Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
1. Disconnect the negative(-)end of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-)post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable from the negative (-)post of
the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the booster
battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable from the remote positive (+)
post of the discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
•Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage
greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system
may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (e.g., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in
long enough, the vehicle’s battery discharges sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery mayfreeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above freezing point before
attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas
which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The resulting
electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all four wheels
on the ground) Flatbed Towing (all four
wheels suspended OFF
the ground)Front Wheels Raised, Rear
Wheels on the Ground
Rear Wheels Raised, Front
Wheels on the Ground
RWDWithoutaKey NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
RWDWithaKey If transmission is operable:
•
Transmission in NEUTRAL
•
30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
•
15 miles (24 km) max distance
(5–speed transmission)
•
30 miles (48 km) max distance
(8–speed transmission)
Recommended Method
If transmission is operable:
•
Transmission in NEUTRAL
•
30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
•
15 miles (24 km) max distance
(5–speed transmission)
•
30 miles (48 km) max distance
(8–speed transmission)
OK
AWDWithoutaKey NOT Permitted
Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
AWDWithaKey NOT Permitted
Recommended Method NOT Permitted •
Ignition in ON/RUN position
•
Transmission in NEUTRAL
(Not in PARK)
Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
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Rear Power Distribution Center
• There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel.This center contains fuses and relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
2 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #1
3 — — Fuse–Spare
4 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #2
5 30 Amp Pink — Sunroof
6 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #1
7 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #2
8 30 Amp Pink — Interior Lighting/Washer Pump
9 30 Amp Pink — Power Locks
10 30 Amp Pink — Driver Door
11 30 Amp Pink — Passenger Door
12 — 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighters, Instrument Panel &
Power Outlet Console Rear
15 40 Amp Green — HVAC Blower
16 — — Fuse — Spare
17 — — Fuse — Spare
18 — — Fuse — Spare
19 — — Fuse — Spare
20 — — Fuse — Spare
21 — — Fuse — Spare
22 — — Fuse — Spare
23 — 10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port
24 — 15 Amp Blue Radio Screen
25 — 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor
26 — 25 Amp Natural Transmission
27 — 25 Amp Natural Amplifier
31 — 25 Amp Natural Power Seats
32 — 15 Amp Blue HVAC Module/Cluster
33 — 15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/Wireless Module
34 — 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module/Clock
35 — 10 Amp Red Battery Sensor
36 — — Fuse — Spare
37 — 15 Amp Blue Radio
38 — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest
40 — — Fuse — Spare
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