If the other system isn’t a 12; volt system with a; negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.- Page 245

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1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12

-

volt

battery with a negative ground system.

NOTICE:

If the other system isn’t a 12

-

volt system with a

negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables

can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able 
to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.

To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transaxle
in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL
before setting the parking brake.

NOTICE:

If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.

3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug

unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or in the auxiliary power outlet(s). Turn off
the radio and all lamps that aren’t needed. This will
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it
could save your radio!

4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the

positive (+) and negative (

-

) terminal locations on

that vehicle.

Open the hood on your vehicle and find the 
remote positive (+) terminal, located in the engine
compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle.
See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index
for more information on location.