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Handling the Unexpected
If the Battery Is Dead
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
u Remove the cover from the under-hood
fuse box.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 608
2.Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using the automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the stud bolt as shown. Do
not connect this jumper cable to any other
part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assi sting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
1If the Battery Is Dead
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Be careful
not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable
ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster
Battery
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uuIf the Battery Is Dead uJump Starting Procedure
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable fro m your vehicle’s stud bolt.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
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