{"id":16794,"date":"2016-06-11T10:42:31","date_gmt":"2016-06-11T02:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/?p=16794"},"modified":"2016-06-11T10:49:12","modified_gmt":"2016-06-11T02:49:12","slug":"how-to-perform-an-emergency-jump-start-to-a-vehicle-heres-tips-from-proton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/index.php\/2016\/06\/how-to-perform-an-emergency-jump-start-to-a-vehicle-heres-tips-from-proton\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Perform An Emergency Jump Start To A Vehicle? Here’s Tips from Proton"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/fb:like>

PROTON would like to refute the recent image that has been circulating on social media, alleging not jump-starting certain Proton models as it will cause irreparable damages to the Transmission Control Unit (TCU). Proton has confirmed\u00a0that all cars can be jump-started.<\/p>\n

However, like other carmakers, PROTON cars have been equipped with electronic systems which are sensitive to power surge. PROTON wish to provide a more accurate guide on this subject and assure PROTON owners that it is safe to use jumper cables to start the engine as long as proper steps are followed, as stated in the PROTON car Owner’s Manual.<\/p>\n

In view of this, PROTON would like to take this opportunity to clarify that the right procedure to jump-start the car would be to connect the (+) battery from the assisting car to the (+) terminal of the battery of the affected car. However, the (-) terminal from the assisting car must be connected to the body of the affected car<\/strong>, NOT<\/u> to its (-) terminal. When in doubt, owner can\u00a0refer to the Owner’s Manual.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

The steps to be taken as stated in the Manual when using jumper cables connected to a battery from another vehicle, include:<\/p>\n