Hyundai Kona: What to do in an emergency / Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Follow the jump starting procedure in this section to avoid serious injury or damage to your vehicle. If in doubt about how to properly jump start your vehicle, we strongly recommend that you have a service technician or towing service do it for you.
WARNING
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH to you or bystanders, always follow these precautions when working near or handling the battery:
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Always read and follow instructions
carefully when handling a battery.
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Wear eye protection designed to
protect the eyes from acid splashes.
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Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery.
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Hydrogen is always present in battery
cells, is highly combustible, and may explode if ignited.
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Keep batteries out of reach of
children.
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Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which is highly corrosive. Do not allow acid to contact your eyes, skin or clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention. If acid gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the area. If you feel pain or a burning sensation, get medical attention immediately.
- When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the case may cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
- Do not attempt to jump start NOTICE your vehicle if your battery is frozen.
- NEVER attempt to recharge the battery when the vehicle’s battery cables are connected to the battery.
- The electrical ignition system works with high voltage. NEVER touch these components with the engine running or when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
- Do not allow the (+) and (-) jumper cables to touch. It may cause sparks.
- The battery may rupture or explode when you jump start with a low or frozen battery.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your vehicle:
- Only use a 12-volt power supply (battery or jumper system) to jump start your vehicle.
- Do not attempt to jump start your vehicle by push-starting.
Information
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An inappropriately disposed battery
can be harmful to the environment and human health. Dispose the battery according
to your local law(s) or regulations.
If the engine will not start
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly
Be sure the shift lever is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) if it is dual clutch
transmission vehicle. The engine starts only when the shift lever is ...
Jump starting procedure
1. Position the vehicles close enough that the jumper cables will reach, but
do not allow the vehicles to touch.
2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in the engine compartment at all times, even
when t ...
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