Electrical Accessories - Lotus ELISE 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual

v) A spark will occur at the first disconnection of a jumper cable,
so it is essential that the first disconnection is made from the
slave car earth. Both batteries (especially the discharged one)
will be 'gassing' heavily at this time, and if the first disconnec-
tion is made at a battery terminal, there is a danger that the
hydrogen gas may be ignited by the spark with a resultant
explosion.
vi) Have the cause of the flat battery investigated and rectified,
and trickle charge the battery as detailed above.
WARNING:
• Risk of damage and serious personal injury due to
shortcircuit.
• Use only jumper cables of adequate cross-section, fitted
with completely insulated alligator clamps. The cables
must be long enough to allow that neither cars nor cables
touch each other.
• Follow all warnings and instructions of the jumper cable
manufacturer.
• When connnecting the jumper cables, keep them away
from engine moving parts.
• The two cars must not contact each other, or current
could flow as soon as the positive terminals are con
nected.
• When the first clamp on each cable is connected, the
other clamp on that cable must be held carefully to make
sure it does not come into contact with either another
cable clamp or either car.
• Ensure that tools or metal watches or jewellery do not
contact the battery terminals or live car parts.
NOTICE:
• Improper jumper cable connection can damage the alternator
and other electrical components.
• Do not attempt to push or tow start the car, as damage to the
catalytic converter or other parts could be caused.

Electrical Accessories

Owners should note that the only approved extras and modi-
fications are those which are specified by Lotus and carried out
by Lotus or by an authorised dealer. Neither Lotus Cars Ltd. or
Lotus Cars Inc. accept any liability whatsoever for defects which
arise from extras or modifications which are not approved by
Lotus Cars Ltd.
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