6-6 For emergencies
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6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster bat-
tery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. After the engine is started, disconnect the cables in the
reverse order.
NOTE●If the vehicle is put in motion without fully charging the
battery, it might cause the loss of smooth engine operation
and the anti-lock brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” on page 4-36.
CAUTION
!●Keep the engine of the vehicle giving assistance run-
ning.
WARNING
!●Charging the battery while it is installed in the vehi-
cle might cause the battery to catch fire and explode.
Or damage to the vehicle could result. If it has to be
charged in that condition for unavoidable reasons,
disconnect the vehicle side negative (–) terminal con-
nected to the battery.●Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away from the
battery because the battery may produce an explo-
sion.●Use adequate ventilation when charging or using the
battery in an enclosed space.●Remove all the caps before charging the battery.
●Electrolyte is corrosive diluted sulphuric acid.
If electrolyte (battery acid) comes into contact with
your hands, eyes, clothes and the painted surface of
your vehicle, it should be thoroughly flushed with
water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and thoroughly, and get
prompt medical attention.
CAUTION
!●Do not attempt to start the engine by pulling or
pushing the vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.●Always wear protective eye goggles when working
near the battery.●Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
WARNING
!
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WARNING
!●Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the
battery because the battery could explode.●The battery electrolyte is extremely caustic. Do not
allow it to come in contact with your eyes, skin,
clothing, or the painted surfaces of the vehicle. Spilt
electrolyte should be flushed immediately with
ample amounts of water.
Irritation to eyes or skin from contact with electro-
lyte requires immediate medical attention.●Ventilate when charging or using the battery in an
enclosed space.Diesel-powered vehicles
CAUTION
!●Never disconnect the battery with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position; doing so could damage
the vehicle’s electrical components.●Never short-circuit the battery; doing so could cause
it to overheat and be damaged.●Always wear protective eye goggles when working
near the battery.●If the battery is to be quickcharged, first disconnect
the battery cables.●In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure to discon-
nect the negative (–) terminal first.●Keep it out of reach of children.●Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and
so on into contact with sulphuric acid (battery elec-
trolyte) which may crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, cham-
ois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral
detergent then immediately rinse the affected parts
with plenty of water.
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