1. If the booster battery is in another ve-hicle
B, position the two vehicles (A
andB) to bring their 12-volt batteries
into close proximity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to
touch.
2. Apply the parking brake.
If the 12-volt battery is discharged,
the power switch cannot be moved
from the OFF position. Connect the
jumper cables to the booster vehicle
Bbefore pushing the power switch. 3. Push the P (Park) position switch to
place the vehicle in the P (Park) position.
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical sys- tems (headlights, heater, air conditioner,
etc.).
5. Place the power switch in the OFF position.
6. Ensure vent caps are level and tight.
7. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated (
1→2→3→4).
CAUTION
• Always connect positive (+) to positive
(+) and negative (−) to body ground
(for example, as illustrated), not to the
12-volt battery.
• Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the motor
compartment and that the cable
clamps do not contact any other
metal.
8. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
B.
9. While the booster vehicle
Bengine is
running, place the EV system in the
READY to drive position.
CAUTION
If the system does not start right away,
push the power switch to the OFF po-
sition and wait 10 seconds before try-
ing again.
6-12In case of emergency