Jumpstarting; Preparations; Connecting - AEG SP 16 Mode D'emploi

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Preparations

1. be sure to follow the indications on jumpstarting inside the vehicles' operator's
manuals.
2. Set the parking brake on both vehicles.
3. Set gearstick to neutral, for automatic transmissions to P.
4. Switch off ignition on both vehicles and all devices.
5. Do not disconnect the drained battery from the vehicle's electrical system.

Connecting

Place the jumper leads so they will not be tangled in moving parts inside
the engine compartment.
connect the terminal clamps of the leads in the following order:
1. Positive lead (red) to positive terminal of drained battery.
2. Plus lead (red) to positive terminal of good battery.
3. Negative lead (black) to negative terminal of good battery.
4. Negative lead (black) to the negative pole on the drained battery, or to a suit-
able mass (e.g. engine block) on the vehicle.
Caution!
connect this earthing point to the vehicle earth as far away from the battery as pos-
sible to avoid igniting explosive gas which may be present.
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