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Troubleshooting
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may not
mean the battery needs to be replaced. It may, as an
example, mean that the charging system is not working
properly or that the battery has lost its charge during
storage. First, "Clean Battery & Cables" and "Check Battery
Fluid Level". Have the battery recharged if necessary. If there
is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see your dealer.
If you must replace the battery, remove and install the battery
as described in "Clean Battery & Cables".
JUMP STARTING WITH AUXILIARY
(BOOSTER) BATTERY
Jump starting is not recommended. First, check the battery
as described in "Battery Replacement" above. If jump
starting must be done, follow these instructions and refer to
figure 25. Both booster and discharged batteries should be
treated carefully when using jumper cables. Follow exactly
procedures one through five, being careful not to cause
sparks.
WARNING
For your personal safety use extreme care when jump
starting. Never expose battery to open flame or electric
spark - battery action generates hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Do not allow battery acid to
contact skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces.
Batteries contain a sulfuric acid solution which can
cause serious personal injury or property damage.
1. Both batteries should be of the same voltage (12\/).
2. Position the vehicle with the booster battery adjacent to
the vehicle with the discharged battery so that booster
cables can be connected easily to the batteries in both
vehicles. Make certain vehicles do not touch each other.
3. Set
parking
brake
and
piace
transmission
in
"NEUTRAL". Turn off lights and other electricai loads.
4. Remove vent cap from both the booster and the
discharged batteries. Lay a cloth over the open vent
wells on each battery. These two actions help reduce the
explosion hazard always present in either battery when
connecting a "iive" battery to a "dead" battery.
5. Attach one end of one jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the booster battery (identified by a red color,
"+" or "P" on the battery case, post or clamp) and the
other end of same cable to positive terminal of
discharged battery. DO NOT permit vehicles to touch
each other, as this could establish a ground connection.
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