jump start terminals Seat Cordoba 2005 Owner's Manual

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Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
• There must be no contact between the vehicles, otherwise
current can flow as soon as the plus terminals are connected.
• The flat battery must be properly connected to the electrical
system.
• The engine of the boosting vehicle must be running.
• Ensure that the insulated clips have enough contact to metal.
This is particularly applicable to clips which are attached to the
engine block.
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How to jump start
AFlat battery
BBoosting battery
The battery is in the engine compartment on the left looking
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+ +) terminal on
the battery of the vehicle, the cover of the fuse holder must firstbe
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⇒page 168.
1 1. One end of (+
+) cable (usually red) to the (+
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