WARNING

Always wear appropriate eye protection when working with batteries.

Make sure both batteries are of the 12 volt type and that the booster cables have insulated clamps and are approved for use with 12 volt batteries.

Do not disconnect the discharged battery.

Ensure the bodywork of the donor and disabled vehicles do not touch.

To avoid serious injury use extreme caution when removing the booster cables as the engine will be running on the previously disabled vehicle. This means that you may be working close to components which are moving at high speed, carry high voltage, or may be hot.

NOTICE

Make sure that the slave battery or starting aid is a 12 volt device.

Note: Before connecting booster cables ensure that the battery connections on the disabled vehicle are correct, and that all electrical equipment has been switched off.

1. Connect one end of the positive (Red) booster cable to the positive terminal on the donor vehicle's battery.

2. Connect the other end of the positive booster cable to the positive terminal on the disabled vehicle's battery.

3. Connect one end of the negative (Black) booster cable to the negative terminal on the donor vehicle's battery.

4. Connect the other end of the negative booster cable to a suitable earth point on the disabled vehicle. The earth point should be at least 20 inches (0.5 meters) away from the battery, and as far as possible from any fuel or brake pipes.

Note: Check that all cables are clear of any moving components, and that all four connections are secure.

5. Start the engine of the donor vehicle, and allow it to idle for a few minutes.

6. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. Note: Do not switch on any electrical equipment until after the cables have been disconnected.

7. Allow both vehicles to idle for a few minutes.

8. Switch off the donor vehicle.

9. Disconnect the negative (Black) booster cable from the previously disabled vehicle.

10. Disconnect the negative (Black) booster cable from the battery of the donor vehicle.

11. Disconnect the positive (Red) booster cable from the previously disabled vehicle.

12. Disconnect the positive (Red) booster cable from the donor vehicle.