Warning: The gas produced by the battery when jump starting is extremely explosive. Please follow the starting instructions carefully. Otherwise, there is a risk of serious injury and damage to the vehicle! If you are not sure that you can start the engine, seek qualified assistance. Car batteries contain sulfuric acid, which is toxic and extremely aggressive. When jump starting, wear safety glasses and be careful not to let acid come into contact with your skin, clothing or vehicle parts.
If acid comes into contact with clothing, skin or eyes, remove clothing immediately and rinse affected areas with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Then seek medical attention as soon as possible. When transporting to a medical facility, continue to wash the affected areas with a sponge or cloth.
The gas released by the battery when starting from an external source is extremely explosive. Do not smoke and keep away from sparks and open flames.
The booster battery used for starting must have a voltage of 12 V. If the battery voltage cannot be determined, do not use it for starting.
Starting the engine from an external power source when the vehicle battery is discharged is carried out in strict accordance with the following instructions:
- 1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, ensure that the vehicles do not touch each other.
- 2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories on both vehicles.
- 3. Connect the wires to the battery terminals as shown in the illustrations on the previous page. First, connect the wire clamp to the positive ("+") terminal or wire of the dead battery. Then attach the clamp on the other end of the same wire to the positive ("+") terminal or external battery wire. Next, attach the clamp of the second wire to the negative ("-") terminal or external battery wire, then attach the other clamp of the same wire to some heavy metal part of the engine away from the battery. Do not connect the cord to any moving part.
- 4. Start the engine of the vehicle with the jump starter battery and let it run for a few minutes to recharge the battery. When starting the engine with a discharged battery, increase the crankshaft speed of the donor vehicle engine to approximately 2000 rpm.
- 5. Start your car's engine as usual. After starting the engine, without disconnecting it from the external battery, let it run for a few minutes at fast idle or at a speed of about 2000 rpm.
- 6. Carefully disconnect the connecting wires in the reverse order of their connection.
If the reason for the battery discharge is not clear (the reason may be failure to turn off outdoor lighting, etc.), have your Hyundai dealer check your battery charging circuit.