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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result
in damage to the charging system of the
booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1.
Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper
cable to the positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
2.
Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)
jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
3.
Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper
cable to the negative (-) post of the booster
battery.
4.
Connect the opposite end of the negative
(-) jumper cable to a good engine ground.
A "ground" is an exposed metallic/unpainted
part of the engine, frame or chassis, such
as an accessory bracket or large bolt. The
ground must be away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
Jump Starting Label
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 personal injury.
5.
Start the engine in the vehicle that has the
booster battery, let the engine idle for a few
minutes, and then start the engine in the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
6.
Once the engine is started, follow the
disconnecting procedure.
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) end of the
jumper cable from the engine ground 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 (+) end of the
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 vehicle with the discharged battery,
and reinstall the protective cover.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power
outlets draw power from the vehicle's battery,
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 degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
If frequent jump starting is required to start
your vehicle, you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at an authorized
dealer.
EMERGENCY
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