Service Manual

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For emergencies
6
N
OTE
● Open the terminal cover before connecting the jumper
cable to the positive terminal of the battery.
(Refer to “Battery” on page 7-17.)
● Use the proper cables suitable for the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the cables could result.
7. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the nega-
tive (-) terminal of the booster battery (B), and then con-
nect the other end to the designated ground location of
the vehicle with the discharged battery (A) at the point
farthest from the battery.
8. Start the engine in the vehicle providing the boost. Let the
engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
9. After the engine is started, disconnect the cables in the
reverse order from the way you connected them.
Charging the battery by using an external bat-
tery charger
WARNING
!
● Be sure to follow the proper order when connecting
the batteries, of: →→→
● Make sure that the connection is made to the cor-
rect designated location (as shown in the illustra-
tion) properly. If the connection is directly made to
the negative (-) terminal of the battery, the flamma-
ble gases from inside the battery might catch fire
and explode, causing personal injury.
● When connecting the jumper cable, do not connect
the positive (+) cable to the negative (-) terminal.
Sparks can make the battery explode.
WARNING
!
● Always remove the battery from your vehicle when
the battery is charged by an external battery
charger.
● Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the
battery because the battery could explode.
● Keep your work area well vented when charging or
using the battery in an enclosed space.
● Remove all the caps before charging the battery.
● Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corrosive
diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolyte comes in contact
with your hands, eyes, clothes, or the painted sur-
face of your vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If
electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
and thoroughly with water, and get prompt medical
attention.
● Always wear protective clothing and goggles when
working near the battery.
● Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
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