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Which of these should you NOT do while connecting jumper cables?

Lean over the battery.

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  1. Keep flames and sparks away
  2. Use only a 12-volt system
  3. Lean over the battery ✔

Why: Kia's manual says not to lean over the battery when making connections. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery too.

Huh, didn't know that: Kia's manual says to use only a 12-volt jumper system.

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Answer: Lean over the battery. Kia's manual says not to lean over the battery when making connections. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery too.

  1. Kia Owner's Manual: Jump Starting ownersmanual.kia.com/full_webhelp/SG2/2025/en_RG/topics/chapter8_4_2.html
    Do not lean over the battery when making connections.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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