Note before connecting battery cables

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WARNING: Ensure that no live objects that can short-circuit the battery are under the battery's protective cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch In ON Position And Connecting Negative Cable To Battery

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WARNING: The key must be in position 2. No one must be in the car when the battery is connected. This is a safety precaution in case an airbag module activates when the power is connected.