356 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)
jumper cable to a good engine ground. A
“ground” is an exposed metallic/unpainted
part of the engine, frame or chassis, such as
an accessory bracket or large bolt. The ground
must be away from the battery and the fuel
injection system.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the
boos
ter battery, let the engine idle a few
minutes, and then start the engine in the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
6. Once the engine is started, follow the discon-
nec
tion procedure below.
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. D
isconnect the negative
(-)
end of the jumper
cable from the engine ground of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)
j
umper cable from the negative (-) post of the
booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+)
end of the jumper
cable from the positive (+) post of the booster
battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)
j
umper cable from the positive (+) post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
If frequent jump starting is required to start your
vehi
cle you should have the battery and charging
system inspected at an authorized dealer.
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY – IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle is equipped with a refueling funnel for
a Cap-Less Fuel System, which is located under the
front passenger’s seat with the jack and tools
Ú page 347. If refueling is necessary, while using
an approved gas can, insert the refueling funnel
into
the filler neck opening. Take care to open both
flappers with the funnel to avoid spills.
NOTE:
In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
door f
rom opening. If this occurs, lightly push on
the fuel door to break the ice buildup and
re-release the fuel door using the inside release
button. Do not pry on the door.
Refueling Funnel
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the
negative (
-)
post of the discharged battery. The
r
e
sulting electrical spark could cause the battery
to explode and could result in personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not connect jumper cable to any of the fuses
on the positive battery terminal. The resulting
electrical current will blow the fuse.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power
outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough without
engine operation, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
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