Grand Vitara JS 2WD V6-2.5L (1999)
Jump Starting: Emergency Services
JUMP STARTING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WITH AUXILIARY (BOOSTER) BATTERY
CAUTION: If vehicle is manual transmission model and has a catalytic converter, do not push or tow it to start. Damage to its emission system and/or
to other parts may result.
Both booster and discharged Battery should be treated carefully when using jumper cables. Follow procedure outlined, being careful not to cause sparks.
WARNING:
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Departure from these conditions or procedure described below could result in:
1. Serious personal injury (particularly to eyes) or property damage from such causes as battery explosion, battery acid, or electrical
burns.
2. Damage to electronic components of either vehicle.
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Remove rings, watches, and other jewelry. Wear approved eye protection.
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Be careful so that metal tools or jumper cables do not contact positive battery terminal (or metal in contact with it) and any other metal
on vehicle, because a short circuit could occur.
1. Set parking brake and place automatic transmission in PARK (NEUTRAL on manual transmission). Turn off ignition, turn off lights and all other
electrical loads.
2. Check electrolyte level. If it is below low level line, add distilled water.
3. Attach end of one jumper cable to positive terminal of booster battery and the other end of the same cable to positive terminal of discharged
battery. (Use 12-volt battery only to jump start engine).
4. Attach one end of the remaining negative cable to negative terminal of booster battery, and the other end to a solid engine ground (such as exhaust
manifold) at least 45 cm (18 in) away from battery of vehicle being started.
WARNING: Do not connect negative cable directly to negative terminal of dead battery.
5. Start engine of vehicle with booster battery and turn off electrical accessories. Then Start engine of the vehicle with discharged battery.
6. Disconnect jumper cables in the exact reverse order.
WITH CHARGING EQUIPMENT
CAUTION: When jump starting engine with charging equipment, be sure equipment used is 12-volt and negative ground. Do not use 24-volt charging
equipment. Using such equipment can cause serious damage to electrical system or electronic parts.