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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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P
REPARATIONS
F
OR
J
UMP
S
TART
Supplemental Battery — If Equipped
The battery in your vehicle is located in the right
rear of the engine compartment.
Positive (+) Battery Post
NOTE:
The positive (+) battery post is covered with a
protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access
to the post.
Positive (+) Battery Post Cover
If your vehicle is equipped with a Stop/Start
system, it will be equipped with two batteries
See below steps to prepare for jump starting:
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the
automatic transmission into PARK (P)
(manual transmission in NEUTRAL) and
place the ignition in OFF mode.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical
accessories.
WARNING!
Only use the positive battery post on the
main battery to jump start your vehicle.
Serious injury or death could result if you
attempt to jump start using the supple
-
mental battery.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive.
Keep flame or sparks away from the
battery. Do not use a booster battery or any
other booster source with an output greater
than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to
touch each other.
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces
-
sories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
If a “fast charger” is used while the battery
is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle
battery cables before connecting the
charger to the battery. Do not use a “fast
charger” to provide starting.
WARNING!
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