Towing The Vehicle; Connecting A Slave Battery Using Jumper Cables - Ford 2002 Bantam Workshop Manual

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Towing the Vehicle

WARNING: When the vehicle is being towed
the ignition switch must be in position II
(steering lock released and warning lights
illuminated). Only then will the steering, turn
signal lamps, horn and stop lamps be
operational. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE: The removable towing eye (if equipped) has a
left-hand thread and must be fully tightened before
towing can commence.
When towing is necessary, the vehicle towing eyes
should be used. The rope must be securely fastened
to the towing eyes and must also be attached to the
other vehicle such that the rope will not foul the
bodywork.
When a vehicle with automatic transmission is towed,
the gear selector must be in position N (Neutral).
Never tow a vehicle with automatic transmission faster
than 30 mph (50 km/h) or further than 30 miles (50
km). If it is necessary to tow the vehicle a greater
distance, the drive wheels must be lifted clear off the
ground.
Alternatively the vehicle can be transported on a low
loader or a trailer.

Connecting a Slave Battery Using Jumper Cables

WARNING: If the slave battery has recently
been charged and is gassing, cover the vent
plugs or covers with a damp cloth to reduce
the risk of explosion should arcing occur
when connecting the jumper cables. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in
personal injury.
CAUTION: A discharged battery condition
may have been caused by an electrical short
circuit. If this condition exists there will be an
apparently live circuit on the vehicle even
when all normal circuits are switched off.
This can cause arcing when the jumper
cables are connected.
CAUTION: While it is not recommended that
the vehicle is jump started, it is recognized
that this may occasionally be the only
practical way to mobilize a vehicle. In such
an instance the discharged battery must be
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recharged immediately after jump-starting to
avoid permanent damage.
• Always make sure that the jumper cables are
adequate for the task. Heavy duty cables must be
used.
• Always make sure that the slave battery is of the
same voltage as the vehicle battery. The batteries
must be connected in parallel.
• Always make sure that switchable electric circuits
are switched off before connecting jumper cables.
This reduces the risk of arcing occurring when the
final connection is made.
WARNING: Make sure that the ends of the
jumper cables do not touch each other or
ground against the vehicle body at any time
while the cables are attached to the battery.
A fully charged battery, if shorted through
jumper cables, can discharge at a rate well
above 1000 amps causing violent arcing and
very rapid heating of the jumper cables and
terminals, and can even cause the battery to
explode. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
Always connect the jumper cables in the following
sequence:
• slave battery positive first then vehicle battery
positive
• slave battery negative next and then vehicle
ground at least 12 inches (300 mm) from the
battery terminal, for example engine lifting eye
Always reduce the engine speed to idle before
disconnecting the jumper cables.
Before removing the jumper cables from the vehicle
that had the discharged battery, switch on the heater
blower (high) or the heated rear window, to reduce the
voltage peak when the cables are removed.
Always disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order to the connecting sequence and do not short the
ends of the cables.
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