Seat ALTEA Owner's Manual page 255

4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system: connect one end of the
black jump lead to the negative terminal
the vehicle providing assistance
– For vehicles with Start-Stop system: connect one end of the
black jump lead to a suitable ground terminal, a solid piece
X
of metal in the engine block, or to the engine block
5. Connect the other end of the black jump lead
al component bolted to the engine block or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do not connect it to a
point near the battery
6. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into
contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let
it run at idling speed.
8. Start the engine of the car with the flat battery and wait 2 or 3
minutes until the engine "is running".
Removing the jump leads
9. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the dipped beam
headlights (if they are switched on).
10. Turn on the heater blower and heated rear window in the vehi-
cle with the flat battery. This helps minimise voltage peaks
which are generated when the leads are disconnected.
11. When the engine is running, disconnect the leads in reverse or-
der to the details given above.
Safety
on the battery of
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Operation
Connect the battery clamps so they have good metal-to-metal contact with
the battery terminals.
If the engine fails to start, switch off the starter after about 10 seconds and
try again after about half a minute.
WARNING
209.
● Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine
compartment ⇒ p age 204, Working in the engine compartment.
● The battery providing assistance must have the same voltage as the
flat battery (12 V) and approximately the same capacity (see sticker on
battery). Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
● Never use jump leads when one of the batteries is frozen. Danger of
explosion! Even after the battery has thawed, battery acid could leak and
cause chemical burns. If a battery freezes, it should be replaced.
● Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes away from batteries, dan-
ger of explosion. Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
● Observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump
leads.
● Do not connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to
the negative terminal of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the battery
could be ignited by sparks. Danger of explosion.
● Do not attach the negative cable from the other vehicle to parts of the
fuel system or to the brake line.
● The non-insulated parts of the battery clamps must not be allowed to
touch. The jump lead attached to the positive battery terminal must not
touch metal parts of the vehicle, this can cause a short circuit.
● Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact
with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
● Do not lean on the batteries. This could result in chemical burns.
Advice
If and when
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