JUMP-STARTING
Preparations For Jump-Starting
NOTE:
Only use the recommended jump starting
location.
• The vehicle’s jump starting locations
are located under the hood in the en-
gine compartment on the driver’s side.
•
The Remote Positive
(+) Post is covered
with a protective cap located on the
side of the Front Power Distribution
Center.
•
The Remote Negative
(-) Post is located
on the core support closest to the front
of the vehicle.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the
battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post
of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post
of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the
booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative
(-) post of the discharged vehicle.
5. 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.
NOTE:
The remote negative (-) post is located in the front of the engine compartment on
the driver's side.
• Once the engine is started, disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-)
post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-)
post of the booster battery.
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