Attention.
- Improper starting of the engine from the auxiliary battery may cause the battery to explode. A battery explosion can cause serious injury or even death. It may also damage the vehicle. Be sure to follow all the instructions below.
- Batteries emit explosive hydrogen. Therefore, it is forbidden to approach the battery with a source of open flame and sparking objects.
- Always wear protective goggles when working on batteries. Remove rings, bracelets, and other Mepalya jewelry.
- Do not lean over the battery when starting the engine with an auxiliary battery.
- Avoid contact with eyes, exposed skin, clothing, or vehicle paintwork. The electrolyte is a solution of sulfuric acid, which is highly corrosive and can cause severe burns. If electrolyte comes into contact with the skin or the surface of the vehicle, immediately wash the area with plenty of water.
- Store batteries in places that are out of the reach of children.
- You may only use 12 V batteries to start your vehicle. Using a battery with a different voltage will damage your vehicle's electrical and electronic systems.
- Do not attempt to start the engine with an auxiliary battery if the electrolyte in your vehicle's battery is frozen. Doing so may cause the battery to explode and cause serious injury.
1. Prepare the vehicle with a good battery (A) to start your car engine (IN).
Attention. Avoid direct contact between the bodies of the two vehicles.
If the car battery (IN), equipped with the Intelligent Key system is discharged, you will not be able to switch the ignition from the position «LOCK» («blocking»), and if the steering wheel lock is activated, you will not be able to turn the steering wheel. Connect the cables to another vehicle's battery (A), before turning on the ignition and unlocking the steering wheel.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. On a vehicle with a manual transmission, shift into neutral. If the car is equipped with automatic transmission and manual transmission, move the selector to the position «R» («Parking»).
4. Turn off all consumers of electricity that are not currently needed (headlights, alarms, etc.).
5. Check that the ignition switch on the vehicle with the dead battery is in the «LOCK» («blocking»).
6. Open the hood.
7. Remove the ventilation caps from the battery (if available) and cover the battery with a cloth.
8. Connect the extension wire clamps in the sequence 1-2-3-4 (see picture).
Attention.
- Always Connect «positive» terminal with «positive», A «negative» - With «weight» body, for example with a lifting eye on the engine, but not with a battery directly.
- Incorrect connection of extension wires can damage the battery charging system.
- Make sure that the connecting cables will not come into contact with moving parts in the engine compartment.
- When connecting and disconnecting extension cords, be careful not to touch the clamps «positive» wires to the car body or to the clamps «negative» wires.
9. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and let it idle for a few minutes. Maintain the engine speed at about 2000 rpm.
10. Start your car engine (IN), acting in the usual way.
Attention. Do not run the starter continuously for more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not start immediately, turn off the ignition, wait about 10 seconds and try again.
11. After starting the engine on your vehicle, carefully disconnect first «negative» wire and then «positive», in the sequence 4-3-2-1 (see picture).
12. Remove and discard the cloth that covered the battery, as the cloth may be contaminated with sulfuric acid.
13. Replace the battery vent plugs (if provided).
14. Close the hood.