1
.
Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition
to LOCK
.
2
.
Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories
.
3
.
Remove the protective cover over the positive
(+)
battery post
.
To remove the cover,
push the locking tab and pull upward on the cover
.
4
.
If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF
.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection
and personal injury could result
.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or prop-
erty damage due to battery explosion
.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the
booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle
.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1
.
Connect the positive
(+)
end of the jumper cable to the positive
(+)
post of the dis-
charged vehicle
.
2
.
Connect the opposite end of the positive
(+)
jumper cable to the positive
(+)
post of
the booster battery
.
3
.
Connect the negative end
(-)
of the jumper cable to the negative
(-)
post of the
booster battery
.
4
.
Connect the opposite end of the negative
(-)
jumper cable to a good engine ground
(exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and the
fuel injection system
.
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