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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack, follow the
manufacturer's operating instructions and precautions.
PREPARATIONS FOR JUMP START
The battery in your vehicle is located under the passen-
ger's front seat. There are remote terminals located
under the hood to assist in jump starting.
UnderHood Jump Starting Location
Remote Positive (+) Post (Covered With Protective Cap)
Remote Negative (-) Post (Covered With Protective Cap)
NOTE:
Be sure that the disconnected cable ends do not touch
each other, or either vehicle, before properly connected
for jump starting.
See the following steps to prepare for jump starting:
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic trans-
mission into PARK (P) and turn the ignition OFF.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical
accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the remote posi-
tive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to
remove it.
4. Remove the protective cover over the remote nega-
tive (-) battery post.
5. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery,
park the vehicle within the jumper cable's reach,
apply the parking brake and make sure the ignition
is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
WARNING!
•
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving
fan blades.
•
Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadver-
tent electrical contact. You could be seriously
injured.
•
Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
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.
NOTE:
Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper
cables are not contacting each other or either vehicle
while making connections.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to
the remote positive (+) post of the discharged
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vehicle.
WARNING!
WARNING!
CAUTION!
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