Owner`s manual

Do not allow the two vehicles to
touch.
2. Apply parking brakes. Move the selector
lever to P (Park). Switch off all unneces-
sary electrical systems (light, heater, air
conditioner, etc.).
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped). Cover the battery with an old
cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as
illustrated.
CAUTION
O Always connect positive (+) to
positive (+) and negative (−) to
body ground (for example, strut
mounting bolt, enginelift bracket,
etc. — not to the battery).
O Make sure that cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that clamps do
not contact any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the other vehicle and let
it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the other vehicle
at about 2,000 rpm, and start your engine
in the normal manner.
CAUTION
Do not keep starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the en-
gine does not start right away, turn
thekeyoffand wait3 to4 secondsbe-
fore trying again.
7. After starting your engine, carefully dis-
connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable.
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be
sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid.
PUSH STARTING
CAUTION
O Automatic transmission models
cannot be push started. This may
cause transmission damage.
O Three way catalyst equipped
models should not be started by
pushing since the three way cata-
lyst may be damaged.
O Never try to start the vehicle by
towing it; when the engine starts,
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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