jump start terminals VOLVO 850 1996 Owners Manual

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1996 Volvo 850

Jump starting

If the booster battery to be used is in another car, check that the cars\
are not touching to prevent
premature completion of negative circuit. Note the position of the batte\
ry terminals and using jumper
cables:
l First connect the booster battery positive (+) terminal (1) to car b\
attery positive (+) terminal (2).
l Then connect the booster battery negative (-) terminal (3) to a stat\
ionary solid metal part on the
engine at a point away from the battery (4).

Do not connect booster cable to any part of fuel system or any moving pa\
rts. Avoid touching hot
manifolds.
After the engine has started, first remove the negative (-) terminal j\
umper cable. Then remove the
positive (+) terminal jumper cable.

CAUTION: Improper hook-up of jumper cables or use of other than 12-volt \
batteries could result in
damage to equipment and/or battery.

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