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5. Connect the jumper cables in the exact

sequence as in the illustration.

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Connect one end of a cable to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).

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Attach the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery (2).

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Connect one end of the other cable
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3).

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Connect the other end to a solid,
stationary, exposed metallic point
(for example, the right hand side
engine mounting bolt) away from
the discharged battery (4).

6. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.

7. When finished, carefully disconnect the

cables in the reverse order described in
the illustration.

NOTE

Verify that the covers are securely
installed.

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WARNING

Towing a Vehicle to Start It:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured. Never tow a vehicle to start it.

You can't start a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle by pushing it.

CAUTION

Do not push-start a vehicle that has a
manual transaxle. It can damage the
emission control system.

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In Case of an Emergency

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  • 5. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illustration.
  • 6. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run it a few minutes.
  • 7. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in the illustration.

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