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
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. |
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. |
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
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. |