Volvo S80 Owner's Manual page 107

03 Your driving environment
Starting the engine
Jump starting
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Connecting the jumper cables
Follow these instructions to jump start your
vehicle's dead battery or to jump start
another vehicle's dead battery using your
vehicle. If the 12-volt auxiliary battery to be
used is in another vehicle, check that the
vehicles are not touching to prevent prema-
ture completion of a circuit. Be sure to follow
jump starting instructions provided for the
other vehicle.
To jump start your vehicle:
1. Switch off the ignition (set the ignition to
mode 0, see page 77).
2. First connect the red jumper cable to
the auxiliary battery's positive (+)
terminal .
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3. Fold back the cover over the positive
(+) terminal on your vehicle's battery
marked with a "+" sign, located under a
folding cover.
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4. Connect the black jumper cable to the
auxiliary battery's negative (-)
terminal
your vehicle's engine compartment
(right engine mount at the top, on the
outer screw)
5. Start the engine in the assisting vehicle,
then start the engine in the vehicle with
dead battery.
6. After the engine has started, first re-
move the negative (-) terminal jumper
cable (black). Then remove the positive
(+) terminal jumper cable (red).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
Connect the jumper cables carefully to
avoid short circuits with other components
in the engine compartment.
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and to the ground point in
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WARNING
• Do not connect the jumper cable to any
part of the fuel system or to any moving
parts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.
• Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and explosive.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin,
fabrics or painted surfaces. If contact oc-
curs, flush the affected area immediately
with water. Obtain medical help immediate-
ly if eyes are affected.
• Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Failure to follow the instructions for jump
starting can lead to injury.