Jump Starting - Lotus ELISE 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual

JUMP STARTING

'Jump' Starting
If the battery becomes discharged to the extent that the en
gine cannot be started, proprietary good quality 'jumper cables'
may be used to connect with the battery of a second car in order
to provide the energy necessary for starting.
WARNING:
It is most important that the correct procedure is followed
in order to avoid damage to either car's electrical system,
and most importantly, to minimise the danger of a spark
induced battery explosion. Check that the slave car also
has a NEGATIVE EARTH electrical system.
i) With the engine of the slave car running at a fast idle, use
one jumper cable (red) to connect the positive (+) terminal
of one battery to the positive terminal of the other battery.
Take care during this process to avoid inadvertently earthing
a free end of this cable to the metal body or chassis of either
car.
ii) Connect one end of the other jumper cable (black) to the
negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery.
iii) A spark will occur when the other end of this cable (the final
connection) is connected to an earth on the slave car. This
connection should therefore be made to a point away from
the battery, and away from any fuel vapour area or moving
parts. An engine hanger bracket is often ideal.
iv) Start the car in the usual way, and run at a fast idle.
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Note: Orientation of
batteries may differ.
Check terminal
markings.
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