Jump Starting
1Jump Starting
Jump Starting Procedure
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Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
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WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
1. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
u Remove the cover from the under-hood
fuse box.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 604
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using the automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
Booster
Battery
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the stud bolt as shown. Do
not connect this jumper cable to any other
part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
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