Jump
Starting
If
your battery has
run
down, you
may
want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. But please follow the steps below to
do
it safely.
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Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to
If
you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or
all
of
these things can hurt you.
burn you.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing
or
pulling
it won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have
a
12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
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NOTICE:
If
the other system isn’t
a
12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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