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Jump Starting
Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
1. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or frozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can freeze.
Attempting to jump start with a frozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
BOOSTER BATTERY
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
2. Turn off all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc. Put the transmission in
neutral (manual) or Park
You cannot start your vehicle with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it.
3. Connect one jumper cable to the
positive (＋) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive (＋) terminal on the
booster battery.
(automatic), and set the parking
brake.
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