JUMP STARTING
JUMP STARTING
PROCEDURES
The vehicle’s jump starting remote posts are
located under the hood, in the engine
compartment on the driver's side.
NOTE:
If access to the battery is needed, an access
panel on the driver’s side floor will allow for
battery access.
Remote Battery Posts
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive
(+)
end of the
jumper cable to the remote positive
(+)
post of the discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
The remote positive
(+)
post is located in the
engine compartment on the driver's side
under the cover of the Front Power Distribu
-
tion Center.
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 the remote negative
(-)
post of the discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
The remote negative
(-)
post is located in the front
of the engine compartment on the driver's side.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has
the booster battery. Let the engine idle a
few minutes and then start the engine in
the vehicle with the discharged battery.
6. Once the engine is started, disconnect
the jumper cables in the reverse
sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative end
(-)
of the
jumper cable from the remote negative
(-)
post of the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the nega
-
tive
(-)
jumper cable from the negative
(-)
post of the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive end
(+)
of the
jumper cable from the positive
(+)
post of
the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the posi
-
tive
(+)
jumper cable from the remote
positive
(+)
post of the discharged
vehicle.
5. Close the cover of the Front Power Distri
-
bution Center.
NOTE:
If frequent jump starting is required to start
your vehicle, you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at an authorized
dealer. Use the provided remote battery
posts provide to prevent any damage to your
vehicle.
(+) — Remote Positive
(+)
Post
(-) — Remote Negative
(-)
Post
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