Operation Manual

WARNING
Always follow the instructions below. Failure to
do so could result in damage to the charging
system and cause personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle
A
, position the two vehicles (
A
and
B
)
to bring their batteries into close proxim-
ity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. Move the selec-
tor lever to the P (Park) position. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical systems
(light, heater, air conditioner, etc.).
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped). Cover the battery with a firmly
wrung out moist cloth
C
to reduce explo-
sion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as
illustrated (
1
2
3
4
).
For models with a steering wheel lock
mechanism: If the battery is disconnected or
discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
cannot be turned. Supply power using
jumper cables before pushing the ignition
switch and disengaging the steering lock.
CAUTION
Always connect positive (+) to positive (+)
and negative () to body ground (as illus-
trated) not to the battery.
Make sure the jumper cables do not touch
moving parts in the engine compartment and
that clamps do not contact any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
A
and let it run for a few minutes.
6. 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 start
right away, push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and wait 10 seconds before trying
again.
7. After starting your engine, carefully dis-
connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable (
4
3
2
1
).
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In case of emergency 6-9