Jump Starting
Warning!
If the battery is discharged, the engine
should be started with jumper cables
and the (12V) battery of another
vehicle.
Important!
3. Clamp one end of the first jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery and the other
end to the positive (+) terminal of
the charged battery. Make sure the
cable clamps do not touch any other
metal parts.
Failure to follow these directions will
cause damage to the electronic
components, and can lead to a
battery explosion and personal
injury.
The battery is located in the trunk
behind the right-hand cover panel.
Proceed as follows:
1.
Position the vehicle with the
charged battery so that the jumper
cables will reach, but never let the
vehicles touch. Make sure the
jumper cables do not have loose or
missing insulation.
Never lean over batteries while
connecting or jump starting, you
might get injured.
4. Clamp one end of the second
jumper cable to the grounded
negative (-) terminal of the charged
battery and the final connection to
the negative (-) terminal of the
discharged battery.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid.
Do not allow this fluid to come in
contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In
case it does, immediately flush
affected area with water, and seek
medical help if necessary.
2. On both vehicles:
Important!
• Turn off engine and all lights and
accessories, except hazard
warning flashers or work lights.
• Apply parking brake and shift
selector lever to position "P".
5. Start engine of the vehicle with
the charged battery and run at high
idle. Make sure the cables are not
on or near pulleys, fans, or other
parts that will move when the
engine is started. Then start engine
of the disabled vehicle in the usual
manner.
A battery will also produce hydrogen
gas, which is flammable and very
explosive. Keep flames or sparks
away from battery, avoid improper
connection of jumper cables,
smoking etc..
Read all instructions before
proceeding.
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