Jump Starting; How To Jump Start - Subaru 1998 Impreza Owner's Manual

When your vehicle does not start due to a run down (discharged) bat-
tery, the vehicle may be jump started by connecting your battery to
another battery (called the booster battery) with jumper cables.
Jump starting is dangerous if it done incorrectly. If you are unsure about
the proper procedure for jump starting, consult a competent mechanic.
J How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is
grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles
touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence illustrated.
1
Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the dis-
charged battery.
2
Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) termi-
nal of the booster battery.
3
Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (–) terminal of
the booster battery.
4
Connect the other end of the cable to the engine lifting bracket.
Make sure that the cables are not near any moving parts and that the
cable clamps are not in contact with any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and run it at
In case of emergency
Engine lifting bracket
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