Operation Manual

Jump-starting the engine
For emergencies 8-3
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4. Make sure your battery electrolyte is at
the proper level. (Refer to “Checking bat-
tery electrolyte level” on page 9-15.)
5. For vehicles equipped with turbocharger,
remove the air duct and then the battery
upper cover.
(Refer to “Removing and installing the
battery upper cover” on page 9-14.)
6. Connect one end of one jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the discharged
battery (A), and the other end to the posi-
tive (+) terminal of the booster battery
(B).
7. Connect one end of the other jumper cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the booster
battery (B), and the other end to the
engine block of the vehicle with the low
battery (A) at the point farthest from the
battery.
WARNING
 If the electrolyte fluid is not visible, or
looks frozen, DO NOT ATTEMPT JUMP
STARTING!!
The battery might split open or explode if
the temperature is below the freezing
point or if it is not filled to the proper
level.
NOTE
 Open the terminal cover before connecting
the jumper cable to the positive terminal of
the battery.
(Refer to “Disconnection and connection” on
page 9-16.)
 Use the proper cables suitable for the battery
size.
Otherwise heat damage to the cables could
result.
 Check the jumper cables for damage and cor-
rosion before use.
WARNING
 Be sure to follow the proper order when
connecting the batteries, of:
.
 Make sure that the connection is made
to the engine properly. If the connection is
directly made to the negative side of the
battery, the flammable gases from inside
the battery might catch fire and explode,
causing personal injury.
 When connecting the jumper cable, do not
connect the positive (+) cable to the nega-
tive (-) terminal. Otherwise sparks can
make the battery explode.
CAUTION
 Make sure that the jumper cable will not be
caught in the cooling fan or other moving
parts in the engine compartment.