JUMP STARTING
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 improperly, so please
follow the procedures in this section carefully .
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or
any other booster source with a system volt-
age greater than 12 V olts 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
passenger's front seat. There are remote termi-
nals located under the hood to assist in jump
starting.
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan
whenever 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 inadvertent electrical contact.
You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can
burn your skin or eyes and generate hydro-
gen gas which is flammable and explosive.
Keep open flames or sparks away from the
battery.
NOTE:
Be sure that the disconnected cable ends do not
touch each other, or either vehicle, until prop-
erly connected for jump starting.
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic
transmission into PARK and turn the ignition
to OFF/LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater , radio, and all unneces-
sary electrical accessories.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Positive (+) Post
2 — Remote Negative (-) Post
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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