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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the
power system, then open the hood.
1. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle’s battery (+) terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper cable to the booster battery (+)
terminal. Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster battery (-) terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable to the engine mounting
bolt (as shown). Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s
engine and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s
engine. If it turns over slowly, make
sure that the jumper cables have
good metal-to-metal contact.
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After the Engine Starts
once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the
following order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery’s
(-) terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle battery’s (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery’s
(+) terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
WARNING
