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Jump-starting

If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted 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

WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.

 

CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.

NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer's operating instructions and precautions.

Preparations For Jump-Start

The battery in your vehicle is located under the passenger's front seat. There are remote locations located under the hood to assist in jump-starting.

Remote Battery Posts Remote Battery Posts

1 - Remote Positive (+) Post (covered with protective cap) 2 - Remote Negative (-) Post

WARNING!
  •  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 rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent 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.

NOTE: Be sure that the disconnected ends of the cables do not touch while still connected to either vehicle.

  1.  Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
  2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
  3.  Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it.
  4.  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.
WARNING! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.

Jump-Starting Procedure

WARNING! Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.

 

CAUTION! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.

NOTE: Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper cables are not contacting each other or either vehicle while making connections.

Connecting The Jumper Cables

  1.  Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged 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 the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
WARNING! Do not connect the jumper 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. Only use the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts.
  1. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
CAUTION! Do not run the booster vehicle engine above 2000 rpm since it provides no charging benefit, wastes fuel and can damage booster vehicle engine.
  1. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:

Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

  1.  Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the discharged vehicle.
  2.  Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
  3.  Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
  4.  Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
  5.  Reinstall the protective cover over the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system tested at your authorized dealer.

CAUTION! Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle's battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough without engine operation, the vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.

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