ARIA

GENERAL

1.6 EMERGENCY TOWING INFORMATION

For towing, the best way is to use a wrecker (

A vehi-

cle used to tow away broken-down vehicles

);

alternatively a rigid tow bar can be used. Avoid using

a flexible cable or rope as your vehicle may crash

into the towing vehicle when it stops suddenly.

In addition do the following:

1. Release parking Brakes.

2. Shift the gear to neutral.

3. Switch ‘ON’ the hazard warning signals of both

the vehicles to warn other road users.

4. Wherever possible, keep engine running so that

power steering assistance and brake vacuum are

available.

5. Limit the speed to 20-30 Kmph.

6. In case of brake failure, use the parking brake to

control the vehicle.

NOTE

•

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call professional

towing service

•

If it is not possible to shift the gear to neutral then

disconnect the propeller shaft and remove it be-

fore towing.

•

If it is not possible to shift the transmission or

start the engine or if the wheels are jammed, the

vehicle must be transported on flat bed truck,

where the vehicle is loaded into the back of a

truck.

! CAUTION

Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by bumpers will cause

serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to

support the vehicle’s weight

1.7

JUMP STARTING

jump start

boost

is a term for a method of

starting a vehicle which has a ‘dead’

(discharged)

battery. A second battery

(often in another vehicle)

temporarily connected to the dead battery, to provide

the initial charge required to start the engine. Once

the engine is running, it will recharge the dead bat-

tery, so the second battery can be detached.

However, if the engine stops running too soon, the

battery may not have built up enough charge to re-

start the engine, so a further jump start may be

required.

Most vehicles use a 12-volt battery which provides

power to a starting motor for the engine. When the

engine is running, electrical power from its alternator

restores the charge to the battery in preparation for

the next start. When a battery is discharged, such as

by accidentally leaving the headlights switched on

when parked, the vehicle’s engine will not

"start/crank" when the ignition key is turned.

!! WARNING

Do not allow battery electrolyte to come in contact

with eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. The fluid

contains sulphuric acid which can cause injury and

severe damage. Wear rubber gloves, to avoid risk of

contacts.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make sure that battery providing jump start has

the same voltage as the battery in the ARIA

(12V). The voltage and capacity are given in the

battery.

2. Pull a vehicle with a charged battery next to the

vehicle with the dead battery, situating the two

batteries as close together as possible without al-

lowing the two vehicles to touch.

3. Keep the engine with good battery off and all

connection turned off. Similarly switch off all elec-

trical accessories of the vehicle with dead battery.

4. The connection of –ve lead point should be kept

as far as possible away from the discharged bat-

tery and close to the starter motor.

5. Attach a positive jumper cable clamp to the posi-

tive terminal

(the one with the plus sign)

of the

charged battery.

6. Connect the other red-handled clamp to the posi-

tive terminal of the dead battery.

7. Attach the black/negative cable to the vehicle with

the dead battery; clamp it somewhere where the

current can ground out, such as a bolt or bracket