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Remote Battery Connection Posts
The remote posts of the battery for jump
starting can be found inside the engine
compartment. The battery itself is located in
the luggage compartment.
The negative terminal (-) is positioned next to
the passenger side hood lock.
Remote Negative Post Location
WARNING!
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
serious injury. Only use the specific ground
point, do not use any other exposed metal
parts.
The positive post (+) can be accessed by
removing the cover, and opening the protec-
tive flap.
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Protective Cover
Protective Flap
Remote Positive Post
To carry out the operation, you need to have
the correct cables to connect to the battery of
another vehicle or a portable battery booster
pack to the remote posts of the discharged
battery. Usually, these cables have terminals
at the ends and are identified by different
sheath colors (red = positive, black = nega-
tive).
Jump Starting
WARNING!
Failure
to
follow
this
jump
procedure could result in personal injury or
property damage due to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could
result in damage to the charging system of
the booster vehicle or the discharged
vehicle.
Preparation For Jump Starting:
1. Firmly apply the park brake, and cycle the
ignition to OFF.
2. Turn off all electrical features in the
vehicle.
3. If using another vehicle to jump start the
battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, apply the park brake and
make sure the ignition is OFF.
starting
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