PUSH STARTING
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing.
any other metal.
WARNING
7. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and let it run for a few minutes.
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Never continue driving if your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could
cause a vehicle fire.
CAUTION
8. Keep the engine speed of the booster
.
Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion (CVT) models cannot be
push-started or tow-started. At-
tempting to do so may cause
transmission damage.
vehicle
at about 2,000 rpm, and
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Never open the hood if steam is
start the engine of the vehicle being
jump started.
coming out.
Never remove the radiator or
coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is hot. If the radiator or
coolant reservoir cap is removed
when the engine is hot, pressur-
ized hot water will spurt out and
possibly cause burning, scalding
or serious injury.
If steam or coolant is coming
from the engine, stand clear of
the vehicle to prevent getting
burned.
The engine cooling fan will start
at anytime when the coolant
temperature exceeds preset de-
grees.
Be careful not to allow your
hands, hair, jewelry or clothing
to come into contact with, or to
get caught in the cooling fan or
drive belts.
CAUTION
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Three-way catalyst equipped
models should not be started by
pushing since the three way cat-
alyst may be damaged.
Never try to start the vehicle by
towing it; when the engine starts,
the forward surge could cause
the vehicle to collide with the
tow vehicle.
Do not keep the starter motor en-
gaged for more than 10 seconds. If
the engine does not start right away,
place the ignition switch in the OFF
position and wait 10 seconds before
trying again.
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9. After starting your engine, carefully
disconnect the negative cable and
then the positive cable (
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10. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped).
Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to
cover the vent holes as it may be
contaminated with corrosive acid.
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