Using Jumper Cables - Ford F-MAX User Manual

• Open the battery housing cover and
remove it.
• Remove the plugs.
• Check the battery acid concentration
level and correct if required.
• Install the plugs.
• Fit the battery cover.
WARNING
Batteries are very heavy. You may drop
the battery and injure yourself or others
when you are removing or installing a
battery.
Thus, be careful when you are removing
the battery and use the help of a second
technician.
WARNING
Make sure that the battery housing cover
is closed.
Ensure that the battery surface is always
clean.
WARNING
There is a risk of explosion because of
the forming of explosive gases. Avoid
sparks! Do not work with open fi res or
lights near batteries. Do not smoke.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Flashing of the battery condition indicator
indicates that the battery charge level is
very low. In this case, best method is to
leave the vehicle running in the shortest
possible time in order to charge the
batteries.

Using Jumper Cables

When your battery is discharged, you may
take starting aid from another vehicle.
If your battery is discharged and
you want to start your engine with jumper
cables, read the following instructions
carefully to prevent damage to the charge
system.
Provide starting aid from
• Two 12 V batteries connected in
series
• Vehicles with 24 V power system
only.
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Electrical Systems
• Keep the spare batteries in a well-
ventilated environment.
• Turn off all other consumers.
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• Connect the positive (+) terminal of the
spare battery to the positive terminal
of the vehicle battery, and negative (-)
terminal of the spare battery to the
negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
• Connect the positive terminals of the
batteries fi rst, and then the negative
terminals using starting aid cables.
• Start the engine. Run the engine under
1000 rpm.
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