Jump Starting - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

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Jump starting

Follow these instructions to jump start your
vehicle's dead battery or to jump start
another vehicle's dead battery using your
vehicle. Although your vehicle's battery is
located under the floor of the cargo area,
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jumper cables should be connected in the
engine compartment, to the points shown in
the illustrations.
If the 12-volt auxiliary battery to be used is in
another vehicle, check that the vehicles are
not touching to prevent premature comple-
tion of a circuit. Be sure to follow jump star-
ting instructions provided for the other vehi-
cle.
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To jump start your vehicle:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. First connect the auxiliary battery positive
(+) terminal (1) to the positive (+) terminal
in your vehicle's engine compartment (2),
located under a small black plastic cover
attached to the fuse box cover, marked
with a "+" sign. Remove the cover on the
main fuse box if necessary to access this
terminal. Then connect the auxiliary bat-
tery's negative (–) terminal (3) to the
ground point in your vehicle's engine
compartment (4).
3. Start the engine in the assisting vehicle,
then start the engine in the vehicle with
dead battery.
4. After the engine has started, first remove
the negative (–) terminal jumper cable.
Then remove the positive (+) terminal
jumper cable.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and reproduc-
tive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
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Do not connect the jumper cable to
any part of the fuel system or to any
moving parts. Avoid touching hot
manifolds.
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Never expose the battery to open
flame or electric spark.
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Do not smoke near the battery.
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Batteries generate hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive.
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Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If
contact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medi-
cal help immediately if eyes are affec-
ted.
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Failure to follow the instructions for
jump starting can lead to personal
injury.