414-00 Charging System: Specifications (page 4 of 4)

 
Vehicle Jump (Emergency) Starting - Using a Slave Battery/Starting Aid  
 

   CAUTION: Ensure that there is no physical contact between the donor and disabled vehicles other than 

the booster cables. 

Carry out the following operations in the sequence given 

1. Connect the end of the BLACK (-) booster cable to the ground (-) battery terminal of the vehicle 

2. Connect the end of the RED (+) booster cable to the positive (+) battery terminal of the vehicle 

3. Start the engine of the vehicle and allow it to idle 

4. Disconnect the RED (+) booster cable from the battery terminal of the vehicle 

5. Disconnect the BLACK (-) booster cable from the battery terminal of the vehicle 

   WARNING: During normal use, batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas sufficient to cause severe 

explosions and capable of causing serious injury - keep sparks and naked lights away from the engine 
compartment. 

   WARNING: DO NOT attempt to start the disabled vehicle if it is suspected that the electrolyte in the 

battery is frozen. 

   WARNING: Suitable eye protection must be worn when working in the vicinity of the battery. 

   WARNING: Take care when working near rotating parts of the engine. 

   WARNING: Prior to attempting to start the disabled vehicle, ensure that the parking brake is applied or 

suitably chock the wheels. Ensure that 'P' - PARK - Automatic Gearbox or NEUTRAL - Manual Gearbox is 
selected. 

   CAUTION: Ensure that all electrical loads are switched OFF prior to connecting booster cables and 

disconnect booster cables prior to using any electrical equipment. 

   CAUTION: Ensure that the slave battery/starting aid are of 12 volt capacity and that all electrical loads 

on the disabled vehicle are switched OFF prior to connecting booster cables.