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NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack,
follow the manufacturer's operating instruc
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tions and precautions.
P
REPARATIONS
F
OR
J
UMP
S
TART
The battery in your vehicle is located in the front
of the engine compartment, behind the left
headlight assembly.
Battery Location
NOTE:
The positive battery post may be covered with a
protective cap if equipped. Lift up on the cap to
gain access to the positive battery post. Do not
jump off fuses. Only jump directly off positive
post which has a positive (+) symbol on or
around the post.
Positive (+) Battery Post
Follow the below steps to prepare for jump
starting:
1. When using another vehicle to jump start
the battery, park the vehicle within the
jumper cables’ reach, apply the parking
brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and turn the ignition OFF.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical
accessories.
3. Pull upward and remove the protective
cover over the remote positive (+) battery
post.
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, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as
this could establish a ground connection and
personal injury could result.
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.
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