jump start terminals HYUNDAI I20 2020 Owners Manual

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CAUTION
• Improper jump starting procedure
can result in battery explosion and
acid burn hazard.
• Loosely connected battery cables
could damage the electronic control
units.
• To disconnect battery terminals
wait for at least 2 minutes to allow
discharge of high voltage or it could
lead to personal injury.
• While disconnecting, always
disconnect the -VE terminal first and
while connecting, always connect the
-VE terminal last.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your vehicle:
• Only use a 12-volt power supply
(battery or jumper system) to jump
start your vehicle.
• Do not attempt to jump start your
vehicle by push-starting.
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An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human health.
Dispose the battery according to
your local law(s) or regulation.
Jump starting procedure
1. Position the vehicles close enough
that the jumper cables will reach, but
do not allow the vehicles to touch.
2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in the
engine compartment at all times, even
when the vehicles are turned off.
3. Turn off all electrical devices such
as radios, lights, air conditioning,
etc. Put the vehicles in N (Neutral,
for Automated manual transmission
vehicle) or neutral (for manual
transmission vehicle), and set the
parking brakes. Turn both vehicles
OFF.
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Booster BatteryBooster Battery
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(+)
Jumper TerminalJumper Terminal
Jumper CablesJumper Cables
4. Connect the jumper cables in
the exact sequence shown in the
illustration. First connect one jumper
cable to the red, positive (+) jumper
terminal of your vehicle (1).
5. Connect the other end of the jumper
cable to the red, positive (+) battery/
jumper terminal of the assisting
vehicle (2).
6. Connect the second jumper cable to
the black, negative (-) battery/chassis
ground of the assisting vehicle (3).

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Emergency situations
7. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the black, negative (-)
chassis ground of your vehicle (4).
Do not allow the jumper cables to
contact anything except the correct
battery or jumper terminals or the
correct ground. Do not lean over the
battery when making connections.
8. Start the engine of the assisting
vehicle and let it run at approximately
2,000 rpm for a few minutes. Then
start your vehicle.
If your vehicle will not start after a
few attempts, it probably requires
servicing. In this event please seek
qualified assistance. If the cause of your
battery discharging is not apparent,
we recommend that your vehicle be
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
WARNING
Never connect Jumper Cable directly to
the negative (-) terminal of discharged
Battery (Your Vehicle Battery), or an
Explosion may occur. Disconnect the jumper cables in the
exact reverse order you connected
them:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from the
black, negative (-) chassis ground of
your vehicle (4).
2. Disconnect the other end of the
jumper cable from the black, negative
(-) battery/chassis ground of the
assisting vehicle (3).
3. Disconnect the second jumper cable
from the red, positive (+) battery/
jumper terminal of the assisting
vehicle (2).
4. Disconnect the other end of the
jumper cable from the red, positive (+)
jumper terminal of your vehicle (1).