Mahidra TUV 300 Owner's Manual page 184

EMERGENCIES
• Are they dim or bright? If they are dim, it's
Check the headlights -
likely your battery is dead. If your headlights are bright, you do not
have a dead battery and a jump start may not help
• Does it turn over very slowly, or does it
Try to start your vehicle-
crank quickly? If it cranks quickly, you do not have a dead battery
and a jump start may not help. If it cranks slowly, or not at all, you
probably have a dead battery
Open the bonnet and locate the battery (near the left side fender).
Identify the positive and negative terminals.
• The positive terminal will be marked with a plus sign (+) and will
usually have a cable attached on it.
RED
• The negative terminal will be marked with a minus sign (-) and will
usually have a cable attached to it
BLACK
Check the physical condition of the battery. Inspect batteries for
cracks, leaks or any other damage. If you find any of these things, do
not jump start the vehicle. Call Mahindra Road Side Assistance or
replace the battery. If the weather is very cold, remove the refill
caps and check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or
like ice, do not attempt jump-starting until it thaws.
Park the working vehicle near the disabled vehicle. Park the
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vehicle in such a way that the distance between both vehicle
batteries is as small as practical. Turn off the engine, radio,
lights, A/C, fans and all other electrical components. Make
sure that all of these things are OFF in the disabled vehicle, too
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DO NOT LET THE VEHICLES
Don't let the vehicles touch each other.
Wear safety gear (goggles or face guard and gloves) if you
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have it.
TOUCH EACHOTHER
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