Owner's Manual

CAUTION
. Always connect positive (+) to positive
(+) and negative (−) to body ground (as
illustrated) — not to the battery.
. Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine com-
partment and that clamps do not contact
any other metal.
6. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*
A
and let it run for a few minutes.
7. Keep the engine speed of the booster
vehicle
*
A
at about 2,000 rpm, and
start the engine of the vehicle being
jump started
*
B
.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
not star t right away, push the ignition
switch to the OFF position and wait 10
seconds before trying again.
8. After starti ng your engine, carefully
disconnect the negative cable and then
the positive cable (
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4
?
*
3
?
*
2
?
*
1
).
9. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped).
Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to
cover the vent holes as it may be
contaminated with corrosive acid.
10.Put the battery cover on.
Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing.
CAUTION
. Automatic transmission models cannot
be push-started or tow-started. Attempt-
ing to do so may cause transmission
damage.
. Three way catalyst equipped models
should not be started by pushing since
the three way catalyst may be damaged.
. Never try to start the vehicle by towing
it; when the engine starts, the forward
surge could cause the vehicle to collide
with the tow vehicle.
In case of emergency 6-13
PUSH STARTING