
JUMP STARTING
The vehicle requires its 12V battery power to "turn-
on" the vehicle's high voltage battery. The high
voltage battery is used to charge the 12V battery,
provide electric vehicle operation, and to start the
vehicle's gas engine. If the 12V battery has been
discharged, the vehicle can be "jump started" using
a set of jumper cables and a battery in another
vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
If the vehicle's high voltage battery has also been
discharged, it will need to be recharged before the
vehicle can be started:
• If the vehicle can be connected to a Level 1 or
Level 2 charger where it is currently parked, the
vehicle will still require a "jump start" to allow the
vehicle to begin the battery charging process.
Once the vehicle charging has begun (indicated
by the charge status indicator on top the vehicle's
instrument panel), the jumper cables can be re-
moved from the vehicle jump posts.
• If the vehicle cannot be connected to a Level 1 or
Level 2 charger where it is currently parked, the
vehicle can be moved by connecting 12V power to
the vehicle's "jump posts" and then shifting the
transmission from PARK into NEUTRAL. Power
provided by the jumper cables will also allow the
electric park brake to be released. Carefully move
the vehicle to a Level 1 or Level 2 charge location.
While the vehicle is being moved, the external 12V
power must remained connected to the vehicle
jump posts.
NOTE:
Be careful when moving the vehicle - ensure that
control of the vehicle is maintained. Also, ensure
that vehicle is secured to prevent unintentional
movement during and after moving the vehicle. If
the external 12V power becomes disconnected
from the vehicle jump posts or there is an interrup-
tion of the 12V power while moving the vehicle, the
vehicle's transmission may engage PARK.
When the vehicle is at the charging location, shift
the transmission back to PARK, apply the electric
park brake, and start the high voltage battery charg-
ing. Once the vehicle has been secured against
unintentional movement and high voltage battery
charging has been initiated, the jumper cables can
be removed from the vehicle jump posts.
Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section care-
fully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack, follow
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and
precautions.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or
any other booster source with a system voltage
greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
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