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Land Rover Freelander Body Repair Manual (1998 on)03 · Information
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Connect the jump leads as follows:

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Body Repair Manual
Year
1998 on
Section
Lifting and towing › Connect the jump leads as follows:
InformationConnect the jump leads as follows:

Connect the jump leads as follows:

WARNING: Making final cable connection could cause an electrical arc which if made near battery could cause an explosion.

A. Connect one end of first jumper cable to positive (+) terminal of booster battery. B. Connect other end of first jumper cable to positive (+) terminal of discharged battery. C. Connect one end of second jumper cable to negative terminal of booster battery. D. Connect other end of second jumper cable to a good earth point on the engine, NOT TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF DISCHARGED BATTERY.

CAUTION: Keep jumper leads away from moving parts, pulleys, drive belts and fan blade assembly.

Connect the jump leads as follows: – A. Connect one end of first jumper cable to positive (+) terminal of booster battery. B. C

If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, start engine and allow to idle.

Start engine of vehicle with discharged battery, following starting procedure in Owners’ Handbook.

CAUTION: If vehicle fails to start within a maximum time of 12 seconds, switch ignition off and investigate cause. Failure to follow this instruction could result in irreparable damage to catalyst.

To disconnect:

  • Remove negative (-) jumper cable from the engine and then terminal of booster battery.
  • Remove positive (+) jumper cable from positive terminals of booster battery and discharged battery.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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