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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
NOTE:
Before connecting the jumper cables to the discharged battery, the negative (-) battery
cable must be disconnected from the discharged battery. This is the only way to success-
fully jump start the vehicle.
Follow these steps to disconnect the negative (-) battery cable:
1. Pull outward on the negative (-) battery cable terminal release lever to the open posi-
tion.
2. Lift up on the negative (-) battery cable terminal and set aside.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the dis-
charged 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 negative (-) battery
cable terminal of the discharged vehicle.
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 negative (-) battery cable terminal
of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-)
post of the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster
battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+)
post of the discharged vehicle.
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