2.
Get the vehicles close enough
so
the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other.
If
they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want.
You
wouldn’t be able to
start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transmission in PARK (P) or
a
manual transmission
in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.
Notice:
If
you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
3.
Turn
off
the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter. Turn
off
the radio and
all
lamps that aren’t
needed. This will help reduce sparks and help save
both batteries. And it could save your radio!
4.
Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
terminal locations on
each battery. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page
5-72
for more information on battery
location.
f
your vehicle
is
air condi Ining, the
auxiliary electric fan under the hood can start
up even when the engine is not running and
can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
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