Jump starting; Roadside Emergencies; 2011 Tribute- Page 240

2011 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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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.

3. Connect the negative (-) cable

to the negative (-) terminal of
the assisting battery.

4. Make the final connection of the

negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled
vehicle’s engine, away from the
battery and the carburetor/fuel
injection system.

Note:

Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker

covers, the intake manifold or electrical components 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.

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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  • 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.
  • 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery.
  • 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system.
  • 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.