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Taking Care of the Unexpected
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If the Battery Is Low
1.
To prevent an accidental short circuit, turn the ignition switch
OFF (w).
2.
Remove the battery cover (page 194).
3.
Using a fully charged 12-volt battery, connect the positive (+) side
of the jumper cable to the charged battery, and connect the
positive (+) side on the other end of the jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal of vehicle battery.
4.
Connect the negative (-) side of the jumper cable to the charged
battery, and connect the negative (-) side on the other end of the
jumper cable to the frame ground cable terminal bolt.
5.
After starting the engine, remove the negative (-) sides of the
jumper cable from the vehicle and the battery. Then remove the
positive (+) sides of the jumper cable from the vehicle battery and
the charged battery.
6.
Install the battery cover.
• Do not let the positive (+) side of the jumper cable touch on the
negative (-) terminal.
• If the jumper cable is connected to the battery with the polarity
reversed, the battery can explode or the electrical system will
be seriously damaged.
UNDER LEFT REAR FENDER
charged battery
frame ground
cable terminal
bolt
jumper cable
vehicle battery
jumper cable
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