User's Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN
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ATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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access cover and disconnect the 3
electrical connectors on the back of the
cover.
7. Lift the battery access cover upwards, off
its locating pegs, and remove.
NOTE: Before connecting the booster
cables, ensure that the battery terminals
on the disabled vehicle are correctly and
securely connected and that all
electrical equipment has been switched
off.
8. Connect one end of the positive (+)
booster cable to the positive (+) terminal
on the donor vehicle!s battery.
9. Connect the other end of the positive (+)
booster cable to the positive (+) terminal
tab on the disabled vehicle!s battery (A).
10. Connect one end of negative (-) booster
cable to the negative (-) terminal on the
donor vehicle!s battery.
11. Connect the other end of the negative (-)
booster cable to the negative (-) terminal
on the disabled vehicle!s battery (B).
12. Check that the cables are clear of any
moving components and that all four
connections are secure.
WARNING: Ensure that each
connection is securely made and that
there is no risk of the clips
accidentally slipping or being pulled
from the connection points/battery
terminal - this could cause sparking,
which could lead to fire or explosion.
13. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for two minutes.
14. The electrical system on the disabled
vehicle should now be ready for the
engine to be started.
15. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
16. Allow both vehicles to idle for two
minutes.
17. Switch off the donor vehicle.
NOTE: Do not switch on any electrical
circuits on the previously disabled
vehicle until after the booster cables
have been removed.