Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 211

ump startin
ntroduction
Additional information and warnin s
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mproper use of the ump leads and improper performance of ump startin
can cause the vehicle s battery to e plode and cause serious in uries. o re-
duce the risk of the vehicle s battery e plodin
All work on the vehicle s battery and electrical system can cause serious
chemical burns fire or electric shocks. efore any work on the vehicle s bat-
tery always read and observe the warnin s and safety precautions
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ehicle battery.
he vehicle battery which will provide the power must have the same volt-
a e olt and appro imately the same capacity see the markin s on the
vehicle battery as the dischar ed battery.
ever char e fro en or thawed vehicle batteries. A dischar ed battery may
start to free e at temperatures around
A fro en or thawed vehicle battery must be replaced.
ehicle overview efore drivin
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observe the followin
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hen drivin
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ump startin creates a hi hly e plosive o yhydro en as mi ture in the
vehicle s battery. Keep fire sparks open flames and lit ci arettes well clear of
the vehicle s battery. ever use a mobile phone while you are attachin or re-
movin the ump leads.
Only char e the vehicle s battery in a well-ventilated space because ump
startin creates a hi hly e plosive o yhydro en as mi ture in the vehicle s
battery.
Route the ump leads so that they cannot touch rotatin parts in the en-
ine compartment.
ever confuse the positive terminal with the ne ative terminal or connect
the ump leads incorrectly.
Observe the ump lead manufacturer s instruction manual.
O
o avoid substantial dama e to the vehicle s electrical system observe the
followin
ncorrectly connected ump leads can cause a short circuit.
here must not be any contact between the two vehicles otherwise cur-
rent may flow as soon as the positive terminals are connected.
Maintenance cleanin
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ractical information
servic- Do-it-yourself