Repair Instructions; Jump Starting In Case Of Emergency - Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Manual

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Jump Starting in Case of Emergency

With Auxiliary (Booster) Battery
CAUTION
!
If vehicle is manual transmission model and
has a catalytic converter, do not push or tow
it to start. Damage to its emission system
and/or to other parts may result.
Both booster and discharged battery should be treated
carefully when using jumper cables. Follow the
procedure outlined as follows, being careful not to cause
sparks.
WARNING
!
• Departure from these conditions or
procedure described as follows could
result in:
a. Serious personal injury (particularly to
eyes) or property damage from such
causes as battery explosion, battery
acid, or electrical burns.
b. Damage to electronic components of
either vehicle.
• Never expose battery to open flame or
electric spark. Batteries generate gas
which is flammable and explosive.
• Remove rings, watches, and other jewelry.
Wear approved eye protection.
• Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics, or painted surface as fluid is
a corrosive acid. Flush any contacted area
with water immediately and thoroughly.
• Be careful so that metal tools or jumper
cables do not contact positive battery
terminal (or metal in contact with it) and
any other metal on vehicle, because a
short circuit could occur.
• Batteries should always be kept out of
reach of children.

Repair Instructions

1) Set parking brake and place automatic transmission
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in PARK (NEUTRAL on manual transmission).
2) Turn OFF ignition switch, turn OFF lights and all
other electrical loads.
3) Check built-in indicator (if equipped). If it is clear or
light yellow, replace the battery.
4) Attach end of one jumper cable to positive terminal
of booster battery and the other end of the same
cable to positive terminal of discharged battery. (Use
12-volt battery only to jump start engine).
5) Attach one end of the remaining negative cable to
negative terminal of booster battery, and the other
end to a solid engine ground (such as exhaust
manifold) at least 45 cm (18 in.) away from battery of
vehicle being started.
WARNING
!
Do not connect negative cable directly to
negative terminal of dead battery.
6) Start engine of vehicle with booster battery and turn
off electrical accessories. Then start engine of the
vehicle with discharged battery.
7) Disconnect jumper cable in the exact reverse order.
With Charging Equipment
CAUTION
!
When jump starting engine with charging
equipment, be sure equipment used is 12-
volt and negative ground. Do not use 24-volt
charging equipment. Using such equipment
can cause serious damage to electrical
system or electronic parts.