4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper
cable to the remote negative (-) post near the wind-
shield cowl (exposed metallic/unpainted post of the
discharge vehicle).
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 a few minutes, and then
start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
6. Once the vehicle starts, follow the disconnecting
procedure.
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable
from the remote negative post 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 cap.
If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system
inspected at an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
The rear 12 Volt DC outlet is not controlled by the
vehicle’s ignition (the outlet provides power even
when the ignition is OFF). Accessories (i.e., cellular
devices, ect.) plugged into the rear 12 Volt power out-
let may draw sufficient power, even when they are
OFF (in standby mode), to discharge the vehicle’s
12 Volt battery. If the device is allowed to continue
drawing power, eventually the vehicle’s 12 Volt bat-
tery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
JUMP STARTING — HYBRID MODELS
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump starting can be dangerous if done improp-
erly so please follow the procedures in this section
carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack follow the
manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions.
The vehicle requires its 12 Volt battery power to turn-on
the vehicle's high voltage battery. The high voltage bat-
tery is used to charge the 12 Volt battery, provide elec-
tric vehicle operation, and to start the vehicle's gas
engine. If the 12 Volt battery has been discharged, the
vehicle can be jump started using a set of jumper
cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a
portable battery booster pack.
If the vehicle's high voltage battery has also been dis-
charged, it will need to be recharged to a minimum
operating State Of Charge (SOC) before the vehicle can
be started:
•
If the vehicle can be connected to a Level 1 or Level
2 charger where it is currently parked, the vehicle
will still require a jump start to allow the vehicle to
begin the battery charging process. Once the vehicle
charging has begun (indicated by the charge status
indicator on top of the vehicle's instrument panel),
the jumper cables can be removed from the vehicle
jump posts.
•
If the vehicle cannot be connected to a Level 1 or
Level 2 charger where it is currently parked, the
vehicle can be moved by connecting 12 Volt power
to the vehicle's jump posts and then shifting the
transmission from PARK (P) into NEUTRAL (N).
Power provided by the jumper cables will also allow
the Electric Park Brake to be released. Carefully
move the vehicle to a Level 1 or Level 2 charge loca-
tion. While the vehicle is being moved, the external
12 Volt power must remain connected to the vehicle
jump posts.
NOTE:
Be careful when moving the vehicle - ensure that con-
trol of the vehicle is maintained. Also, ensure that
vehicle is secured to prevent unintentional movement
during and after moving the vehicle. If the external
12 Volt power becomes disconnected from the vehicle
jump posts or there is an interruption of the 12 Volt
power while moving the vehicle, the vehicle's transmis-
sion may engage PARK. Do not allow the jumper cables
to come in contact with each other or to the vehicle,
this will result in a short.
256 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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