Warnings: When starting the engine with an additional battery, carefully follow the operating sequence described in this subsection. Otherwise, a fire or explosion may occur, which will cause damage to both vehicles. Before connecting the external battery, make sure that the ignition is off. Also turn off all electrical consumers (headlights, audio system, windshield wipers, etc.).
When connecting or disconnecting wires, do not allow them to touch each other or allow wires to come into contact with fans, drive belts or other rotating parts.
Do not disconnect the booster battery cables until the engine is running at normal idle speed.
If you leave the audio system on while jump starting the engine from an additional battery, you can seriously damage it. Always turn off the audio system before jumping the engine from another vehicle's battery.
1. Place the donor vehicle next to the vehicle with the discharged battery within reach of the jumper cables.
2. Apply the parking brake on both vehicles.
3. Check the electrolyte level in the discharged battery.
Warning: If the electrolyte level is very low or the electrolyte appears frozen, do not attempt to jump start the engine with the booster battery! This could cause the discharged battery to explode.
4. Open the lid.
5. Connect the jumper cable clamp with red handles to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.
6. Connect the second cable clamp with red handles to the positive terminal of the donor battery.
Note: For clarity, the operation is shown with the battery removed.
7. Clamping the second cable (with black handles) connect to the negative terminal of the donor battery...
8. ...and the second clamp of the cable with black handles - to the "ground" of the car with the discharged battery in a place located at the maximum possible distance from the battery. It is most convenient to attach the clamp to the transport eye of the engine.
Note: The requirement to connect the wire at the maximum distance from the battery is explained by the possibility of sparking at the moment of connection.
9. Make sure you connect the cables in the correct sequence and that they do not come into contact with moving parts of the engine.
10. When using a battery installed in a donor vehicle, start the engine of that vehicle and let it idle for a few minutes until it runs smoothly.
11. Start the engine of the car with a discharged battery and let it run until it reaches a stable idle speed.
12. Disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order of their connection.