WARNING!
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affect-
ed area with water, and seek medical help.
The battery housing could be damaged. Never
lean over batteries while connecting or jump-
starting. You might get injured.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 247
• A dead battery can freeze at a temperature of 14 F
(–10 C). Never try to start the engine if the battery
is frozen. Thaw the battery out first.
• Only use a battery of the same rated voltage and of
approximately the same capacity for jump-starting.
• The two vehicles must not touch.
• Switch off all electrical accessories.
• Run the vehicle with the booster battery at idle.
• Connect the jumper cables in the sequence given in
the illustration.
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