JUMP-STARTING
Preparations For Jump-Starting
NOTE:
Only use the recommended jump starting
location.
The vehicle’s jump starting locations are
located under the hood in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side.
• The Remote Positive
(+)
Post is cov-
ered with a protective cap located on
the side of the Front Power Distribu-
tion Center.
• The Remote Negative
(-)
Post is lo-
cated on the core support closest to
the front of the vehicle.
Jump-Starting Procedure
If frequent jump-starting is required to
start your vehicle you should have the
battery and charging system inspected at
your authorized dealer.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive
(+)
end of the jumper cable to the remote positive
(+)
post
of the discharged 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 the remote negative
(-)
post of the discharged vehicle.
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.
NOTE:
The remote negative
(-)
post is located in the front of the engine compartment on the
driver's side.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Positive
(+)
Jump Starting
Post
2 — Remote Negative
(-)
Jump Starting
Post
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