Start Assistance - Volvo C30 2012 Owner's Manual

06 Starting and driving

Start assistance

Starting with a donor battery
If the battery is flat then the car can be started
with current from another battery.
When jump starting the car, the following steps
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are recommended to avoid short circuits or
other damage:
1. Turn the remote control key to key position
0.
2. Check that the donor battery has a voltage
of 12 V.
3. If the donor battery is installed in another
car - switch off the donor car's engine and
make sure that the two cars do not touch
each other.
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4. Connect one of the red jump lead's clamps
to the donor battery's positive terminal (1).
IMPORTANT
Connect the start cable carefully to avoid
short circuits with other components in the
engine compartment.
5. Connect the red jump lead's other clamp
onto the car's positive terminal (2).
6. Connect one of the black jump lead's
clamps to the donor battery's negative ter-
minal (3).
7. Fit the other clamp to a grounding point,
such as by the left-hand spring strut (4).
8. Check that the jump lead clamps are
affixed securely so that there are no sparks
during the starting procedure.
9. Start the engine of the "donor car" and
allow it to run a few minutes at a speed
slightly higher than idle approx. 1500 rpm.
10. Start the engine in the car with the dis-
charged battery.
IMPORTANT
Do not touch the crocodile clips during the
start procedure. There is a risk of sparks
forming.
11. Remove the jump leads in reverse order -
first the black and then the red.
> Make sure that none of the black jump
lead's clamps comes into contact with
the battery's positive terminal or the
clamp connected to the red jump lead.
WARNING
•
The battery can generate oxyhydrogen
gas, which is highly explosive. A spark
can be formed if a jump lead is con-
nected incorrectly, and this can be
enough for the battery to explode.
•
The battery contains sulphuric acid,
which can cause serious burns.
•
If sulphuric acid comes into contact
with eyes, skin or clothing, flush with
large quantities of water. If acid
splashes into the eyes - seek medical
attention immediately.
For more information on the car's battery - see
page 230.