NOTE:
The negative
(-)
battery cable must be connected to the negative
(-)
post of the battery
.
Follow these steps to connect the negative
(-)
battery cable:
1
.
Connect the negative
(-)
battery terminal to the negative
(-)
post of the battery
.
2
.
Push inward on the negative
(-)
battery cable terminal release lever to the closed po-
sition
.
If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle, you should have the battery
and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer
.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s bat-
tery, even when not in use (i
.
e
.
, cellular devices, etc
.
)
.
Eventually, if plugged in long
enough without engine operation, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to de-
grade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting
.
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be moved out of the PARK position,
you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the gear selector:
1
.
Turn the engine OFF
.
2
.
Firmly apply the parking brake
.
3
.
Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully separate the gear selector bezel and boot
assembly from the center console
.
4
.
Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal
.
5
.
Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool into the gear selector override access hole
(at the right rear corner of the gear selector assembly) and push and hold the over-
ride release lever down
.
6
.
Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position
.
7
.
The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL
.
8
.
Reinstall the gear selector boot
.
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