Jump Starting - Volvo S40 Operation Manual

2000 Volvo S & V 40
flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
WARNING!
Do not use the towing eyelets on the car to pull the car up onto a flat bed tow truck.
pg. 68 Jump starting

Jump starting

If the 12-volt booster battery to be used is in another car, check that the cars are not touching to prevent
premature completion of a negative circuit. Note the position of the battery terminals and using jumper
cables:
· First connect the booster battery positive (+) terminal (1) to car battery positive (+) terminal (2).
· Then connect the booster battery negative (-) terminal (3) to a stationary solid metal part on the engine
at a point away from the battery (4).
Do not connect the jumper cable to any part of the fuel system or to any moving parts. Avoid touching
hot manifolds.
After the engine has started, first remove the negative (-) terminal jumper cable. Then remove the
positive (+) terminal jumper cable.
CAUTION: Improper hookup of jumper cables or use of other than 12-volt batteries could result in
damage to equipment and/or the battery.
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