Jump Starting - Hyundai Getz Owner's Manual

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JUMP STARTING

Discharged
battery
Booster
battery
!
WARNING:
The gas produced by the battery
during the jump-start operation is
highly explosive. If these instruc-
tions are not followed exactly, seri-
ous personal injury and damage to
the vehicle may occur! If you are
not sure how to follow this proce-
dure, seek qualified assistance.
Automobile batteries contain sul-
furic acid. This is poisonous and
highly corrosive. When jump start-
ing, wear protective glasses and be
careful not to get acid on yourself,
your clothing or on the car.
o If you should accidentally get acid
on your skin or in your eyes,
immediately remove any contami-
nated clothing and flush the area
with clear water for at least 15 min-
utes. Then promptly obtain medical
attention. If you must be transported
to an emergency facility, continue to
apply water to the affected area
with a sponge or cloth.
o The gas produced by the battery
during the jump-start operation is
highly explosive. Do not smoke or
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allow a spark or open flame in the
vicinity.
o The battery being used to provide
the jump start must be 12-volt. If you
cannot determine that it is a 12-volt
battery, do not attempt to use it for
the jump start.
o To jump start a car with a discharged
battery, follow this procedure ex-
actly:
1. If the booster battery is installed in
another vehicle, be sure the two
vehicles are not touching.
2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and
accessories in both vehicles.
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
3. Attach the clamps of the jumper
cable in the exact order shown in the
illustration. That is, first, attach one
clamp of the jumper cable to the
positive (+) post or cable of the
discharged battery. Then attach the
other end of the same cable to the
positive (+) post or cable of the
booster battery. Next, using the
other cable, attach one clamp to the
negative (-) post or cable of the
booster battery. Then attach the
other end of that cable to a solid
metal part of the engine away from
the battery. Do not connect the cable
to any moving part.
4. Start the engine in the car with the
booster battery and let it run for a
few minutes. This will help to as-
sure that the booster battery is fully
charged. During the jumping opera-
tion, run the engine in this vehicle at
about 2,000 rpm.
5. Start your engine using the normal
starting procedure. After the engine
starts, leave the jumper cables con-
nected and let the engine run at fast
idle or about 2,000 rpm for several
minutes.
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