Jump-Starting

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Jump-Starting

If the low-voltage battery is depleted and the vehicle cannot be started, you may attempt to start your vehicle using jumper cable and the low-voltage battery of another vehicle.

Connect jumper cable

Follow these steps to connect jumper cable:

1. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery on the rescued vehicle that has no power.

2. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery on the rescue vehicle that has power.

3. Connect one end of the black negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery on the rescue vehicle that has power.

CAUTION:

◆ Do not let the clamp of the other end of the black negative (-) cable touch anything before proceeding to step 4.

4. Connect the other end of the black negative (-) cable to an appropriate grounding point (a clean, unpainted, solid grounded metal component) on the rescued vehicle.

CAUTION:

◆ Do not approach the negative (-) terminal.

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◆ Do not connect the other end of the black negative (-) cable to the powerless battery.

5. First start the rescue vehicle for a period, then attempt to start the rescued vehicle and let it run for a while to ensure adequate charging.

NOTE:

If the rescued vehicle cannot be started after several attempts, it is recommended to contact GAC Service Center for assistance.

Disconnect jumper cable

Follow these steps to disconnect jumper cable:

1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the rescued vehicle (vehicle with no power in the battery).

2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the rescue vehicle (vehicle with power in the battery).

3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the rescue vehicle (vehicle with power in the battery).

4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the rescued vehicle (vehicle with no power in the battery).

WARNING

Connecting or disconnecting the jumper cable in the wrong order may result in electrical short circuits, leading to vehicle damage or personal injury, and repairs resulting from this are not covered under warranty.

The jumper cable must be connected and disconnected in the correct order, ensuring cables do not touch each other or other metal to prevent accidents.

Not all vehicle batteries can be used; only batteries with a rated voltage of 12V can be used for jump-starting.