Saab 2008 9-5 User Manual download pdf (Page 188)

188 Starting and driving

9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches

(45 cm) away from the discharged

battery, but not near engine parts that

move. To avoid an arc which could deto-

nate the hydrogen gas around the

battery, the final connection must be at

least 18” from the battery.

10 Start the vehicle with the good battery

and run the engine for a while.

11 Try to start the vehicle with the

discharged battery. If it does not start

after a few tries, it probably needs

service.

12 Remove the cables in reverse order to

prevent electrical shorting. Take care

that they do not touch each other or any

other metal.

Charging the battery/Jump

starting

To avoid damaging the car’s electrical

system and electronics, the following rules

must be followed when charging the battery

or jump starting the car.

• If the charger 3 or starter unit 3 can be

set to different voltages

(6V/12V/18V/24V), 12V must be

selected.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions

supplied with the charger or starter unit.

• Nothing that is plugged into an electrical

outlet should be connected to the car

during charging or jump starting.

• The charger or starter unit must under no

conditions produce a voltage greater

than:

• 16V continuous

• 18V for 60 min.

• If you are unsure about the charge rating

of the unit, disconnect the battery clamp

from the positive terminal before connect-

ing the unit to the battery.

WARNING

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 major metal part with

a good ground on the engine of the vehi-

cle with the discharged battery.

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