Connecting the jumper cables; 2009 Tribute Hybrid; Owners Guide, 1st Printing- Page 242

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3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle

making sure the two vehicles

do not

touch. Set the parking brake on

both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other
moving parts.

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion

before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight
and level.

5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical

surges. Turn all other accessories off.

Connecting the jumper cables

1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of

the discharged battery.

Note:

In the illustrations,

lightning bolts

are used to designate the

assisting (boosting) battery.

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)

terminal of the assisting battery.

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  • 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch.
  • 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables.
  • 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges.
  • 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
  • 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery.

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