Vehicle Care 279
Caution (Continued)
to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling
it will not work, and it could damage the
vehicle.
1. Discharged Battery Negative (–)
Grounding Point
2. Discharged Battery Positive (+)
Terminal
3. Good Battery Negative (–) Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive (+) Terminal
The discharged battery negative (–)
grounding point and discharged battery (+)
terminal are on the driver side of the
vehicle.
The good battery negative (–) terminal and
good battery positive (+) terminal are on
the battery of the vehicle providing the
jump start.
The discharged battery positive (+) terminal
is under a trim cover. Open the cover to
expose the terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a
12-volt battery with a negative ground
system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can be damaged. Only use
a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they
are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake. See Shifting Into
Park 0 195.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or plugged
in during the jump starting procedure,
they could be damaged. The repairs
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Caution (Continued)
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or
unplug all accessories on either vehicle
when jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition to off. Turn off all
lights and accessories in both vehicles,
except the hazard warning flashers if
needed.
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Warning
An electric fan 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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Warning
Using a match near a battery can cause
battery gas to explode. People have been
hurt doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a flashlight if you need
more light.
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