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444 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
The battery in your vehicle is located in the right rear of the
engine compartment, behind the Power Distribution Center.
Positive Battery Post
NOTE:
The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap.
L
ift up
on the cap to gain access to the post.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Stop/Start system, it will
be equip
ped with two batteries. Refer to “Stop/Start System
— If Equipped” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmis-
sion in
to PARK (manual transmission in NEUTRAL) and
turn the
ignition OFF.
2. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmis-
sion in
to PARK and turn the ignition OFF.
3. T
urn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical
accesso
ries.
4. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park the
vehicle
within the jumper cable’s reach, apply the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood
is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands
and bra
celets that could make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin
or eyes a
nd generate hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from
the battery.
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