Jump Starting Instructions - Suzuki SIDEKICK 2-DOOR HARDTOP - 1995 Owner's Manual

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JUMP STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

Never attempt to jump start your
vehicle if the battery appears to be
frozen. Batteries in this condition
may explode or rupture if jump
starting is attempted.
When making jumper cable con-
nections, be certain that your
hands and the jumper cables re-
main clear from pulleys, belts, or
fans.
Batteries produce flammable hy-
drogen gas. Keep flames and
sparks away from the battery or
an explosion may occur. Never
smoke when working in the vicini-
ty of the battery.
If the booster battery you use for
jump starting is installed in another
vehicle, make sure the two vehicles
are not touching each other.
If your battery discharges re-
peatedly, for no apparent reason,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
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* To avoid harm to yourself or
damage to your vehicle or battery,
follow the jump starting instruc-
tions below precisely and in order.
If you are in doubt, call for qualified
road service.
Your vehicle should not be started by
pushing or towing. This starting
method could result in permanent
damage to the catalytic converter.
Use jumper cables to start a vehicle
with a weak or run-down battery.
When jump starting your vehicle, use the
following procedure:
1) Use only a 12 volt battery to jump
start your vehicle. Position the good
12V battery close to your vehicle so
that the jumper cables will reach both
batteries. When using a battery in-
stalled on another vehicle, DO NOT
(Continue!) LET THE VEHICLES TOUCH. Set the
parking brakes fully on both vehicles.
2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except
those necessary for safety reasons
(for example, headlights or hazard
lights).
A CAUTION
EMERGENCY SERVISE
3) Make jumper cable connections as
follows:
a) Connect one end of the first jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
b) Connect the other end to the
positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery.
c) Connect one end of the second
jumper cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the booster battery.
d) Make the final connection to an un-
painted, heavy metal part of the
engine of the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.
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