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 aren’t touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t 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 rmly 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 outlet. Turn off
the radio and all lamps that aren’t needed. This will
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it
could save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on
each vehicle. SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 5-14for more information on location.
{CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
5-40
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-46
Rear Seat Position......................................1-46
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-49
Security Light.................................................3-43
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-39
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-44
Service Bulletins.............................................7-13
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
Setting Preset Stations............3-54, 3-61, 3-72, 3-85
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-53
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-52
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble).................3-61, 3-72, 3-85
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-55
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-83
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-32
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-18
Skidding........................................................4-15
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-20Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-79
Speci cations, Capacities.................................5-96
Speedometer..................................................3-33
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-23
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-12
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-115
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-98
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-45
Convenience Net.........................................2-47
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-44
Glove Box..................................................2-44
Map Pocket................................................2-45
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-74
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-76
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunroof.........................................................2-48
T
Table............................................................2-47
Tachometer....................................................3-33
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps......5-47
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