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operating it off-road and not using common sense pre-
cautions such as those listed above is not eligible for
warranty coverage."Wash the vehicle’s underbody after off-road driving.
Suspension components are particularly prone to dirt
buildup, so they need to be washed thoroughly.Winter driving ! Operation during cold weather
Carry some emergency equipment, such as tire
chains, a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares, a
small shovel, and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold temperatures re-
duce battery capacity. The battery must be in good
condition to provide enough power for cold winter starts.
Use an engine oil of proper grade and viscosity for
cold weather. Heavy summer oil will cause harder
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Jump starting
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Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID. Do not let it
come in contact with the hooks, skin, clothing
or the vehicle.
If battery fluid gets on you, thoroughly flush the
exposed area with water immediately. Get med-
ical help if the fluid has entered your hooks.
If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, imme-
diately drink a large amount of milk or water,
and obtain immediate medical help.
Keep everyone including children away from the battery. " The gas generated by a battery explodes if a
flame or spark is brought near it. Do not smoke
or light a match while jump starting. " Never attempt jump starting if the discharged
battery is frozen. It could cause the battery to
burst or explode. " Whenever working on or around a battery, al-
ways wear suitablehookprotectors, and remove
metal objects such as rings, bands or other
metal jewelry. " Be sure the jumper cables and clamps on
them do not have loose or missing insulation. Do not jump start unless cables in suitable con-
dition are available. "
A running engine can be dangerous. Keep
your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from the cooling fan, belts and any other
moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches
and ties is advisable.
When your vehicle does not start due to a run down
(discharged) battery, the vehicle may be jump started
by connecting your battery to another battery (called
the booster battery) with jumper cables.
Jump starting is dangerous if it done incorrectly. If you
are unsure about the proper procedure for jump start-
ing, consult a competent mechanic. ! How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the
negative terminal is grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let
the two vehicles touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence
illustrated.
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1) Booster battery
2) Engine lifting bracket
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1) Connect one jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the dis-
charged battery.
2) Connect the other end of the
jumper cable to the positive (+) ter-
minal of the booster battery.
3) Connect one end of the other
cable to the negative ( −) terminal
of the booster battery.
4) Connect the other end of the ca-
ble to the engine lifting bracket.
Make sure that the cables are not
near any moving parts and that the
cable clamps are not in contact
with any other metal.
