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In an Emergency
• 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. If using a
portable battery booster, wait a few
seconds after connecting the cables,
before starting the booster vehicle.
Once the engine is started, remove the
jumper cables in the reverse sequence.
• Disconnect the terminal clamp of
the negative (–) jumper cable from
the remote negative ( –) post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the opposite terminal
clamp of the negative jumper cable
from the negative (–) post of the
booster battery.
• Disconnect the terminal clamp of
the positive (+) jumper cable from
the positive (+) post of the booster
battery.
• Disconnect the terminal clamp of
the positive jumper cable from the
remote positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
If frequent jump-starting is required to
start your vehicle you should have the
battery and charging system inspected
at a Service Network center.
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
Proper towing or lifting equipment
is required to prevent damage to
your vehicle. Use only towing bars
and other equipment designed for
the purpose, following equipment
manufacturer’s instructions.
Safety chains are mandatory.
Except for the front threaded seat
to fix the supplied hook (see "Tool
Kit"chapter in this section), the vehicle
is not equipped with other connection
points for towing operations with tow
truck.
CAUTION!
Any improper manoeuvre and use of
unsuitable equipment for recovering
vehicle in an emergency from off road
location could seriously damage the
vehicle. Contact the Service Network
or anyone having suitable equipment
and the required expertise to safely
and properly carry out any required
operations.
Make sure you comply with local
towing regulations.
• If the vehicle's battery is discharged,
refer to the following paragraph
on how to shift the automatic
transmission out of the P (Park)
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