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2009 Mazda Tribute Owners Manaul

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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed

metal part of the disabled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery
and the fuel injection system.

NOTE: Do not

use fuel lines, engine

rocker covers or the intake manifold as

grounding

points.

WARNING:

Do not connect the end of the second cable to the

negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may

cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery.

5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of

both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.

Jump starting

1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at

moderately increased speed.

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an

additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.

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  • 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the disabled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the fuel injection system.
  • 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
  • 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed.
  • 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
  • 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.