Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual page 543

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Do not attempt to jump start
your vehicle if your battery is
frozen.
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NEVER attempt to recharge
the battery when the vehicle's
battery cables are connected
to the battery.
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The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage.
NEVER touch these compo-
nents with the engine running
or when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
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Do not allow the (+) and (-)
jumper cables to touch. It may
cause sparks.
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The battery may rupture or
explode when you jump start
with a low or frozen battery.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your vehi-
cle:
• Only use a 12-volt power supply
(battery or jumper system) to
jump start your vehicle.
• Do not attempt to jump start
your vehicle by push-starting.
i
Information
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and
Pb
health. Dispose the battery
according to your local law(s)
or regulations.
Jump starting procedure
1. Position the vehicles close enough
that the jumper cables will reach,
but do not allow the vehicles to
touch.
2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in
the engine compartment at all
times, even when the vehicles are
turned off.
3. Turn off all electrical devices such
as radios, lights, air conditioning,
etc. Put the vehicles in P (Park, for
automatic transmission vehicle) or
neutral (for manual transmission
human
vehicle), and set the parking
brakes. Turn both vehicles OFF.
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