Jump Starting - Hyundai Grand i10 Owner's Manual

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What to do in an emergency

JUMP STARTING

Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Follow the jump starting pro-
cedure in this section to avoid serious
injury or damage to your vehicle. If in
doubt about how to properly jump start
your vehicle, we strongly recommend
that you have a service technician or tow-
ing service do it for you.
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WARNING
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH to you or bystanders, always
follow these precautions when work-
ing near or handling the battery:
Always read and
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
Wear eye protection
designed to protect the eyes
from acid splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks, or
smoking materials away from
the battery.
Hydrogen is always present
in battery cells, is highly com-
bustible, and may explode if
ignited.
Keep batteries out of reach of
children.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which is highly corrosive. Do
not allow acid to contact your
eyes, skin or clothing.
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If acid gets into your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water for at least 15
minutes and get immediate medical
attention. If acid gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the area. If you feel
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pain or a burning sensation, get med-
ical attention immediately.
• When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the case may
cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a
battery carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
• Do not attempt to jump start your
vehicle if your battery is frozen.
• NEVER attempt to recharge the bat-
tery when the vehicle's battery cables
are connected to the battery.
• The electrical ignition system works
with high voltage. NEVER touch
these components with the engine
running or when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.