1.
Check the other vehicle. It must have
a
12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
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NOTICE:
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If
the other system isn’t
a
12-volt system
with
a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
2.
3.
Get the vehicles close enough
so
the jumper cables
can
reach, but be sure the
vehicles
aren’t touching
each other.
If
they are, it could cause
a
ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to
start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter.
Turn
off
all
lamps that aren’t needed
as
well
as radios.
This
will avoid
sparks
and help save both
batteries. In addition, it could save your radio!
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Turn
off
the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
NOTICE:
If
you
leave your radio on,
it
could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered
by
your warranty.
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4.
Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
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CAUTION:
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.
Find the positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
terminals on
each battery.
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