4. Open each vehicle’s hood and locate the
positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations of the
other vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+)
12-volt jump starting terminal and a remote
negative (−) jump starting terminal. You should
always use these remote terminals instead of the
terminals on the battery. The remote positive (+)
terminal is located inside the junction box located
above the engine cover. To access the remote
positive (+) terminal, unlatch the box cover.
5. The remote negative (−) terminal is a stud on
the driver side near the underhood fuse block.
{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
ashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You do
not need to add water to the battery installed
in your new vehicle. But if a battery has ller
caps, be sure the right amount of uid is there.
If it is low, add water to take care of that rst.
If you do not, explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can burn you.
Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it
in your eyes or on your skin, ush the place
with water and get medical help immediately.
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