Hyundai I20 Owner's Manual page 283

What to do in an emergency
EMERGENCY STARTING
Jumper Cables
(-)
Discharged battery
(+)
Booster battery
F040000AUN
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order.
F040100AHM
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting proce-
dures. If you have any doubt, we strong-
ly recommend that you have a compe-
tent technician or towing service jump
start your vehicle.
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CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12-volt starting
motor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair by
use of a 24-volt power supply (either
(-)
(+)
two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING
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Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as this
may cause the battery to rupture or
explode causing serious injury.
• Keep all flames or sparks away
from the battery. The battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which may
explode if exposed to flame or
sparks.
If these instructions are not fol-
lowed exactly, serious personal
injury and damage to the vehicle
may occur! If you are not sure
how to follow this procedure,
- Battery
seek
Automobile batteries contain sul-
furic acid. This is poisonous and
highly corrosive. When jump
starting, wear protective glasses
and be careful not to get acid
spilled on yourself, your clothing
or on the vehicle.
• Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged battery
is frozen or if the electrolyte level
is low; the battery may rupture or
explode.
WARNING
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qualified assistance.