Warning: The gas given off by the battery during jump start is extremely explosive. Strictly follow the instructions for launching. Otherwise, there is a risk of serious injury and damage to the vehicle! If you are not sure that you can start, seek qualified assistance. Car batteries are filled with sulfuric acid, which is toxic and extremely corrosive. When starting from an external source, use safety glasses and make sure that the acid does not come into contact with skin, clothing or vehicle parts.
If acid comes into contact with clothing, skin, or eyes, immediately remove clothing and flush affected areas with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Then seek medical attention as soon as possible. If transported to a medical facility, continue rinsing the affected areas with a sponge or cloth.
The gas given off by a battery when starting from an external source is extremely explosive. Do not smoke and keep away from sparks and open flames.
The external battery used for starting must be 12V. If the battery voltage cannot be determined, do not use it for starting.
Starting the engine from an external current source with a discharged car battery is carried out in strict accordance with the following instructions:
- 1. If the external battery is installed in another car, make sure that the cars 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 a discharged battery. Then connect the clamp on the other end of the same wire to the positive terminal («+») or external battery cable. After that, connect 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 wire to any moving part.
- 4. Start the vehicle with the starting battery and let it run for a few minutes to recharge the battery. When starting the engine with a dead battery, increase the engine speed of the donor vehicle to about 2000 rpm.
- 5. Start your car engine in the normal way. After starting the engine, without disconnecting it from the external battery, let it run for several 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 cause of the battery discharge is not clear (the cause may be the failure to turn off the outdoor lighting, etc.), have the battery charging circuit checked by a Hyundai dealer.