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WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if

exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could

result in injury or vehicle damage.

WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,

eyes and clothing, if contacted.

Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission

vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start

capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic

transmission may cause transmission damage.

Preparing your vehicle

When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the

automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the

transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is

considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the

transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update

transmission operation.

1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.

2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could

damage the vehicle’s electrical system.

3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle

making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on

both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving

parts.

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before

you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.

5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical

surges. Turn all other accessories off.

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Connecting the jumper cables

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1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of

the discharged battery.

Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the

assisting (boosting) battery.

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2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)

terminal of the assisting battery.

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3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the

assisting battery.

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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the ground stud

located toward the front of the vehicle (forward of the battery) on the

radiator support. Keep the negative (-) cable away from the battery and

the carburetor/fuel injection system.

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Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable fuel lines, engine rocker

covers, the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding

points.

WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the

negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may

cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery.

5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of

both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.

Jump starting

1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at

moderately increased speed.

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an

additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.

Removing the jumper cables

Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were

connected.

1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface.

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2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the

booster vehicle’s battery.

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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster

vehicle’s battery.

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4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the

disabled vehicle’s battery.

After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables

removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can

relearn its idle conditions.

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