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Vehicle Damage Warnings

IMPORTANT:
^ When jump starting a vehicle with charging equipment, be sure that the charging equipment used is 12 Volts and a negative ground. Do not use 24 Volt or positive ground charging equipment. Using such equipment can cause serious damage to the electrical system or electronic components on the vehicle.
^ Do not permit the vehicles to touch each other. This could cause a grounding effect and counteract the jump starting procedure.
^ Do not connect the negative (-) jumper cable directly to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery.

IMPORTANT: Whenever battery cables are being replaced, always be certain to use a replacement cable that is the same type, size and length. Some positive (+) cables have additional feed wires attached to them and some negative (-) cables have additional ground leads attached. Always be certain to route the replacement battery cable in exactly the same manner as the original cable.

NOTE: Do not allow the solenoid pull-in current to flow for more than 15 seconds at a time. The windings can be damaged by overheating. Also, the current draw readings will decrease as the windings heat up.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the charge settings for jump starting the vehicles.

NOTE: Do not push or tow the vehicle to start it. Damage to the emission system and/or to other parts of the vehicle may result.