JUMP STARTING
Jump starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Follow the jump
starting procedure in this section to
avoid serious injury or damage to
your vehicle. If in doubt about how to
properly jump start your vehicle, we
strongly recommend that you have a
service technician or towing service
do it for you.
WARNING
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Batteries contain sulfuric
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH to you or bystanders,
always follow these precautions
when working near or handling the
battery:
acid which is highly corro-
sive. Do not allow acid to
contact your eyes, skin or
clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If acid gets
on your skin, thoroughly wash the
area. If you feel pain or a burning
sensation, get medical attention
immediately.
Always read and follow
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
CAUTION
Wear
eye
protection
designed to protect the
eyes from acid splashes.
•
•
•
Improper jump starting proce-
dure can result in battery explo-
sion and acid burn hazard.
Keep all flames, sparks, or
smoking materials away
from the battery.
•
When lifting a plastic-cased bat-
tery, excessive pressure on the
case may cause battery acid to
leak. Lift with a battery carrier or
with your hands on opposite cor-
ners.
Loosely
connected
battery
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cables could damage the elec-
tronic control units.
Hydrogen is always pres-
ent in battery cells, is high-
ly combustible, and may
explode if ignited.
To disconnect battery terminals
wait for at least 2 minutes to
allow discharge of high voltage
or it could lead to personal
injury.
•
Do not attempt to jump start
your vehicle if your battery is
frozen.
Keep batteries
reach of children.
out
of
•
While disconnecting, always dis-
connect the -VE terminal first
and while connecting, always
connect the -VE terminal last.
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