134 Roadside Emergencies
JUMP STARTING
Never smoke or have open flames near the battery.
REASON: Open flames, sparks, or a lit cigarette can
cause the gases surrounding the battery to explode,
resulting in serious personal injury and damage to the
vehicle.
ALWAYS take care when working with or around batteries.
REASON: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn
skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted.
FIRST AID: if battery acid comes in contact with skin or eyes,
IMMEDIATELY flush with water for 15 minutes AND promptly
seek medical attention. If battery acid is swallowed, call a
physician IMMEDIATELY.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to push-start your automatic
transmission vehicle. Automatic transmissions do no have
push-start capability.
REASON: Attempting to push-start a vehicle with
automatic transmission may cause transmission damage.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected or a new battery
is installed, the automatic transmission must relearn its shift
strategy. As a result, the transmission may have firm and/or
soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not
affect the function or durability of the transmission. Over time
the adaptive learning process will fully update the
transmission operation.
Preparing Your Vehicle
1. Use only a 12-volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as
this could damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled
vehicle, making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set
the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive cor-
rosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that the
vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any
electrical surges. Turn off all other accessories.
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