CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a sys-
tem voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, power electronics or elec-
trical system may occur
.
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the underhood compartment under the beauty
cover
.
To access the battery pull upward on the cover
.
WARNING!
•
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised
.
It can
start anytime the ignition switch is ON
.
You can be injured by moving fan blades
.
•
Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could
make an inadvertent electrical contact
.
You could be seriously injured
.
•
Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydro-
gen gas which is flammable and explosive
.
Keep open flames or sparks away from
the battery
.
1
.
Set the parking brake, place the 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
.
Positive Battery Post
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