LR3/Disco 3
NOTE :
Vehicle Jump (Emergency) Starting - Using Another Vehicle
1. Disconnect battery - If the remote control module (RCM) is not functioning, it will be necessary to manually
unlock the vehicle using the key.
Carry out the following operations in the sequence given
1. Connect one end of the BLACK (-) booster cable to the GROUND (-) battery terminal of the DONOR vehicle
2. Connect the other end of the BLACK (-) booster cable to a good earth point e.g. unpainted metal surface or engine
mounting at least 0.5 m (20.0 in) from the battery or fuel lines on the DISABLED vehicle
3. Connect one end of the RED (+) booster cable to the positive (+) battery terminal of the DONOR vehicle
4. Connect the other end of the RED (+) booster cable to the positive (+) battery terminal of the DISABLED vehicle
5. Start the engine of the DONOR vehicle and allow it to idle for a few minutes
6. Start the engine of the DISABLED vehicle
7. Allow engines of both vehicles to idle for a few minutes then switch off the engine of the DONOR vehicle
8. Disconnect the RED (+) booster cable from the battery of the PREVIOUSLY DISABLED vehicle
9. Disconnect the RED (+) booster cable from the battery of the DONOR vehicle
10. Disconnect the BLACK (-) booster cable from the earth point of the PREVIOUSLY DISABLED vehicle
11. Disconnect the BLACK (-) booster cable from the battery of the DONOR vehicle
WARNING: During normal use, batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas sufficient to cause severe
explosions and capable of causing serious injury - keep sparks and naked lights away from the engine
compartment.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to start the disabled vehicle if it is suspected that the electrolyte in the
battery is frozen.
WARNING: Suitable eye protection must be worn when working in the vicinity of the battery.
WARNING: Take care when working near rotating parts of the engine.
WARNING: Prior to attempting to start the disabled vehicle, ensure that the parking brake is applied or
suitably chock the wheels. Ensure that 'P' - PARK - Automatic Gearbox or NEUTRAL - Manual Gearbox is
selected.
CAUTION: Ensure that all electrical loads are switched OFF prior to connecting booster cables and
disconnect booster cables prior to using any electrical equipment.
CAUTION: Ensure that the battery of the DONOR vehicle is of 12 volt capacity and that all electrical
loads on the disabled vehicle are switched OFF prior to connecting booster cables.