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Preparations For Jump Start
The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located
on the right side of the engine compartment for jump starting.
NOTE:
The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the right side of the vehicle looking
over the fender .
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start
anytime the ignition switch is ON. Y ou can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact. Y ou could be seriously injured.
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Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas
which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery.
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into P ARK and place the
ignition in the OFF position.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection
and personal injury could result.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Positive Battery Post
2 — Negative Battery Post
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