HOLDEN TM BARINA Owner's Handbook Manual page 240

238 Vehicle care
• Do not use open flames or
sparks near the battery.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Never use a quick charger to
start the engine.
• The battery must be removed
from the vehicle for recharging.
• Wear eye protection such
as safety glasses and avoid
leaning over the battery.
• Battery acid is corrosive. If it
gets on your skin, wash with
plenty of water immediately.
If it gets in your eyes you
should not only flush with lots
of water, but should also seek
medical help. Battery acid also
damages paint and fabrics. To
minimise damage, wash it off
immediately.
• Remove rings, metal watch
bands and other metal jewellery
before working around the
battery.
• If a permanently connected
hands free telephone kit is fitted
to the vehicle, remove the fuse
for the telephone kit before jump
starting. Remember to replace
the fuse afterwards.
• A discharged battery can freeze
at temperatures of 0°C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jumper leads.
• Use a booster battery with the
same voltage (12 volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much
less than that of the discharged
battery.
• Use jumper leads with insulated
terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2 .
• Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
• Switch off all unnecessary
electrical devices.
• The vehicles must not come into
contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
1. Position the two vehicles so they
are not touching.
2. Apply the park brake.
3. For manual transmission, place
the shift lever in neutral.
For automatic transmission,
place the shift lever in P.
4. Turn the ignition off.
5. Turn off all lamps and
accessories in both vehicles,
except the hazard warning
flashers or any lights needed for
the work area.