Opel Antara Owner's Manual page 173

z Never expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
z A discharged battery can freeze at
°
temperatures of 0 C. Defrost the battery
in a warm room before connecting the
jump leads.
z Do not allow battery fluid to contact
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
The fluid contains sulphuric acid which
can cause injuries and damage in the
event of direct contact.
z Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
z Use auxiliary battery with same voltage
(12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) must not be
considerably less than that of the
discharged battery. Voltage and
capacity information can be found on
the batteries.
z Use jump leads with insulated terminals
and a width of at least 16 mm
for diesel engines).
z Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
z Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Infotainment system may be
damaged if switched on while jump
starting.
z Do not lean over the battery during jump
starting procedure.
z Do not allow the terminals of one lead to
touch those of the other lead.
z The vehicles should not touch while jump
starting.
z Apply hand brake.
z Manual transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission 3 in P.
Self-help, vehicle care
2 2
(25 mm
Connect the leads in the order shown in the
illustration:
1. Connect one end of the first jump lead to
the positive terminal 1 of the battery
providing the jump start (identified by
"+" sign on battery case or terminal).
2. Connect the other end of the first jump
lead to the positive terminal 2 of the
discharged battery ("+" sign).
3. Connect one end of the second jump
lead to the negative terminal 3 of the
battery providing the jump start
(identified by "-" sign on battery case or
terminal).
4. Connect the other end of the second
jump lead 4 to ground on the vehicle with
the discharged battery, e.g. on the
engine block.
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