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Notice:

Ignoring these steps could result in costly

damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by
the warranty.

Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage the vehicle.

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

battery with a negative ground system.

Notice:

Only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt system

with a negative ground for jump starting. If the other
vehicle does not have 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 are not
touching each other. If they are, it could cause a
ground connection you do not want. You would
not 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
transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission
in Neutral before setting the parking brake.

Notice:

If the radio or other accessories are left on

during the jump starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not be covered by
the warranty. Always turn off the radio and other
accessories when jump starting the vehicle.

3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug

unnecessary accessories plugged into the
cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet(s).
Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not
needed. This will avoid sparks and help save
both batteries. And it could save the radio!

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

positive (+) and negative (

) terminal locations on

that vehicle.

You will not see the battery of your vehicle under
the hood. It is located under the rear passenger's
seat. You will not need to access the battery for
jump starting. The remote positive (+) terminal is
for that purpose. See

Engine Compartment

Overview on page 6

14

for location.

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  • 1. Check the other vehicle.
  • 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other.
  • 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
  • 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative ( − ) terminal locations on that vehicle.

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