2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 221
2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual
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J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 22 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Push-Starting WARNING Connecting to Negative Terminal: Connecting the end of the second cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the discharged battery is dangerous. A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone. Connect the cable to a point away from the battery. Connecting Jumper Cable to Moving Parts: Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous. The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury. Never connect a jumper cable to or near any part that moves. 7. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run it a few minutes. Then start the engine of the other vehicle. 8. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in Step 6. NOTE WARNING Towing a Vehicle to Start It: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured. Never tow a vehicle to start it. You can't start a vehicle with an automatic transmission by pushing it. CAUTION You shouldn't push-start a vehicle that has a manual transmission. It can damage the emission control system. Verify that the engine cover is securely installed. 7-22 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C