User Guide Owner's manual

JUMP-STARTING

• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper

cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.

• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures

in this section carefully.

NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating

instructions and precautions.

Preparations for Jump-Start

• The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment below

the air intake duct. To access the battery remove the air intake duct by turning the

two finger screws, located on the radiator support.

• Set the parking brake, shift the

automatic transmission into PARK and

turn the ignition to LOCK.

• Turn off the heater, radio, and all

unnecessary electrical accessories.

• If using another vehicle to jump-start

the battery, park the vehicle within the

jumper cables reach, set the parking

brake and make sure the ignition is

OFF.

Jump-Starting Procedure

• Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the

discharged vehicle.

• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of

the booster battery.

• Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the

booster battery.

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