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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE — 12 VOLT BATTERY

• If your vehicle has a discharged 12Volt battery, it can be jump-started using a set of

jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster

pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures

in this section carefully.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack, follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc-

tions and precautions.

Preparations For Jump-Start

• The battery in your vehicle is located in the underhood compartment under the beauty

cover.

1. Set the parking brake, place the transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to OFF/

LOCK.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.

3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper

cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

Jump-Starting Procedure

1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the dis-

charged 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 a good ground (exposed

metal part of the discharged vehicle) away from the battery and the high voltage cables.

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few min-

utes, and then start the the vehicle with the discharged battery.

• Once the vehicle has started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:

1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the ground (-) of the vehicle with the

discharged battery.

2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the

booster battery.

3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post

of the booster battery.

4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the

discharged vehicle.

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, you should have the battery

and charging system inspected at your authorized studio.

CAUTION!

• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from

the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if

plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade

battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.

• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a

system voltage greater than 12Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alterna-

tor or electrical system may occur.

• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of

the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.

WARNING!

• Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode

and cause personal injury.

• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start

anytime the ignition switch is on.You can be injured by moving fan blades.

• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an in-

advertent electrical contact.You could be seriously injured.

• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen

gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the

battery.

• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connec-

tion and personal injury could result.

• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage

due to battery explosion.

•

Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)

of the discharged battery.The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to

explode and could result in personal injury.

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