Repair Instructions; Jump Starting In Case Of Emergency; Battery Dismounting And Remounting - 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
vehicle to start. Damage to emission system
and/or other parts of vehicle may result.
Both booster and discharged battery should be treated
carefully when using jumper cables. Follow procedure
outlined below, being careful not to cause sparks.
WARNING
!
• Departure from these conditions or
procedure described below 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 electrolyte level. If it is below low level line,
add distilled water.
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 that is providing jump start
and turn off electrical accessories. Then Start engine
of the vehicle with discharged battery.
7) Reverse connecting procedure exactly when
disconnecting jumper cable. Negative cable must be
disconnected from engine that was jump started first.
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.

Battery Dismounting and Remounting

WARNING
!
When handling battery, following safety
precautions should be followed:
• Hydrogen gas is produced by battery. A
flame or spark near battery may cause the
gas to ignite.
• Battery fluid is highly acidic. Avoid spilling
on clothing or other fabric. Any spilled
electrolyte should be flushed with large
quantity of water and cleaned immediately.
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