Think city - Page 79

4. Driving and Safety
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12V battery
The 12V auxiliary battery has much the same function as in
a regular vehicle; the battery can be depleted if the vehicle’s
lights are le on. The 12V auxiliary battery and the traction
battery are two separate units so that the auxiliary battery
can be dead while the traction battery is fully charged. At
the same time, it does not help to charge the 12V auxiliary
battery if the traction battery is completely discharged.
Prior to using the jumper cables:
• Be sure that the jumper cables are long enough to reach from
battery to battery.
• Check that the ventilation caps are secure.
• Put the assisting vehicle in NEUTRAL and engage the parking
brake.
• Turn o all electric features on THINK City and put the gear in
P (PARK), pull the handbrake and turn ignition key to o “O”.
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1. Connect the positive charge to the positive
connection on the THINK City battery.
2. Connect one end to the
negative charge and the
other to metal (ground)
away from the THINK City
battery.
12V THINK City
battery
12V assisting
vehicle
battery
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WARNING
The 12V auxiliary battery contains sulfuric acid. If exposed,
rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor.
The battery has gaseous vapors which can explode when
ignited by flames, sparks or cigarettes.
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CAUTION
Do not try to push-start your THINK City if the auxiliary
battery is depleted. An electric vehicle cannot be started this way.
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