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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 front hood (page 151).
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 front final gear case bracket.
5.
After starting the engine, remove the negative (-) sides of the
jumper cable from the vehicle and the charged battery. Then,
remove the positive (+) sides of the jumper cable from the vehicle
battery and the charged battery.
6.
Install the front hood.
• 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 FRONT HOOD
LEFT SIDE
charged battery
front final gear case bracket
jumper cable
vehicle battery
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