operators_manual

CAUTION
Improper hook-up of jumper cables or
not
following these procedures can
damage the alternator or cause seri-
ous damage to both vehicles.
1. Remove any jewelry that may
come in contact with the battery
terminals.
2.
Select a jumper cable that is long
enough to attach to both vehicles in
a way that ensures neither vehicle
touches each other.
3. Position the two vehicles together,
but do not allow them to touch.
4. Turn OFF all lights, heater, radio,
and any other accessory on both
vehicles.
5. Set the parking brake.
6. Shift the transmission into park
position or neutral for manual
transmissions.
7. If either vehicle is equipped with
battery disconnects ensure they
are in the OFF position prior to
connecting the two vehicles.
8. Attach one end of a jumper cable
to the positive (+)
terminal of the
discharged (dead) battery. This will
have a large red + or P on the
battery case, post, or clamp.
9. Attach the other end of the same
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the good (booster) battery.
10. Attach the remaining jumper cable
FIRST to the negative (-) terminal
(black or N) of the good battery.
11. Attach the other end of the
negative cable to a bare metal part
not bolted to the engine block.
NOTE
Always connect positive (+) to positive
(+) and negative (-) to negative (-).
12. If either vehicle is equipped with
battery disconnects, ensure that
they are in the
ON position.
13. Start the vehicle that has the good
battery first.
• Let it run for 5 minutes.
14. Start the vehicle that has the
discharged (dead) battery.
The engine should start. If the engine fails
to start, do not continue to crank the
starter. Instead, contact the nearest
authorized dealer
.
WARNING
When disconnecting jumper cables,
make
sure they do not get caught in
any moving parts in the engine com-
partment. Failure to comply may result
in death, personal injury, equipment or
property damage.
Reverse the above procedure exactly
when removing the jumper cables. With
engine running, disconnect jumper cables
from both vehicles in the exact reverse
order
, making sure to first remove the
negative cable from the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
EMERGENCY - How to Jump Start a Battery
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