Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 344

342 If and when
– Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive
nal of the vehicle with the flat battery
– Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive ter-
minal in the vehicle providing assistance
+
– Connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal
of the vehicle providing assistance
–
– 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. However, connect it to
a point as far as possible from the battery
3. For vehicles with Start-Stop system:
– Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive
nal of the vehicle with the flat battery
– Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive ter-
minal in the vehicle providing assistance
+
– Connect one end of the black jump lead
terminal, a solid piece of metal in the engine block, or to the en-
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gine block 219.
– 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. However, connect it to
a point as far as possible from the battery
4. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into
contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
termi- Starting
+
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218.
A
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let
it run at idling speed.
.
B
6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat battery and wait two
or three minutes until the engine is "running".
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218.
B
Removing the jump leads
to a solid met-
X 7. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the dipped beam
headlights (if they are switched on).
8. When the engine is running, disconnect the leads in reverse or-
.
A
der to the details given above.
Connect the battery clamps so they have good metal-to-metal contact with
termi-
+
the battery terminals.
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219.
A
If the engine fails to start, switch off the starter after about 10 seconds and
try again after about half a minute.
.
B
to a suitable ground
X
● Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine
compartment ⇒ p age 280.
● The battery providing assistance must have the same voltage as the
to a solid met-
X
flat battery (12V) and approximately the same capacity (see imprint on
battery). Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
● Never use jump leads when one of the batteries is frozen. Danger of
.
A
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 lit cigarettes away from batteries, danger of
explosion. Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
WARNING
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