Jump Starting - Volvo C70 Owner's Manual

Follow these instructions to jump start your
vehicle's dead battery or to jump start
another vehicle's dead battery using your
vehicle. If the 12-volt auxiliary battery to be
used is in another vehicle, check that the
vehicles are not touching to prevent prema-
ture completion of a circuit. Be sure to follow
jump starting instructions provided for the
other vehicle.
To jump start your vehicle:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. First connect the auxiliary battery posi-
tive (+) terminal (1) to the positive (+)
terminal in your vehicle's battery (2),
marked with a "+" sign.
3. Connect the auxiliary battery's negative
(-) terminal (3) to the ground point in
your vehicle's engine compartment
near the driver's side spring strut (4).
4. Start the engine in the assisting vehicle,
then start the engine in the vehicle with
dead battery.
5. After the engine has started, first
remove the negative (-) terminal jumper
cable. Then remove the positive (+)
terminal jumper cable.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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WARNING
• Do not connect the jumper cable to any
part of the fuel system or to any moving
parts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.
• Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and explosive.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin,
fabrics or painted surfaces. If contact
occurs, flush the affected area immediately
with water. Obtain medical help immedi-
ately if eyes are affected.
• Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Failure to follow the instructions for jump
starting can lead to personal injury.
• Do not touch the jumper cables during
the attempt to start the vehicle. This could
cause sparks.
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