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Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
When the Battery is
Discharged
Use a jumper cable (sold
separately) and the battery of
another vehicle to start the engine in
the following sequence.
Danger
Follow the precautions listed in
the jump starting instructions
when working on or near the
battery. Personal injury
(particularly to eyes) or property
damage may result from battery
explosion, battery fluid or
electrical (short circuit) burns.
If battery fluid should come in
contact with an eye, immediately
wash away using a large amount
of water and continue washing for
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Danger (Continued)
at least 5 minutes. Following this,
you should seek medical
assistance.
When using tools or other metal
objects in the vicinity of the
battery, take care to prevent them
from coming into contact with the
positive terminal. As the vehicle
itself will conduct electricity, any
such contact can result in a
short-circuit and a highly
dangerous electric shock.
A vehicle battery generates
extremely flammable hydrogen
gas. For this reason, operations
producing sparks or requiring the
usage of an open flame must
never be carried out near a
vehicle battery. Failure to observe
this precaution can result in
explosion if the hydrogen gas
ignites. Whenever wiping up
battery fluid, a damp cloth should
be used.
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Vehicle Care
Danger (Continued)
Batteries produce explosive
gases, contain corrosive acid,
and supply levels of electrical
current high enough to cause
burns. Therefore, to reduce the
risk of personal injury when
working near a battery:
Always shield your eyes
and avoid leaning over a
battery whenever possible.
Do not expose a battery to
open flames or sparks.
Do not allow battery acid to
contact eyes or skin. Flush
any contacted area with
water immediately and
thoroughly, and get
medical help.
Follow each step in the
jump starting instructions.
Always stop the engine whenever
the battery is to be inspected.
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