Tracker 2WD L4-1.6L VIN 6 (2000)
Jump Starting: Technician Safety Information
CAUTION Failure to REMOVE THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE may result in a serious personal injury. If a tool is shorted at the
generator lead, the tool will become hot enough to cause a serious burn.
CAUTION: Wear a safety face shield when load testing a battery to prevent possible personal injury.
IMPORTANT: Do not load test a frozen battery.
CAUTION: Departure from these cautions or the procedures could result in: (1) serious personal injury (particularly to eyes) or property
damage from such causes as battery explosion, battery acid or electrical burns; and/or (2) damage to the electronic components of either
vehicle. Never expose any battery to open flame or electric spark-batteries generate a gas which is flammable and explosive. Remove rings,
watches and other jewelry. Wear approved eye protection. Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces-battery
fluid is a corrosive acid. Flush any contacted area with water immediately and thoroughly. Be careful that metal tools or jumper cables do not
contact the positive battery terminal (or metal in contact with it) or any other metal on the vehicle-a short circuit will occur.
NOTE: When jump starting a vehicle with charging equipment, be sure that the charging equipment used is 12 volts and a negative ground. Do not use
24 Volt or positive ground charging equipment. Using such equipment can cause serious damage to the electrical system or electronic components on the
vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Do not permit the vehicles to touch each other. This could cause a grounding effect and counteract the jump starting procedure.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the negative (-) jumper cable directly to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery.
