Service manual

Engine Engine Electrical 6-17
2006 LSSV Service Manual Supplement
Jump Starting in Case of Emergency
If the battery (or batteries) on the vehicle has run down
and the vehicle will not start, you may want to use
another vehicle to provide power to start the vehicle.
The NATO term for this system is slave start receptacle
(1). In the event the system must be replaced, refer to
Slave Receptacle Replacement (LSSV). NATO Slave
Cables are the only recommended method of jump
starting similar vehicles.
Slave Starting
Caution: Batteries produce explosive gases.
Batteries contain corrosive acid. Batteries supply
levels of electrical current high enough to cause
burns. Therefore, in order to reduce the risk of
personal injury while working near a battery,
observe the following guidelines:
• Always shield your eyes.
• Avoid leaning over the battery whenever
possible.
• Do not expose the battery to open flames or
sparks.
• Do not allow battery acid to contact the eyes
or the skin.
• Flush any contacted areas with water
immediately and thoroughly.
• Get medical help.
You should always use the slave receptacle (1) and
NATO Slave Cable when performing this operation.
1. Position the vehicles close enough so the slave
cable can reach, but be sure the vehicles are
not touching each other. If they are, it could
cause a ground connection. You would not be
able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems. To avoid
the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the
parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put the automatic
transmission in PARK (P). Be sure the transfer
case is not in NEUTRAL (N).
2. Turn OFF the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the
cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets.
Turn OFF all lamps that are not needed as well
as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save
both batteries.
3. Locate the slave receptacles on both vehicles,
and unscrew the covers.