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2. Inspect the battery for any signs of electrolyte leaks, loose termi-
nals, or bulging sides. Leaking or bulging battery cases may indi-
cate a frozen or shorted battery.
3. Inspect the vehicle to be used for jump-starting to determine if volt-
age and ground polarity are compatible. The vehicle must have a
12-volt DC, negative ground electrical system.
4. Move the vehicle to be used for the jump-start close enough to
ensure the jumper cables easily reach; then shift into neutral,
engage the parking brake, shut off all electrical accessories, and
turn the ignition switch OFF.
NOTE: Make sure all switches on the vehicle to be jump-
started are turned OFF.
5. Disconnect all external accessories such as cell phones, GPS units,
and radios on both vehicles.
6. Attach one clamp of the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive
(+) terminal (1) of the dead battery (C) being careful not to touch
any metal with the other clamp; then attach the other clamp of the
positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal (2) of the
good battery (B).
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NOTE: Some jumper cables may be the same color but the
clamps or ends will be color-coded red and black.
7. Attach one clamp of the negative (black) jumper cable to the nega-
tive (-) terminal (3) of the good battery (B); then attach the other
clamp of the negative (black) jumper cable (4) to an unpainted
metal surface (A) on the engine or frame well away from the dead
battery and fuel system components.
8. Stand well away from the dead battery and start the vehicle with the
good battery. Allow the vehicle to run for several minutes applying
some charge to the dead battery.
9. Start the vehicle with the dead battery and allow it to run for several
minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
! WARNING
If any of these conditions exist, DO NOT attempt a jump-start,
boost, or charge the battery. An explosion could occur caus-
ing serious injury.
CAUTION
Always make sure the electrical systems are of the same voltage
and ground polarity prior to connecting jumper cables. If not,
severe electrical damage may occur.
CAUTION
Failure to disconnect electronic accessories during jump-start-
ing may cause system damage due to power spikes.
! WARNING
Never make the final connection to a battery as a spark could
ignite hydrogen gases causing an explosion of the battery
resulting in acid burns or blindness.
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