Operation Manual

For emergencies

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2. Position the vehicles close enough together so that the

jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not

touching each other.

3. Set the parking brake firmly on your vehicle and move the

selector lever into the “P” (PARK) position.

4. Set the parking brake firmly on the other vehicle. Put the

automatic transaxle in “P” (PARK) or the manual

transaxle in “N” (Neutral).

5. Turn the ignition switch (the electric motor switch) on

each vehicle to the “LOCK” position.

OTE

● Turn off all lights, heater, and other electrical loads. This

will help avoid sparks.

6. Remove the battery cover, and then make sure your 12V

starter battery electrolyte is at the proper level. (Refer to

“Checking 12V starter battery electrolyte level” on page

7-14.)

7. Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive

(+) terminal of the discharged battery (A), and then con-

nect the other end to the positive (+) terminal of the

booster battery (B).

CAUTION

● Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12V battery.

If the other system is not 12V, both systems can be

damaged.

WARNING

● If the electrolyte fluid is not visible, or looks frozen,

DO NOT ATTEMPT JUMP STARTING!!

The battery might split open or explode if the tem-

perature is below the freezing point or if it is not

filled to the proper level.

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