GENERAL 15 1.6 EMERGENCY TOWING INFORMATION For towing, the best way is to use a wrecker (A vehicle 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 before 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 A jump start or boost is a term for a method of starting a vehicle which has a ‘dead’ (discharged) battery. A second battery (often in another vehicle) is 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 battery, 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 restart 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 allowing the two vehicles to touch. 3. Keep the engine with good battery off and all connection turned off. Similarly switch off all electrical 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 battery and close to the starter motor. 5. Attach a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive terminal (the one with the plus sign) of the charged battery. 6. Connect the other red-handled clamp to the positive 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
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