TATA Motors 2013 SAFARI STORME Owner's Manual & Service Book - page 109
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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STARTING THE ENGINE WITH JUMP START
The voltage and capacity are given on
the batteries.
• Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
• Switch off all unnecessary electrical
loads.
• Do not lean over the battery during
jump starting.
• Do not allow the terminals of one lead
to touch those of the other lead.
• Apply hand brake. Keep the gear shift
lever in neutral.
• Do not connect the lead to the negative
terminal of the discharged battery.
• The connection of the -ve lead point
should be as far away from the
discharged battery as possible and
close to the starter motor.
• Route the leads so that they do not
get caught by the rotating parts in the
engine compartment.
Connect leads in the order as shown
in the sketch
Attempts to start the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery
should be made at intervals of one
minute and should not last more than
15 seconds. After starting, allow both
engines to idle for approximately 3
minutes with the leads still connected.
CAUTION
Do not push start the vehicle, this may
damage flywheel.
STARTING THE ENGINE WITH JUMP
LEADS :
The engine with a discharged battery can
be started by transferring electrical
power from the battery of another vehicle.
This may be dangerous as any deviation
from the following instructions could lead
to personal injury resulting from any
battery explosion, as well as damage to
the electrical systems in both vehicles.
WARNING
Do not allow battery electrolyte to
come in contact with eyes, skin,
fabrics or painted surfaces. The fluid
contains sulphuric acid which can
cause injury and severe damage.
Wear rubber gloves, to avoid risk of
contact.
• Wear eye protection when working
near any battery.
• Make sure that the battery providing
the jump start has the same voltage
as the battery in your vehicle (12V).