8-4
Emergency situations
Jump starting can be dangerous if done 
incorrectly. Follow the jump starting 
procedure in this section to avoid serious 
injury or damage to your vehicle. If in 
doubt about how to properly jump start 
your vehicle, we strongly recommend 
that you have a service technician or 
towing service do it for you.
 WARNING
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH 
to you or bystanders, always follow 
these precautions when working near 
or handling the battery:
Always read and follow 
instructions carefully when 
handling a battery
.
Wear eye protection designed 
to protect the eyes from acid 
splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks, or 
smoking materials away from 
the battery
.
Hydrogen is always present 
in battery cells, is highly 
combustible, and ma
y explode 
if ignited.
Keep batteries out of reach of 
children.
Batteries c
ontain sulfuric acid 
which is highly corrosive. Do 
not allow acid to contact your 
eyes, skin or clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, 
flush your eyes with clean 
wat
er for at least 15 minutes 
and get immediate medical 
attention. If acid gets on 
your skin, thoroughly wash 
the area. If you feel pain or a 
burning sensation, get medical 
attention immediately.
•
  When lifting a plastic-cased battery, 
excessive pressure on the case may 
cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a 
battery carrier or with your hands on 
opposite corners.
•
  Do not attempt to jump start your 
vehicle if your battery is frozen.
•  NEVER attempt to recharge the 
battery when the vehicle’s battery 
cables are connected to the battery.
•
  The electrical ignition system works 
with high voltage.
NEVER touch these components 
with the vehicle running or when 
the Start/Stop button is in the ON 
position.
•
  The electrical ignition system works 
with high voltage. NEVER touch 
these components with the (
) 
indicator ON or when the START/
STOP button is in the ON position.
•
  Do not allow the (+) and (-) jumper 
cables to touch. It may cause sparks.
•
  The battery may rupture or explode 
when you jump start with a low or 
frozen battery. 
JUMP STARTING (12V BATTERY)