage (12 volts), and that the
booster cables have insulated clamps
and are approved for use with 12 volt
batteries.
• DO NOT connect positive (+) terminals to
negative (-) terminals, and ensure
booster cables are kept away from any
moving parts in the engine
compartment.
• Take care when working near rotating
parts of the engine.
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