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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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.
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.
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.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
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