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Jump-Starting Procedure
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage
due to battery explosion.
Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster
vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
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 a good engine ground of the
vehicle with the discharged battery (exposed metal part of the engine) away from the battery
and the fuel injection system.
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting
electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. Only use
the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts.
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, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine (-) ground of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster
battery.
3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging
system inspected at your authorized dealer.
W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S
WARNING!
CAUTION!
WARNING!
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