Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely.
{CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
•They contain acid that can burn you.
•They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
•They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some
or all of these things can hurt you.
Notice:Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that would not be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage your vehicle.1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt
system with a negative ground, both vehicles can
be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you do not want. You would not be able
to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in
NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.
Notice:If you leave your radio or other accessories
on during the jump starting procedure, they could
be damaged. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and
other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or in the accessory power outlets. Turn off
the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it
could save your radio!
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Seats (cont.)
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-36
Rear Seat Position......................................1-37
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-39
Security Light.................................................3-50
Sensors.........................................................3-31
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle.......................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-46
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
Service Bulletins.............................................7-13
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada.....................3-46
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
Setting Preset Stations............................3-77, 3-85
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-75
Radios without Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-75
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-77, 3-85
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-92
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-32
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-34Skidding........................................................4-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-18
Specifications, Capacities...............................5-104
Speedometer..................................................3-39
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-26
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Comfort Controls......................3-36
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-100
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory.....................2-52
Storage
Garment Hooks...........................................2-49
Storage Areas
Cellular Telephone.......................................2-49
Center Console Storage Area........................2-49
Convenience Net.........................................2-50
Glove Box..................................................2-49
Map Pocket................................................2-49
Umbrella Holder..........................................2-50
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-85
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-86
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-19
Sunroof.........................................................2-50
Supplemental Inflatable Restraints (SIR).............1-41
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-48
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-50
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?....................1-47
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