2. Connect the opposite end of the
positive (+) jumper cable to the posi-
tive (+) 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 re-
mote negative (-) post of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to
the negative (-) post of the dis-
charged battery. The resulting elec-
trical spark could cause the battery
to explode and could result in per-
sonal injury. Only use the specific
ground point, do not use any other
exposed metal parts.
5. 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 dis-
charged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the
jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper
cable from the remote negative (-)
post of the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of
the jumper cable from the negative (-)
post of the booster battery.
8. Disconnect the opposite end of the
positive (+) jumper cable from the
positive (+) post of the booster bat-
tery.
9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of
the jumper cable from the remote
positive (+) post of the discharged ve-
hicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required
to start your vehicle you should have
the battery and charging system in-
spected 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 phones, 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.
FREEING A STUCK
VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
sand, or snow, it can often be moved
by a rocking motion. Turn your steer-
ing wheel right and left to clear the
area around the front wheels. Then
shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE. Using minimal accel-
erator pedal pressure to maintain the
rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: For vehicles with 8-speed
transmission:
Shifts
between
DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
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