1 - Discharged battery
2 - Battery used as an additional source
Warning:
- The gas released by the battery during engine starting is highly explosive. If you do not follow these instructions exactly, this may result in serious damage to the vehicle or injury! If you are not sure that this operation is performed correctly, seek qualified assistance. Car batteries contain hydrochloric acid. It is poisonous and corrosive. When starting the engine from an external source, wear protective glasses and make sure that the acid does not come into contact with you or the vehicle.
- If electrolyte accidentally gets on your hands or in your eyes, immediately remove contaminated clothing and rinse the affected skin area with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Then seek immediate medical attention. During transportation to the doctor, continue to rinse the affected skin area with water using a sponge or cloth.
- The gas released by the battery during engine starting is highly explosive. To avoid explosion, do not allow sparks or open flames, or smoke near the battery.
- The battery used as an additional source must have a nominal voltage of 12 V. If you are not sure of this, you should not use such a battery to start the engine.
To start a car with a discharged battery from an external source, strictly follow these instructions:
1. If the battery used as an additional source is installed in another vehicle, make sure that the vehicles do not touch each other.
2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and additional equipment on both vehicles.
(Information is taken from a thematic website: «HYUNDAIBOOK.RU»)
3. Connect the jumper cables to the battery terminals in the order shown in the figure.
First, connect one end of the jumper cables to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Then connect the other end of this cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery in the other vehicle (used as an additional source). Then, using another jumper cable, connect one end of it to the negative (-) terminal of the battery in the other vehicle (used as an additional source). Then connect the other end of this cable to the engine block of the vehicle with the dead battery, in a place that is as far away from the battery as possible. Do not connect the jumper cable to moving parts of the engine.
4. Start the engine of the vehicle with the battery that is used as an additional source and let the engine idle for a few minutes. This will ensure that the battery is fully charged. While starting the engine, maintain the engine speed of the vehicle with the battery used as an additional source of current at 2000 rpm.
5. Start your vehicle using the normal engine starting procedure. Once the engine starts, do not remove the jumper cables and let the engine idle or run at 2000 rpm for a few minutes.
6. Carefully remove the connecting wires in the reverse order of their installation. First remove the connecting cable from the negative terminals, then from the positive ones.
If you do not know the reason for the battery discharge (lights left on, etc.), contact your authorized HYUNDAI dealer.