2008 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 186

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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE

5) Check that the jumper cables do not

have loose or missing insulation. If they

do, you could get a shock. The vehicles

could be damaged too.

Before you connect the cables, here

are some basic things you should

know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+)

or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the

vehicle has one. Negative will go to a

heavy, unpainted metal engine part or

to a remote negative (–) terminal if the

vehicle has one.

Do not connect positive (+) to negative

(–), or you will get a short that would

damage the battery and maybe other

parts too. And do not connect the nega-

tive (–) cable to the negative (–) termi-

nal on the dead battery because this

can cause sparks.

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6) Connect the red positive (+) cable to

the positive (+) terminal location on the

vehicle with the dead battery. Use a

remote positive (+) terminal if the vehi-

cle has one.

7) Do not let the other end touch metal.

Connect it to the positive (+) terminal

location on the vehicle with the good

battery. Use a remote positive (+) termi-

nal if the vehicle has one.

8) Now connect the black negative (–)

cable to the negative (–) terminal loca-

tion on the vehicle with the good bat-

tery. Use a remote negative (–) terminal

if the vehicle has one.

Do not let the other end touch anything

until the next step. The other end of the

negative (–) cable does not go to the

dead battery. It goes to a heavy,

unpainted metal engine part or to a

WARNING

Using a match near a battery can

cause battery gas to explode. People

have been hurt doing this, and some

have been blinded. Use a flashlight if

you need more light.

Be sure the battery has enough

water. You do not need to add water

to the battery installed in your new

vehicle. But if a battery has filler

caps, be sure the right amount of

fluid is there. If it is low, add water to

take care of that first. If you do not,

explosive gas could be present.

Battery fluid contains acid that can

burn you. Do not get it on you. If you

accidentally get it in your eyes or on

your skin, flush the place with water

and get medical help immediately.

CAUTION

If you connect a negative cable to the

Engine Control Module (ECM), ECM

mounting bracket or any cables that

attach to the ECM bracket, you may

damage the ECM. Attach the negative

cable to a heavy, unpainted metal

engine part, other than the ECM, ECM

bracket or cables attached to the

ECM bracket.

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