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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 299
NOTE:
Make sure at all times that unused ends of
jum
per cables are not contacting each other or
either vehicle while making connections.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
Jumper Cable Connections
1. Connect the positive
(+
) end of the jumper
cable to the remote positive (+)
post of the
discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+
)
jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-
) of the jumper
cable to the negative (-) post of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-
)
jumper cable to a good engine ground
(exposed metal part of the discharged
vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the
bo
oster battery, let the engine idle a few
minutes, and then start the engine in the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
6. Once the engine is started, remove the
ju
mper cables in the reverse sequence.
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative
(-
)
end of the
jumper cable from the engine ground of
the vehicle with the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative
(-
) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of
the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+
) end of the
jumper cable from the positive (+) post of
the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive
(+
) jumper cable from the remote positive
(+) post of the discharged vehicle.
5. Reinstall the protective cover over the
re
mote positive (+) post of the discharged
vehicle.
If frequent jump starting is required to start your
veh
icle you should have the battery and
charging system tested at an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause the
battery to explode and could result in
personal injury. Only use the specific ground
point, do not use any other exposed metal
parts.
CAUTION!
Do not run the booster vehicle engine above
2,000 rpm since it provides no charging
benefit, wastes fuel, and can damage booster
vehicle engine.
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