2006 Suzuki Reno Owner's Manual - Page 195

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free battery. When it's time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in this section for battery location. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. CAUTION If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. 2) Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. WARNING Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Vehicle Storage If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION Ignoring the following steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1) Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. WARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren't careful. See the next section, "Jump Starting", for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. CAUTION If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 5-20