IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 373
(Continued)
PREPARATIONS FOR JUMP START
Supplemental Battery — If Equipped
The battery in your vehicle is located in the right
re
ar of the engine compartment.
Positive (+) Battery Post
NOTE:
The positive (+)
b
attery post is covered with a
protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access
to the post.
Positive (+) Battery Post Cover
If your vehicle is equipped with a Stop/Start
sy
stem, it will be equipped with two batteries
Ú page 170.
See below steps to prepare for jump starting:
1. Ap
ply the parking brake, shift the
a
utomatic transmission into PARK (P)
(manual transmission in NEUTRAL) and
place the ignition in OFF mode.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical
a
ccessories.
WARNING!
Only use the positive battery post on the
main battery to jump start your vehicle.
Serious injury or death could result if you
attempt to jump start using the supple-
mental battery.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive.
Keep flame or sparks away from the
battery. Do not use a booster battery or any
other booster source with an output greater
than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to
touch each other.
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wa
sh hands after handling.
If a “fast charger” is used while the battery
is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle
battery cables before connecting the
charger to the battery. Do not use a “fast
charger” to provide starting.
WARNING! (Continued)
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